Learn about the people and the businesses that thrived during the pandemic.

New English US

Business English: Pandemic Millionaires (upper-intermediate)

富士山と山中湖が一望できる「石割山」について話しています。

楽しく毎日過ごしましょう

富士山と山中湖が一望できる「石割山」

En este podcast, exploramos la inspiradora historia de "Juan Salvador Gaviota" de Richard Bach, enfocándonos en temas de libertad, superación y autodescubrimiento. Diseñado para estudiantes de español de nivel básico e intermedio, cada episodio te ayudará a mejorar tu comprensión del idioma mientras profundizas en esta obra clásica. ¡Aprende español a través de la magia de la literatura!"

Conversando en Español sin Miedo. Hablemos de todo un poco.

Juan Salvador Gaviota

Improving your IELTS Speaking score from a band 5 to a band 7 requires targeted practice in several key areas: fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Here’s a breakdown of steps to take in each.

1, Enhance Fluency and Coherence: 

Band 5 speakers often struggle to speak fluidly and with clear connections between ideas. To improve, practice speaking on various topics for 1-2 minutes without pauses. Use transition words like "however," "on the other hand," or "in addition" to link ideas smoothly. Regular practice on platforms like language exchange apps can help.

2. Expand Vocabulary: 

Limited vocabulary often holds back Band 5 speakers. Aim to learn 5-10 new words daily, focusing on synonyms and expressions you can apply to multiple topics, such as work, travel, or family. Create mind maps on topics that frequently come up in IELTS, like "environment" or "technology," and practice speaking on each one.

3. Improve Pronunciation: 

Pronunciation errors are common at Band 5. Focus on getting each sound right, as well as on stress and intonation, to sound more natural. Listen to native speakers through podcasts or videos, and practice mimicking their tone and rhythm. Recording and replaying your responses is also helpful.

4. Master Grammar: 

A Band 7 requires control over complex sentence structures. Practice combining ideas into longer sentences using connectors like “although,” “since,” and “despite.” Working with a tutor or using grammar apps can help you understand and apply complex grammar structures correctly.

IELTS Speaking Practice

4 tips to help get your IELTS speaking band score from 5 to 7

Jag jobbar på ett slott! Och berättar om en dag på jobbet 🏰

Easy Swedish with Viktoria

Ep. #22 - En dag på jobbet (lätt)

En este mini-episodio charlamos de la disciplina. Si somos o no disciplinados. Si nuestra cultura lo es o no. Si tener disciplina trae ventajas o desventajas. ¿Vos que pensas de esto? ¡Dejanos un comentario, después de escuchar el podcast!

MARTIN https://www.italki.com/teacher/5211013

Dale Play al Español

Debatimos sobre "la disciplina"

Here's today's news. Please share your thoughts at the end when I ask a question.
You can check the script at the link provided.

今日(きょう)のニュースです。最後(さいご)に質問(しつもん)をしますので、感想(かんそう)を聞(き)かせください。スクリプトはリンクで確認(かくにん)できます。

■明治安田生命「定年を70歳にしたい」- We Want to Raise the Retirement Age to 70 -
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014497561000/k10014497561000.html

NEWS for beginners - Native Japanese Accent -

明治安田生命「定年を70歳にしたい」- We Want to Raise the Retirement Age to 70 -

How do you usually help your friends with their problems?

Listen to how I answer this particular question, and get some short English explanations about some vocabulary and expressions I use in my answer.  Try to answer the questions in the vocabulary examples using the new vocabulary and expressions.

Speak English With Muki

Episode 10: Supporting Friends

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d8L0opfdvJ8191qAL9krFEKfJ9vxIrSP/view?usp=drivesdk