摆烂 (bǎi làn) literally means “to let things rot” or “to give up.” It’s a slang term used to describe a passive attitude when someone gives up trying to fix a difficult situation and just lets it go.

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摆烂 (bǎi làn)

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#05 Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité

In part 2 of your IELTS test you have to speak on a topic for 2 minutes. Here are three things you should do in your one minute preparation time. 

1.Make a note of synonyms. Paraphrasing is an important skill to master when taking your IELTS exam. In fact, if you want to score a band score 6, you have to be able to generally paraphrase successfully. If you want a band score 7, you have to be able to paraphrase effectively. 

2. Think about idioms. Idioms are very important if you want to score above band score 6. To get band score 7, you have to use some less common idiomatic expressions. That’s a tricky thing to wrap your head around. Using idioms are extremely important. If you use idioms more than once in a blue moon, you will have a greater chance of achieving a band score 7. This is just a stab in the dark, but I expect most students would like to achieve a band score 7.

3. Think about connectives - linking words. Discourse markers are also important and will help you to move through the subheadings on your card smoothly and effortlessly. Phrase like “Now let me tell you about” or “Now I’d like to explain why…” or “let me tell you the reason why I….” will make your English speaking sound natural and fluent.

Don’t forget to book a lesson with me so I can help you achieve the band score you need.


IELTS Speaking Practice

3 strategies to help you in part 2 of your speaking test.

Use visual aids to guide you through remembering new words. 

111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 27 - Increase your Memory Power by Powering up on Visual Aids

In this episode you learn how and when you have to use "ser" and "estar"  in spanish.

Spanish with Jas

EP 14. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN "SER" AND "ESTAR"

İngilizçe - selamlar

Numarası - numbers

“I have to get going now, but it was great to meet with you and chat.” 
"I'd love to chat more, but I've got to run to my next thing."
“I really want to talk about this with you, but I’m exhausted.”
"I need to head out, but let's catch up soon."

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