We all have our dark hours when learning a language becomes frustrating and no longer seems appealing. To keep you motivated and to support you during those hours, I started recording episodes with successful learners - my subscribers and students from all over the world! This is the first episode of the Lingua Motivator thread of the Russian Bridge Podcast and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Meet Erva, a 19 year old girl from Turkey!


RUSSIAN BRIDGE PODCAST

Lingua Motivator. Эрва (B1-B2)

Korean Podcast with Naeun

가장 살아있는 시간 | When do you feel most alive? Early bird or Night owl | Korean Conversation for Intermediate

Brentoni's English Podcast

048 - have it in the bag

Learning Italian can feel exciting… and sometimes, a little confusing — right? 💭
Especially when you come across expressions that sound almost the same,
but actually mean something a bit different.

Today, we’re looking at one of those classic Italian pairs:
👉 “Quanto costa” and “Quant’è.”

Both are super common when you’re out shopping, ordering a coffee, or paying the bill —
but they’re not always used in the same way.

So, if you’ve ever hesitated between the two… don’t worry — you’re definitely not alone.
Let’s break it down together, step by step.

🟢 In this episode, we’ll explore the meaning, the grammar, and the usage of both expressions —
with examples and a bit of cultural context,
so you can confidently use them in real-life conversations.




ITALPOP

“Quanto costa” vs. “Quant’è”: What’s the difference?

Laura solo tiene 10 minutos para tomar café, pero su mañana se complica.

Cuentos cortos

El café más largo del mundo

C’était il y a trois ans. C’était un soir, dans une petite ruelle sombre près d’une des grandes gares. Elle se tenait dans l’encadrement d’une porte, sous un lampadaire qui éclairait à peine. Elle avait un visage jeune, très maquillé. C’est le maquillage qui m’a attiré, sa blancheur, comme un masque, et les lèvres rouge vif. Les femmes du Parti ne se maquillent jamais. Il n’y avait personne d’autre dans la rue, et pas de télécran. Elle a dit : deux dollars. Je. . .

Des extraits en français avec Aymaro

C'était il y a trois ans

Ever found yourself tangled up in the difference between 'off' and 'of'? Join Smith and their esteemed guest speaker as they embark on a journey to demystify these often confusing terms. What's the key to using them with confidence? Let's find out. In this engaging discussion, Smith and the guest speaker delve into practical examples and common scenarios where 'off' and 'of' are frequently used. By the end of this enlightening conversation, learners will have a solid grasp on these distinctions, empowering them to communicate with precision and clarity.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Off vs Of

jag pratar om dessa faser som invandrare brukar gå igenom
fas 1: exalterad
fas 2: kulturkrock 
fas 3: hemlängtan
fas 4: assimilering
fas 5: belåtenhet



Tankar på svenska

Tankar På Svenska : FEM faser som invandrare går igenom

Ideas for Accent Reduction

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uR4j36DlAzWau4-RAEM_GUUTHwtMh8_b/view?usp=drivesdk