In August 1995 Britain's two biggest bands battled for the number one position. Discover what happened, how the battle divided the nation, and why the story is about much more than just music.

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Oasis vs. Blur

The Little Prince (Küçük Prens) - Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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World Classics (Dünya Klasikleri) Part 2

Listen to me reading a short news article about the pros and cons of internet dating, as part of my Conversational English course.

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News article: online dating

这是我最喜欢的一本书《平凡的世界》里我最喜欢的一句话：“谁让你读了这么多书，又知道了双水村以外还有个大世界……如果从小你就在这个天地里日出而作，日落而息，那你现在就会和众乡亲抱同一理想：经过几年的辛劳，像大哥一样娶个满意的媳妇，生个胖儿子，加上你的体魄，会成为一名出色的庄稼人。不幸的是，你知道的太多了，思考的太多了，因此才有了这种不能为周围人所理解的苦恼。”

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《平凡的世界》节选

How to say "drunk, tipsy, sober" and so on 

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How to say DRUNK in Thai 

50代で実家暮らしでシングルの管理職、漠然とした不安やストレス解消法の話を聞いて考えたこと。
くわしくはPodcastで話しているので、よかったら聴いてみてください。


[Intermediate-Upper level] Interesting Japanese Not Taught In Schools About Japanese business culture, Japanese habits & Osaka

50代で実家暮らしでシングルの管理職、漠然とした不安やストレス解消法の話を聞いて考えたこと

I want you to notice what happens right before you speak English.

Not while you’re speaking.
Right before.

There’s a moment — sometimes half a second, sometimes longer —
where you stop.

In that moment, you’re not silent.
You’re busy.

You’re checking grammar.
You’re searching for vocabulary.
You’re arranging the sentence in your head.

That moment is not preparation.

It’s hesitation training.

Native speakers don’t do this.
Not because they’re smarter —
but because they don’t build sentences before speaking.

They start…
and finish while speaking.


LINGONAS ENGLISH DECODED for B2 ➕ 

English RESET 01

In this podcast episode, Curtis Davies and Amy Whitney delve into the topic of accent and pronunciation in English.
 
They challenge the common belief that achieving a native-like accent is necessary for effective communication. Instead, they emphasize the importance of speaking with clarity, being understood, and understanding others.
 
Curtis and Amy discuss how accent is tied to identity and nationality, highlighting that having a unique accent is not something to be ashamed of but rather a reflection of one's background.
 
They offer insights into identifying areas for improvement in pronunciation and provide practical tips for enhancing accent, tone, intonation, and rhythm.
 
Through engaging discussions and exercises, you will gain a new perspective on accent and learn strategies to communicate confidently and effectively in English.

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Real English Conversations Podcast

Accent and Confidence | Real English Conversations Podcast 

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