A, and An Recap; Everything you need to know about the articles "A" and "An".

English Syndicate

A, and An - Everything you need to know

Reading and Listening to Practice Content at the same time is a highly Useful and Productive exercise for Language Learners. 

Audiobooks, Audio Dialogues with Transcripts, and Series with Subtitles are all great tools to that effect. 

All Things English

Effective Listening: How Can Subtitles Help Me?

"Listening Exercises with Basak in Turkish"

Unit 1

An impromptu speech  refers to a presentation delivered with little to no prior preparation. Often called "speaking off the cuff," it requires the speaker to think on their feet and effectively communicate ideas on a given topic with minimal notice. Impromptu speeches can arise in various situations, including:

Meetings: Brainstorming sessions, project updates, or responding to questions from colleagues can all turn into impromptu speaking opportunities.

Client Interactions: A chance meeting with a potential client or answering unexpected questions during a presentation might necessitate impromptu remarks.

Networking Events: Making a strong first impression often involves conversing and sharing ideas on the spot.
While lacking the polish of a prepared speech, impromptu presentations offer several benefits:

Authenticity: Speaking without a script can project genuine enthusiasm and passion for the topic.

Adaptability: Impromptu speeches allow you to tailor your message to the audience's interests or address emerging issues.

Thinking Skills: They challenge your critical thinking and communication skills on the fly.
Here are some tips for delivering successful impromptu speeches:

Take a Breath: A brief pause allows you to collect your thoughts and formulate a response.

Start with a Strong Opening: Grab attention with a relevant anecdote, statistic, or question.

Focus on Key Points: Organize your thoughts around a central message and a few supporting points.

Use Clear Language: Avoid jargon and speak in a concise and confident manner.

End Gracefully: Summarize your main points and conclude with a call to action or impactful statement.

By honing your impromptu speaking skills, you can become a more effective communicator and build trust with colleagues, clients, and potential partners in the business world.

The Global Professional Podcast

Impromptu Speech Explained - Episode 91

Here's today's news. Please share your thoughts at the end when I ask a question.
You can check the script at the link provided.

今日(きょう)のニュースです。最後(さいご)に質問(しつもん)をしますので、感想(かんそう)を聞(き)かせください。スクリプトはリンクで確認(かくにん)できます。

■大きな銀行が利子を上げる - A major bank raises interest rates -
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014536491000/k10014536491000.html

NEWS for beginners - Native Japanese Accent -

大きな銀行が利子を上げる - A major bank raises interest rates -

Bienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode de podcast 🎙️ où je vais te raconter une petite anecdote dans les aéroports pleine de péripéties 🤩 

Donc voilà, le podcast

Épisode 5 - Anecdote en avion

Listen to me reading a news article about movie The Substance (2024) and the horror genre.

Listen to English with Pip

News article: Demi Moore's latest movie nominated for five Golden Globes

The purpose of these mini challenges is to get you thinking in English - helping you to use more of it, regularly.

One minute per day on listening plus 3-5 minutes per day on communicating your ideas is a great move towards your goal!

No more excuses ! :)

Imagine you were a movie director - what would your script be like?

Check out the podcast to understand the details and your mission for today.

Have fun.

One minute speaking challenge - Challenge yourself to speak English daily!

One Minute Challenge - Computers

In this episode you will learn the structure for comparisons in spanish, and some superlatives too