IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Photography. Q6.

Is it necessary to take a course to become a good photographer? Why/ Why not?

Some key words you can use: frame, lenses, filters, photo editing, adjustments, tripod, batteries, a photographer, lessons/ courses, lighting and processing.

Use the words below as an idea and let me know how I can support your IELTS speaking preparation to achieve your desired score!

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

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Photography. Q6.

In this episode I talk about a Turkish phrase "burnunda tütmek" meaning to miss a lot

Learn Turkish with Faruk

Usage of "Burnunda tütmek" / to miss

Tell me about your best friend at school.

Listen to how I answer this particular question, and get some short English explanations about some vocabulary and expressions I use in my answer.  Try to answer the questions in the vocabulary examples using the new vocabulary and expressions.

Speak English With Muki

Episode 4: Your Best Friend

Oi gente, aqui é Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No podcast de hoje falaremos sobre algumas gírias cariocas. Se você é iniciante e está se sentindo perdido, pode pular direto para a parte em que explico tudo isso em inglês em um minuto e cinquenta segundos. 
Se quiser pode acompanhar o script do podcast nesse link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/150XSyZXB-zt69AOUoo918h-2jQ6EY7cedEV07u8MzXw/edit?usp=sharing
Vamos lá?!
Hi everyone, this is Aneleh, your favorite Portuguese tutor. On today's podcast we'll talk about some carioca slang. If you're a beginner and you're feeling lost, you can skip straight to the part where I explain all this in English in one minute and fifty seconds. 
If you want, you can follow the podcast script you can click on this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/150XSyZXB-zt69AOUoo918h-2jQ6EY7cedEV07u8MzXw/edit?usp=sharing
Let's go?!

Portuguese Drops 

Gírias 5 

Entre mil palabras es una sección donde compartiré textos y cuentos de diversa índole, con el objetivo de que se pueda nutrir tu vocabulario y tu habilidad de escuha. Nivel medio-avanzado.

La siguiente lectura ofrece una versión legendaria de cómo se creó el subjuntivo. Quizás te ayude a comprender mejor cómo se utiliza.

Cuenta una antigua leyenda que el idioma español nació en una pequeña ciudad llamada Omilia.
Los omilienses, es decir, los habitantes de Omilia, crearon las primeras palabras en español gracias a la creatividad e imaginación. Un día una chica miró hacia arriba y señalando el enorme disco de luz que había lo llamó “sol”. Horas más tarde, ya de noche, decidió que aquellos puntos luminosos se llamarían “estrellas”. Un joven la escuchó y de sus labios salió la palabra “amor”. Juntos inventaron otras palabras esenciales, como “abrazo” o “beso”, y algunas menos importantes, como “hormiga” o “suegra”.
Todos los demás habitantes, al ver lo que habían hecho los dos enamorados, decidieron que ellos también querían crear palabras. Todo el mundo salió a la calle con el objetivo de ser los primeros en poner nombre a algo. Se crearon “puerta” o “frío”, que se llamarían así para siempre.
En las siguientes semanas creció el vocabulario. “Comida” e “interesante” fueron muy populares desde el primer momento. A otras palabras les costó más ser aceptadas. Por ejemplo, “coco” tuvo muchos enemigos que opinaban que sonaba muy mal. También nacieron palabras que produjeron luchas y conflictos, como “propiedad” o “Dios”.

Entonces llegaron a Omilia las musas del indicativo. Poco se sabe de ellas, porque poco se cuenta en los textos antiguos. No obstante, y siempre según la tradición, son las causantes de que podamos usar los diferentes tiempos de los verbos en indicativo.
La primera de ellas, la del presente, entró en un jardín con niños aburridos. Nadie podía verla...

Texto completo: https://profesorescreativos.es/el-cuento-de-los-duendes-del-subjuntivo-ele-de-luis/

AQUÍ se habla en ESPAÑOL

1. Entre mil palabras: El cuento de los duendes del subjuntivo.

Step into the rich world of Spanish language and culture with The Macondo Man, a podcast designed especially for English speakers who are learning Spanish. Hosted by Jeff, a passionate tutor and storyteller, this podcast brings fascinating words, anecdotes, and traditions from Spanish-speaking countries straight to your ears.

In the latest episode, we dive into the intriguing concept of "la ñapa"—a small extra gift or bonus rooted in generosity and community, common in countries like Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, and more. Learn about its fascinating origin from the Quechua word yapa ("something added") and discover its cultural significance, including modern uses and humorous anecdotes.

Whether you're a language learner or simply curious about the Spanish-speaking world, The Macondo Man is the perfect blend of fun and learning. Tune in for stories, insights, and practical tips that will enrich both your vocabulary and cultural understanding.

The Macondo man stories

The Quechua and Spanish Word Mark Twain Invites You to Learn—and Use

Situation: Employee Experiencing Micromanagement

Statements: "I feel like I'm constantly being watched," "I don't have autonomy in my role," "My manager doesn't trust me to make decisions," "I'm overwhelmed with constant check-ins."

Questions: "How can I communicate my need for more autonomy?" "What strategies can I use to build trust with my manager?" "How can I handle excessive workload due to micromanagement?" "Is it appropriate to set boundaries with my manager?"

Situation: Manager Accused of Micromanagement
Statements: "I'm just trying to ensure the work is done correctly," "I want to be supportive of my team," "I'm afraid of making mistakes," "I have high expectations."

Questions: "How can I delegate effectively without losing control?" "How can I build trust with my team?" "What are the signs of micromanagement?" "How can I empower my employees to take ownership of their work?"

Situation: Team Discussion About Micromanagement
Statements: "Micromanagement is killing our morale," "We need more trust from management," "I feel like I'm not learning or growing," "This is affecting our productivity."

Questions: "How can we address micromanagement as a team?" "What can we do to improve communication with our manager?" "How can we create a more empowered work environment?" "Are there specific examples of micromanagement we can share?"

Situation: Organizational Level Discussion
Statements: "Micromanagement is a systemic issue," "We need to develop leadership training," "We need to redefine our management philosophy," "This is impacting our company culture."

Questions: "How can we create a culture of trust and autonomy?" "What are the long-term consequences of micromanagement?" "How can we measure the impact of micromanagement on performance?" "What role does organizational structure play in micromanagement?"

The Global Professional Podcast

How to Talk About Micromanagement - Episode 107

In this episode, I share how colouring artwork becomes a powerful tool for language learning. As you hold a pencil and see colours take shape, your brain engages in multisensory integration, which improves vocabulary, pronunciation, and memory. Different strokes and the pressure of your hand influence focus and relaxation, while specific colours stimulate grammar, listening, and speaking skills in unique ways. The act of colouring calms the nervous system, reduces anxiety, and helps anchor new words and expressions into long-term memory. Through mindful colouring, you don’t just create art — you create a more fluent, confident, and joyful version of yourself as a language learner.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 81 - 🎨 Colour Your Way to Fluency:  How Your Colouring Artwork Awakens Language Learning

In questo episodio parleremo degli Italiani e lo sport, di quali sport praticano e di quali seguono. 