In this episode of “English Vibes,” we explore NASA’s recent $843 million contract awarded to SpaceX to develop a vehicle for the decommissioning and safe return of the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth. We delve into the history and significance of the ISS, SpaceX’s pivotal role, and the challenges ahead. The episode includes a vocabulary review and discussion questions to enhance your English learning experience. Tune in for an engaging mix of space exploration and language practice!

English Vibes

SpaceX Given Contract to Destroy Space Station

In this episode, I’m exploring the topic of wishes, hopes and regrets… In English, there are lots of ways to talk about these things, so listen to some useful phrases and grammatical structures that will help you sound more natural when talking about hypothetical things. 
Follow the link for the full script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FXT1bWII6luQWRAcvPL1wgcC6treuHVeyKQBovBvSZI/edit?usp=sharing

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EPISODE 9: TALKING ABOUT WISHES & REGRETS

Have you ever been to a Serbian bus station? If you intend to, this is an ideal podcast episode for you!✨
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!🥳
If you like this podcast, you can contact me for the transcript.📜
See you in class!👋


SERBIAN TO GO

На аутобуској станици – Na autobuskoj stanici – At the bus station (Dialogue A1-A2 level)

Desde ahora comenzaremos a aprender más sobre el transporte en Perú. Esta vez les traigo información sobre el carro.
Transcripción y traducción disponible en: https://conpedepatria.blog/2022/11/04/el-carro
¡Gracias por escuchar!

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11. El carro (el transporte en Perú)

Seguro que te has preguntado alguna vez: ¿Cuándo “tú”? ¿Cuándo “usted”?  Hay muchas teorías, pero la mía, es que es una cuestión cultural, no de ser más educado o menos.

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

Usted y mi madre... Tú y yo.

Learing Chinese through movie 'Monkey King: Hero Is Back'

Listen to story, learn Chinese.

Watch Movies, Learn Chinese

 Amir-Hushang Ebtehaj AKA  A.H.Saye. A Contemporary Iranian poet who recently passed away at the age of 94, Aug 10, 2022. 
امیر هوشنگ ابتهاج ملقب به سایه. شاعر معاصر فارسی که در سن 94 سالگی در 10 آگوست 2022 چشم از جهان فرو بست. 

متن اصلی شعر هرگز:
 
خانه دلتنگِ غروبی خفه بود
مثلِ امروز که تنگ است دلم
پدرم گفت چراغ
و شب از شب پُر شد
من به خود گفتم یک روز گذشت
مادرم آه کشید؛
«زود بر خواهد گشت.»
ابری آهسته به چشمم لغزید
و سپس خوابم برد
که گمان داشت که هست این همه درد
در کمینِ دلِ آن کودکِ خُرد
آری، آن روز چو می رفت کسی
داشتم آمدنش را باور
من نمی دانستم
معنیِ «هرگز» را
تو چرا بازنگشتی دیگر؟
آه ای واژه ی شوم
خو نکرده ست دلم با تو هنوز
من پس از این همه سال
چشم دارم در راه
که بیایند عزیزانم، آه

the poem's English translation 

The home was like a suffocated sunset,
like today that I miss you,
my father said light and then suddenly the night became full of night (darkness),
I said to myself one day passed,
my mother sighed "she'll come come back soon",
a cloud slowly slipped into my eyes and then I fell sleep,
who would've thought there were such pains in the ambush of the heart of that poor child?
in those days if anyone left me, I believed they'd come back,
I did not know the meaning of "never"... why didn't you come back, though?,
oh ominous word (never),
my heart isn't used to you yet,
after all these years,
my eyes are still on the way to see my loved ones.

Farsi (Persian) pods

Amir-Hushang Ebtehaj AKA  A.H.Saye

Is there an art to sharing happiness with eloquence? Smith explores this question. In his insightful discussion, he unravels the intricacies of expressing joy. Through accessible yet refined language, Smith emphasizes the importance of genuine and articulate phrases in conveying happiness, creating meaningful connections, and spreading positivity.

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Are You Happy?

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