No matter the odds of success or the scale of the challenge, your actions can make a difference. It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness. Every little thing counts. Doing something to make a positive change is always better than nothing!

Short Stories with Rose 

The Story of the Grateful Starfishes 

30% de la population mondiale souffre de troubles anxieux. Comment les reconnaître et les apprivoiser ? La réponse dans ce nouvel épisode de Douce France. 

Douce France

La santé mentale en France

In this episode we dive into language learning. Why people learn languages? Why some languages become popular? What happens to the brain as we learn languages? Plus some notes on language families, similarities and differences between languages.

Hope you enjoy!

FarsiLounge

FarsiLounge ep.2: Learning Languages

今天看《天天向上》读到了席慕容的《一棵开花的树》，我觉得汪涵老师读的很美。分享给大家。

如何让你遇见我
在我最美丽的时刻
为这
我已在佛前求了五百年
求佛让我们结一段尘缘
佛于是把我化作一棵树
长在你必经的路旁
阳光下
慎重地开满了花
朵朵都是我前世的盼望
当你走近
请你细听
那颤抖的叶
是我等待的热情
而当你终于无视地走过
在你身后落了一地的
朋友啊
那不是花瓣
是我凋零的心

Chilling Chinese 

一棵开花的树——席慕容

Learn German with Stories at https://www.german-stories.com
Name and order meals & irregular verbs: wissen/nehmen/helfen/sollen.
While waiting for the food in the restaurant, Paul reveals he was late for work the other day. Next time, he'll be fired, says his boss. Fritz arrives and says the hunt for the Großkauf thieves will end soon. He can't give away any details. He says that Tim is also coming soon. Anna groans at Tim's name. Something must have happened at the wedding... But what?

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15: Ich nehme das Schnitzel | I take the cutlet

In questo podcast parlo di come si mangia in Italia, faccio un elenco di alcune frutte e verdure di stagione e di piante aromatiche e qualche piatto tipico italiano come la pasta al pesto o le bruschette. Tempi verbali: presente, passato prossimo.

Vivendo tra due lingue

Mi piace mangiare

Hello! Achieving a band score of 7 in the IELTS speaking test is definitely a challenging but achievable goal for students. To help you reach this target, here are some tips and strategies to consider:


1. Practice regularly: Consistent practice is key to improving your speaking skills. Try to engage in daily conversations in English, watch English movies or TV shows, and listen to English podcasts to enhance your speaking abilities.


2. Familiarize yourself with the test format: Make sure you understand the structure of the IELTS speaking test, including the types of questions asked in each part. Practice speaking on a variety of topics to build your confidence.


3. Expand your vocabulary: Work on increasing your vocabulary by learning new words and phrases regularly. This will help you express yourself more effectively during the test.


4. Focus on fluency and coherence: Practice speaking at a natural pace and try to connect your ideas coherently. Avoid long pauses or hesitations, as they can affect your fluency score.


5. Seek feedback: Ask a teacher, tutor, or language partner to provide feedback on your speaking skills. This will help you identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments.


Remember, achieving a band score of 7 in the IELTS speaking test requires dedication, practice, and a positive attitude. Keep working hard and believe in your abilities! Good luck!

IELTS Speaking Practice

Tips for achieving IELTS band score 7 in your speaking test

Sit Less, Move More, Live Longer, Says Study
As a new year begins, many of us have been making plans for the months ahead — things we want to do, places we want to go, and parts of our lives we want to change.

And one study from 2022 has some simple advice to share that we might be able to use in 2023: sit less, move more.

Okay, so it's not a new message, but the researchers found that the results of their large study provide more evidence that long periods of sitting are bad for our health.

This is true across the world, but especially in lower-income countries, they said.

The researchers followed more than 105,000 adults — aged between 35 and 70 — for an average of around 11 years.

They looked at how much time the participants — who were from 21 different countries — spent sitting down each day.

And they also wanted to know about their health as the years passed. In total, there were more than 6,200 deaths and almost 5,700 cases of serious heart problems during the study.

Using this information, the researchers found that people who said they sat for eight or more hours per day were at a much higher risk of early death or serious heart disease.

These people were increasing their risk by as much as 20%, according to the researchers, but they added that doing exercise could help reduce these risks.

Scott Lear, who was one of the study's authors, said: "It's a global problem that has a remarkably simple fix. Scheduling time to get out of that chair is a great start."

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

 Sit less, Move More

¡Hola a todos! Bienvenidos a mi canal “Aprendiendo español con una argentina”.

Este episodio es una pequeña reflexión sobre la grandeza personal y está recomendado para estudiantes de español con un nivel básico o intermedio, que tengan ganas de escuchar un acento argentino natural y cotidiano. 

Podés acompañar el audio leyendo la transcripción y, al finalizar, podrás realizar los quizzes asociados para evaluar tu comprensión y fijar conceptos. 

Busca un rato cada día para dedicar a la renovación personal. El tiempo que inviertes en cargar las pilas nunca es un despilfarro, sino un aspecto necesario de cualquier rutina destinada a obtener un rendimiento excelente. Ya lo dice la palabra: "re-crearse".