IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1 - Spending time alone.

Q. Do you spend a lot of time by yourself?
Q. What do you usually do when you are alone?
Q. Has what you do when you are by yourself changed a lot since your childhood?
Q. Do you think it is important to have time for yourself?

Please time your answers. How long did it take you to answer these questions individually? How do you feel about your current results? What would you like to work on?

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1 - Spending time alone.

Découvrez l'univers, les secrets et la signification de la publicité qui passe partout : Le Mal Aimé.
Come discover "The unloved" : all its secrets and what it means...

La France par Estelle B.

The French video everyone's talking about.. The Unloved. La vidéo française dont tout le monde parle. Le Mal Aimé.

En el episodio de hoy hablaremos de las maneras que mas utilizamos para practicar la lengua que estamos estudiando, y te compartimos ideas que pueden serte de utilidad.

Un ratito en pareja

UREP - Ep. 6 (Formas de mejorar tu nivel)


🔥 Here’s the truth nobody told you: you will never improve your English the way you think. 

In fact, the very goal you’ve set — ‘I want to learn English’ — is the biggest trap that keeps millions of smart professionals stuck, frustrated, and silent.

Today, I’ll share with you what I discovered after 20,000 classes with students from 70 countries — the single shift that will transform how you learn, how you speak, and how you perform in English. 

Once you hear it, you’ll never look at your English journey the same way again. Get ready — because this might just save you years of wasted effort and finally unlock your global voice.

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The Habits of Women Growing Into Strong, Confident English Communicators

🔥 Here’s the truth nobody told you: you will never improve your English the way you think. 

Oi gente, aqui é Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No podcast de hoje falaremos sobre a diferença entre os verbos “saber” e “conhecer”. Se você é iniciante e está se sentindo perdido, pode pular direto para a parte em que explico tudo isso em inglês em um minuto e quarenta segundos.
Se quiser acompanhar o script do podcast é só clicar nesse link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sb3f4OiI6qgwqprPslZOlvPsedEoUgrhDHoBTvyEzzM/edit?usp=sharing
Vamos lá?
Hi everyone, this is Aneleh, your favorite Portuguese tutor. In today's podcast we will talk about the difference between the verbs "saber" and "conhecer". If you're a beginner and you're feeling lost, you can skip straight to the part where I explain all this in English in one minute and forty seconds.
If you want to follow the podcast script, just click on this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sb3f4OiI6qgwqprPslZOlvPsedEoUgrhDHoBTvyEzzM/edit?usp=sharing
Let's go?

Portuguese Drops 

Saber x conhecer 

Comentario sobre la serie de Netflix dirigida por el cineasta mexicano Luis Estrada y basada en la novela homónima de Jorge Ibargüengoitia.

