Stories and Questions to help you practice listening and writing skills. 

English Stories & Questions

Grammar and English tips for kids, beginners and intermediate students. 

Learn English with William

My story began in London 3 decades ago, but my travels into the teaching world would not take long to begin...

Stories from UK to China

Alam n’yo ba kung paano ginugugol ng elepante ang oras nito?

Learn Tagalog with Teacher Regina

Elepante

Listen and learn how to buy fruits and vegetables from the greengrocer. The episode focuses on the use of "ne" as a partitive particle.

Cliente: Buongiorno! Vorrei comprare della frutta e della verdura.

Venditore: Certo, signora! Che tipo di frutta e verdura sta cercando?

Cliente: Vorrei delle mele, delle banane e delle arance come frutta. Per quanto riguarda la verdura, mi servono delle carote e dei pomodori.

Venditore: Ottimo! Abbiamo delle mele rosse e verdi. Quante ne vorrebbe?

Cliente: Mi dia per favore quattro mele rosse e due mele verdi. 

Venditore: Certamente. E per le banane, preferisce quelle mature o ancora verdi?

Cliente: Preferisco le banane mature. Me ne dia quattro, per favore.

Venditore: Benissimo. E per le arance, le preferisce dolci o leggermente acide?

Cliente: Preferisco le arance dolci. Posso prenderne cinque?

Venditore: Assolutamente. Ora passiamo alla verdura. Quante carote desidera?

Cliente: Me ne servono due.

Venditore: Perfetto. E per i pomodori, li vuole maturi o ancora un po' acerbi?

Cliente: I pomodori maturi. Ne vorrei quattro.

Venditore: Devo aggiungere qualcos'altro?

Cliente: No, grazie. Penso che sia tutto.

Venditore: Va bene. Ecco a lei le sue mele, banane, arance, carote e pomodori. Il totale è di 12 euro.

Cliente:  Ecco a Lei. Grazie mille!

Venditore: Grazie a lei! Buona giornata!

Italiano Chiaro

Dal Fruttivendolo

中国菜好吃吗？
中国菜很好吃。
你会做中国菜吗？
我不会做。

Daily conversation 日常对话

在厨房  In the kitchen 

This episode you will learn how to ask people name and introduce yourself. 

Learn Thai With Jejie

Episode 1 : Self-introduction

日本語で　じこしょうかいする　コツは？
じぶんの　なまえを　すぐに おぼえてもらう　コツについて、お話しします。

🇯🇵BEAUTIFUL Sound of Japanese🌸🌊🍁⛄️ with MISAO

Ep.1 にほんごの じこしょうかいの コツ

Trends shift and attention spans dwindle, building trust and credibility is paramount. One often-overlooked factor in achieving this? Consistency in your communication.

Just like a brand with a clear visual identity, your communication style should be instantly recognizable. This doesn't mean being monotonous – it's about establishing a core set of principles that guide your interactions, both internally and externally. In this episode I will be discussing: The Power of Consistency: Communication Gems for Building Trust and Credibility.

By adopting these communication gems, you can cultivate a consistent voice across all your interactions. This consistency fosters trust, builds credibility, and ultimately, creates a strong foundation for sustainable business success. Remember, consistency is a journey, not a destination. Regularly review and refine your communication strategies to ensure they continue to represent your company effectively. When your communication shines with consistent clarity and purpose, you create a powerful connection with your audience, and that's a gem worth treasuring.

The Global Professional Podcast

Communication Gems - The Power of Consistent Communication EP 12

¿Sabes la diferencia entre una historia de amor y una historia de vida? Aquí te la explico.

La magia de la vida

Episodio 25: ¿Historia de amor o historia de vida?

It's been a while since I posted something. Happy 2023! 

I recently watched The Glory and am currently watching My Name on Netflix. They are similar because both of the lead characters are seeking revenge. 

It got me thinking.

Since two wrongs don't make a right, should we always be the bigger person and show mercy?

To forgive and forget?
To forgive but never forget?

Or

An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.

Is there a limit to what we can put up with as humans? What do we do if someone crosses that line?

It was fascinating and I am enjoying My Name so far. I will watch the final episode tonight and post my thoughts after that. 

(A little disclaimer: they are both disturbing so do not watch either of them if the nature of the show is something you are sensitive to.)
