Italian has some unique sound combinations, and two of the most common (and tricky!) are words that start with "sf-" (like sfortuna) and "sb-" (like sbagliare). In this episode, we break down:

    ✅ How to pronounce "sf" and "sb" clearly and naturally

    🧠 The difference between similar-sounding words in English

    🗒️ Common Italian words that use these sounds

    🎧 Easy practice examples to train your ear and tongue

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Sf and Sb letters pronunciation 

won’t go ( bú qù ) 
haven’t gone（ méi qù）
don’t go （ bié qù ）

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 What's the difference between bù ，méi ，and bié ?

Today’s theme is “熱中症《heatstroke》”.
This episode is JLPT-N3 level.

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☆Words☆
熱中症（ねっちゅうしょう）：heatstroke
体温（たいおん）：body temperature
頭痛（ずつう）：headache
めまい：dizziness
対策（たいさく）：countermeasures
喉（のど）が渇（かわ）く：be thirsty

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#15  熱中症 // N3 Level

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Gli articoli: quali sono e come si usano 🇮🇹

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L’hippopotame qui vole
Rasto, l'hippopotame, a une idée fixe depuis une semaine : il veut apprendre à voler. Il observe bien les oiseaux et il bat des pattes tant qu’il peut mais, évidemment, il ne décolle pas d’un centimètre. Il est tellement acharné qu’il en oublie de manger et de dormir. Ses parents sont très inquiets.
Hier, il s’est jeté du haut d’un rocher de douze mètres et il a atterri sur le ventre.
- Il va finir par se tuer ! gémit maman hippopotame.
Heureusement, le lièvre malin a eu une idée de génie : il a inscrit Rasto à une école de parapente. Enfin, l'hippopotame peut voler. Quelle joie !

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Hi, and welcome back to Everyday English with Teacher Alyse! I’m so happy you’re here. Today, we’re going to talk about a small but powerful change you can make in your daily conversations—replacing the word sorry with thank you.
Many English learners, and even native speakers, use "sorry" too often. While saying sorry is important when you truly make a mistake, overusing it can make you seem less confident and even unnecessary in some situations. Instead, shifting to thank you can make your communication more positive and empowering.
Let’s go through some common situations where you might be tempted to say "sorry" and how to rephrase them in a more confident and appreciative way.
Instead of saying: “I’m sorry I’m late.”
➝ Say: “Thank you for waiting for me.”
→ Why? This shift acknowledges the other person’s patience rather than focusing on your mistake. It creates a more positive tone.
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Why Is It Important to Limit "Sorry"?
Using "sorry" too often can make you seem less confident and even weaken your message. It can also make an issue seem bigger than it actually is. Of course, when you truly make a mistake, a sincere apology is important. But by replacing unnecessary "sorrys" with "thank yous," you turn negative situations into positive interactions.

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