Each week I read an interesting news article from the BBC. Listen along to the words and pronunciation and I will also share with you the link to the story so that you can read along as well. This week's news article can be found here: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63562005

The Breaking News Podcast

Cornwall space mission: Satellites prepared for first UK orbital launch

Привет! 😁 Читаю очередную статью о важности баланса, гармонии в нашей жизни. Мне кажется, тема интересная! 
Сейчас мир как будто сходит с ума. 🤯 Все куда-то спешат. 🏃‍♀️🏃
Нужно быть лучше, богаче, успешнее, много работать, учиться, заниматься спортом, качественно отдыхать и, конечно же,  общаться с близкими, родными, друзьями. 
Все мы разные. Есть, например, люди-трудоголики, которые живут работой и не находят ни на что больше времени. ⏳️ 
И тут я задумалась, есть ли в моей жизни баланс.🤔🙃 
Вот в статье пишут, что всего выделяют 6 сфер: 
1. Семья и дом 
2. Финансы и карьера 💶
3. Саморазвитие и образование 📚
4. Тело и здоровье 🤸‍♀️ 
5. Общество и культура 🗣
6. Духовное развитие и этика. 🤠
А как ты думаешь, твоя жизнь гармонична? 

Ты со мной? 

Баланс 

In this episode will learn how to use "半”  to describe time .

HSK2

Learn  about the time "half-半“

Mixing up "your" and "you're" is one of the most common  grammar mistakes—so let’s fix it! In this episode of Grammar & Giggles, I break down the difference once and for all, roast some hilarious real-life grammar fails, and challenge you with a fun Giggle Challenge to test your skills.

🚀 What’s inside?
✅ Funny grammar mistakes you’ve probably seen (or made!)
✅ The easiest trick to never confuse “your” and “you’re” again
✅ A rapid-fire quiz to sharpen your grammar on the go

If you love learning through laughter, this episode is for you! Hit play and let’s giggle our way to better English. 🎧🔥

🔥 Grammar & Giggles: Laugh & Learn English!🎙️😂

Your vs. You’re – The Ultimate Facepalm!🎙️😂

Hello, and welcome to the Beyond the Textbook Korean podcast! 🌟
In today’s episode, we explore so-called “sleeping expressions” that appear in textbooks but sound awkward in real-life conversations.

For example, phrases like “Bikisehyo (비키세요)” and “Cheonmaneyo (천만에요)” are grammatically correct but often avoided in daily speech. Why?
Because of Korea’s cultural preference for indirect speech and humility.

📌 Bikisehyo → Jamkkanmanyo / Excuse me

📌 Cheonmaneyo → Aniehyo / It’s okay / No problem

Still, there are exceptions. In emergencies or professional contexts, direct expressions like “Bikisehyo” may be necessary for clarity and safety.

👉 Remember: Language is not just grammar—it’s culture.
By practicing expressions that reflect the Korean mindset, you’ll sound more natural and take your Korean to the next level.

See you in the next episode! Hwaiting! You got this! 💪

Reading Korea.

Textbook Korean vs Real Life: Why “Bikisehyo:비키세요” Sounds Awkward

🍂It's autumn now, but the weather seems weirder and weirder. 🔥It was 36 degrees in Taipei yesterday, it's like in summer, or should I say, the summer is hotter than before?
Let's put our focus from politics into climate change today! And see what a bizarre weather in China!

🍂现在算进入秋天了，但天气真的越来越怪了。🔥昨天台北还有摄氏36度，简直跟夏天一样，或者我应该这么说，现在夏天比以前热得多？
今天我们把焦点从政治转移到气候变化上吧！来看看中国奇怪的天气现象！

南北两重天！中央气象台寒潮和高温预警首次同时发布

生词：
九重天 Nine Heavens
中央 central
氣象台/气象台weather station
寒潮 cold wave
預警/预警 early warning
来源： https://view.inews.qq.com/a/20221002A05AYJ00?refer=wx_hot&ft=0

News with zhe

#15中央气象台寒潮和高温预警首次同时发布

IELTS Preparation & Sample Answers. Part 1 - Clothes - 6 New questions.

Q. 1. What kind of clothes do people wear to work in your country? Why?
Q. 2. How have clothes fashions changed in your country over the last few decades?
Q. 3. What is the difference between clothes that young people and old people like to wear?
Q. 4. What influence has the fashion industry had in your country? Why?
Q. 5. What do you think will be the effects of the fashion industry in the next ten years?
Q. 6. How does advertising influence what clothes and dresses people choose to buy? Is this true for everyone?

Please pause, record some ideas and incorporate them into your answers & send me a class request so we can go through your unique challenges so I can prepare you for y our IELTS speaking experience.



IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Preparation & Sample Answers. Part 1 - Clothes - 6 New questions.

Les ponemos este episodio al alcance de sus dedos, en el cual van a escuchar algunos tips para que sigan mejorando su español desde la comodidad de su hogar.

Mucho que decir

Tips para mejorar tu español en tu casa 🏠

I was watching the podcast of Vivian Tu, when I noticed some remarks on the comment section are saying that she is very masculine. I believe that many women in business had to toughen up a bit and become more like men so that they can succeed. For somehow, who  is also trying her luck in business, I felt like my character is becoming more of a man and I am losing my feminine side because I can't even cry anymore.