Today's episode is the audio to the Guide to the TOEFL - Speaking presentation. In it, you'll learn what the speaking section of the Test of English as a Foreign Language requires, as well as hear some sample questions and answers and get advice on whether using templates to form your answers is a good idea. Some of the questions depend on written text, so be sure to go to the website to download the transcript so you can read them: https://lovelangwri.com/2022/05/10/guide-to-the-toefl-speaking/

For the Love of Language and Writing

Guide to the TOEFL - Speaking

Ang alamat ng bayabas ay tungkol sa isang sultang mapagmalupit. Hindi siya marunong maawa kaya’t siya ay pinarusahan

Mga alamat

Ang Alamat ng Bayabas.

Explores the ways these two modal verbs are the same in some ways and different in other ways.

The English Toolbox

Must vs. Have to

How do you get ready for mid-term? 
여러분들은 중간고사를 어떻게 준비하시나요?

Thirsty Korean with 정이쌤

#2 중간고사 mid-term

Emma: So, Mark, I detect an American accent. Are you from the States?

Mark: Yes, that's right. Have you ever been there?

Emma: No, but I've always wanted to go. Whereabouts do you come from in the States?

Mark: Well, I was born and brought up in San Diego. How about you? Did you grow up in London?

Emma: No, actually, I come from Brighton originally.

Mark: What exactly are you doing in London?

Emma: Iwork as an assistant for a television studio. It's pretty cool because I get to meet a lot of interesting people. I also get on really well with my colleagues, and I've made a lot of friends.

Mark: Sounds interesting. How long are you here for?

Emma: I'm here until the summer. Then I intend to go backpacking around Europe.

Mark: Great.

Emma: How about you? What line of work are you in?

Mark: Actually, I'm a student. I'm doing a Master's degree in architecture. I hope to work for an architectural firm in London when I graduate.

Emma: Oh, that's interesting. I imagine you must be a very creative person.
Mark: Well, I try to be.

Emma: How long have you been studying in London?
Mark: About a year, though it seems much longer.

Emma: How do you like the city?

Mark: I love it. There's such a variety of things to see and do. I'm not too keen on the weather, though.

Emma: Yes, it's been a pretty wet summer this year. Even by London standards. What's the weather like in San Diego at this time of year?

Mark: Oh, it's pretty sunny right now. So, what do you like doing in your spare time?

Emma: Well, recently, I've taken up yoga, so I've been spending quite a bit of time practicing it. Apart from that, I enjoy reading, going out and visiting museums and occasionally going to concerts.

Mark: Oh, really? What kind of music are you into?

Emma: Mainly rock. Though I listen to jazz and classical sometimes.

English Conversation/Dialogue

Making Friends

听一段用餐对话，回答问题。考考自己的听力水平。
完整视频可以去Youtube观看。 
https://youtu.be/nkXHVKdhGtE

内容分段如下：
00:00 听力测试要点回顾 (Recap on how to do listening test)
01:04 听力测试问题解读 (Understand the listening test questions)
02:50 听力测试步骤解说 (Listening test steps explained)
03:53 第一遍阅读 （听对话）(1st time read with no words)
06:28 第二遍阅读 （看文字听对话）(2nd time read with words)
08:53 小测验（问题解答）(explain the questions with answers)

中文小课堂

听力测验 - 用餐对话

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Life Experience Q5-6

5. What experience do you wish you had gained? Wh do you think so?
6. Why do some people fail to learn from their experience?

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