Learn to speak about holidays in Spanish!
We cover the basic language to speak about travel, transport, accommodation, and activities. We also review numbers.
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Super Basic Spanish

Episodio 10: Las vacaciones

Cuentos en Español

Hansel y Gretel Part 1

Baffling Lingo

Curie

1 ， nǐ xǐ huɑn chī qīnɡ dàn de cài mɑ ？ 
1 ， 你 喜 欢   吃  清   淡  的 菜  吗 ？ 
2 ， nǐ xǐ huɑn chī shén me kǒu wèi de cài ？ 
2 ， 你 喜 欢   吃  什   么 口  味  的 菜  ？ 
3 ， shēnɡ bìnɡ de shí hou ， wǒ men yào zuò shén me ？ 
3 ， 生    病   的 时  候  ， 我 们  要  做  什   么 ？ 
4 ， nǎ ɡè fàn diàn de cài hěn dì dào ？ 
4 ， 哪 个 饭  店   的 菜  很  地 道  ？ 
5 ， nǐ xǐ huɑn chī shén me zhōnɡ ɡuó cài ？ 
5 ， 你 喜 欢   吃  什   么 中    国  菜  ？ 


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This is a short podcast for elementary Persian learners. This podcast is about two women that are  talking about their weekends.

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10. everyday activities: weekend

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These expressions of happiness and contentment span a spectrum of formality and tone. In everyday conversation, one might simply say they are "happy," "content," or even use the term "pleased" to express satisfaction. When the feeling is particularly strong, phrases like "I am genuinely happy" and "I am overjoyed" convey the depth of joy. In informal settings, a more relaxed approach may be taken with expressions like "on cloud nine" or "over the moon," indicating extreme happiness. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I am pleased to inform you" or "I am delighted to announce," emphasizing the importance of the news. Politeness tempers the happiness in expressions such as "I'm really happy for you" or "That's wonderful news," demonstrating a genuine celebration of someone else's success. A touch of wit adds a layer of playfulness to the joy, as seen in expressions like "doing the happy dance" or "grinning from ear to ear." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their contentment with statements like "I'm quite content" or "I find myself in high spirits," maintaining an air of sophistication. For royalty, joy is conveyed with grace and dignity, as in "It brings me great joy" or "I am genuinely pleased," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

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How to say happy in various registers of English

It might sound like the worst start to your day — you get into the shower, and it's ice cold. But while you might not enjoy it, a cold shower could actually be good for your health.

Spending time in cold water is not a new idea — the Ancient Greeks used cold water as a form of therapy as early as 3,500 BC. And things like cold water swims and ice baths have become quite popular around the world.

Experts believe there are a few reasons cold showers could be good for us.

Corey Simon, a doctor at Duke School of Medicine in the US, told CNN that having one or two cold showers a week helps him be more mentally present.

He believes the reason for this is that he has to mentally prepare himself for something stressful: the cold water. But once he's in it, he feels like he's in control of that stressor.

In fact, a 2022 study found that participants who showered for a minute in 10- to 14-degree water every day for two weeks had lower stress levels than a control group.

Cold showers could also be good for our immune system. In a study done in the Netherlands in 2016, people who spent 30 to 90 seconds in a cold shower took 29% fewer sick days from work.

Cold water has also been found to improve circulation, and can reduce muscle pain after a workout. Research suggests that taking a cold shower often could increase your metabolism too.

But experts say it's important to speak to your doctor before taking cold showers often, because it could be dangerous — especially for those with certain conditions, like heart or circulatory problems.