El kinetoscopio

Episodio 17: Las muertas

In this episode we will talk about 【Schools in China】, you will learn how to say 【cultivate,subject,communicate】 ect. 
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
Step 1: Gist listening. Listen to get the main idea. (more times if necessary)
Step 2: Check the script and learn new words. 
Step 3: Listen and imitate as much as you can then retell the story.
Step 4: Write down what you hear if you want to practise writing.
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大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
上个星期给大家介绍了中国的教育制度，包括有什么学校、重要的考试和每个学期的时间等等。今天再给大家介绍下在学校里我们学习什么。
幼儿园的孩子主要通过故事、儿歌、游戏等形式，培养听、说、读、写能力，提高他们的语言表达和沟通能力。他们也会学一些简单的数学、科学知识。中国小学一年级到六年级的科目包括语文、数学、英语、科学、社会与生活、美术、音乐、体育与健康、信息技术等。英语课一般是三年级开始，不过越来越多的孩子很小就开始学英语。小学一天大概有6节课，每个学校不太一样。
初中要学习的科目包括语文、数学、英语、政治、历史、生物、地理、物理、化学、体育、音乐和美术。 物理一般是从初中二年级开始学的，化学一般是从初中三年级开始学的。高中的科目和初中差不多，但高中的知识量比初中的大很多。
大学专业非常多，高考成绩出来后可以根据你的分数选择大学和专业。受欢迎的热门专业一直在变化，2024年高考热门理科专业有：电气工程及其自动化、电子信息工程等；热门文科专业有：工商管理、会计学、法学等。
除了普通学校，也有一些家长选择让孩子读国际学校。国际学校的学生英语能力更强，发展也更全面。很多国际学校的学生不参加高考，直接申请国外的大学。当然，国际学校学费也是很贵的，普通家庭的孩子很难去上这样的学校。
在你的国家最热门的专业是什么呢？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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教育制度
/jiào yù zhì dù/Education system
培养/péi yǎng/Cultivate
沟通/gōu tōng/Communication
科学/kē xué/Science
科目/kē mù/Subjects
社会/shè huì/Society
美术/měi shù/Arts
信息技术/xìn xī jì shù/Information Technology
政治/zhèng zhì/Politics
生物/shēng wù/Biology
地理/dì lǐ/Geography
物理/wù lǐ/Physics
化学/huà xué/Chemistry
热门/rè mén/Popular
理科/lǐ kē/Science specialty
电气工程/diàn qì gōng chéng/Electrical Engineering
自动化/zì dòng huà/Automation
电子信息工程/diàn zǐ xìn xī gōng chéng/Electronic Information Engineering
文科/wén kē/Liberal Arts
工商管理/gōng shāng guǎn lǐ/Business management
会计/kuài jì/Accounting
法学/fǎ xué/Law major
申请/shēnqǐng/Apply

Yuli's Chinese Channel

中国的学校 Schools in China ②（Intermediate level）



SMART Goals for Active Listening:

Specific: Don't just aim to "listen better."  Define the context.  For example, "During contract negotiations with [client name], I will actively listen to identify their key concerns."

Measurable:  How will you track your progress?  "I will summarize key concerns after each discussion point and ask clarifying questions to ensure 80% accuracy in reflecting their needs."

Attainable: Be realistic.  Start by focusing on one aspect of active listening. Gradually incorporate more techniques as you progress.

Relevant: Ensure your goals align with the negotiation's objectives. "By actively listening, I aim to build trust, uncover potential areas of compromise, and reach a win-win agreement."

Time-bound:  Set a timeframe for achieving your goal.  "I will implement these active listening strategies throughout the negotiation process, which is expected to last for [duration]."

Active Listening Techniques for SMART Goals:

Nonverbal Cues: "I will maintain eye contact, avoid crossed arms, and nod to show understanding." (Measurable through self-awareness)
Clarifying Questions: "I will ask open-ended questions like 'Can you elaborate on that?' to ensure comprehension." (Measurable by tracking the number of questions asked)
Summarizing: "After each discussion point, I will summarize key concerns to confirm understanding and identify potential areas of agreement." (Measurable by accuracy of summaries)

Benefits of SMART Active Listening Goals:

Reduced Misunderstandings: Clear communication allows you to address the other party's true concerns, leading to smoother negotiations.
Building Trust: Active listening shows respect and genuine interest in finding common ground.
Identifying Opportunities: By truly understanding the other party's needs, you can uncover potential compromises or alternative solutions.
Increased Confidence: A clear understanding of the situation empowers you to negotiate effectively.



The Global Professional Podcast

S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Active Listening in Negotiations - Episode 85

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こんばんは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今日もN2です！
〜しだい、やります。
これは、〜によって決まる、みたいな感じですね。


・試験に受かるかどうかは、努力しだいです。

・明日のイベントがあるかは天気しだいですね。

・できごとをどう受け取るかは、あなたしだいです。

・海外生活がうまくいくかは、私の考え方しだいです。

・お金しだいで、生活が変わります。


こんな感じです！
どうですか？

ーによって決まります、変わります、と言いたい時に使えます。ぼくもよく使います。日常会話でも、ビジネスでも使えます。

ぼくのレッスンではこういった練習もたくさんできます。
話してみたい！と思った方は、ぜひトライアルレッスンを予約してみてください！

話す練習をたくさんしましょう！
お待ちしています！

ということで今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！ではまた！