In this episode, Cambridge David will tell you what the examiner is listening for when he grades your IELTS Speaking Test. We look at the 4 different criteria, and we discover 2 things that are NOT included in your score. Most importantly, we learn just what a useful word 'gregarious' is.

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IELTS Scoring Criteria - what does the examiner want to hear

How Well Are You Prepared For A Job Interview? Quiz time!


There are few questions with further explanation as to why it's a good idea to do it. 

Here is a little quiz for you:

The best way to dress for success is to

A.
Dress comfortably
B.
Wear a formal suit
C.
Bring a sport coat, in case you need it
D.
Be trendy

2. What is the one thing you don't want to do during the first interview?

A.
Negotiate pay
B.
Connect with the interviewer.
C.
Communicate why you are a good fit.
D.
Close by arranging the next interview

3. How long does it normally take for the interviewer to determine whether you are a good match for the company?

A.
5 minutes
B.
20 minutes
C.
30 minutes
D.
At the conclusion of the interview

How many of them did you get and what were your thoughts anyway? 

Most of the time its people's interpretation of the job interview process & themselves is what they need to work on, not just the language, it's the psychology - it comes first.

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How Well Are You Prepared For A Job Interview? Quiz time!

Questa volta la rubrica si è spinta oltre. E quindi anche io.
Ho viaggiato per due giorni all’andata, e più di due giorni al ritorno, per coronare un sogno.
Che ho realizzato solo in parte, però.
Ma partiamo con ordine: decidere di andare in Australia, o meglio, a Sydney.
Ma cosa mi avrà mai detto il cervello?
Senza stare a spiegare perché e per come, sono atterrata dall’altra parte del mondo (l’altra parte per noi europei chiaramente).


la Rubrica di Simona

LA RUBRICA AUSTRALIANA 🦘

Japan Airlines (JAL) is offering free domestic flights in Japan for some passengers who book an international flight with the airline.

At the moment, the offer is available to passengers booking flights into Japan from a number of countries in North America and the Asia-Pacific region.

For example, it means that a passenger booking a flight from Thailand to Tokyo will be able to book a free flight from the Japanese capital to any other destination in Japan that JAL flies to.

According to the JAL website, the airline has 133 domestic routes and 66 international routes.

It's good news for tourists who'd like to explore more of Japan, but it could also help take the pressure off some of the country's most popular sights.

Almost 18 million international visitors came to Japan in the first half of 2024, according to the country's national tourism organization.

That's a record number of arrivals, and it means some popular tourist areas — including the center of Tokyo and Mount Fuji — can get overcrowded.

JAL's offer was first made available in early September to tourists from Canada, Mexico and the US.

By the end of the month, people traveling from Australia and New Zealand were also eligible, along with those from Thailand, Singapore, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, India and Taiwan.

JAL hopes to make it available to even more passengers in the future.

To take advantage of the offer, passengers must book their domestic flight at the same time that they make their international booking with JAL.

However, the airline said travelers from the US, Canada, Mexico and China will have to pay a little more — $100 for travelers from the US — if they plan to spend more than 24 hours in the first city they arrive in.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

JAL Offers Free Domestic Flights for Some Tourists




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。

ぼくの日常生活の話を聞くことで、日本語のリスニングをよくしたり、新しい言葉を知ってもらえたらいいなと思います。


みなさんお元気でしょうか。
今日もジョージアでPodcastを録っています。


今日は日本の桜、満開！についてですね。
今、まさに、日本の桜は満開になっているようです。
2024年4月5日のニュースです。

https://youtu.be/araHZ_gzlfE?si=mqBaZT66uUqeQzL6


桜が咲く期間（開花～散るまで）はどのくらいか知っていますか？

だいたい2週間ぐらいと言われています。
もちろん、地域や気候によって差が出ます。 

見頃はこのサイトで見れるみたいです。

https://travel.gaijinpot.com/

桜の名所はいくつかあります。

東京は目黒川、上野公園
大阪は大阪城公園、造幣局
京都は嵐山

などがとても人気があると思います。
もちろん人もたくさんいます。

個人的には、
大阪の北に万博公園があります。
ここは自然がたくさんある場所です。
とてもオススメです。

万博記念公園
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TuTmUTr2w6hKxDHK8?g_st=ic


桜はあっという間に散るので、今が見どころですね！
日本にいるみなさん、楽しんでください！


ということで、今回は以上です。

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！






Atsushi のJapanese podcast (travel/news /文法・漢字・語彙/Osaka/Hokkaido/🇹🇷🇬🇪🇦🇲🇪🇸🇵🇹)

#475 日本は桜が満開！について！2024.4.7

IELTS Speaking Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1 - Pets.

Q. Do you have a pet or ever had a pet? What it is/was?
Q. What kind of pets do people like to have in your country?
Q. What kinds of pets are common in your country?
Q. Do many people in your country have pets? [Why? /Why not?]

A rather simple topic. What were you answers for each question? 

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

IELTS Speaking Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1 - Pets.

In the Shopping Centre, I also discuss the phrase "As Happy as Larry".

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In the Shopping Centre

A visit to the Scottish National Poet´s birthplace in South West Scotland. For Intermediate learners of English.