As a Professional Coach focused on working with non-native English speakers preparing for interviews in English, I've seen lots of incorrect and counter-productive preparation.  

In this episode, I share a bit about what I've learned about HOW to efficiently prepare for an important interview in English.  

Confident English Interview Podcast

How to *PREPARE* for an Interview in English 

画龙点睛 [huà lóng diǎn jīng]：draw;paint/loong/touch lightly /eyes；
The idiom means bringing the painted dragon to life by putting in the pupils of its eyes,and it  emphasizes the critical adjustment or embellishment made after completing a task to achieve the best possible outcome.
南北朝 nán běi cháo：The Northern and Southern Dynasties in Chinese history
画家 huà jiā：painter
张僧繇 zhāng sēng yáo：A famous ancient painters
寺庙 sì miào：temple
墙壁 qiáng bì：wall
说大话 shuō dà huà：brag；boast；talk big
顿时 dùn shí：suddenly；at once
电闪雷鸣 diàn shǎn léi míng：the lightning flashed and thunder crashed
腾空 téng kōng：rise high into the air; soar

乐读中文 (Lè Dú Zhōngwén) - "Joyful Chinese Stories"

画龙点睛 [huà lóng diǎn jīng]

In this episode, (B2-C2), we unpack the hidden dangers of perfectionism in language learning. While striving for accuracy can be helpful, an obsession with getting everything "just right" often leads to anxiety, procrastination, and slow progress. I explore how perfectionist habits can hold learners back from real-world communication and offer practical strategies to embrace mistakes, take risks, and grow with confidence. Tune in to learn why letting go of perfection is key to truly mastering a new language!

UK TALKS WITH LIZ

EPISODE 10: THE TRAP OF PERFECTIONISM

Remember, if you want to score a band 7 in your IELTS speaking test, it’s important to use some less common idiomatic expressions.

The best place to slip these idioms into your speech is in part 2, because you have 1 minute to prepare. If you are a clever clogs, you will be able to sneak your idioms into your speech naturally. 

When preparing for your exam it’s best to always try to go the extra mile, because there is a lot to learn.

Firstly, you have to learn how to use linking phrases. To be honest, I have to admit these are sometimes tricky to remember. On the other hand, once you have learned them, they can be difficult to forget.

Secondly, you have to learn how to paraphrase, and use synonyms. It’s good to spend time in a thesaurus and arm yourself with lots of alternative words. If you do this you will gain ground. 

Thirdly, in order to avoid feeling lost at sea when you take your exam, make sure you have one or two idioms up your sleeve. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but you can teach an English student a new idiom. 

Now take the quiz that goes with this podcast, and book your IELTS mock speaking test with me.


IELTS Speaking Practice

IELTS preparation

Les fêtes approchent, une petite dégustation s'impose !

Douce France

Sur la route du champagne 🍾

マットさん、ひらがながわかりますか。Matt, do you understand hiragana?
ひらがながだいたいわかります。I can understand most of hiragana.
カタカナがすこしわかります。I understand a little katakana.
漢字はぜんぜんわかりません。I don't understand any kanji.


エミリーさん、日本語がわかりますか。　Emily, do you understand Japanese?
はい、すこしわかります。Yes, I understand a little.
中国語がわかりますか。Do you understand Chinese?
はい、よくわかります。Yes, I understand very well.
英語がわかりますか。Do you understand English?
はい、だいたいわかります。Yes, I understand most of it.
フランス語がわかりますか。Do you understand French?
いいえ、ぜんぜんわかりません。No, I don't understand it at all.

マットさん、マクドナルドをたべますか。Matt, do you eat McDonald's?
いいえ、あまりたべません。No, I don't eat much.
沖縄料理をたべますか。Do you eat Okinawan food?
はい、よく食べます。Yes, I eat a lot.

おかねがぜんぜんありません。　I have no money at all.
おかねがありませんから、お母さんにおかねをかります。I don't have any money, so I have to ask my mother for money.
おかねがありませんから、どこにもいけません。I can't go anywhere because I don't have any money.

飲みにいきませんか。Would you like to go for a drink?
くるまで来ましたから、ちょっと。I've come all the way, so...
飲みにいきませんか。Would you like to go for a drink?
きょうは仕事がありますから、I have work today, so let's go for a drink.



にほんごのれんしゅう

みんなの日本語　Lesson 9-2

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

Anche in questa puntata continuiamo a parlare di ricchezza e libertà finanziaria.
Concretamente, oggi vediamo l'importanza di avere delle conoscenze in ambito finanziario.
Buon ascolto