Olá, tudo bom? 
For this short episode, I will be sharing with you my best piece of advice for beginners. Did you know that you KNOW how to speak Portuguese but had no clue about it? 
I know it might sound a bit crazy but take 15 min and listen carefully to this episode, I can guarantee you that you will be impressed with your own skills. 
Grande abraço,
Teacher G

Easy peasy Portuguese

You DO know how to speak Portuguese and didn´t even know about it!

Have you ever arrived in Italy and felt like nobody was speaking the Italian you learned?

In this episode, we explore the difference between textbook Italian and the Italian people actually use in everyday life, and why understanding real spoken Italian is so important for the B1 citizenship exam.

Interested in preparing for the exam? Book a trial lesson with me here on italki, and we'll create a study plan based on your goals and current level.

Italian Citizenship Journey

Episode 4: Why Textbook Italian Is Not Enough for Real Life in Italy

현대인들은 아주 바쁜 삶을 살고 있지요?
저도, 우리 학생들도 모두 공부하느라, 일하느라, 사람들을 만나느라 - 아주 바쁜 일상을 보내고 있을 거예요.

저는 문득, '내가 제대로 쉬고 있는 건가?' 하는 생각이 들었어요.
어떻게 쉬어야 진짜 쉬는 것인지 모르겠더라고요.

그래서 방법을 찾다가 한 글에서 '세로토닌'이라는 단어를 듣게 되었어요.
여러분 오늘 하루는 '도파민'보다 '세로토닌'을 찾는 하루가 되시길 바랄게요.

자세한 이야기는 팟캐스트를 통해 들어 보세요! 🎧

Korean Raon Podcast 코리안 라온 팟캐스트

[Korean Podcast] ep.2 당신은 '제대로' 쉬고 있나요?

En este episodio vamos a aprender un poco mas de Venezuela usando Jergas 

JERGAS VENEZOLANAS

LECTURA COMPRENSIVA.


ESTE CUENTO NOS HABLA DE: La Sombra de la Mansión.


La mansión al final de la calle era un enigma para los habitantes de Villacreces. Su pasado era oscuro y sus habitantes, extraños. Ana, una periodista intrépida, decidió investigar.

Acompañada de su amigo David, exploraron la mansión una noche oscura. El interior era lúgubre, con un silencio sepulcral interrumpido solo por el tic-tac de un reloj parado. Mientras avanzaban, sintieron una presencia invisible. Objetos se movían solos, las puertas se cerraban y un frío gélido los envolvía.

En el sótano, encontraron un diario con extraños símbolos y dibujos. Antes de poder descifrarlos, un ruido los sobresaltó. Una habitación repleta de espejos los esperaba al final del pasillo. Al entrar, el reloj comenzó a funcionar y las luces se apagaron.

A la mañana siguiente, la mansión estaba vacía. La grabadora de Ana solo captó unos segundos de silencio antes de cortarse. Los vecinos aseguraron haber escuchado gritos, pero nadie volvió a ver a Ana ni a David. La mansión quedó sumida en el misterio, una sombra oscura en la memoria del pueblo.

Spanish Reading Comprehesion

The Shadow of the Mansion.

This is the first short episode in the story where two people meet. See the transcript below to help aid your comprehension.

Welcome English learners! Today we’re going to begin a story that will last for several episodes. You can listen to the story episode by episode and grow your vocabulary and listening skills. Enjoy!

James looked over his shoulder. He saw something running toward him very fast. His heart started beating rapidly. He thought it was a person, but when he turned to face them, he realized that it wasn’t a person. It was a large black dog. The dog was getting closer and closer, but it wasn’t barking at him. In fact, the dog looked happy. Then he saw why the dog was running. There was a tennis ball bouncing and rolling toward him and the dog was chasing it.

James looked up and saw a woman about one hundred yards away from him. She was short and blonde. The dog grabbed the ball with his mouth and started running back toward her.

“Good boy!” she said.

“That’s a beautiful dog you have,” James said to her.

“Thanks! Actually, he’s not my dog. I’m just watching him for a friend this weekend.” she replied.

“Oh, I see,” said James. “Well, how did your friend get you to dog-sit for them?” James asked.

“That’s actually along story,” she answered with a smile.

James liked her smile and he had time to spare. He walked casually toward her and the dog. 

“I’ve got time. What’s the story?” James asked. “My name’s James, by the way.”

“Jennifer. Nice to meet you. Well, it actually started a few months ago when I was hanging out with my friend…” she said.

Well, that’s the end of the story for this episode. Tune in to the next episode to hear more about what happens with Jennifer and James. Be sure to write down any new vocabulary and listen again to improve your comprehension. See you next time!


Stories in English

James Meets Jennifer

When you take your IELTS speaking test, how should you prepare for part 2? What is the best way to use the one minute you have to prepare? What is the best way to prepare? How should you use that 1 minute?

Firstly, think about the synonyms you could use. Paraphrasing is an important skill. For example, if the question asks you why did you like something, don’t say ‘I like it because’ but say, it’s my favorite because. And if the question asks you how old you were when you learned how to ride a bike, don’t say ‘I learned to ride a bike when I was a child’, but say, ‘I learned to cycle when I was a child.’ Also, if the examiner asks you if something is important, don’t say ‘I think it’s important,’ but say ‘I think it’s essential, or I think it’s vital.’

Use synonyms. Learn to paraphrase. And book a lesson with me so you can practice your IELTS speaking skills and get the band score you need.


IELTS Speaking Practice

How do you prepare for speaking Part 2 ?

I talk about the origins of the Mexican flag emblem or coat-of-arms. This episode is half in Chinese and half in English. Let me know if this is useful in the comments. Crank up your volume, I didn't edit the audio on this episode to save time. Let me know if this is fine raw and uncut. My italki teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my full-length podcasts . https://www.streetwisenglish.com