Lots of different things make a film successful - not just the actors in it. This episode will give you ideas for how to answer this question in the IELTS test. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

What does it take for a film to become successful?

Click on the link and read the story while listening to the episode for better understanding: https://www.culturagenial.com/historias-infantis-contos-para-criancas/#anchor-feijao 

Story vocabulary:
Era uma vez (Once upon a time)  
família (family)  
ursos (bears)  
vivia (lived)  
casa (house)  
bonitinha (cute)  
meio (middle)  
floresta (forest)  
todos os dias (every day)  
antes do almoço (before lunch)  
mamãe (mom)  
papai (dad)  
filho (son)  
caminhar (walk)  
redondezas (surroundings)  
mingau (porridge)  
esfriava (cooled)  
tigelas (bowls)  
certo dia (one day)  
fora (outside)  
menininha (little girl)  
loira (blonde)  
cabelos cacheados (curly hair)  
apelido (nickname)  
Cachinhos Dourados (Goldilocks)  
perdida (lost)  
avistar (spot)  
casinha (little house)  
resolver (decide)  
bater (knock)  
porta (door)  
ninguém (no one)  
respondia (answered)  
decide entrar (decides to enter)  
entreaberta (ajar)  
aconchegante (cozy)  
em cima (on top)  
mesa (table)  
alimento (food)  
provou (tasted)  
quase queimou (almost burned)  
língua (tongue)  
quente (hot)  
frio (cold)  
sem graça (tasteless)  
experimentou (tried)  
morno (warm)  
delicioso (delicious)  
cansada (tired)  
cadeiras (chairs)  
sentar (sit)  
dura (hard)  
larga (wide)  
desconfortável (uncomfortable)  
pequena (small)  
frágil (fragile)  
quebrou (broke)  
explorando (exploring)  
subiu (went up)  
escadas (stairs)  
quarto (bedroom)  
camas (beds)  
deitou (lay down)  
enorme (huge)  
mole (soft)  
perfeita (perfect)  
adormeceu (fell asleep)  
pouco tempo depois (a short time later)  
voltaram (returned)  
algo de errado (something wrong)  
mexeu (touched)  
provado (tasted)  
comeram (ate)  
cadeirinha (little chair)  
subiram (went up)  
percebeu (realized)  
deitado (laying down)  
desarrumada (messy)  
grito (shout)  
assustada (scared)  
num pulo (with a jump)  
correndo (running)  
caiu (fell)  
segurou (held)  
explicou (explained)  
poderia (could) 
convidada (invited)


PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Cachinhos Dourados — SHORT STORIES IN PORTUGUESE (B1-C2 LEVEL)

“饭后百步走，活到九十九”
意思是吃完饭以后要走一百步，这样可以活到九十九岁
现在人们常用这句话说明，吃饭以后要运动运动，身体才能健康



Ruby's HSK

HSK3 words（二）

There are many types of Imperative Verbs in Hindi. In this podcast I am highlighting 2 categories of Imperative Verbs. If you like my podcast, please let me know by commenting so that I can upload the rest of the Imperative Verb podcast for you. You can contact me directly through italki message, you can take one on one lessons on italki with me. thank you very much.


#Hindi #travelling #India #writing #speaking #listening #Bollywood #culture #rituals #festivals

Hindi Station Of India

Imperative verb in Hindi

Hallo und herzlich willkommen beim Ungarischen Weltkanal!😌
Früher ging man bei einer Erkältung nicht immer zum Arzt, sondern wählte Hausmittel wie Zwiebeln, Essig oder Kamillentee.
In dieser Folge werde ich erklären, wie die ungarischen Leute diese Mittel bei einer Erkältung verwenden.😉


Die ungarische Welt

Ungarische Hausmittel gegen Erkältungen🤒 

Welcome guys !
¡Bienvenidos estudiantes de español! A mi primer podcast donde les contaré una fábula que tiene un gran mensaje para quienes los escuchamos :)
Además, tienes la tarea de responder 2 preguntas. Los leo 👀🤩

Spanish with FABI :)

Cuento de la "Liebre y la tortuga"

In this weeks episode we learn about the importance of pronunciation. 

If you're ready to take your Spanish to the next level do get in touch to book a trial lesson here: https://teach.italki.com/teacher/2112111

Spanish in the Workplace

#4: Spanish Pronunciation Part 1 (Spanish)

ACL Podcast🎙episode #46

This is the Anyone Can Learn English podcast, episode #46

My name is Spencer and I’m an English conversation teacher. 

For English Conversation lessons, you can find me on Italki.com/spenceramansick 

This podcast is a weekly collection of my student questions and answers or (Q&A). Some Q&A may repeat. 

Today, we are covering 5 topics:

Brunch
Home stay
Corridor
Pile and piled up
The proposed rule 

 - - REVIEW - -

During my HOMESTAY in America, the family I stayed with had a PROPOSED RULE to never PILE UP dirty laundry in the CORRIDOR before BRUNCH.

My daughter’s friend from Japan is on HOMESTAY with us and they both ate a PILE of pancakes each for BRUNCH while walking through the CORRIDOR back to my daughter’s room.

Thank you for your time!

Please contact me for a copy of today’s script or video.

For English conversation lessons, you can find me on Italki.com/spenceramansick 


Thank you for listening to episode #46

Until next time!

This is Spencer from anyone can learn English podcast! Catch you later. 

Anyone can Learn English Podcast

ACL Podcast🎙episode #46

This is a step-by-step guide to shine during interviews with active listening:

Before the Interview:

Research: Understanding the company culture and the specific role helps you anticipate questions and tailor your responses. This demonstrates focus and genuine interest.
During the Interview:

Minimize Distractions: Silence your phone, arrive early to avoid last-minute jitters, and focus solely on the interviewer.

Power of Presence: Maintain eye contact (not staring) and an open posture that conveys attentiveness.

Listen Verbally and Nonverbally: Pay close attention to the interviewer's words, tone, and body language. A stressed tone might indicate a challenging aspect of the job, while positive body language reflects their enthusiasm.

Engage with Nonverbal Cues:  Use subtle nods and smiles to show you're following along. Leaning in slightly demonstrates genuine interest.

The Art of the Pause: Don't jump in to fill silences. Give the interviewer time to complete their thoughts and gauge their reaction to your responses.

Clarify and Confirm:  When unsure, politely ask clarifying questions. This shows you're engaged and want to understand their expectations clearly.

Paraphrase and Summarize: Briefly restate key points in your own words. This demonstrates comprehension and allows the interviewer to correct any misunderstandings.

Active Listening in Action:  Throughout the interview, weave active listening techniques into your responses.  For example, "That sounds like a very fast-paced environment.  Can you tell me more about the team dynamic?"

After the Interview:

Thank You Note: Reiterate your interest in the role and mention a specific detail gleaned through active listening. This shows you were truly engaged and attentive.
By actively listening, you demonstrate not only strong communication skills but also genuine interest in the company and the role. This sets you apart from other candidates and increases your chances of landing your dream job!
