Are you worried that in the middle of the IELTS exam you'll just forget what to say next? This can often happen when you're telling a story about an event that happened in the past. In this episode, you will learn 4 great phrases to impress your examiner and fill the space while you think of what you want to say next. 
As always, if you have any questions, or would like to suggest a topic for the next podcast, just send me a message on italki 😊

Learn English with Cambridge David

IELTS Speaking: What to say, when you don't know what to say

Learn about the movement of the Earth and why it’s hot in summer and cold in winter. This presentation is for intermediate English learners. 

Download a free worksheet at https://lovelangwri.com/2022/05/17/the-seasons-intermediate/
And don't forget to leave your answer to the Question of the Day! *What is your favorite season and why?*

This article has been adapted from “The Seasons” in Astronomy, by Andrew Fraknoi, David Morrison, Sidney C. Wolff, published by OpenStax in 2016. Access it for free at: https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/4-2-the-seasons

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

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The Seasons | Intermediate English

Transcript: https://saracasalino-books.weebly.com/blog/scarlet-darkness-part-2

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Scarlet Darkness- Chapter 2

Have you ever thought why the Dead Sea in Jordan is called "dead"?
In this episode, we talk about some surprising and some other logical reasons!

Share in the comments if you have visited the Dead Sea, used any of its health products or plan on visiting!

5-minute English Tea Time

ep10. The Dead Sea:  Why "Dead"?

What if the secret to fluent speaking isn't memorizing more words - but learning to see the whole picture? 🎨

Most language learning focuses on breaking things down into tiny pieces. But what if we're missing the forest for the trees?

In Episode 101 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, we explore Gestalt therapy - a powerful psychological approach that reveals:

• Why understanding context FIRST makes details easier to remember
• How to use your senses to create "aha!" moments in learning
• A simple technique to overcome past learning frustrations
• Why accepting where you are NOW accelerates real progress

This isn't just about learning a language - it's about learning to perceive differently.

Episode 101- The Whole Picture explores how Gestalt therapy principles can transform language learning by shifting focus from isolated parts to meaningful wholes. Discover how to use figure-ground awareness to grasp context before details, leverage present-moment sensory experiences for deeper retention, and resolve past learning blocks using "unfinished business" exercises. This episode offers a holistic approach that helps you move beyond mechanical translation toward intuitive, authentic communication by embracing the complete language experience.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 101 - How ☔ Gestalt therapy🧗🏼 can help you learn a language

A1 Arabic

Arabic numbers 1>5

I’m introducing manga that are great for studying Japanese! 📖🇯🇵Here are 5 reasons why I recommend these manga.Reading manga in Japanese can be difficult, but these are easier than most! 😊
日本語勉強におすすめのマンガを紹介しています。どうしておすすめなのか、５つのポイントを紹介します。
マンガを読むのはむずかしいです。でもこのマンガはほかのマンガよりもやさしいですよ！

ANIME ・MANGA TALK | アニメ・マンガトーク | Japanese listening practice N4-N3

The Best Manga for Learning Japanese!日本語勉強におすすめのマンガ！ [Japanese listening practice]

CHISTES MEXICANOS

SAUNA.

Hay frases, que por una razón o por otra han pasado a formar parte de la historia, o si no de la historia, al menos de la cultura popular. Frases de personas famosas dijeron en un momento especifico y que son recordadas y usadas con frecuencia. 

En el episodio de esta semana comento alguna de ellas para que escuches como suenan en español.

Después de escuchar el episodio no te olvides de dejar una valoración del podcast, ni de decirme qué piensas del episodio, ¿conocías estas citas en español? ¿Qué otra frase crees que podríamos incluir en esta categoría de frases célebre?
