NOVASKOOL

Разберем?😏

Не просто «немного помогает», а прям реально улучшает связную речь (connected speech) — то, как слова сливаются друг с другом, звучат естественно, и вы, наконец, перестаёте говорить как робот 🤖 📌 Это как тренажёр для мышц рта + мозга одновременно 📌 Это как shadowing, только на максималках 📌 Это шаг к настоящей беглой речи 🔥 Хотите разобрать парочку скороговорок с разбором связной речи, интонации и ритма? Давайте так — если вижу интерес и огоньки, запускаем рубрику 💥😎 И да… вы не представляете, какие шедевры мы уже используем на курсе MASTERING B1+ 🎙️👀

Кстати, вы знали, что практика скороговорок РЕАЛЬНО и ЗНАЧИТЕЛЬНО улучшает вашу связную речь (connected speech -> fluency)?🔥 Разберем?🔥😌

Come to think of it – used when you realize something as you’re speaking; если подумать Examples: “I haven’t seen her in a while… come to think of it, it’s been over a year!” “We should buy some snacks. Come to think of it, we’re out of drinks too.” “He never called back. Come to think of it, he never answers my texts either.” ✨ #PhraseOfTheDay

Кстати, много похожих вопросов попадаются на Writing ✍️ Так что, мы тут фигнёй не занимаемся)))

🔹 Advanced / Topic-Specific Vocabulary and Phrases: 1. Strive (verb) (to try very hard to do or achieve something) We need to strive to maintain balance… 2. Maintain balance (phrase) (to keep things equal or in the right proportions) …to maintain balance between two centuries… 3. Oppression (noun) (unjust or cruel use of power or authority) …without oppression. 4. Era of industrialization (noun phrase) (a period marked by the growth of industries and machines) We live in an era of industrialization… 5. Urbanization process (noun phrase) (the increase in the number of people living in cities) …where urbanization process can’t be slowed down. 6. Dilapidated (adjective) (in poor condition due to age or neglect) …have become more dilapidated… 7. Preserve in their natural appearance (phrase) (to keep in the original or authentic state) …to preserve them in their natural appearance. 8. Reconstruction (noun) (the process of rebuilding something that has been damaged or destroyed) …because reconstruction would require… 9. Significant funding (noun phrase) (a large amount of money for a project) …require significant funding… 10. Modern infrastructures (noun phrase) (advanced structures and facilities like roads, buildings, transport, etc.) …building new modern infrastructures… 11. Skyscrapers, subways (nouns) (tall buildings and underground rail systems – examples of urban development) …like skyscrapers, subways. 12. Utmost care (noun phrase) (the highest level of attention or caution) …treat them with utmost care… 13. A window to our history (metaphorical phrase) (a way to understand the past) …are a window to our history… 14. National identity and cultural heritage (noun phrases) (the shared sense of belonging to a nation; traditions and values from the past) …national identity, and cultural heritage. 15. Driver for economic growth (metaphor) (something that helps the economy grow) …could act as a driver for economic growth… 16. Attracting tourists (verb + noun) (bringing in visitors from other places) …attracting more and more tourists. 17. Without past, there is no future (aphorism) (a memorable phrase expressing a general truth) …without past, there is no future. 🔹 Notable Grammar Structures: 1. Passive voice • ”…urbanization process can’t be slowed down.” • ”…buildings… have become more dilapidated.” • ”…ancient cities should be preserved…” ➤ Used to emphasize the action over the doer. 2. First conditional • ”…it would be very challenging to preserve them, because reconstruction would require significant funding…” ➤ Hypothetical situation based on current reality, using would to express difficulty. 3. Listing with cohesive devices • “Firstly…, Secondly…, Nevertheless…” ➤ Helps organize the argument logically. 4. Modal verbs for speculation or necessity • ”…would require significant funding…” • ”…should be preserved…” ➤ Shows obligation or hypothetical situations. 5. Causal connector • “Because…” ➤ Used to explain reasons logically. 6. Contrast marker • “Nevertheless…” ➤ Used effectively to introduce an opposing view while reinforcing the speaker’s main point. 7. Relative clause • ”…which is sometimes not affordable.” ➤ Adds extra information about “funding.”

Как вы помните, на курсе IELTS мы делаем большой акцент на Vocabulary и Ideas. Студенты читают множество статей и смотрят много видео на разные темы, чтобы лучше понять тот или иной феномен. Хочу показать вам, как Ситора, спустя два месяца курса, отвечает на вопрос:

Do you think ancient cities should be preserved, even if it means slowing down modern development?

