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This channel is perfect for beginners (HSK1–2).
You will learn useful words, easy sentences, and real-life Chinese step by step.😊

Easy Chinese with Emily | HSK1-2 Stories

В этом подкасте я называю и объясняю идиомы, которые связаны с частями тела.


Привет, это Наташа!

Эпизод 44. Идиомы с частями тела.

Listen to this episode for some reflections on The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. This short podcast highlights some of the themes and vocabulary from Chapter 6. We learn about the little prince's love of sunsets and his longing for home.

This short chapter only has one highlighted vocabulary word: 

twilight (n.) – the time of day immediately following sunset

Enjoy! And don't forget to appreciate the small things in life. See you next time! 🌅

Book Club: The Little Prince

Let's Explore The Little Prince: Chapter 6

Improve Your English With Martins

Sleep!! Are you a good sleeper or not?

In this episode Mauro and I discuss about his region of origin in the North of Italy, called Veneto.
We also talk about traditions, food and dialect spoken in Veneto.
It's a short interview suitable for students of A2-B1 level.

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Il Veneto

Please answer the following questions of understanding:
Question 1:
When does he wake up every morning?
a After the morning rush hour
b Late in the morning
c At exactly 6:00 AM
d Early in the morning
Question 2:
How is driving during the morning rush hour?
a It’s relaxing
b Not as much fun as walking
c Not very enjoyable
d It’s classical
Question 3:
Which kind of music CD’s does he enjoy listening to in the car?
a Disco
b Classical
c Heavy metal
d Jazz
Question 4:
How long might the evening drive back home take?
a 70 kilometers
b 50 minutes
c Around 70 minutes
d Less than the drive in the morning
Question 5:
What else does he think he could even do if he took a train to work?
a Read a novel
b Write a book
c Sing songs
d Do crossword puzzles


See you tomorrow here, on my Channel & in daily posts to improve your Reading, Writing, Speaking and Thinking in English.


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Practicing English.Listening & Comprehension 

¿Cuáles son los principales prejuicios sobre los inmigrantes que existen en tu país?

Migrante es el término más general para referirse a toda aquella persona que abandona el lugar en que habita o llega a otro destino para establecerse en él.

Con motivo de los flujos migratorios que afectan en la actualidad a millones de personas en todo el mundo, en los medios de comunicación ha surgido la duda sobre la palabra que conviene emplear para referirse a todas ellas de manera general.

A este respecto, cabe señalar que el sustantivo emigrante pone el foco en la persona que abandona su hogar, mientras que inmigrante hace referencia a esa misma persona, pero desde la perspectiva de quien ya ha llegado a su nuevo destino para radicarse en él.

De modo más amplio, el Diccionario de la lengua española define migrante como ‘que migra’, esto es, ‘que se traslada desde el lugar en que habita a otro diferente’, definición general con la que es posible designar a todo aquel que se desplaza de un lugar a otro.

Un bocado de español

Migración - Inmigración - Emigración 

En el episodio de hoy hablamos de galicismos, que son palabras que usamos en español que tiene su origen en el francés. No vivimos en un mundo aislado y es inevitable que unas lenguas influyan en otras. España y Francia son países vecinos y ambos tienen lenguas romances lo que facilita la trasferencia de terminos. Hoy vamos a comentar el origen interesante de algunos de estos galicismos y también vamos a ver algunas palabras del día usadas en español y que vienen del país vecino.

Como siempre, espero que disfrutes el episodio, si lo haces, ¡no te olvides de dejarle una valoración!

ÚNETE AL RETO DE 10 DÍAS https://blancadelatorre.kartra.com/page/wRn262 

Video de la bbc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-liwRPKbbg 


Blanca to go 

156 – Palabras españolas que vienen del francés

One of the questions that many of us have about exercise is "should it hurt?"

Some people agree with the old saying: "No pain, no gain," which means if it's not hurting, you're not improving.

But is that really true?

When it comes to weight training, some experts tell people that they should train "until failure" for best results.

This means they keep lifting or training until their body cannot physically do any more.

However, others say that this approach is not suitable for everyone.

"If somebody wants to increase muscle mass as much as they possibly can, then training to failure is something to consider," said Michael Zourdos, from Florida Atlantic University, who has done research into this subject.

He and his colleagues found that lifting weights "until failure" may build bigger muscles, but isn't needed to increase strength.

He said people who work out hard, but don't push themselves to exhaustion, will still likely improve their fitness.

For the average person just looking to increase their fitness levels, Zourdos said it's easier to get results.

He said that these people would benefit from a hard session that comes within five to 10 repetitions of failure, rather than training to complete exhaustion.

He also said "failure training" often makes people so sore that they miss their next session.

Overdoing it can sometimes be harmful — and people who are planning on doing strenuous exercise should see a doctor first.

James Fisher, a sport science expert in the UK, says that resting muscle groups is an important part of training.

But he agrees that if people want to build muscle, they need to push themselves.

"If you lift a weight you can easily lift 10 times or more, you never really work hard enough," he said.

Still, Fisher said that the best workout is "one that people will actually do," regardless of how hard they push themselves.