This is a channel for story time. 
Karen will read stories that cover a range of topic and challenges that cover issues in today's world. 
Karen has written some of the stories, but not all . 

Pocket Rainbow

I have created this channel for beginners to practise listening and repeating after me. I will include the vocab for each podcast for you. 

I do NOT teach beginners, but am happy to teach this. 

Beginners 

This podcast is for people from all walks of life who want to hear a little more about the English language in shorter soundbytes...up to 10 minutes per episode. 


English in 60 Seconds

قَرَارَات الحَيَاة غَالِبًا بِتْشَكِّل صُورِة المُسْتَقْبَل.
وكِل قَرَار بْيِحْمِل عَوَاقِب, سوَاءًا كَان لَفَتْرَة قَصِيرَة أو طَوِيلِة.
القَرَارَات الصَعْبِة بِتْقَوِي وبِتْزِيد صَلَابِة الشَخْصِيِة.
بس بَعض القَرَارَات بْتِطَلَّب تَضْحِيِة بَس مُمْكِن تْأَدِّي للنُمُو.
مُوَازَنِة المَنْطِق و المَشَاعِر هي مُفْتَاح أَخْد القَرَارَات الصَحِيحَة. 
ومو عَيب لو الإِنْسَان طَلَب نَصَائِح مِن أَشْخَاص عِنْدهُم خِبْرَة أَكْبَر.
عَلَى كُلِّ, كِل قَرَار, صْغِير أو كْبِير, بِيسَاهِم فِي تَطْوِير النَفْس
Life decisions mostly shape the future's image.
every decision carries consequences, it was either for a short or a long period.
The difficult decisions strengthen and increase the personality toughness.
But some decisions demand sacrifice but they may lead to growth.
Balancing the logic and the emotions are the key for making the correct decisions.
and it’s not a shame if the person requested advice from people who have more experience.
However, every decision, small or big, contributes to self improvement.


Levantine Dialect (Level 2)

قرارات الحياة / Life decisions 🧬

🗣️ Tired of feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed in your language journey?

What if the secret to fluency isn’t another textbook or app—but you?

In Episode 97 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, we explore how humanistic psychology can help you learn with more joy, less stress, and deeper self-awareness. This isn’t about hacking your brain—it’s about healing your relationship with learning.

We will explore how humanistic psychology transforms language learning from a stressful task into a journey of personal growth and inner peace. Instead of focusing on flaws or pressure, it teaches you to trust your innate desire to learn, create a kind and safe emotional environment for yourself, and embrace self-compassion as the key to resilient, joyful, and effective learning. Perfect for learners who believe languages aren’t just about words—but about becoming more fully yourself.

You’ll discover:

Why your desire to learn a language is a natural force for growth—and how to trust it.

How to quiet your inner critic and make space for curiosity and courage.

The science behind self-compassion and why being kind to yourself isn’t “soft”—it’s strategic.

Practical ways to build a learning practice that respects your emotions, time, and unique rhythm.

This episode is for those who believe learning a language isn’t just about words—it’s about becoming more fully yourself.

Ready to learn with your whole heart?
Tap into the wisdom of Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, and your own inner teacher.

🎧 Listen to Episode 97: The Whole Student
Wherever you love to listen.

For curious minds, passionate hearts, and lifelong learners.



💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 97 - How ❤️Humanistic Psychology ❤️can help you learn a language

第13课  门开着呢

一、听力  第一部分
1.大卫开着车出去了。
2.那个笑着说话的女孩儿是谁？
3.那个手里拿着铅笔的人是我朋友。
4.我的女朋友长着两个大眼睛，非常爱笑。
5.这儿离新京宾馆不太远，到前面的路口再往右。

第二部分
6. 男：那个非常爱笑的女孩儿是谁？
女：你不认识她吗？她叫笑笑，是王老师的女儿。
7. 女：请问，这儿离商店远吗？
男：不远，往前走，下一个路口就是。
8. 男：那个手里拿着铅笔的孩子是你妹妹吗？
女：不是，她是我同学的妹妹。
9. 女：椅子上坐着的那个人是谁？
男：是我爸爸。他有点儿累，正休息呢。
10. 男：现在八点十分了，你到机场了吗？
女：没有，我还在出租车上呢，很快就到。

第三部分
11. 男：请问李先生在公司吗？
   女：他开着车出去了，你下午再来吧。
   问：李先生在哪儿？
12. 女：大卫是杨笑笑的男朋友吗？
男： 是杨笑笑的前男友。
   问： 大卫现在是杨笑笑的男朋友吗？
13. 男：你的书太多了，我帮你拿着吧。
女：不用了，我一个人就可以了。
问：男的为什么要帮女的拿书？
14. 男：为什么你每天都穿着红色的衣服？
   女：因为别人都说我穿红色的衣服好看。
问：女的为什么每天都穿着红色的衣服？
15. 男：那个笑着说话的女孩儿是谁？
   女：哪个？是穿红衣服的那个吗？
   男：对，就是她。
   女：她是新来的学生，我也不认识。
   问：谁认识那个女孩儿？


hsk2    第13课  门开着呢

EP 18 Counting Thousand_Ten Thousand in Chinese_ 1,000 - 10,000 #Day 18 千 Qian & 万 Wan 

Who says Chinese is hard？ 谁说中文很难

Hi there! This is Ken, your Japanese teacher.
Today I am going to talk about "Memories from the trips that I took."
Hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to take a comprehension check quiz after listening to the episode.

けんと日本語/Japanese with Ken

旅行の思い出/Memories from oen of the trips that I took

What does "cotillear" mean in Spanish? Gossiping is taking an interest in the private lives of others. 🚀¡Consigue fluidez y confianza hablando español! 🎯Reserva una clase conmigo y te acompañaré en el proceso. 📩 Apúntate a mi boletín de noticias para aprender una palabra coloquial al día: https://acortar.link/d8H9at


Español coloquial

Cotillear

げんき、第１課37ページ、かいわより。 リスニングとリーディングのれんしゅうです。私が言ったあと、リピートしてください。 2かいめは少しはやいです。 
It‘s for your practice of listening and reading. Repeat after me without reading げんき１, even if you have the textbook. I speak a little faster the sencond time. 
这是为了你的听力和阅读练习。 即使你有课本，也不要读　げんき１、跟着我重复。 我第二次说得快一点。 
もしあなたが中級（ちゅうきゅう）でも、いいれんしゅうになると思います。 
Even if you are intermidiate-level student, it should still be good practice. 
即使您是 N4 或以上级别的学生也很有用 
はじめまして。メアリー・ハートです。 
アリゾナだいがくのがくせいです。にねんせいです。 
せんこうはにほんごです。19さいです。 
よろしくおねがいします。

How do you do？I am Mary Hart.
I am a student at the University of Arizona.I am a second-year student.
My major is Japanese. I am 19 years old.
Nice to meet you



ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

げんき　1課　37ページ

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