In this episode, the hosts, Daniel and Golnaz, start to discuss the topic of the IELTS exam. 
We introduce the IELTS exam, what to expect, and compare experiences taking the tests as native and non-native speakers. 
We also identify why this is important for you as students, considerations you need to be aware of, and some of the key skills to learn before you take the test!

ESL Talk

An Introduction to IELTS

The Motherless Bear is about a bear whose mother dies and she goes around trying to elicit sympathy from people talking about how her mother died just so she can take extra food and she can receive pity. 
Send me a message for your free pdf copy of this book to follow along. 

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

The Motherless Bear (Appropriate for Adults )

Presentación personal de una persona. Con oraciones básicas y sencillas en árabe moderno estándar. 

Aprende árabe con Radia 

Presentación personal 1

Escucha el diálogo y responde a las preguntas:
a) ¿En qué estación del año se encuentran? 
b) ¿Qué opciones tienen para las vacaciones?
c) ¿Qué destino prefiere Joan? 
d) ¿Qué destino prefiere Santi? 
e) ¿Qué deciden finalmente?

Un bocado de español

¿Montaña o playa?

Anita: OK, so we’ve got three possibilities for the advertisement we will be using here and I want to talk about each of them with you and get your point of view. So first of all, here’s number one. What do you think, Gerry?
Gerry: Oh, that’s interesting! I like the colors. They’re very warm. I didn’t think a cartoon would work very well, but I think this is quite fun. Tina, what do you think?
Tina: Personally, I don’t think it works. We’re really aiming at customers who are 20 and older. I think it might look a little young for them.
Brett: I’d agree with Tina, I’m not very keen on it. These will be used in magazines and on trains and buses. I don’t think it will really stand out. It’s very nice to look at, but I don’t think it will really get anyone’s attention.
Gerry: OK. I see what you mean, Brett. Well, let’s have a look at the others then. Well, I think it’s great, but I may revise my opinion when I see the others.
Anita: I will say that this one is cheaper than the other two. Right, then. Here’s number two.
Brett: Oh, I like that much more. It’s really creative. That’s a beautiful photograph and the name of the product is really clear.
Tina: I’m not sure about the model they used. She’s beautiful, don’t get me wrong. But she looks a bit unhappy. I don’t think that gives the right message.
Gerry: I like it, but I don’t think I feel strongly about it. I’m sure we could get them to find an older model if we wanted. It just seems very serious compared to the last one and I’m not sure I like it as much.
Anita: Yes, although I should point out that if we do that, it will add to the cost of the advertising. Also, I don’t know if this will change anyone’s mind, but the cost of using a photograph for the advert will be far higher than using a cartoon. About 40% more altogether which will leave us less to use for future advertising.
Brett: Well, I think this would work really well. If we need to change the model, we can do that. But I think it’s really exciting to look

English Conversation/Dialogue

Discussing An Advertisement (Business English)

En esta nueva entrega de CHARLA CASUAL, Jon (Madrid) y Joan (Barcelona) Hablarán sobre el cotilleo del año. La canción de Shakira, la repercusión que ha tenido y analizarán el tema como siempre informalmente, sin guion y pasándolo bien. Relájate y escúchanos!

¡Qué Pasa! Podcast en Español

Shakira. Cotilleos y tal. PARTE #2

Episode 18 - Dans un monde où l'on hésite souvent à rêver en grand, où l'on pense que l'âge, les risques ou l'inconnu sont des obstacles insurmontables, je vais te raconter l'histoire inspirante d'une jeune femme qui a osé défier toutes ces limites. .. 
Transcriptions disponible sur lepetitjournaldemarine.com

Cher Journal

Episode 18 - Violette Dorange, le vent du courage

한국 최고의 수학 강사가 반찬 가게 아주머니와 사랑에 빠졌다? 
전혀 어울릴 것 같지 않은 이 커플이 엄청난 재미와 감동을 만들어냅니다!
여러분은 아무 걱정 없이 그냥 즐기시면 됩니다.

The best math teacher in Korea fell in love with a lady at a side dish shop!
The couple, who don't seem to fit in at all, create a lot of fun and a touching story!
All you need to do is just enjoy it without worrying about anything.


그거 봤어? Did you watch it?

Why the best math teacher became a killer 'banchan'(일타스캔들:Crash course in romance)

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今日は、N3の漢字をやります！
由をやります！　

音読み　ゆ、ゆう
訓読み　よし

意味は、はじまり、とかです。

例えば、

・由来ーゆらい　はじまり

・理由ーりゆう　わけ、すじみち

・経由ーけいゆ　ある場所へ行くのに、そこを通っていくこと

・自由ーじゆう　心のままに行動できること



こんな感じですね。
これを使って例文を作っていきましょう！

・日本語のもしもしは、申します申しますに由来しています。

・遅刻した理由はなんですか？

・大阪経由で京都に行きます。

・会社をやめて、自由な時間ができました。

こんな感じです。

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！
