British shopping areas are generally called "High Streets" even when the
Street has a different name.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Standing in the High Street

In questo podcast parlo sulla mia prima volta a Venezia, quanto è stato diverso conoscere una città così particolare, alcune delle sue caratteristiche e come puoi scoprire nuove cose ogni volta che la visiti, il suo fascino per essere una città cosi bella, piena di arte e storia. A livello grammaticale: uso del modo indicativo: presente, passato prossimo e imperfetto. 

Vivendo tra due lingue

Venezia: tra canali, ponti e carnevale 

As it's already May, a lot of the part 1 and part 2 topics are changing in the IELTS speaking exam. Let's start with the topic "Describe a positive change you made in your life" with some good idioms which are explained below.

Remember this is just an example answer, and you should never learn example answers off by heart. It's very important to speak naturally in the speaking exam.


Idioms used in the example answer:

Out of shape

If someone is unhealthy or not able to do a lot of physical activity, we can say they are out of shape.

“He drinks and smokes too much, and has become very out of shape.”



In good shape

If you’re in good shape, you are fit and healthy. This  especially refers to the physical condition of your body ( being at a healthy weight, not overweight, getting plenty of exercise)


Run down

If you’re feeling run down, you are tired and lacking energy, usually after a sustained period without enough rest.

“After working late in the office every night for the last 2 weeks, he started to feel very run down.”


Full of beans

Someone who has a lot of energy might be described as full of beans.

“Young children are always full of beans, and love to run around, and play.”


Fit as a fiddle

Fit as a fiddle means ‘in very good health’ and may more often be used to refer to older people.

“My grandfather is 86, but is still as fit as a fiddle, and goes to exercise in the park every morning.”


Picture of good health

To look the picture of health simply means to look very healthy and well.

“Wow! Have you been going to the gym recently? You look the picture of health.


IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a positive change you made in your life - IELTS speaking part 2

Spanish México

EL CASTILLO DE CHAPULTEPEC.

Join Lilibeth in the first episode of Travel Talk as she shares simple but powerful Tagalog phrases every traveler to the Philippines should know. Learn how to ask locals for directions, find great places to eat, and discover hidden gems — all while sounding polite and natural. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect with Filipinos in their own language and make your trip smoother, safer, and more fun.

Tagalog Talk & Beyond with Lilibeth

Travel Talk Ep. 1 – Must-Know Tagalog Questions for Travelers

・東北地方の方言の特徴語尾につける「～べ」「～だべ」について紹介
・「おめ、はなこさみずこやってけだべな?」の意味の説明「花に水をやった？」
・「おめ」⇒「あなた」
・単語の後ろに「こ」を付ける(東北地方一部地域)
・語尾に「～べ」「～だべ」をつける(東北地方広域)
・まとめ

Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

「～べ」「～だべ」の使い方。What do you mean in the Tohoku dialect?「おめ、はなこさみずこやってけだべな？」

Esta semana un pajarito me ha dicho que estás un poco desmotivado, ¿puede ser? Esta expresión o quizás fórmula para iniciar una oración la usamos mucho. Te la explico.

Expresiones en español

Me ha dicho un pajarito que ...

Cápsula informativa sobre la artritis gotosa (gota).
¿Conoces a alguien que la padezca o la haya padecido?