 In episode two, the focus is on acing the IELTS Speaking test with effective techniques and practice. The host, Pearl, maintains an enthusiastic and encouraging tone throughout the episode, offering practical advice and relatable examples to help listeners improve their speaking skills in real-life scenarios. The episode emphasizes the importance of structuring responses, using linking words, expressing opinions, and practicing consistently to excel in the IELTS Speaking test.

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 Excel in the IELTS Speaking Test - Effective Techniques and Practice

Imagine	        想象	Xiǎngxiàng
Immunize	使免疫	Shǐ miǎnyì
Import	        进口	Jìnkǒu
Improve  	进步	Jìnbù
Increase	增加	Zēngjiā


5 Verbs a Day. 每天学习五个动词。

C41 Verbs Set : Imagine Immunize Import Improve Increase

Escucha este breve audio con tres diferentes conversaciones en las cuales se pregunta cuánto vale cada cosa y el precio de cada cosa en árabe. 

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Pregunta cuánto vale algo en árabe

This episode is part two of Salary Expectations: How to Answer This Interview Question.

You learned to reassure the interviewer that you are reasonable and won’t give them a headache about salary down the line. In this episode, you will learn the definitions of five new English idioms and phrases, including definitions for “give (someone) a headache” and “down the line.”

You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. Tune in to continue building your English vocabulary with new idioms and phrases! 

Episode originally published on December 4, 2020.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/idioms-phrases/

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Idioms and Phrases for Salary Negotiations

In this episode, I will teach you some alternative ways of agreeing and replying positively. There's nothing wrong with using "SIM", but it is always good to have some options under your belt. Sound more natural and explore different variations of the simple "SIM"-answer.

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01 - How to say "YES" without using "SIM".

New Year (正月, shōgatsu) is the most important holiday in Japan. Most businesses shut down from January 1 to January 3, and families typically gather to spend the days together.

Years are traditionally viewed as completely separate, with each new year providing a fresh start. Consequently, all duties are supposed to be completed by the end of the year, while bonenkai parties ("year forgetting parties") are held with the purpose of leaving the old year's worries and troubles behind.

Homes and entrance gates are decorated with ornaments made of pine, bamboo and plum trees, and clothes and houses are cleaned.

On New Year's eve, toshikoshi soba (buckwheat noodles), symbolizing longevity, are served. A more recent custom is watching the music show "kohaku uta gassen", a highly popular television program featuring many of Japan's most famous J-pop and enka singers in spectacular performances.