In this episode we discuss words/expressions that are viewed as or followed by plurals/singulars. 
One of (plural) 
Each/Every (singular) 
People (are) 
Family, team, group (is) 
They (random person) 
Some - Random or plural

Nit-Picky English with Nika 

Common Mistakes - words that take plurals and singulars

Hello everyone!
Welcome to TOPIK Writing: Mastering Question 51,
a podcast designed for learners aiming for high scores on the TOPIK II writing section.
I’m your study partner, Summer. 😊

Today, we’ll focus on the practical writing task, question 51,
and go over real test examples and strategies for high scores.
Let’s get started!

🧾 Part 1
Question 51 tests your ability to write short, practical sentences used in daily life.
The key is to write naturally and accurately according to the situation.

Examples include invitations to friends, announcements to colleagues,
or messages via email or text.
The tone and style change depending on the audience and purpose.

Let’s look at a past test example:

수미 씨,
지난번에 빌려간 책,
다 읽었으면 (ㄱ)반납해 주세요.
다른 사람이 기다릴 수 있습니다.
시간을 정해서 (ㄴ) 주시면 좋습니다.
연락 주세요.

In this task, you need to fill in blanks ㉠ and ㉡ with one sentence each.

Short, clear, and appropriate for the context.

📚 Part 2
From past exams, the types are usually:
Invitations → to a friend
Giving reasons → to a company
Making requests → to a friend
Announcements → to a company or school
If you remember these patterns, you can respond more quickly in the exam.

🎯 Part 3
Here are four strategies for a high score:
Skim quickly and find the purpose.
Adjust formality depending on the audience.
Write exactly one sentence per blank.
Review and correct mistakes at the end.

⚠️ Part 4
Don’t copy the text directly; rephrase it.
Pay attention to punctuation like periods and question marks.
If there are two blanks, write one complete sentence for each.



Today we learned about TOPIK II writing question 51,
analyzed a past example, and explored strategies for success.

Remember, the test is a skill.
With patterns and practice, high scores are within your reach!

In the next episode, we’ll solve practice problems together.
Keep up the great work in Korean learning!
I’m Summer, and I’ll see you next time. 👋

Reading Korea.

Mastering TOPIK II Writing 51 | High-Score Strategy

In this episode, I explain why your English progress can slow down and stop. I offer 5 key strategies you can follow to overcome "the intermediate plateau" and move on to fluency. 
Follow the link for the full transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Uv6OsMTb0c7VHmzNe4E8ue8ZsmElqy8uh09d2KLqf4/edit?usp=sharing

UK TALKS WITH LIZ

EPISODE 4: WHY IS MY ENGLISH BLOCKED?

In this first podcast I will read the Disney version of "La Sirenetta" (the little mermaid" in Italian.

Source and transcription: https://www.principessedisney.com/2011/08/la-sirenetta-riassunto-storia-disney.html


🧚🏾‍♀️ STORIE PER BAMBINI #QuickItalianWithMara

🧜🏻‍♀️ LA SIRENETTA, the little mermaid

共同点：以前某个时期，现在情况已经不那样了。  (1)(2) 
不同点：
本来: 按道理就应该这样。(3)(4)
原来:发觉以前不知道的情况或突然明白了某事。(5)

(1)他本来姓张，后来才改姓李的。→原来
(2) 这里原来有一排旧房子，现在都拆掉了。 →本来
(3)这本书本来昨天就该还给你,拖到现在，
真不好意思。
(4) A:看来这孩子还真的有点儿不懂事。
      B:本来嘛,一个孩子，懂什么事。
(5)我还以为是谁呢,原来是你啊!

Eva Wang的channel ——汉语语法对比合集

汉语语法对比之“本来”和“原来”

In this episode, we talk about the challenges in learning and using English to communicate.

My Wife's English Journey

Episode 2: Learning and Speaking English

Il podcast di oggi ci porta nel sud Italia, nella magica regione Puglia. Oggi passeggeremo insieme nella città di Bari, tra gli edifici storici, e ne approfondiremo la cultura.

Level: Intermediate - advanced B2
Source, transcription & more: https://www.pugliain.net/120437-bari-cultura-storia-lungomare/

🗺   CITTÀ ITALIANE #QuickItalianWithMara

🌊   BARI

一些有趣的对话An interesting conversation

比赛

lesson on italki 
https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/9451959/japanese

https://linktr.ee/atsushi_japanese

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今から妻と2人で、海外旅行へ行ってきます。

場所はまた着いたところで録りますので、楽しみにしておいてください。

海外旅行は本当に久しぶりなので、とても楽しみです。
ワクワクしています。

前回は結婚した後に行ったハワイですね。
その時はスカイダイビングをして、とても記憶に残る旅行でした。

今回は、もちろん観光もありますが、日本語のレッスンで知り合った人や、その方がつなげてくれた人に会いに行きます！つなげていただいたみなさん、本当にありがとうございます！

日本語のレッスンのおかげで、今までとは違う人生が広がっていて、とても楽しみです。

約1週間行ってきます。
その間、日本語のレッスンを休みますが、また3/1の夜から再開する予定です！


ということで、今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！次のPodcast、楽しみにしていてください！ではまた！


