Nick is joined by Martina to discuss what makes a good teacher. This may well be an IELTS speaking part 3 question if the topic is education. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

What makes a good teacher?


   a. Better late than never - It's better to do something late than to not do it at all.
      Example: "He finally apologized, saying better late than never."
   b. Kill time - To occupy oneself during a period of waiting or when there's nothing else to do.
      Example: "I usually read a book to kill time during my commute."
   c. Against the clock - To be in a race against time or running out of time.
      Example: "They worked against the clock to finish the project before the deadline."
   d. In the nick of time - Just in time or at the last possible moment.
      Example: "She arrived in the nick of time to catch the train."
   e. Time flies - Time passes quickly.
      Example: "It feels like yesterday, but time flies, and now they're all grown up."


IELTS Podcast 雅思博客

Time-related idioms

This is Part Two of our conversation about life in Florida. We try to answer the following questions:

Are people in Florida friendly?
What's the best beach in Florida?
Are alligators dangerous?
What is a "Florida Man"?

At the end of the episode, I explain the following vocabulary in more detail with examples:

-grow into
-wreak havoc on
-a case in point

Brentoni's English Podcast

018 - Should You Worry About Alligators in Florida? (Part Two)

Enjoy the seventh episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed. 

This episode focuses on traditions related to the first day of school and a glimpse into what it looks like from different parts of the world.  This is an important time, and each year, millions of students start their educational journey around this time!

August -- National Back To School Month

There will be a new episode every other Monday, so subscribe.

Culture To Grow

Episode 7: First Day of School Traditions from Around the World

Am I effectively prioritizing tasks based on importance and urgency? 
Do I allocate my time to the most critical activities?

Do I frequently find myself overwhelmed by deadlines and commitments? 
How can I better manage my workload?

Am I struggling with procrastination or avoiding certain tasks? 
What strategies can I implement to overcome these tendencies?

Are distractions hindering my productivity? 
How can I create a more focused work environment?

Am I setting realistic and achievable goals? 
Do I break down large tasks into smaller, manageable steps?

Do I effectively delegate tasks to others? 
Am I maximizing my team's potential?

Am I taking sufficient breaks throughout the day? 
How can I balance work and rest to maintain optimal productivity?

Am I using time management tools or techniques to improve my efficiency?
Are there any new tools or methods I could explore?

Am I regularly reviewing and adjusting my schedule to ensure it aligns with my priorities? 
How can I make necessary adjustments to stay on track?

Am I seeking feedback and support from others to improve my time management skills?
Are there mentors or resources available to help me?


The Global Professional Podcast

20 Questions for Global Professionals on Time Management - Episode 122

We are continuing the topic of online shopping and talking about advantages and disadvantages of it. We will learn some cool phrases such as ‘have both pros and cons’ and ‘time and effort-saving’ in the show as well.

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.



Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Pros and Cons of Online Shopping

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#170〉3月8日水曜日　天気/くもり　気温/6℃ 

伏見稲荷神社/ふしみいなりじんじゃ
・中心から少し遠い
・地下鉄とバスに乗って
・はじめて行った。
・京都にある伏見稲荷大社と関係がある
・他の神社と違うところは、鳥居が27
・神社の入るところにある赤い玄関みたいなもの
・白い雪と赤い鳥居がきれい
・少し山になっていて、登って上まで行きました。
・残念なのは、伏見稲荷神社の中では、写真が取れない。
・お参りをした。お金を入れて、あいさつ。
・自分の住所と名前、いつもありがとうございます。
・外国からも人が来ていた。

レッスン待ってます♪

北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#170〉　伏見稲荷神社に行ってきました！

La Navidad en México es un momento especial para millones de familias que se reúnen para participar en diversas tradiciones. Cada año, las festividades nos permiten sumergirnos en un sinfín de luces, sabores y sonidos que nos traen esperanza y nos recuerdan la importante herencia cultural de nuestro país.

Esta temporada nos brinda la oportunidad de promover los lazos de nuestra comunidad y vivir los principales valores de la Navidad: la unión familiar, la gratitud y la paz.
Desde el inicio de la temporada navideña, el 16 de diciembre con las posadas, hasta el día de la Epifanía el 6 de enero, la alegría se respira en las calles adornadas con luces navideñas y flores de nochebuena.

Las posadas se llevan a cabo a lo largo de nueve días en los que los fieles católicos recrean el peregrinaje de María y José a Belén para el nacimiento de Jesús. Cada noche, las familias entonan cantos y villancicos acerca de la celebración; participan en las pastorelas navideñas y realizan actividades, como romper la colorida piñata con siete picos.

Rellena de frutas y dulces, la piñata representa los siete pecados capitales y, al romperse, simboliza la victoria de la fe sobre ellos, así como la dicha de vivir en la gracia y los valores de la Navidad.
La Nochebuena es el corazón de la celebración navideña en México. Cada 24 de diciembre, las familias se reúnen para festejar el nacimiento de Jesús, agradecer las bendiciones recibidas durante el año y disfrutar alrededor de la mesa de exquisitos platillos típicos. También la variedad culinaria en cada región es muestra de la diversidad mexicana y de la preservación de nuestra herencia cultural.

Mientras que en el centro del país solemos disfrutar del bacalao, los romeritos y el pavo; en el norte la cena no está completa sin los tamales en hoja de maíz; ni el sur sin la tradicional cochinita pibil. Cualquiera que sea el platillo de la noche, se acostumbra continuar la celebración acudiendo a las pastorelas, a la misa de Gallo a la...

Spanish México

LA NAVIDAD EN MÉXICO.

Today's phrase is "to probe"

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yuC-p53_L5WmIzvQkNzlOzrZdiOQHjNAvfHCJQL-1xw/edit?usp=sharing