Should I choose the HARDER listening or EASIER one?
Should I go for the FORMAL or the INFORMAL language?
Should I listen to AMERICAN or BRITISH or AUSTRALIAN accents?
Check it out in this episode.

Build Your English Thinking

06 Listening matters when you want to improve your speaking!

Le manège magique
Dimanche, Bicotin, le petit mouton, est allé sur les manèges. Il ne voulait plus descendre de l’auto rouge. Il est rentré chez lui en pleurant.
La nuit, il est retourné à la fête. Il est monté dans l’auto rouge, mais elle s’est détachée du manège. Bicotin roulait sur la route à deux cents à l’heure. Malheur!
Il a raté un virage et boum !... dans un arbre ! Quel choc ! Bicotin a ouvert les yeux. Il était dans son lit. Il avait rêvé. Quel soulagement !

Des Milliers D'histoires

Histoire 19 - Le manège magique

In this podcast, we talk about the following ten words:
Souvenir: Derived from the French word "souvenir," meaning "to remember," this word entered English in the late 18th century. It refers to an object or memento that serves as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Rendezvous: Originating from the French phrase "rendez-vous," which means "meeting" or "appointment," this word entered English in the 16th century. 

Cuisine: Borrowed directly from French, "cuisine" refers to a style or method of cooking, often associated with a particular culture or region. It encompasses the preparation and presentation of food.

Fiancé/Fiancée: These terms come from the French words "fiancé" (masculine) and "fiancée" (feminine), both meaning "engaged." They are used to describe a person who is engaged to be married.

Déjà vu: This widely recognized phrase comes from French, where it literally means "already seen." It refers to the feeling or sensation that one has experienced the present situation before, even though it is new.

Encore: Borrowed from French, "encore" means "again" or "once more." It is often used in the context of a performance to request an additional or repeated act from the performer.

Lingerie: Derived from the French word "lingerie," this term refers to women's underwear and intimate apparel. It encompasses a range of garments, including bras, panties, nightgowns, and robes.

Décor: Also borrowed from French, "décor" denotes the overall style, arrangement, and aesthetics of a space or setting. It refers to the decorative elements used to enhance the ambiance or atmosphere.

Croissant: This word, of French origin, describes a flaky and crescent-shaped pastry. It has become popular worldwide and is often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack item.

Ballet: Originating from French, "ballet" refers to a highly expressive and intricate form of dance. It combines precise movements, graceful gestures, and storytelling to create a visual spectacle.


English on the Road 

Top Ten English Words with French Origins

Silver and Ravine continue their search for a hotel room that doesn't cause them to run away in fear.

Vocabulary:
ophidian: having to do with snakes
hammock: a swinging bed
quicksand: sand and water mixture that pull someone in
bonkers: crazy


Learn English with Stories

Story: The Honeymoon- part 3

In this episode, you will learn how to say someone did something for a period of time, has been doing something for a period of time, and stopped doing something.


Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Grammar - "I lived in China for 7 years" 语法 - “我在中国住了七年”

Did you receive any chocolate for valentines day?  Have you remembered to buy cookies or candy for all of the girls that gave you that chocolate? Listen in to learn about White Day, a holiday on which men buy cookies and candy to return the favor for the chocolate they received on Valentines day.

Crazy Japanese Culture

[White Day🤦🏻‍♂️🎁] The Day When Men Forget to Buy Gifts for Their Girlfriends and Colleagues

Meine Mutter heißt Ni Lili, sie ist 39 Jahre alt und sie ist eine Geschäftsfrau, ihre Muttersprache ist Chinesisch und sie hat 2 Kinder, sie kocht gerne, hört Musik und arbeitet mit dem Handy.
我母亲叫倪丽丽，今年39岁, 是一名商人，母语是中文，她有两个孩子。她喜欢做饭、听音乐和在手机上工作。
Mein Vater heißt Zhanghong, er ist 41 Jahre alt, er ist Architekt, seine Muttersprache ist Chinesisch und er hat zwei Kinder. Er liest die Bücher gern und sieht fern. Er kocht nicht gerne. 
我爸爸叫张红，今年41岁，是一名建筑师，母语是中文，有两个孩子。他喜欢看书和看电视。 他不喜欢做饭。
Mein Bruder, Mao Chenhang, er ist 5 Jahre alt, er spricht nur Chinesisch. Er spielt gerne. Er kann nicht kochen, weil er noch klein ist. 
我弟弟毛晨航今年5岁，只会说中文。 他喜欢玩。 他不会做饭，因为他还小。
Mein Name ist Li Ming, ich bin 10 Jahre alt, ich bin Grundschülerin, meine Muttersprache ist Chinesisch, ich spreche auch Englisch und ich lerne jetzt Deutsch, und ich spiele gerne Volleyball. Ich kann nicht kochen.
我叫李铭，今年10岁，我是一名小学生，母语是中文，也会说英语和德语，喜欢打排球. 我不会做饭。


Ich kann Deutsch sprechen und du? (我会说德语,你呢?)

Meine Familie (我的家庭)

Il leone cattura un topo, sta quasi per mangiarlo ma il piccolo animale lo implora di non ucciderlo: in cambio della sua vita, gli darà la sua amicizia che sicuramente in futuro gli sarà utile. Il leone è scettico ma decide di lasciare andare il topo. Quest'ultimo, un po' di tempo dopo, gli salverà la vita.

Vittorio per Voi

Il leone e il topo

In this American English language podcast we talk about the difference between Vegan and Vegetarian. Book a class with me and lets talk about your diet.
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