one of the most efficient ways of learning a language is through stories . and absolutely hearing these sweet stories are so helpful for improving your speaking ,as well .
in this channel we are going to read some stories for you . they may be simple or complicated . hope you enjoy it . 
I would appreciate your comments about these stories .

English stories

the church door 

В этом выпуске вы познакомитесь с русским писателем и драматургом А.П. Чеховым, а также узнаете историю сапожника Фёдора.
Однажды под Рождество Федор делает сапоги для заказчика и грустит о своей бедной жизни. Он хочет, чтобы богатые стали бедными, а он стал богатым. Заказчик оказывается чёртом и помогает Фёдору получить богатство и красивую жену. 
Понравилась ли новая жизнь сапожнику Фёдору или нет, вы узнаете, если послушаете этот выпуск. 

Russian with a tale

А.П. Чехов "Сапожник и нечистая сила"

New Dialogue Composed of YCT1-2 Vocabulary

Yo-You 与你同行（YCT）

YCT1-2

🇮🇹Quanto Francesca è una vera italiana? 
💭 Quanto gli stereotipi rispecchiano la mia personalità e le mie esperienze di vita? 
👀Racconterò di me e rifletterò su cosa significhi davvero essere italiana al di là dei cliché!
🤭 Potrei sorprendervi (e sorprendermi!) 
🥳 Rispondete al quiz e…divertitevi!

🎙️Iscrivetevi al canale Puro Parlare per non perdervi altri episodi! 

⬇️ VOCABOLARIO ⬇️
Giornata uggiosa = rainy day 
Fissata con [qualcosa] = obsessed with [something]
Scarpe col tacco = heel shoes 
Occhiali da sole graduati = sunglasses with prescription 
Persona di larghe vedute = open minded person 
Arrivare in ritardo // in anticipo = arrive late // early 
Tifoso accanito = die-hard fan 
Persona ligia al lavoro =  a committed employee


Puro Parlare

14. Quanto Francesca è una vera italiana?

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Bryce about playing guitar.

Bryce shares a story about the moment when he felt most like a rockstar.

If you've ever been curious about what it takes to play guitar and you want to learn some relevant vocabulary, this episode may be for you!

This is just Part Two of our conversation. Part One can be found at 008 WHY DOES EVERYONE LEARN THE SAME FIRST SONG ON GUITAR?

FULL TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ⁠HERE⁠: https://american-idiom.com/f/009-my-brothers-rockstar-moment

***For English learners! – Detailed vocabulary lesson begins at 23:34***

Episode Outline:

Bryce's most memorable guitar performance (Starts at 1:20)
Adapting complex songs as a solo guitarist (Starts at 4:32)
Funny story - Always rehearse before performing! (Starts at 8:38)
Playing tabs vs. sheet music (Starts at 10:05)
How to continue progressing as a guitarist (14:45)
Final advice for new guitarists (22:54)


Vocabulary and examples (Starts at 23:34)

get your foot in the door (used at 4:46 and explained at 23:38)
hit a wall (used at 14:49 and explained at 26:07)
reach a plateau (used at 14:49 and explained at 26:07)
be stuck in a rut (used at 20:51 and explained at 26:07)
put all your eggs in one basket (used at 21:32 and explained at 29:45)

Brentoni's English Podcast

009 How to Improve Your Guitar Skills

What is the best age to learn a language, should you be younger or older?

 Ideas for Learning English

Best age to learn a language

○○、どうやって捨(す)てる?
How do you throw it away?
그거 어떻게 버려?


NANAのにほんごpodcast 

3 minutes EASY JAPANESE #8 ○○、どうやって捨(す)てる? How do you throw it away？

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今日もN2をやります！
〜ものの、をやります。

これは、〜だけど、という表現です。
不安な気持ちとか、普通とは違うことを言いたい時に使います。


さっそく、例文、いきましょう！

・資格を取ったものの、まだ活用していません。

・チケットを取ったものの、行けるかどうかわかりません。

・大きな役が決まったものの、うまくいくか心配です。

・9月になったものの、まだまだ暑いです。

・JLPT2級に合格したものの、話すのは苦手です。


こんな感じですね！


いつもの通り、声に出して練習したり、自分で例文作ったりして練習してくださいね！


今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
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