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How to Motivate Yourself when Learning English

"hamstern" (Zeitwort, abgeleitet von dem Namen des Nagetiers) wird in der deutschen Sprache als Synonym für irrationales Einkaufsverhalten benutzt. Pandemie, Krieg und andere Krisen lassen Menschen die absurdesten Dinge tun wie z.B. einen Vorrat von Toilettenpapier für die nächsten Jahre anlegen... oder eben hamstern.

BAHNHOF

Hamster und Mensch

Modern Chinese(時代華語)Book1- Reading(短文)

Students regularly ask me, "How do I know what comes after a verb?"  This is a tough question, and it's no surprise that most EFL textbooks don't talk much about it.  There aren't any easy answers but at the same time, there are some guidelines.  

To access the full text of this podcast, please go to https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/what-comes-after-verb-1/.

Difficult English Explained

What comes after a verb? "To do", "do," or "doing"? (Part 1)

New words  
1. 丈夫  zhàngfu  n. husband
2. 钥匙  yàoshi  n. key
3. 在  zài  v. to be in/on/at
4. 哪儿  nǎr  pron. where
5. 妻子  qīzi  n. wife
6. 桌子  zhuōzi  n. table, desk
7. 上  shàng  n. on (the surface of sth.)
8. 沙发  shāfā  n. sofa
9. 下边  xiàbiān  n. under, below
10. 电话  diànhuà  n. telephone
11. 旁边  pángbiān  n. beside, side
12. 手  shǒu  n. hand
13. 里  lǐ  n. inside, in
 

中文每日一练

每日听汉语

Aquí se describe una celebración muy partiular de Colombia, Ecuador y Venezuela, en la que se ponen velas o faroles en las calles de las ciudades los días 7 y 8 de diciembre. Es oficialmente "el comienzo de la navidad".

HABLAR ESPAÑOL

NOCHE DE ALUMBRADOS O VELITAS 

Man 1: Several years ago, I was in a car accident that left me with a back injury. As a computer programmer, I am still able to do my job, but I often have to take painkillers. When the pain gets particularly bad, I sometimes have to lie down on my back for a while until it goes away because sitting up really hurts. When we were in the office, I would worry that my colleagues would see me taking pills. Since we’ve been working from home, it has been much better. I can go and see my physical therapist more often too. I don’t have to worry as much and if I need to lie down for a little while to help my back, I can. When we were in the office, I’d sometimes be in a lot of pain but didn’t feel like I could say anything.

Woman: I have suffered from depression for a long time. Most of the time I manage it, but I often feel very nervous. Working in an office was really hard as I was always scared that I might panic and my colleagues would wonder why I was acting strangely. Working at home has been so much better for me as I don’t have to talk to so many people and I can have a relaxed environment and play peaceful music. Management is talking about going back to the office soon and I can already feel a lot of anxiety about it. I’m worried that I will not be able to hide that I’m depressed and people will judge me.

Man 2: I’m quite deaf in one ear. I don’t like to mention it when I’m at work because I feel as though there is often a stigma around disabilities. I worry that people will treat me differently. The problem is, sometimes I don’t hear when people are talking to me and then they think I’m ignoring them or I’m not listening. Working at home has been great for me because all of our communication has been online or video calls and I can wear headphones like everyone else. I’m not looking forward to going back to the office and I don’t see the point as I can do my job perfectly well from home.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Living With Disabilities 

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Education. Q1-3.

1. What makes a good student?
2. What role should the teacher have in the classroom?
3. Do you think computers will one day replace teachers in the classroom?

What key words would you write for q1-3 if you had time to prepare?



IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Education. Q1-3.

When we can see English Learning as fun, then we are half way to our destination. It doesn't have to be a painful part of your diary if you manage it well.