In this Podcast I am reading the introduction and one page of my book Pensieri Felici. One of my four books that I published on 2021.
In this book you can listen Italian, gain vocabulary, pronunciation and who knows maybe you even get inspired by this book.

I podcast secondo San Luca

I podcast secondo San Luca - Lettura del libro Pensieri Felici di Luca Facchini - Luca Facchini

Using Spoken Discourse Markers for IELTS Speaking

Discourse markers, such as "well," "so," "you know," and "I mean," are common in everyday speech. These words and phrases help guide conversations, signal a change in thought, or give the speaker time to think. For IELTS Speaking, using discourse markers effectively can enhance your fluency and coherence, making your responses more natural and organized.

Here are some key ways to use spoken discourse markers during the IELTS Speaking exam:

Starting Your Response: Using markers like "well" or "actually" can give you a moment to collect your thoughts before answering a question. For example, if asked about your favorite hobby, you could begin with, "Well, I really enjoy painting because it's relaxing."

Organizing Ideas: Words such as "firstly," "secondly," and "finally" can help structure your response when explaining something in detail. This makes it easier for the examiner to follow your ideas.

Clarifying and Rephrasing: Discourse markers like "I mean" or "in other words" are useful for clarifying points or rephrasing if you feel your initial response wasn’t clear enough. For instance, "In other words, I think traveling teaches us valuable life skills."

Filling Pauses: Using phrases like "you know" or "let me think" can fill pauses naturally, preventing awkward silences during your speaking test.

However, it's essential not to overuse discourse markers, as it can make your speech sound unnatural. Practice using them in moderation to sound fluent and confident in your responses.

IELTS Speaking Practice

IELTS Speaking - using discourse markers

1.Cultural Tips
🧧 "Chinese New Year is coming! Did you know ‘红包’ (hóngbāo) means ‘red envelope’ and symbolizes good luck? 💰 Learning these cultural words makes your Chinese more authentic! 
2. Practical sentences
🎉 "How to greet someone during Chinese New Year? Try this: ‘新年快乐，万事如意！’ (Xīnnián kuàilè, wànshì rúyì!) – ‘Happy New Year, may all your wishes come true!’ 🐯 Practice and impress your friends!
3. Interactive questions
❓ "What’s your Chinese zodiac sign? 2026 is the Year of the Horse! Comment your birth year, and I’ll tell you your sign! 🎊
4.Short voice audio
🔊 Listen: How to say “恭喜发财” (Gōngxǐ fācái – Wishing you prosperity) correctly? Practice with me! 🎤 Perfect your tone with a native teacher. 
5. Riddles / Fun
🧩 "Riddle time! What Chinese New Year decoration is both ‘red’ and ‘lucky’, and sounds like ‘fortune’? 🧧 Answer: ‘福’ (fú – luck character)! Share your guess!
6. Comparison of festivals
🌍 "Just like Christmas in the West, Chinese New Year is about family, food, and gifts! Learn to compare traditions in Chinese. 🎁 How does your culture celebrate? 
7. Teacher interaction
👩🏫 “As a Chinese teacher, I’d love to hear: What aspect of Chinese New Year interests you most? Culture, vocabulary, or stories? Let me know! 👇

Simple blessings

Chinese New Year

聊中西文化，也聊很多东西！
第十一期，抱歉更新迟了，但是迟到好过不到呀。这期我们来聊聊你觉得动力重要吗？如果没有动力学习和工作，你会做什么？

聊聊东西 - Talk to Me in Chinese

011. 我又没有动力学习和工作了 I have no motivation to study and work again - ttmiChinese

I Libri In  Pillole di Federica

Terzo capitolo, Storia di un Gatto e del Topo  che divento' suo amico

just a cute little story about a first day at a new working place

New words 生词：

офисная одежда - business clothes, 办公室衣服;
сложный день - a difficult day, 一个艰难的一天;
первое впечатление - first impression, 第一印象;
коллеги - colleagues, 同事;
внутренние процессы - internal processes, 内部流程;
крупная компания - a big company, 一家大公司;
общее обсуждение - general discussion, 一般性讨论;
ввести в курс дела - bring up to date, 更新;
совещание, встреча - a meeting, 一次会议;
рабочий чат - group chat, 群聊;
добавить в рабочий чат - to add to a group chat, 加群聊;
сложные задания - difficult tasks, 复杂的任务;
нестандартные задачи - non-standard tasks, 非标准任务;
собеседование - an interview, 采访.



Виниловые пластинки

Несколько советов, что делать в первый день на работе

Привет! В первом епизоде моего подкаста на русском языке я расскажу вам коротко о себе.
Ciao! Nel primo episodio del mio podcast in lingua russo vi racconto brevemente di me.

RUSSANDO... russo per italiani!

Кто я? Chi sono?

Police Officers Demand Larger Uniforms (with transcript)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CMzgaWaheSFK9OXgNe5cese65F6Sb72U/view?usp=drivesdk