Is the decision to. stay healthy a personal one, or can / should governments support the public in this?

Nick discusses this topic today to give you some ideas for IELTS speaking part 3 and writing part2. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

What role should governments play in supporting a healthy lifestyle?

Surrounded by forest, a candlelit house serves up a delightful festive celebration



The Short And Sweet English Learning Podcast

A fairytale Swedish Christmas

I’ll introduce Japanese culture in easy Japanese.
Today’s Theme is “七五三の歴史《The history of Shichi-go-san》”.
This episode is JLPT-N3 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.
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☆Words☆
七五三（しちごさん）：Shichi-go-san is an annual Japanese festival to celebrate the growth of children. It takes place on or around November 15. The festival is for boys aged three and five, and girls aged three and seven. That’s why it is called shichi-go-san (seven-five-three).
お祝（いわ）い：celebration
成長（せいちょう）：growth
中旬（ちゅうじゅん）：middle of a month
江戸時代（えどじだい）：Edo period (1603-1868 CE)
剃（そ）る：shave
袴（はかま）：man's formal divided skirt
帯（おび）：belt (e.g. of a kimono)
千歳飴（ちとせあめ）：longevity candy, long red-and-white stick candy
On shichi-go-san, children eat long red-and-white stick candy, called chitose ame. Chitose means “one thousand years.” It symbolizes health and longevity.

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Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#39 Japanese culture / 七五三の歴史《The history of Shichi-go-san》 // N3 Level /Japanese listening

🔴Feliz Día del Padre❗ 
En este episodio, exploramos el papel fundamental que los padres desempeñan en la sociedad latinoamericana. Desde la crianza de los hijos hasta la importancia de la figura paterna en la cultura, nos sumergimos en un diálogo reflexivo y entretenido sobre lo que significa ser un padre en Latinoamérica. 
¡No te pierdas este episodio lleno de anécdotas, reflexiones y mucho más! Acompáñanos mientras aprendemos español juntos y profundizamos en temas importantes para nuestra comunidad.

Escucha Facil Español

Papa o Papá 🤔🥔🧔😱 [Capítulo 20]

¿Qué será el "pan comido"? Descúbrelo aquí...

Expresiones idiomáticas en español 

"Pan Comido"

Do must and have to mean the same thing? 🤔

Sometimes yes, sometimes no! In this episode, we dive into the subtle but important differences between these two forms of obligation. 

You’ll learn when they overlap, when they don’t, and why the negatives, must not and don’t have to
can completely change the meaning. 

Clear examples and everyday situations make this grammar point simple and memorable. Perfect for English learners who want to sound accurate and confident.

Go Steps English

Must vs Have To – Are They Really the Same?

1：昨天我看了书——这句话对吗？不完整。
2：我昨天看了一本书。（宾语复杂化）
3：我昨天看了书就睡了。（后边加小句）
4：我昨天看（了）书了。（句尾加“了”）
5：--你买了什么？
      --我买了书。（上下文）

喵喵说汉语---HSK 4

“了”的非成句性

The Old New Year is today! 🎄 Let's find out what it is. 
A short story in English, then in Russian (1:34). 
Приятного прослушивания!

All about Russian language 🌟

Old New Year 

In this episode of Streetwise English Podcast, I talk about getting scammed in Hollywood California and Beijing. My teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening!