https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NoeociOVpYLj2xEiI0Pj-W369b-ixfZv/view?usp=drivesdk

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

More on Motivation (with transcript)

it's all Greek to me!

Greek Survival Phrases II

Der erste Zungenbrecher 
Kleine Kinder können keine kleinen Kirschkerne knacken.
Small children cannot crack small cherry stones.

Der zweite  Zungenbrecher
Blaukraut bleibt Blaukraut und Brautkleid bleibt Brautkleid.
Red cabbage is red cabbage and a wedding dress is a wedding dress.

Der dritte Zungenbrecher
Hundert Hasen haben Hunger. Hundert Hasen haben Durst.
A hundred rabbits are hungry. A hundred rabbits are thirsty.

Der vierte Zungenbrecher
Nachbars Hund heißt Kunterbunt, Kunterbunt heißt Nachbars Hund.
Neighbor's dog is called Kunterbunt, Kunterbunt is neighbor's dog.

Der fünfte Zungenbrecher
Zwischen zwei Steinen lagen zwei Schlangen und zischten dazwischen
Two snakes were laying between two stones and hissed between them.

Der sechste Zungenbrecher
Die Katze zerkratzt mit ihrer Tatze die Matratze; die Matratze zerkratzt die Katze mit ihrer Tatze.
The cat scratches the mattress with its paw; the mattress is scratched by the cat with its paw.

Der siebte Zungenbrecher
Die Fliegen, die fliegen, heißen Fliegen, weil sie fliegen, aber die Fliegen, die sitzen, heißen nicht Sitzen, obwohl sie sitzen, sondern Fliegen, wie die Fliegen, die fliegen.
The flies that fly are called flies because they fly, but the flies that sit are not called sitters, although they sit, but flies, like the flies that fly.

Deutsch mit Anna B1-C1

Challenge: Read these tongue twisters in German with me

TRANSCRIPTION (explanation included)
These expressions of apology encompass a range of tones and levels of formality. In everyday conversation, one might simply say "sorry" or "my bad" to acknowledge a mistake. When the apology is sincere, phrases like "I sincerely apologize" and "I'm truly sorry" convey the depth of regret. In informal settings, a more casual approach may be taken with expressions like "I messed up" or "oops, I'm sorry," adding a touch of camaraderie. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I offer my most sincere apologies" or "please accept my formal apology," while emphasizing the depth of regret. Politeness tempers the apology in expressions such as "I'm so sorry" and "please forgive me," demonstrating a genuine desire for reconciliation. A touch of wit adds a layer of humor to the apology, as seen in expressions like "I'm on the apology tour" or "I'm in hot water." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their regret with statements like "I must express my profound regret" or "please accept my sincerest apologies," maintaining an air of warmth. For royalty, an apology is conveyed with grace and respect, as in "I extend my most heartfelt apologies" or "please accept my deepest regrets," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

LEARN BY LISTENING

How to say sorry in various registers of English

To think & to know in Swedish. 

I detta avsnittet förklarar jag skillnaden och när du ska använda: tycka/tänka/tro och att veta/känna/kunna på A1-A2- nivå. Det här blogginlägget hjälper vidare i text:

https://www.thelocal.com/20220314/how-to-think-in-swedish-tanka-tro-or-tycka/

https://www.thelocal.se/20180509/the-swedish-teacher-kanna-veta-kunna-kanna-till-language/

Hoppas det hjälper någon att få klarhet i dessa viktiga verb för att kunna tala bra svenska.

(!) Jag har många lediga tider och tar gärna emot nya studenter!

Ha det bra så hörs vi snart.
Matilda

Tankar på svenska

Tankar på svenska : Att tycka/tänka/tro & Att veta/känna/kunna a1+-a2

Uyghurche Learning FM/ئۇيغۇرچە تىل ئۆگىنىش

Uighur alphabet

Este episodio es para aquellas personas que ya están en Italki, pero todavía no se animan a tomar clases. En este episodio los animamos a tomar sus primeras clases de español y platicamos sobre estos puntos:
♦cómo conocimos Italki
♦cómo empezamos a dar clases
♦porqué nos gusta enseñar español
♦porqué recomendamos Italki para aprender

Mucho que decir

Italki the best app for learning spanish

Today is Remembrance Day across Europe.

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qoN_QvSlYHcdHM-kJlsJY1O37lGOE0Al/view?usp=drivesdk

Remembrance Day [with transcript for study]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KggpAhxNOzH3LAvyVuw_qofRiW3Pvb0o/view?usp=drivesdk