Hola! Mi nombre es Juan David Ospina, profesor profesional de español y te presento Español Para Hoy, un podcast para estudiantes de nivel intermedio y avanzado de español como lengua extranjera. 

Español Para Hoy

Après avoir lu un article sur le Courrier International, nous avons réfléchi avec certains étudiants à ce sujet ! Pourquoi selon les pays faisons - nous ou pas beaucoup de gestes en parlant ? Comment l'expliquer ? 

Le français avec Virginie

Pourquoi selon les origines gesticule -t on beaucoup ou peu lorsqu'on parle ?

It doesn't matter if you travel for business or pleasure, the choice of ticket is an important one. Most of us can't afford to travel first class, but business class is less expensive and has certain advantages over economy class. Pay more, and you get the following benefits:
• board more quickly
• enjoy a higher standard of food
• enjoy greater luxury
• be served by very experienced flight attendants
• have more private space
• have access to a greater variety of entertainment

English Mini Lessons

Choosing your seat

Saying “no” can be one of the hardest parts of speaking English—especially if you don’t want to sound rude. In this episode, I share natural, polite, and even playful ways to say *no* in different situations.

👉 Listen now: *Say It Like This – Ways to Politely Say No*

How do you usually say *no* in English?

The Fluency Fix

Ways To Say No

Buongiorno a tutti e benvenuti sul mio canale "Dettato in lingua italiana"
leggo una volta il testo e dopo iniziamo il dettato.

Giorgio, cosa fai nel tempo libero?
Nel mio tempo libero faccio varie attività: suono il pianoforte, gioco a calcio, leggo e il fine settimana esco con gli amici. Andiamo al cinema o a bere qualcosa. 

dettato in lingua italiana 

Giorgio, cosa fai nel tempo libero?

Consiglio per visitare Matera: scarpe comode🤣​🤣 Avrete mooolto da vedere e camminare! Ma ne varrà la pena 💘​

Learn with Antonella📚👩🏻‍🏫🥰

Matera: Capitale Europea della Cultura 2019 💫

One Minute Speaking Challenge: Praise

Did y ou know that self-prase is linked to higher confidence?

Lets go step by step.

How do you define praise in your terms?

How often 'does' it happen in your life?

Are you a praise giver or a praise receiver?

Listen to the recording and learn how you build your confidence even more!

Let me know how I can help you gain more confidence in your life!

To your success,
Anatoly

Here are some useful idioms to praise people:

1. Sing someone’s praises: To praise someone highly.
2. To be head and shoulders above: To be significantly better than others; deserving of high praise.
3. Beyond reproach: So good that it cannot be criticized.
4. A cut above the rest: Significantly better than others.
5. The cat’s pajamas: (Similar to “the bee’s knees”) Informal and highly complimentary.


I hope it helps :)


🎙 One-Minute Speaking Challenge by Anatoly Glazkov – Voice Unlock Method™

One Minute Speaking Challenge: Praise4Confidence building.

The Chinese grammar AA的(de) where the adjective is duplicated is a common pattern used to describe people or things. In this episode Karen and 柏威 take a deep dive into this structure.


Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

语法 - AA的 Grammar - AA de (Duplication of Adjectives)

How To Do Well In Part 2 Of IELTS Speaking?

Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test, also known as the "Individual Long Turn," can be challenging but with proper preparation, you can do well. Here are some tips to help you excel in Part 2

1. Pronunciation and intonation

2. Vocabulary and grammar

3. Practice timing

4. Practice under test conditions

5. Seek feedback

Remember, practice is key to doing well in Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test. By practicing regularly, organizing your thoughts, using appropriate language, and managing your time effectively, you can deliver a strong and coherent response. Good luck!

To get professional feedback from me and to help you improve your speaking skills - please send a class request now.

