Here are some questions that we will go through today related to the topic:

Q. 1. Did you enjoy doing art lessons when you were a child? [Why?/Why not?]
Q. 2. Do you ever draw or paint pictures now? [Why?/Why not?]
Q. 3. When was the last time you went to an art gallery or exhibition? [Why?]
Q. 4. What kind of pictures do you like having in your home? [Why?]

Please remember that you don't have to be perfect with your answers. The first goal is to go through as many topics as you can but the bigger goal is to trust yourself that you'll do your best while doing the test!

To Your Success!

See you in my classes.


IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Speaking, Part One - Art. [Band 8/9 answers]

When it comes to mastering the art of presenting, Dale Carnegie’s name always comes up – and for good reason. He offers a remarkably practical, psychologically insightful approach to effective communication that still resonates today.

His classic book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, is more than just a bestseller; it’s a foundational text for anyone who wants to connect with an audience and build genuine rapport. The principles it outlines are essential building blocks for compelling presentations.

In this podcast episode, we’re diving deep into four key strategies, inspired by Carnegie, that will help you transform your presentation skills. We’ll explore the inner challenges that often hold us back and provide concrete, actionable steps to overcome them.

So, carve out some time and get ready to discover tools that will elevate your presentation game and set you up for success.

And for those of you who are ready to take your skills to the next level, I’m also running a comprehensive 8-module, 32-exercise training course. Together, we’ll work step-by-step to prepare you for any speaking engagement, conquer those inner anxieties, and equip you with a powerful toolkit for delivering your message with confidence and winning over your audience.

Public Speaking Secrets - 8 Week Course For Corporate Professionals.

What is Dale Carnegie's Secret to Improve Presentation skills?

Mona and I discuss my theory that students of ANY language should read Haruki Murakami's novels.

Starting at 17:26, I explain the following vocabulary from the episode:

to get a feel for (something)
on the one hand; on the other hand
down to earth

As always, a full transcript of the episode can be found at www.american-idiom.com

Brentoni's English Podcast

013 - Why Language Learners Should Read Haruki Murakami

In questo episodio di Italian Everyday, imparerete frasi utili per fare acquisti in un negozio di abbigliamento in Italia. Dalla richiesta dei prezzi alla scelta delle taglie, fino al pagamento, troverete espressioni pratiche e facili da usare in situazioni quotidiane. Ascoltate, ripetete le frasi e preparatevi al meglio per la vostra esperienza di shopping in Italia.

Non dimenticate di iscrivervi al podcast per non perdere i prossimi episodi e continuare il vostro percorso di apprendimento dell’italiano! 🎙️

Italian Everyday

Frasi utili per fare acquisti in un negozio

I was listening to a podcast of Jim Rohn and he was talking about the characteristics of a high performance person. In this podcast, I will be describing some characteristics of a high performance person.

FLO TALKS 

CHARACTERISTICS OF  A HIGH PERFORMANCE PERSON

In this episode about a weekend in the Carpathians, we’ll learn some new vocabulary, practice the past tense, and explore the local culture.


Keep Talking Ukrainian

На вихідних у Карпатах

Tutors hold an important part in people's journey of learning a language. Listen to this podcast episode to learn even more about the topic. ^^

All About English and How You Learn It!

Why Should You Have a Tutor to Help You with Your English

More than half of US adults work while they're on vacation, according to a new survey.

A public relations company called Movchan Agency found that 54% of Americans sometimes or always work while they're on holiday.

There's a name for taking a trip and bringing your work with you: a "workcation."

This is usually something a worker plans, letting them get a break from the office without using up paid days off.

But according to the survey, some people have no choice — their work follows them even when they want to take a break.

So while 34% of people said they work on vacation because they love what they do, 29% do it because they're afraid of losing their job.

And about a quarter of people said their boss even asks them to work when they're on holiday.

Almost half of the people surveyed said they feel guilty if they're not working during their vacation.

The report says its results show that workplace boundaries have been broken, and burnout is on the horizon.

Many people are already feeling burned out by work. Others admitted to arguing with a partner during their holiday because of the work they're doing on vacation, while almost half have canceled an activity on their trip for work reasons.

Business psychologist Roger Hall told Fox Business that we need to use holiday time to rest our minds.

He said: "The human brain needs time for rest and quiet in order to repair itself."

He added that because many of us can work from anywhere, we don't get that rest.



Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

More than Half of Americans Work while on Holiday

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1 - Friends. Q3-Q4.

Q.3. The last time you saw your friends, what did you do together?
Q.4.  In what ways are your friends important to you?

Before continuing please record your thoughts and any ideas you picked up while you are listening. You can utilize them in your answers if you wish.

and..

For more IELTS podcasts - check my podcasts section and get more ideas.

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To Your Success!