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VIAJAR POR ESPAÑA  "AUDIOS"

Mi España - La Provincia de Granada

1. Guru The word guru as used in English is used in the same sense as Sanskrit and refers to a person who is regarded as a teacher, guide, expert or master.

2. Juggernaut The word juggernaut, which means an overwhelming and unstoppable force, comes from the word “Jagannatha” which means ‘Lord of the World.’

3. Serpent The word serpent comes from the Sanskrit word “sarpa” meaning snake.

4. Avatar The word avatar comes from the Sanskrit word “avatara”, which means ‘descent’ and in Hinduism, the word refers to the manifestation or incarnation of a deity.

5. Loot The word loot as used in English comes from the Sanskrit word “lunth” which means ‘to rob’. It is used both as a verb and as a noun in English, with the noun referring to goods that have been stolen.

6. Punch While the word punch can refer to hitting someone with the fist, punch is also a drink that is made from wine or spirits and mixed with fruits and spices. This word comes from the Sanskrit word “pancha” which means ‘five’, as a traditional punch drink was made using five ingredients.

7. Pundit In modern English usage, the word pundit is used to refer to a person who is highly skilled or an expert in a particular field. It comes from the Sanskrit word “pandit”, which means ‘learned’ or ‘skilled’ as well as a ‘learned man’.

8. Mantra In English, the word mantra is used to refer to a slogan or a statement that is used often. It comes from the Sanskrit word “mantra” which means a hymn or a chant.

9. Jungle The word jungle, as used to mean forest or wilderness comes from the Sanskrit word “jangala” which means an arid or an uncultivated piece of land.

10. Thug Thug is an adjective usually used for a man who is violent or a bully. It has got its origin in Hindi “Thag” meaning “swindler” that has come from the Sanskrit word “sthagati”.

11. Singapore The English language name Singapore comes from its Malay name Singapura, which is believed to have been derived from Sanskrit meaning "Lion City".

Learn Fluent English with Professor Ashish

English Words Originated from Sanskrit

Neste episódio, vamos escutar uma bela história de amizade. Divirtam-se!
In this episode, we will listen to a beautiful story of friendship. Enjoy!


Learn Brazilian Portuguese 🇧🇷  B2 - C2

A amizade (friendship story)

This episode is about a weather report, enjoy!

JENNIFER: It’s freezing outside! What happened to the
weather report? I thought this cold front was supposed to pass.

GABRIELA: Yeah, I thought so too. That’s what I read online
this morning.

JENNIFER: I guess the wind chill is really driving down
the temperature.

GABRIELA: Can we go inside? I feel like my toes are starting to
go numb.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Weather Report

In this episode we'll talk about speaking in general. We'll also look at it in the context of exams. Then you'll have an exciting opportunity to produce your own answer and compare it with mine . 

Vlad's teaching tales

Speaking(IELTS example)


The Little Prince meets a man who lights and puts out a lamp every minute. 🕯️

A short, touching story about duty, habit, and kindness. Listen in Farsi and learn new words about time, work, and meaning.

Once Upon a Time

شازده کوچولو، فصل چهاردهم

1 where is the situated Lahore?
2 what is important in Pakistan?
3 what kinds of places see in Lahore?

اردو پنجابی بول چال

Lahore

Taiwan Daphne - elementary vocabulary

百、半、包子

Listen to this conversation between two neighbors and see how they are planning to celebrate a wedding. 