Конечно, перед этим у неё было время прочитать очень интересную статью об архитектуре и культуре древних городов. А также у неё была возможность перезаписывать голосовое сообщение хоть 100 раз)) Давайте послушаем её ответ и разберём все ключевые моменты 🔥 ⬇️⬇️⬇️

🎯 Speaking Tip: Как перестать запинаться в Speaking и начать говорить уверенно? Секрет не в волшебной таблетке, а в чёткой системе. Вот тебе стратегия 1–2–3, которая вытаскивает из «ээээ…» к настоящей уверенности. 🔹 1. Модели + повторение (Shadowing + Spaced Repetition) Хочешь говорить как носитель? Сначала копируй. 📌 Возьми короткие фразы из сериалов, интервью, TED, BBC Learning English. Повторяй за диктором слово в слово, с той же интонацией, темпом и паузами. 5 минут — 3 раза в день. Через неделю будет прогресс, через месяц — будет ВАУ. Это как фитнес, только для языка. 🔹 2. Фразы-спасалки = плавность в любой ситуации Когда в голове пусто — не молчи, говори шаблоном:

🗯 That’s an interesting question, let me think… 🗯 Well, it depends… 🗯 I haven’t really thought about that before, but…

Эти фразы дают тебе 2–3 секунды, чтобы не зависнуть, собраться и продолжить. Даже носители так делают. 🔹 3. Микропрактика каждый день Забудь «нет времени». У тебя есть 5 минут — значит, ты можешь прокачать Speaking. 📌 Ответь вслух на 1–2 вопроса из IELTS или просто на тему дня: 🎤 What’s your dream travel destination? 🎤 Describe your daily routine. Запиши себя. Переслушай. Заметь, где запнулся, где не хватило слов. Завтра — скажи лучше. Это и есть рост. 🧠 Важно: Не бойся пауз. Даже носители делают «эээ…». Главное — звучать уверенно, даже если не уверен на 100%. Говори каждый день. Пусть немного, но регулярно. И ты сам не заметишь, как начнёшь звучать по-настоящему свободно. 🔥Хочешь услышать, как говорят мои студенты с курса IELTS? 🔥🔥🔥 - если да

⬇️ Advanced Vocabulary: 1. Illustrates (verb): Shows something clearly. 2. Lucrative (adjective): Profitable; makes a lot of money. 3. Lion’s share (idiom): The biggest or most significant part. 4. Accounts for (phrasal verb): Makes up or represents a part of something. 5. Profitable (adjective): Makes good money. 6. Delving into the details (phrase): Looking closely at specific information. 7. Specifically (adverb): Clearly or particularly. 8. Regarding (preposition): About or related to something. 9. In contrast to this (phrase): Shows a difference between two things. 10. Meanwhile (adverb): At the same time or as a contrast. 11. Sector (noun): A part of the economy or industry. 12. Proportion (noun): A part or percentage of a whole. 13. Dominates (verb): Is the largest or most noticeable part of something. ⬇️ Advanced Grammar: 1. Passive Voice • “More than half of all graduates are employed full-time.” - Passive focuses on the outcome (being employed) rather than who performs the action. Essence: Highlights the result over the actor. 2. Complex Sentences • ”…although there are also 5 distinct destinations.” - Combines ideas with subordinating conjunctions (although, while, whereas). Essence: Adds contrast, depth, or conditions to the statement. 3. Relative Clauses • ”…where 80% of consultants make more than $75,000.” - Adds extra information about a noun (consultants) without starting a new sentence. Essence: Clarifies details smoothly. 4. Participle Clauses • “Regarding the annual income, freelance is the most profitable area…”- Uses regarding (present participle) to introduce context. Essence: Provides concise background information. 5. Parallel Structures • “5% working part-time while studying and 8% fully dedicated to their research.” - Lists items in the same grammatical form for clarity and flow. Essence: Ensures balance and logical structure. 6. Use of Quantifiers • “The lion’s share (52%) of the whole chart…” - Using quantifiers like the lion’s share, 80% emphasizes proportions. Essence: Adds variety and avoids repetitive numerical phrasing. 7. Ellipsis in Comparative Phrases • ”…whereas only 15% of graduates get a part-time job.” - Omits repeated words to avoid redundancy (e.g., get a part-time job instead of repeating full-time job). Essence: Keeps writing concise and polished. 8. Contrast Structures • “In contrast to this, 12% are unemployed, meanwhile…” - Contrasts two opposing ideas using linking words like in contrast, whereas, meanwhile. Essence: Highlights differences effectively. 9. Nominalization • “The proportion of graduates working full-time dominates.” - Converts verbs (dominate) into nouns (proportion), making the tone more formal. Essence: Adds academic style and precision.

The pie chart illustrates where graduates of Anthropology major end up at after obtaining their degree. Meanwhile, the table compares annual salaries anthropologists earn after five years of experience in 3 different fields. Overall, it is clear that more than half of all graduates are employed full-time, although there are also 5 distinct destinations. As to the earnings, both freelance consulting and government sectors are reported as the most lucrative career paths. Delving into the details, the lion’s share (52%) of the whole chart accounts for those being fully employed, whereas only 15% of graduates get a part-time job. In total 12% of anthropologists continue their studies, with 5% working part-time while studying and 8% fully dedicated to their research. In contrast to this, 12% are unemployed, meanwhile, 8% of post-students’ destinations are unknown. Regarding the annual income, freelance is the most profitable area, where 80% of consultants make more than $75,000, specifically 40% of them earn $100,000 and above. The government sector is, too, lucrative, with half of the workers being paid more than $100,000. As to private companies, while 35% of anthropologists after working 5 years, earn from $50,000 to $74,999, 55% of them make more than $75,000 a year. 202 words CC 7.0 GRA 8.0 LR 8.0 TA 8.0 Overall: 7.5-8.0