In this episode, Nick discusses renting and buying houses, which could come up in Speaking Part 3 or Writing Part 2 of the IELTS test. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Is it better to rent or buy a house?

拼音

It is a introduction of steps of learning Chinese Pinyin. 

Story Chinese

Steps of  learning Chinese Pinyin

Hello, everyone! This is Kate.

Welcome to my podcast. Today we are going to study one very interesting and important grammar, which is gonna help you to sound like a native speaker.

Ready?-Let’s go!


Okay, imagine that you need to go to the hairdressers. Your hair is long and obviously it’s time to do something with it. How would you tell this to your companion?  

“I’m gonna cut my hair?”, but you are not doing it yourself, so, there is a better option.

If you are getting some services, there is a construction which simplifies everything.

To have something done.

Listen to my examples:

I have my hair cut every month.
I’m having my hair cut right now.
I’ve decided. I will have my hair cut!

The verb have is used like any other verb and it follows all the rules.

Present simple: I have my windows cleaned every week. Someone cleans them for me.
Present Perfect: I have just had my dinner cooked. Someone cooked it for me.
Past Continuous: I was having my homework checked yesterday.


You see, it’s super easy and handy!


Practise yourself, here are some sentences in the description below:

I didn't cook my dinner myself. Someone prepared it for me.
I usually don't clean the windows by myself.
I have never cut my hair myself
I will not fix my car. My dad will do it for me.
I won’t check my blood pressure myself.

Excellent at English with Kate K

Have something done: WHAT IS IT?

Here is some useful language you can use when writing a self-introduction: 
I love …
I’m a …/I … 
I used to …
Recently …/Last year …
When I’m not …, I …

For example:
I love gardening and learning about nature.
I water and take care of my plants nearly every day.
I used to play the saxophone every day when I was in high school.
I recently won a flower competition and felt very happy.
When I’m not gardening, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

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Everyday English with Teacher Alyse

Useful language you can use when writing a self-introduction

・東北地方の方言「なんもなんも」の紹介
・どういたしまして（No problem）の意味で使用される
・意味と使用例、発音の仕方の紹介
・例「ありがとがんず（Thank you）」「なんもなんも」
・「何も何も」⇒「なんもなんも」と訛って言う
・まとめ

Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

どういたしましてin Tohoku dialect. 東北地方の方言でどう言う？「なんもなんも」

The region has been at war for several years now. ALL the countries involved have been holding talks for over a year to try and end the fighting. The first attempt at peace was rejected within days, but further talks at reaching an agreement have taken place, and now it seems that the two sides are more determined to achieve a lasting peace.

English Mini Lessons

Peace

En este episodio les cuento una situación muy fea que viví en carne propia mientras iba a buscar a mi hija al jardín de infantes. Todavía me acuerdo y me da escalofríos...

Argentina en carne propia

El viejo con el carrito de bebé

❤한글날 특집❤(Hangul Day special episode)
✔YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/iNohaehbElU (Visit us to see the transcript😎!)

I picked up this movie to celebrate Hangul Day which is every October 9th.
At first glance, he doesn't seem to have much in common with Hangeul Day.
But you are going to realize he is one of the most beautiful writers of Hangul.
His name is “동주” who was a precious light in the darkest days.
He died young, unfortunately. But his works melt the hearts of many people and represent their hearts to this day.
For those who are learning Korean and who are interested in Korean, I highly recommend it!!!😍
