明朝末年，天启五年，京城西郊一处荒村，一位叫做沈怀竹的书生于深夜突然死于非命，尸体面朝北，双眼睁得大大，像是在看着什么不可思议之物。

Everyday Chinese

《逆命录》| 小故事

ROMANCES DE RAFAEL DE LEÓN

UN VEINTICUATRO DE AGOSTO

“有点儿+adj.” can show how you feel about the current situation；

“Adj.+一点儿” can show what you are looking for or expecting for.

Ex: 这件衣服有点儿大，有小一点儿的吗？也有点儿贵，可以便宜一点儿吗？

Karen Mandarin

Chinese Grammar-“有点儿”VS“一点儿”


   a. On cloud nine - To feel extremely happy or euphoric.
      Example: "After winning the championship, she was on cloud nine."
   b. A drop in the ocean - A small or insignificant amount in comparison to the whole.
      Example: "The donation we made was just a drop in the ocean compared to what's needed."
   c. Go with the flow - To adapt to the current situation or circumstances.
      Example: "Instead of resisting change, she decided to go with the flow."
   d. In full bloom - To be in the peak of growth or development.
      Example: "The garden looks beautiful with all the flowers in full bloom."
   e. Like a fish out of water - To feel uncomfortable or out of place in a certain situation.
      Example: "Being surrounded by scientists, he felt like a fish out of water at the conference."


IELTS Podcast 雅思博客

 Nature-related idioms

In this recording we'll be answering one Job interview question using the 'STAR' method!!!

While you won’t know the interview questions ahead of time, most behavioral interviews will focus on various work-related challenges that demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving, and situations that showcase leadership skills, conflict resolution and performance under pressure. 

Here is one example of how to answer popular a behavioral interview question using the STAR method:


Q. "Share an example of a time when you faced a difficult problem at work. How did you solve this problem?"

I hope it was useful and when applied - see it for yourself when practicing.

If you feel scared taking your interview and need some professional training on how to pass your next interview ( whether in the first round or the second ).

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Job Interview Preparation | Build Strong Communication Under Pressure

How To Use 'STAR' Method When Taking Part In The Interview Process?

📌 In this episode of Kev's English Podcast (Ep. 34), I reveal the most common memorised phrases that are hurting your IELTS Writing Task 2 score — and what to say instead!

Whether you're aiming for Band 7 or higher, using vague, rehearsed phrases like "Since the dawn of time..." or "This essay will discuss..." can actually harm your chances. In this practical and honest coaching episode, I’ll guide you through natural, examiner-friendly alternatives that make your essay clear, direct, and band-score-worthy.

✅ What you’ll learn:

Why "In a nutshell" and "aforementioned" hurt your writing

Better ways to introduce and conclude your essay

Clear templates and sentence examples to boost coherence

Academic tone vs. spoken tone — when to use each

How examiners really read your essays

🎓 Whether you're preparing for IELTS Academic or General Training, this episode is packed with tips to help you write naturally and score higher.

🔗 Get the full transcript of this episode at: https://theenglishnative.com/episodes
🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more
📹 Watch the full video on my YouTube channel: The English Native

Kev's English Podcast

KEP34: IELTS Writing Task 2: Say This, Not That! | Avoid These Common Mistake

When was the last time you received a handwritten letter? 

AngliaEnglish

Handwritten Letters

みなさんは「さぼる」の意味を知っていますか？さぼるとは「怠けて、やらなければいけないことをやらない」ことです。学校をさぼる、勉強をさぼる、など日本人はよくこのフレーズを使います。「後回しにする」というフレーズもあります。「後回しにする」の意味は「やる順番を変えて遅らせる」という意味です。「大事なことは後回しにせずに先にやりなさい」と言われたことがある日本人はたくさんいると思います。

最後に、みなさんにお願いがあります。「サボってないで、早く新しいエピソードを作って」と言って、私のお尻を叩いてください。そうすれば、早く新しいエピソードが聞けようになるかもしれません。ちなみに「お尻をたたく」とは「やる気が出るようにはげましたり、何かをするように促すことです。このフレーズもよく使うので覚えましょう！

さぼる：skip
後回しにする：あとまわしにする　put off some tasks
怠ける：なまける　neglect , be lazy
順番：じゅんばん　order
遅らせる：おくらせる　to delay
促す：うながす　urge, encourage

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

さぼる、後回しにする (Today’s Word)

How to prepare for ielts speaking? 5 Proven Steps to Help Your Ace It.

There are 5 points we'll dive into in this recording.

Here are the areas we'll cover.

1. To understand the formatof the test.
2. To understand what vocabulary to apply
3. To practice speakign actively & whenever you can
4. Become aware of your pronunciation & intonation 
5. Learn common speaking topics

Jump into the recording now and take your IELTS speaking preparation to the next level.

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