In this episode, Boris visits his apartment (chapter 3), his office and meets his co-workers (chapter 4)

Easy stories and texts for beginners

Las aventuras de Boris 2: Boris visita su apartamento y conoces su lugar de trabajjo

Faites notre connaissance, commencez votre voyage!

Le Podcast de la Vie

La Fine Equipe

With this podcast episode, you won't be feeling unsure about how to use 'get off' in your speech ever again! Listen to this one and try to internalize the phrasal verb as much as you can. ^^

All About English and How You Learn It!

'Get Off' Is An Awesome Phrasal Verb To Learn And Use

In this episode, we’ll dive into three important types of Chinese words—褒义词 (positive words), 贬义词 (negative words), and 中性词 (neutral words). Understanding these can help you avoid awkward situations and express yourself more naturally in Chinese. I’ll share useful examples like 努力, 自私, and 吃饭, and show you how connotation really matters in Chinese communication. Let’s learn and have fun together!

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

Pay Attention to 褒义词, 贬义词, and 中性词 Before Using Chinese Words!

Now that we understand the history and needs of the brain, lets discover where we can find these in foods to better serve our brain needs.

Baffling Lingo

Butter Brain Brilliance 

❓Quanti degli stereotipi sugli italiani rispecchiano maggiormente gli abitanti del Nord? 
❓Quanti gli abitanti del Sud? 
❓Quanti entrambi?

 🎧 Ascoltate questo episodio e rispondete al quiz finale!  

👇🏼Stereotipi elencati in questo episodio 👇🏼
 
GLI ITALIANI E IL CIBO
1. Mangiano solo pasta e pizza. 
2. Il caffè è sacro. 
3. Sono ossessionati dalla cucina. 

MODA E APPARENZA
4. Sempre eleganti.
5. Occhiali da sole anche al chiuso. 
6. Parlano con le mani.

LA FAMIGLIA 
7. La mamma è al centro del mondo. 
8. Vivono con i genitori fino a tardi.

VITA LENTA E PIACEVOLE
9. La dolce vita.
10. Sempre in ritardo. 

GLI ITALIANI E IL CALCIO
11. Il calcio è una religione.
12. Tutti allenatori.

GLI ITALIANI AL LAVORO
13. Si prendono troppe pause. 
14. Amanti delle ferie. Città vuote ad agosto.

⬇️ VOCABOLARIO ⬇️
- Sono associati a // legati a = they are associated with // related to // connected to
- Sfida = challenge 
- Buttare l’immondizia = throw the trash
- Comici = comedians
- Punto e basta! = period!
- Pecca = flaw
- Citato = mentioned 

🥳Divertitevi! 🥳
 Fatemi sapere nei commenti che ne pensate e se ci sono altri stereotipi che conoscete! 

Puro Parlare

13. Stereotipi sugli italiani: del Nord o del Sud?

Using Spoken Discourse Markers for IELTS Speaking

Discourse markers, such as "well," "so," "you know," and "I mean," are common in everyday speech. These words and phrases help guide conversations, signal a change in thought, or give the speaker time to think. For IELTS Speaking, using discourse markers effectively can enhance your fluency and coherence, making your responses more natural and organized.

Here are some key ways to use spoken discourse markers during the IELTS Speaking exam:

Starting Your Response: Using markers like "well" or "actually" can give you a moment to collect your thoughts before answering a question. For example, if asked about your favorite hobby, you could begin with, "Well, I really enjoy painting because it's relaxing."

Organizing Ideas: Words such as "firstly," "secondly," and "finally" can help structure your response when explaining something in detail. This makes it easier for the examiner to follow your ideas.

Clarifying and Rephrasing: Discourse markers like "I mean" or "in other words" are useful for clarifying points or rephrasing if you feel your initial response wasn’t clear enough. For instance, "In other words, I think traveling teaches us valuable life skills."

Filling Pauses: Using phrases like "you know" or "let me think" can fill pauses naturally, preventing awkward silences during your speaking test.

However, it's essential not to overuse discourse markers, as it can make your speech sound unnatural. Practice using them in moderation to sound fluent and confident in your responses.

IELTS Speaking Practice

IELTS Speaking - using discourse markers

Lettura del terzo capitolo del libro "Il Piccolo Principe" di Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

📖 IL PICCOLO PRINCIPE di Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

🌖 CAPITOLO 3

Continuing story of Neil McTaggart and his new life in Canada