C'est bientôt l'été ! 

Au programme :

- le festival de musique baroque d'Auvers sur Oise du 8 mai au 25 septembre avec une mention spéciale pour le groupe Canticum Novum (si vous aimez la "musique du monde", foncez !)


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A 4 -5 min podcast talking about the Ottoman Empire in Arabic Countries. 

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Today we're talking about an idiom that you can use when you have to make a difficult or unpleasant decision. I hope you find it useful!

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This idiom sounds dangerous!

In this episode I talk about Boundaries. I start off by defining the term and how important they are just how hard it is to implement them

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I am Argentine, and with this exercise, you are going to learn about the exciting history of Tango! From its beginnings in the port of Buenos Aires, until today.

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日本のチェーンカフェを４つ紹介しました☕️
みなさんはいくつ知っていましたか？✨

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Let's listen to the second episode of the book- Charlie and the chocolate factory! This book is for upper-intermediate/advanced level, but I changed the text and tried to read it as slowly as possible to make it easier than what it was;) Hope you enjoy it!

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This description will really help you with this difficult sound!

How to Pronounce the "ng" in an "ing" word in English

Pronouncing the "ng" sound in "ing" words can be a bit tricky for learners of English, but with practice, it can become second nature. The "ng" sound is a nasal consonant, represented by the phonetic symbol /ŋ/. It is produced by the back of the tongue making contact with the soft part of the roof of the mouth (the velum), while the sound resonates in the nasal cavity.

Here are some tips to help you pronounce the "ng" sound correctly in "ing" words:

1. **Positioning the Tongue**: Start by positioning the back of your tongue against the soft part of your upper mouth, as if you are about to say the sound "k." However, instead of releasing the "k" sound, let the air pass through your nose.

2. **Relax the Tongue**: Keep the tongue relaxed to allow for a smooth nasal sound. Tensing the tongue can make the sound come out more like a "g."

3. **Nasal Resonance**: Focus on directing the airflow through your nose. You should feel a slight vibration in your nasal passages.

4. **Avoid a Hard "g" Sound**: Be careful not to add a hard "g" sound at the end. The "ng" sound is a single, continuous sound rather than a combination of "n" and "g."

Here are ten examples for practice:

1. **Sing**: /sɪŋ/
   - "She loves to sing in the choir."

2. **Ring**: /rɪŋ/
   - "The phone began to ring loudly."

3. **Long**: /lɒŋ/
   - "It's going to be a long day."

4. **King**: /kɪŋ/
   - "The king ruled the land wisely."

5. **Bring**: /brɪŋ/
   - "Please bring your book to class."

6. **Thing**: /θɪŋ/
   - "What's that strange thing over there?"

7. **Going**: /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
   - "Are you going to the party?"

8. **Swimming**: /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
   - "Swimming is my favorite sport."

9. **Running**: /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
   - "He has been running every morning."

10. **Morning**: /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/
    - "I enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning."

