This is a classical idiom story that almost everyone knows in China. Idiom stories not only tell people stories, but also convey great truths. Hope you enjoy it.

Learn Chinese with Lia

Idiom story  刻舟求剑 Make a mark on the boat side to get the sword

Mona and I discuss an enigmatic concept known as the American Dream. What does it mean and what doesn't it mean? How do Americans and non-Americans view it differently? In our conversation, we attempt to tease out some answers.

(By the way, my apologies for the poor sound quality in this episode. I'll certainly do my best to fix it for the next episode!)

Link to episode transcript: https://american-idiom.com/f/004-the-american-dream

***For English learners! - Detailed Vocabulary Lesson begins at 30:50***

Vocabulary and Examples (Starts at 30:50)

“to make it” (used at 2:10, 4:19, 7:09, 9:48, and explained at 31:17)
"to get ahead” (used at 3:01, 3:11, 3:15 and 3:17 and explained at 33:31)
“to get by” (used at 3:09 and explained at 33:53)
“to throw (one)'s hat in the ring” (used at 4:04 and explained at 37:00)
"to wear (something) on your sleeve" (used at 13:28 and explained at 39:01)
“to sell (someone) short” (used at 21:21 and explained at 41:53)
“to be fed up with (something)” (used at 25:56 and explained at 43:53)

Brentoni's English Podcast

004 The American Dream

En este episodio les cuento como es vivir en Colombia. Tenemos un país muy diverso y lleno de cultura. Pero bueno, sé que 3 minutos no son suficientes para contarte todo sobre mi país, así que si quieres saber algo más puedes preguntarme en los comentarios... 

Speaker Maria.E !!!

Como es vivir en Colombia

Bedside Italian

Bedside Italian #17 - Come mangiano il pop corn gli Italiani?

这里是one minute Chinese, 中文一分钟，每天都不同！ 我们一起听一分钟，想一分钟，说一分钟，今天的话题是你最喜欢什么时候？
有人喜欢早上，有人喜欢晚上，有人喜欢春天，有人喜欢冬天，有人喜欢运动的时候，有人喜欢和爱人(ai4 ren2)lover在一起的时候。
我最喜欢看书的时候，在书里，我可以在一百万年((yi4 bai3 wan4 nian2)one million year前的森林里，也可以在2099年的外太空(wai4 tai4 kong1)outer-space，我可以是一位科学家， 也可以是一位明星，在这样的时间里，我可以去不同的世界，也有不同的我，所以，看书是我最美好的时光(shi2 guang1)time,days, moments。
你呢？你最喜欢什么时间呢？

One minute Chinese

你最喜欢什么时候？

This is a reading from the Aozora Bunko "香水紳士（Kosui shinshi）" with some expressions changed to easy Japanese for learners of Japanese.
The reading is followed by explanations of the story and vocabulary. Please use it to study Japanese listening comprehension.

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青空文庫「十年」より、日本語学習者向けに一部の表現をやさしい日本語に変えて、朗読しています。
朗読の後にストーリーや語彙の解説があります。日本語のリスニングの勉強にお役立てください。


OYASUMI にほんご

#9　Perfumed Gentleman（香水紳士, Kôsui shinshi）

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En este episodio escucharás una lectura acerca de Colombia. Espero que te guste.

Los países Hispanohablantes

Colombia

In questo podcast vedremo una lettura di livello A2/B1 nella quale una famiglia spagnola di Valencia si trasferisce in Italia. 
Ecco la trascrizione del testo :

"Dopo tante riflessioni, finalmente la famiglia Sanchez a settembre si trasferisce da Valencia a Roma. I genitori Pedro e Laura sono insegnanti di spagnolo ma il padre Pedro Sanchez, ha una grande passione per la cucina."

