En el podcast #1  les cuento quién soy y cuáles son los temas que vamos a desarrollar en este canal.  Hablaremos música, viajes, dichos, refranes, choque cultural, tradiciones y fiestas, turismo, equivalencias y contrastaremos un poco la grámática española  con la inglesa y la francesa,  entre otros. 

HABLAR ESPAÑOL

¿QUIEN SOY?

Mountain - Mlima
Hill - Kilima
River - Mto
Ocean - Bahari
Lake - Ziwa
Dam - Bwawa
Plateau - Uwanda
Plain - Tambarare
Valley - Bonde




Austine Sikuku

Physical Features

1)	перепро́шую – excuse me
2)	Яки́й/яка́/яке́/які́ са́ме? – literally: which exactly? (BTW: ‘exactly’ – ‘саме так’)
3)	сир – a) cheese; b) cottage cheese (shop assistant clarifies which one is needed by asking: ‘yellow or white fermented milk cheese=cottage’
4)	звича́йний, -a, e, i – regular, ordinary (adjective)
5)	свічки́ – candles
6)	серве́тки – tissues
7)	о́вочі для рагу́ – vegetables for stew
8)	магази́н – shop, store
9)	Бажа́єте офо́рмити ка́рту на́шого магази́ну? - Would you like to issue our store bonus card?
10)	Паке́т потрібен? – do you need a bag?
11)	мені́ потрі́бна запальни́чка – I need a lighter
12)	си́ній, си́ня, си́нє, си́ні (m, f, n, pl) – blue 
13)	ось – here you are (together with ‘тут’ means ‘right here’)
14)	терміна́л – card payment via terminal
15)	Приклада́йте! – present a card/phone to the reader
16)	На все до́бре. Прихо́дьте ще! – Take care. Come again!

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-Перепрошую, де тут сир?
-Який саме? Жовтий чи білий кисломолочний?
-еее. Звичайний. Типу… вино і сир. 
-Тоді, я думаю, це жовтий сир. Трохи прямо і праворуч.
-Дякую.
-Все є, що треба: сир, вино, свічки́, серветки, овочі для рагу, фрукти для десерту. 
-Доброго вечора. У вас є карта нашого магазину? 
-Ні.
-Бажаєте оформити?
-Ні, дякую, не сьогодні.
-Пакет потрібен?
-Ні, пакет не потрібен. Але мені потрібна запальничка і сигарети.
-Які саме сигарети?
-Monte Carlo, сині.
-Ось, будь ласка. Щось ще?
-Ні, це все.
-Готівка чи термінал?
-Термінал.
-Прикладайте. Чек потрібен?
-Ні, дякую.
-На все добре. Приходьте ще!


Everything is going to be Ukraine!

Episode 5: в магазині | in the store

This month's topic will tackle everything related to BOOKS, having confident conversations about the books you read, and how to best describe them to others. First topic, 'Book Vocabulary'.



Baffling Lingo

Books Everything 

In this episode, we dive into the common predicament of finding the bathroom in unfamiliar surroundings. Join us as we explore the various phrases and expressions you can use to seek directions to the nearest restroom or toilet. From polite inquiries like "Excuse me, could you please tell me where the nearest restroom or toilet is?" to straightforward requests such as "Can you please tell me where I can find the toilet?" we'll equip you with the essential language skills needed to navigate this important everyday situation. So, whether you're traveling abroad or simply in need of guidance in a new place, tune in to discover the right words to confidently ask for directions to the bathroom.


Phrases/Expressions:

"Excuse me, could you please tell me where the nearest restroom or toilet is?"
"Could you please direct me to the nearest restroom or toilet?"
"Excuse me, where is the bathroom?"
"Can you please tell me where I can find the toilet?"
"I'm sorry, could you help me? I need to know where the restroom is."

Language Lab: Conversations with Teacher Rose - Unlocking English Fluency

What should you say when you're searching for the bathroom?

Today's vocabulary is the name we give to the loan we take out when we buy a house. This loan is called a mortgage. 

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

Buying a house?

Wozu gibt es Smalltalk? Was können wir beim Smalltalk konkret sagen? Welche Themen sind in Deutschland tabu? 
In dieser Episode erfährst du, wie der Smalltalk in Deutschland funktioniert.  

Deutsch mit Sonia

Smalltalk in Deutschland

Join English Learners Boost as we explore the vibrant traditions of Christmas in the Philippines. Discover the world's longest holiday season, from the magical parol lanterns to the heartwarming Noche Buena feast, and learn practical English phrases to share your own holiday stories. Hosted by a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor, this special episode combines cultural insights with language tips to brighten your festive season. Don’t miss out!