Learn more about the origin of the expression "down to the wire" and how you can you use it in everyday conversations!

Grammar Without The Rules

Episode One: Down To The Wire

Today’s Theme is “できること・できないこと《Can ・ Cannot do》”.
This episode is JLPT-N4 level.

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☆Words☆
曲（きょく / kyoku）：song, music
キーボード（きーぼーど / kībōdo）：Keyboard Instrument
ジブリ（じぶり / jiburi）：Ghibli
免許（めんきょ / menkyo）：license
水泳（すいえい / suiē）：swimming
授業（じゅぎょう / jugyō）：lesson
練習（れんしゅう / renshū）：practice
スキューバダイビング（すきゅーばだいびんぐ / sukyūba daibingu）：scuba diving
早起き（はやおき / hayaoki）：to get up early

☆Grammar☆
・potential form
・～ので《because》
・～てみる《try doing something》
・～つもりだ《intend to do》

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Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#23  できること・できないこと / Can ・ Cannot do // N4 Level

5 Useful Phrases for the IELTS Speaking Test

Taking the IELTS Speaking test is not difficult and in fact, you can even get a band score of 8 to 9…if you know what you are doing.

The IELTS Speaking test lasts for about 11-14 minutes. It is designed to assess your pronunciation, fluency, grammar, and vocabulary. It is divided into three parts.

When taking the IELTS Speaking test, you have to keep in mind that using effective phrases will help you get a high band score. Vocabulary and grammar are two of the criteria in this part of the IELTS test.


Here are some ideas to help you succeed at it and to impress the examiner!

1. Opening Statements
How you open your statements is your first opportunity to impress the examiner. 

Examples:

Today, I’d like to share with you about…
In this talk, I’m going to tell you how…

2. Closing statements
The manner in which you end your statements plays a vital role in the IELTS speaking test too.

Examples:

In conclusion…
To sum up…
To summarize

3. Beginning the Main Body of Your Speech 
Once you are asked a question or given a topic to talk about, be creative and use phrases and expressions that the examiner will find appealing. 

Examples:

 First and foremost….
And why do I find it so appealing? It is, after all….
To begin with… 

4. Building on Your Idea
When you have started talking about your topic, you would want to include some background information and some explanations and examples to help develop your topic. 

Examples:

Another reason why I like…
One of the main advantages…
One of the consequences…

5. Expressing Your Opinions
You should change your words while presenting your viewpoint on a subject, just as you should when adding personal experiences, rather than repeating the phrase ‘I think’.

Examples:

In my opinion…
I firmly believe that…
From my point of view…

These ideas will help you to succeed and more will be covered in our 1to1 private classes together.

Schedule it now and to your success!
 

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Una historia con los pasados para practicar este tema. Muy útil para estudiantes de nivel B1.

AUDIOS PARA PRACTICAR TEMAS ESPAÑOL. 

AUDIOS PARA PRACTICAR TEMAS ESPAÑOL PASDOS . 

东汉时有一个少年名叫陈蕃，自命不凡，一心只想干大事，自己住的屋子又乱又脏，却从来不收拾。他父亲的朋友薛勤见状批评他："你怎么不打扫一下房间，客人来了看到这么脏乱多不好啊” 陈蕃回答："我是做大事的人，怎么能做这个呢?“薛勤当即反问："你连一间屋子都收拾不好，你能做出什么大事呢?"陈蕃顿时不知道如何回答了。

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传统小故事--陈蕃立志（一屋不扫，何以扫天下）

Sigue la entrevista a este amable chico brasileño que lleva cerca de dos años viviendo en España. Descubre qué le motivó para mudarse y empezar una nueva vida en español.  

Café con acento

Café con acento - Entrevista a Victor 2 (Brasil)

Humans love stories. From a young age, we hear them, tell them, write them and watch them. As we get older, they're still a big part of our lives.

We tell stories every day, whether it's at work or when we tell a friend about the things we're doing in our lives.

And stories might just be one of the secrets to giving a good business presentation. "Stories connect with people much more than statistics," says Mahnoor Sheikh from Visme, a presentation company.

And with any business presentation, you want to leave an impression on the people you're presenting to.

To do this, according to the team from jobs website Indeed, you first have to understand your audience. Who are they? What do they need to know to get excited about what you have to say?

During your presentation, you want to share your own enthusiasm with the audience and involve them with eye contact, says TED curator Chris Anderson.

To begin, the Indeed team says, you need to prepare a strong start to your presentation, which will let you form a connection with your audience.

Next, you have to keep that connection — and you have to be careful.

If you're using presentation software, keep your slides simple. They're just there to help you communicate, says Sheikh. If they're full of text, people may begin reading the slides and stop listening to you.

And don't read from a teleprompter, says Anderson. If you do, you'll lose your connection with the audience. Either memorize your presentation, or use brief points on cards or slides to guide you.

Finally, Indeed says, give the audience something to think about when they leave the room. You had a strong start — now finish telling your story in the same way!

It's also important to have done your research — because you may have to answer questions from your audience at the end!

