Wanda Maximoff is one of my favorite characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Learn more about her with this podcast episode and book a lesson with me to have a discussion oh her and more stuff! ^^

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Wanda Maximoff in Marvel Cinematic Universe - Listening Practice with a fun topic!

В цьому епізоді Ви навчитеся:
•називати години,
•розрізняти формальний та неформальний варіант годин,
•вживати прийменники час 
•різницю між словами die Uhr/die Stunde.


In dieser Folge lernen Sie:
•die Uhrzeiten benennen,
•die Urzeiten offiziell und privat unterscheiden,
•temporale Präpositionen benutzen,
•den Unterschied zwischen die Uhr/die Stunde.


Фрази з епізоду/Phrasen aus der Episode:
Wie spät ist es? Wie viel Uhr ist es? - Котра година?


⏰ 9:00 - Es ist neun Uhr.
9:05 - Es ist fünf nach neun.
9:10 - Es ist zehn nach neun.
9:15 - Es ist Viertel nach neun.
9:25 - Es ist fünfundzwanzig nach neun/Es ist fünf vor halb zehn. 
9:30 - Es ist halb zehn.
9:35 - Es ist fünfundzwanzig vor zehn/Es ist fünf nach halb zehn.
9:40 - Es ist zwanzig vor zehn.
9:45 - Es ist Viertel vor zehn.
9:50 - Es ist zehn vor zehn.
9:55 - Es ist fünf vor zehn.
9:59 - Es ist gleich zehn/Es ist kurz vor zehn.
10:00 - Es ist zehn. 
10:02 - Es ist kurz nach zehn.


Offiziell:
10:25 - Es ist zehn Uhr fünfundzwanzig Minuten.
20:30 - Es ist zwanzig Uhr dreißig.


um - о
Wann stehst du auf? Ich stehe um 6 Uhr auf.
von… bis - з…до
Wie lange arbeitest du?
Ich arbeite von 9 bis 16.30.
bis - до
Bis wann bist du im Restaurant? Ich bin im Restaurant bis 19.45.
ab - з
Der Supermarkt ist ab 8 Uhr geöffnet.
gegen - приблизно/близько
Wir treffen uns gegen 12.


die Uhr ⏰ годинник/година
die Stunde - година по тривалості


Додаткові завдання / Zusätzliche Aufgaben:
https://wordwall.net/play/15903/721/603

Deutsch mit Zhanna

16. Котра година? Wie spät ist es? Німецька для початківців А1.1

This episode explores the special meanings of numbers like '一', '二', '六', and '八' in Chinese, beyond their numerical values.

中文趣说

第二集：Interesting Numbers in Chinese Culture

Describe a city you think is very interesting

You should say:

What city is it
How you know of this city
What it’s famous for

And explain why you think it’s interesting





"A city I really find extremely interesting is Venice, which I think has to be one of the most amazing, and fascinating cities in the world. Venice is located in… I think….the north of Italy, on the coast,and is one of the most popular tourist destinations… not just in Italy but anywhere in the world today.
 
Venice is known as the city of canals, but there are so many other things Venice is famous for including its beautiful bridges, gondola rides, historical buildings…. interesting old streets…..Oh! and also the Venice carnival, which looks like so much fun.
I remember I first learned about Venice back when I was in high school, and we studied the Shakespeare play “The merchant of Venice……. I can still remember my English teacher showing us a short video showing all the sites of Venice……… I remember thinking…..wow! This has to be one of the most amazing cities i’ve ever seen, and decided this was a place i must visit in the future.
Venice with all of its magnificent….. historical buildings, ancient bridges and water really seems like no other city in the world today. It almost looks like something from a movie set, and is really out of this world. It’s amazing to think that this is actually a real place that still remains and looks the same as it did hundreds of years ago. I think that's what really makes it so interesting, and  makes it stand out from other cities around the world today.
  I really think there are no other cities that can be compared to Venice, and it is truly a unique city, with more interesting and fascinating sites than you can shake a stick at"
 
Thank you……


IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a city you think is very interesting

Disneyland Paris has launched a new light show called Disney Tales of Magic, an immersive 20-minute show that uses drones, synchronized fountains, and high-definition projections.

The show's main feature — ultra-bright lasers — has been used only once before, at the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony featuring a performance by Celine Dion. The lasers, which travel 37 kilometers, deliver extraordinary power while remaining safe near crowds.

"The Paris Olympics used it first. But we saw it first," said Dana Harrel, executive entertainment director at Disneyland Paris.

The show brings Disney and Pixar tales to life with the use of drone-made 3D figures projected onto the night sky, synchronized fountains and a 100-piece orchestra.

The show also reflects Disney's storytelling evolution. Tim Lutkin, artistic director of the production, noted the shift from classic fairy tales to modern narratives like Encanto and Inside Out 2, which explore deeper themes such as anxiety and depression.

The show is just one part of Disneyland Paris' $2 billion expansion plan, part of a $60 billion global investment announced in September 2023, aiming to redefine Disney parks, cruises and attractions over the next decade.

At the heart of the expansion is the transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park, doubling in size and reimagined as Disney Adventure World. Opening in spring 2025, a new park entrance, World Premiere, will greet visitors with the glamor of a Hollywood film premiere, leading them into immersive themed areas.

The expansion includes two eagerly awaited themed lands: The World of Frozen, opening in 2026, and The Lion King land. The Disneyland Hotel has also been revamped, with rooms themed around classic Disney royalty.

"These projects reflect our commitment to innovation and storytelling," said Natacha Rafalski, head of Disneyland Paris, adding that they will further strengthen it as Europe's top tourist destination.



Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Drones and Lasers Light Up Disneyland Paris in New Show

Mel talks about why she lives in the US. How did she do that? Did she get a visa? Let's find out!
She's using grammar points from Genki 1,2. Simple and Easy, but some of the sentences would be a little challenging because she combines different grammar points in a sentence,  which Japanese people do all the time.
You get to hear natural Japanese with Tokyo pitch accept  
** Patreon ; patreon.com/Melu1142 Transcript, more formal ones/bonus episodes/informal ones are available there!


Thinking out loud in Japanese

アメリカにすんでいる　りゆう１

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."

A 30-day positive affirmation journey with Rose

Day 24

At the end of September, this podcast was 6 months old! For this little milestone, a short story in English and in Russian about it.

All about Russian language 🌟

Уже 6 месяцев

Today we're talking about the verb to "iterate" and the noun "iteration". I hope you find this podcast useful!