You start a new language full of motivation… and then one day you just stop. Why? 🫠
En este episodio hablamos de por qué abandonamos idiomas que llevamos meses —o incluso años— estudiando: perder la motivación, sentir que no avanzamos, romper la rutina y pensar que quizá “no se nos dan bien los idiomas”.
Practica español natural y aprende 3 chunks muy útiles: quedarse estancado/a, tirar la toalla y retomar algo. 

📝 Free Cita Notes in the link: vocabulary, the 3 key chunks, listening practice + questions to help you use what you hear.

👉 Cita Notes #05: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15YXAJ3XpPi51gVAsTywG-BV30Imbzdya/view?usp=sharing

Cita con el Español

¿Por qué abandonamos los idiomas que empezamos? 🫠 · Cita #05


蜀国曾闻子规鸟，
宣城还见杜鹃花。
一叫一回肠一断，
三春三月忆三巴。

最美古诗词Chinese poetry

宣城见杜鹃花

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Persian Podcasts / پادکست فارسی 

اب و هوای ایران / Iran's climate

I will tell a short story about a job I had in customer service. 

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Colombia

Choques culturales ( parte 2 )

Analysis of the cultural, social and linguistic content, of the text of the song Come è profondo il mare di Lucio Dalla
Analisi culturale, sociale e linguistica del testo della canzone Come è profondo il mare di Lucio Dalla

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Come è profondo il mare di Lucio Dalla|Aprende italiano cantando|Learn italian singing

TRANSCRIPTION (includes explanation)
These expressions of importance cover a spectrum of formality and tone. In everyday conversation, one might refer to something as "important," "significant," or even employ a casual "crucial" to stress its significance. When something is truly crucial, phrases like "This is absolutely crucial" and "This cannot be overstated" underscore its critical nature. In informal settings, a more relaxed approach may be taken with expressions like "This is a big deal" or "This is a game-changer," indicating a noteworthy event. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "This holds great significance" or "This bears immense importance," emphasizing the gravity of the situation. Politeness tempers the description in expressions such as "This is very important" or "This holds a lot of weight," demonstrating a respectful acknowledgment of its significance. A touch of wit adds a layer of playfulness to the importance, as seen in expressions like "This is kind of a big deal" or "This is a real game-changer." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate the weight of a situation with statements like "This is of considerable importance" or "This holds a certain gravitas," maintaining an air of sophistication. For royalty, the gravity of a matter is conveyed with grace and dignity, as in "This holds great import" or "This is of profound significance," underscoring the formal nature of the description. 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 Important In Various English Registers

Today Alexis and I will discuss terms terms in business English that overlap with baseball.

Special thanks to Alexis for joining me today!

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The Jerome Meadows Experience

Playing Hardball

In this episode, Karen and Baiwei chatted about their experiences with living in an RV, anxiety about buying a house, and how they find a sense of belonging in a place.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

你愿意住房车吗? Are you willing to live in an RV?

A useful phrase to pass information in Business English and more about May Day Celebrations.