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Lisa's Podcast

Japan Uses Scary Robot to Keep Bears Away from Cities

Hi, everyone! It has passed 2 weeks since I came back to Japan. In this episode, I talk about some of the changes in Japan I've seen so far! Have fun!

Keywords
・変化（へんか）　　　　change
・変わる（かわる）　　　to change
・外国人（がいこくじん）foreigner
・問題（もんだい）　　　problem

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たつきのにほんご

Changes in Japan (Beginner Level)

Video related: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irxR4fFvF68

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French Stories For All

Voir vs Regarder (l'histoire de Jean-Pierre)

Listen and repeat:

feather, fox, flamingo, frog, 
flying fish, firefly, flashlight, ferret, fries, flour, flea, fountain
Flashcards free download: https://supersimple.com/free-printables/captain-seasalt-and-the-abc-pirates-f-flashcards/

Video: https://youtu.be/GRGeWHjfyF8?si=d5wE5A8pVpQwg5vY

Captain Seasalt And The ABC Pirates

Letter F

This podcast focuses on Part 2 of the Speaking test; specifically, it deals with losing your fear of going slightly off topic (within reason) in order to increase your talk-time and make sure you speak for the full two minutes!

IELTS Speaking Tips

Don't be afraid to go a little off-topic!

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

Più un blitz da parte delle cicale e della pioggia :(

Bedside Italian

Bedside Italian #38 - Gli Italiani e l'aglio.

In this episode, I explain why your English progress can slow down and stop. I offer 5 key strategies you can follow to overcome "the intermediate plateau" and move on to fluency. 
Follow the link for the full transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Uv6OsMTb0c7VHmzNe4E8ue8ZsmElqy8uh09d2KLqf4/edit?usp=sharing