Preparing for the IELTS speaking test? Here are some useful tips to help you succeed! First, practice speaking English daily to build fluency. Engage in conversations on various topics to expand your vocabulary. Secondly, structure your answers by using clear introductions, explanations, and examples. This helps examiners follow your thoughts easily. Third, avoid memorizing answers—focus on speaking naturally. It's okay to pause briefly to gather your thoughts. Lastly, improve pronunciation by listening to native speakers and repeating phrases. Stay calm and confident, and remember, the examiner is assessing your communication, not perfection!

IELTS Speaking Practice

Practice makes perfect!

みなさんは、好きな音がありますか？
今回は、音についてお話しします。

Do you have a favorite sound?
I will talk about my favorite sound this time.

Plain Japanese Podcast やさしい にほんご ポッドキャスト

#13 わたしの好きな音 My Favorite Sound

Here is a question to ask yourself: Are you a reader or a listener? Do you process information better in written form or when it’s delivered to you verbally? Have you ever thought about what the difference between the two is? A reader is someone who learns easily from reading from things like articles, textbooks, or even powerpoint slides. A listener learns from hearing things like lectures  or presentations. 

* If you want to skip vocabulary part, you can move straight to 1:33

All-Weather English

Are you a reader or a listener?

Explore the captivating world of "Slang and Informal Language: Understanding Casual English Conversations" on this episode of English Learners Boost. Decode the secret language that often puzzles learners, from "lit" to practical examples. Gain confidence in casual English interactions, learn about slang's evolution, and strike the ideal balance between informal and formal language. Plus, experience our unique teaching through personalized English lessons on our italki profile. Boost your skills and embrace language's vibrant nuances!

English Learner's Boost

Slang and Informal Language: Understanding Casual English Conversations 

Full transcript: https://japanesemayuna.com/

はい、こんにちは。今回はポッドキャストの19回目です。暖かくなったと思ったら、急に寒くなったので、せっかくしまったジャケットを出さなければなりませんでした。今日もちょっと寒いです。このポッドキャストを配信しているAnchorの統計によると、3月の下旬から、1週間の再生回数が200回を超えるようになりました。ポッドキャストを始めた時は、こんなにたくさんの人に聞いてもらえるとは思っていませんでした。どうもありがとうございます。

Hi, This is the podcast episode 19. Just when I thought it was getting warmer, it suddenly got cold and I had to take out my jacket that I had put away. It's a bit cold again today. According to the statistics from Anchor, the platform that distributes this podcast, the podcast has had over 200 plays per week since late March. When I started the podcast, I didn't expect so many people to listen to it. Thank you very much.

今日は鯵フライを作りました。鯵フライは、鯵という魚を揚げた料理です。私は近頃よく揚げ物を作ります。「揚げ物」とは、揚げて作る料理のことです。てんぷらも、唐揚げも、フライドポテトも、すべて揚げ物です。小麦粉とパン粉と卵と油があれば、なんでも揚げられるので便利です。一般的には「揚げ物を作るのは面倒臭い」という人が多いですね。油をたくさん使わなければならないし、調理中はずっと作業をしなくてはいけないし、油の後始末も大変です。「後始末」とは、使い終わったものを捨てることです。油はシンクに流してはいけませんから、専用の薬品で固めたりして捨てます。

Today I made Aji fries. Aji fry is a deep-fried fish called Aji (horse mackerel). I often make Agemono these days. “Anemono” (fried food) means food that is deep-fried. Tempura, Karaage, French fries - they are all Agemono. It is convenient because you can fry anything if you have flour, breadcrumbs, eggs and oil. In general, many people say that cooking Agemono is a hassle. You have to use a lot of oil, you have to work the whole time while it is cooking and Atoshimatsu the oil takes time. “Atoshimatsu” (cleaning up afterwards) means throwing away what you've used. Oil should not be poured down the sink, so you have to use special chemicals to solidify it or otherwise dispose of it.

それでも私は、揚げ物を作ることを面倒臭いとは思いません。むしろ、毎日違うメニューを考えるほうが面倒です。「むしろ」は、二つの事実を比べて、後に言うことを強調するときに使います。肉や魚を買うだけで作れる揚げ物は、とても楽です。ウィキペディアで調べたら、日本では奈良時代(710-794年)から揚げ物が作られているそうです。日本食には健康的なイメージがありますが、「かりんとう」という伝統的な揚げ物のお菓子は、カロリーが高いです。卵もバターも使いませんが、カロリーはクッキーと同じぐらいです。食べ過ぎは良くないですね。

Japanese Lessons with Mayuna

19. 揚げ物

Sientes que eres otra persona cuando hablas un idioma diferente a tu lengua nativa? ¿Te has preguntado por qué te comportas, sientes o piensas de manera distinta según el idioma que usas? Si tus respuestas son afirmativas, no eres el único o única. Muchas personas que hablan más de un idioma experimentan cambios en su personalidad al cambiar de lengua. ¿Sabes a que se deben estos cambios y qué implicaciones tienen para nuestro cerebro y nuestra vida? ¿Qué tan diferentes somos cuando hablamos idiomas? Hoy los develaremos.

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¿Qué tan diferentes somos cuando hablamos idiomas?

いっかい　 the first floor
にかい　    the second floor
さんがい/さんかい　the third floor
よんかい/よんがい　the forth floor
ごかい　 the fifth floor
ろっかい　the sixth floor
ななかい　the seventh floor
はっかい　the eighth floor
きゅうかい　the nineth floor 
じゅっかい　the tenth floor
ちか いっかい　the first basement
ちか にかい    the second basement

ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

The each floor`s name

O podcast de hoje é sobre reflexões da vida, autoconhecimento e como dizer "não" a nós mesmos impacta nosso dia a dia. Conversas que inspiram leveza, propósito e crescimento. Um espaço para viver de forma mais consciente e alinhada.