A leaf before the eye shuts out Mount Tai (have one's view of the important overshadowed by the trivial)

成语故事-Stories of Ancient Chinese Idioms

一叶障目，不见泰山

Bachelor   / bachelorette  ::   Single and not married  yet 
1 -  He is a bachelor at the age of 32  
2 -  she is a bachelorette  at  the  age of 44  


Engsavvy ( 504 Absolutely Essential Words )

Lesson 1 Word 11 ( Bachelor ) 

Video related: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irxR4fFvF68

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https://www.patreon.com/posts/voir-vs-regarder-84615465

French Stories For All

Voir vs Regarder (l'histoire de Jean-Pierre)

You can read the podcast here >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_AWN5FTaMh93JcOYcW5N-A5_im1bG1py/view?usp=sharing

Lisa's Podcast

Cristiano Ronaldo in Trouble: Big Lawsuit for NFTs - Here's What Happened

こんにちは！ピコリーナです。みんなが大好きなサイエンスを、日本語でも勉強しよう！

今日は太陽系の惑星を、太陽に近い順番でご紹介します！
まず、いちばん太陽に近いのは、水星（すいせい）。 次は、暑くて分厚い雲に包まれた 金星（きんせい）。 そして、私たちが住んでいる 地球（ちきゅう）。 その隣には、赤い惑星の 火星（かせい）。
ここからは、ガスがたっぷりの大きな惑星たち。 大きなリングを持つ 木星（もくせい）。 美しい輪が特徴の 土星（どせい）。 横向きに回る 天王星（てんのうせい）。 いちばん遠くて青い 海王星（かいおうせい）。

水星、金星、地球、火星、木星、土星、天王星、海王星。
日本語では「すい・きん・ち・か・もく・ど・てん・かい」と覚えます！

みなさん、覚えられましたか？ではもう１度！
水星、金星、地球、火星、木星、土星、天王星、海王星。
「すい・きん・ち・か・もく・ど・てん・かい」

簡単な日本語でサイエンスを勉強しよう！

太陽系「すい・きん・ち・か・もく・ど・てん・かい！」

How determination to succeed and a new baby led to changing people's lives.

Stories from UK to China

My travels into the teaching world

Improving your IELTS Speaking score from a band 5 to a band 7 requires targeted practice in several key areas: fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Here’s a breakdown of steps to take in each.

1, Enhance Fluency and Coherence: 

Band 5 speakers often struggle to speak fluidly and with clear connections between ideas. To improve, practice speaking on various topics for 1-2 minutes without pauses. Use transition words like "however," "on the other hand," or "in addition" to link ideas smoothly. Regular practice on platforms like language exchange apps can help.

2. Expand Vocabulary: 

Limited vocabulary often holds back Band 5 speakers. Aim to learn 5-10 new words daily, focusing on synonyms and expressions you can apply to multiple topics, such as work, travel, or family. Create mind maps on topics that frequently come up in IELTS, like "environment" or "technology," and practice speaking on each one.

3. Improve Pronunciation: 

Pronunciation errors are common at Band 5. Focus on getting each sound right, as well as on stress and intonation, to sound more natural. Listen to native speakers through podcasts or videos, and practice mimicking their tone and rhythm. Recording and replaying your responses is also helpful.

4. Master Grammar: 

A Band 7 requires control over complex sentence structures. Practice combining ideas into longer sentences using connectors like “although,” “since,” and “despite.” Working with a tutor or using grammar apps can help you understand and apply complex grammar structures correctly.

IELTS Speaking Practice

4 tips to help get your IELTS speaking band score from 5 to 7

This episode narrates the meaning of the proverb "A Leopard Cannot Change His Spots" with a short story.

American English Proverbs

9 - A Leopard Cannot Change His Spots

In this episode, you will listen to a dialog in the clothing store and learn how to make simple conversation in the clothing store. Enjoy your podcast! <<< Don't forget to solve the related quiz after listening to the podcast.