Thinking of answers for IELTS speaking questions is difficult so this video will tell you how to give yourself more time to think of an answer. using filler phrases and asking the examiner to repeat the question are brilliant ways to give yourself a little breathing room. #ieltsprepration  #ieltsexam #ieltsspeakingtopic

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IELTS Speaking - How to make time to think of an answer

In this podcast, I am going to tell you about my birthday present in Hindi. 

Daily Life Hindi Podcasts 

जन्मदिन का उपहार / My Birthday Present 

这个多少钱？   那个多少钱？   
zhè gè duō shǎo qián ？  nà gè duō shǎo qián ？ 

这个 200 元/块
zhè gè 200 yuán / kuài

日常中文（Daily Chinese）

How much is this？  这个多少钱？

Οδηγίες // find out more on insta @ellinotopia 

it's all Greek to me!

Directions

元の記事/ Original Article↓
https://www.huffingtonpost.jp/entry/story_jp_62c54a73e4b06e3d9baeac4a

※収録環境が悪く、雑音が入ってしまい、申し訳ありません。

☆目次
0:00 オープニング
0:36 Introduction
1:48 “女性は若い出演者が多く、男性は40代以降にピーク”
4:30 統計の印象
11:00 “「名前の表記」の有無にも差”
12:29 “視聴者「らしさ」の押しつけに違和感”
14:58 よくある役割
17:57 “「名前の出ない役割」画面上でも”
23:10 マジョリティ

☆語彙
需要（じゅよう）
飽和状態（ほうわじょうたい）
聡明（そうめい）
バイアスがかかる
誇張（こちょう）される
実態（じったい）
認識（にんしき）
本質（ほんしつ）をつく
残酷（ざんこく）
廃（すた）れる

☆引用記事
澤木香織. “テレビ番組の登場人物、男女で「役割」にも違い。ジェンダーバランス調査から見えたこと”. HUFF-POST. 2022-08-03. https://www.huffingtonpost.jp/entry/story_jp_62c54a73e4b06e3d9baeac4a

"After 5" by Japanese Teacher

“Gender Balance in TV programs” 「テレビ番組の登場人物、男女で「役割」にも違い。ジェンダーバランス調査から見えたこと」

Let me tell you something. In the world of business, communication is king. But forget fancy speeches and teleprompters. What you really need is the ability to connect, to think on your feet, and inspire – on the spot. That's where I come in.

As your business communication coach, I won't just train you to speak. I'll help you find your voice, the one that resonates with authenticity and power. We'll work together to build a foundation of strong business acumen. Numbers, trends, market forces – these aren't just dry facts, they're the fuel that propels your message.

But knowledge alone isn't enough. You have to be able to listen, truly listen, to the people you're speaking with. What are their concerns? Their aspirations? We'll hone your active listening skills, so you can build bridges, not walls, during those impromptu interactions.

Now, let's be honest, practice makes perfect. We won't just talk the talk, we'll walk the walk. Mock interviews, simulated meetings, even impromptu presentations on random business topics – we'll throw you curveballs, and you'll learn to hit them out of the park. We'll record your sessions, analyze them together, and help you refine your delivery, ditch the filler words, and find that clear, concise style that cuts through the noise.

Remember, confidence is key.  I'll be your guide, your cheerleader, pushing you to embrace challenges and see every unexpected speaking opportunity as a chance to grow. Because ultimately, it's not about having all the answers, it's about the passion and purpose behind them.

So, are you ready to step up, to take your communication skills to the next level?  Together, we can turn you into an impromptu speaking champion, someone who commands attention, inspires collaboration, and leaves a lasting impression. Let's get started.

The Global Professional Podcast

I can help you master Impromptu Speaking - Episode 95

From a small, wet island, English has come to be the world's dominant language. How did this actually happen, where does English actually come from, and how has the language changed over the years?

Alastair Budge is the creator of English Learning for Curious Minds, a podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving their English.

English Learning for Curious Minds

A Short History of The English Language

Today we're going to learn the accusative case. I'll give you the key rules along with clear examples.