Ever wondered why we compare being in peak physical condition to a musical instrument? 🎻

In this episode of Fun facts about English, we dive deep into the popular idiom "fit as a fiddle." Join me, Nayab, as we unpack exactly what it means, how to use it naturally in daily conversation, and the surprising history of how "fit" went from meaning "suitable" to meaning "healthy."

Whether you are learning English or just love linguistic history, this quick episode will get your vocabulary into tip-top shape!

Nayab's Fun Fact Podcast 

What Does a Violin Have to Do With Being Healthy? 🤔

好聽的中文故事 | 好听的中文故事 ✨ 

北風和太陽誰更厲害？我們來聽聽看吧！
北风和太阳谁更厉害？我们来听听看吧！

好听的中文故事 | 好聽的中文故事 | Great Chinese Stories

北風和太陽 | 北风和太阳

New words  
1. 上午 shàngwǔ n. morning, forenoon
2. 中午 zhōngwǔ n. noon
3. 跳舞 tiào wǔ v. to dance
4. 音乐会 yīn yuè huì n. concert
5. 后天 hòu tiān n. the day after tomorrow
6. 刻 kè m. quarter (of an hour)
7. 话剧 huà jù n. modern drama, stage play

中文每日一练

每日听汉语

Una de mis más grandes metas en este podcast es contar historias para que juntos practiquemos pretéritos y subjuntivos pero en este episodio decidí presentarme y hablar un poco sobre mis lecciones de prueba. Espero les guste este pequeño adelanto 

El Talk Show de Luis

Episodio 1 - Quién soy y qué haremos aquí

This time, I'm talking about the Japanese nursery rhyme "Oshogatsu".
This was written by Kume Higashi and the music was composed by  Rentaro Taki.
This song was written about  120 years ago, but it is still often played in the city at the end of the year.The meaning of this song is as folows.

How many more nights will it be New Year's?
Let's fly kites and play with a spinning top at New Year's.
Come, come quickly New Year's Day

今回は　日本の童謡『お正月』について　お話しています。
作詞（さくし）：東くめ（ひがし　くめ）・　作曲（さっきょく）：滝廉太郎（たき　れんたろう）
歌詞（かし）
1.もういくつ寝（ね）ると  お正月（しょうがつ）　お正月には  凧（たこ）あげて　こまをまわして 　あそびましょう　　はやく 来い来い（こい こい） お正月
2.もういくつ寝（ね）ると  お正月（しょうがつ）　お正月には  毬（まり）ついて　追羽根（おいばね）ついて  あそびましょう　はやく　来い来い　 お正月
意味（いみ）：
１ばんは、「あと　何回　ねたら、お正月かな？　お正月には　たこあげや　こままわしをして　あそぼう。はやく　来て　来て　お正月」　２ばんは「まりつきや　はねつきをして　あそびましょう」に歌詞が　変わります。
この曲は、お正月を楽しみにしている気持ちを歌っています。

120年ぐらい昔に作られた曲ですが、今でも　年末になると　スーパーなどで　よくこの曲が流れます。この曲をきくと、「もうすぐお正月だなあ」と思います。







やさしい日本語（にほんご）

童謡『お正月』　Children’s song"Oshogatsu(New Year)"

Believe me; you want to hear the job interview question, "Why should we hire you?" It's your chance to cut through the noise and tell them exactly what is unique about you.

While you cannot possibly know other applicants' qualifications, you can sell yourself to the best of your ability, stating the things that would make you really great at the job, and convincing the hiring manager you're ready to hit the ground running

In this episode, we’ll quickly revisit your three goals in every job interview, since these goals will influence every answer and every interaction you have during the interview. You’ll then learn why employers ask, “Why should we hire you?”, hear how one of my clients who got a job offer answered the question, and get tips on how to answer it. You'll land your dream job in no time!

Episode originally published on August 28, 2020.
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/hit-the-ground-running-phrase/.
Infographics for this episode at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/. 

Express to Impress

How to Answer, "Why Should We Hire You?

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16EiqSbF8z2D1_Orgi4DoZUr-ur6TMXOx/view?usp=drivesdk

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

At the Railway Station (with transcript for study)

Tv Shows and Movies about the Queen

Did you ever wonder why you didn't get that job? Intonation is a very important part of UK speech patterns.