En el episodio de hoy te describo algunas fotografías que fotógrafos, nacionales e internacionales, han tomado en los últimos 36 años, y que desde su punto de vista son una buena representación de España, sus características y diversidad. 

Después de escuchar el episodio, ¡no te olvides de valorar el podcast! 

También, me gustaría saber, ¿qué te parecen las fotografías? ¿Crees que es una buena selección para representar España? Deja un comentario, o visita mi Instagram y ¡cuéntame!

Puedes encontrar más información sobre España, retrato de un país: https://www.phe.es/festivalphe/espana-retrato-de-un-pais/ 
Para ver el artículo con las fotografías: https://elpais.com/elviajero/2023-05-27/fiestas-pueblos-el-toro-de-osborne-asi-es-espana-vista-por-nueve-fotografos-profesionales.html


Blanca to go 

94 - España en 9 fotos

“Don’t worry”用中文怎么说？
Can you work out how to say “Don’t worry “ in Chinese by listening to the movie clips of this episode? 
************Script for your second time listening***************
bié 别 don't
dānxīn 担心 to worry about
Bié dānxīn! 别担心！ Don’t worry!

Bié dānxīn! Wǒ bāng nǐ ! 
别 担心！我 帮 你 ！
Take it easy! Let me help you!

片段一Clip one
A：他去哪儿了？
B:  大概找梁伯母聊天去了吧，别担心他。 
A：tā qù nǎ r le ？
B:  dà gài zhǎo liáng bó mǔ liáo tiān qù le ba ，bié dān xīn tā 。  
出自From《饮食男女》
片段二
A：May I?
B：爸，别担心。等你血压一降，就可以上飞机了。
B：bà ，bié dān xīn 。děng nǐ xuè yā yī jiàng ，jiù kě yǐ shàng fēi jī le 。
出自《喜宴》
片段三
A：你别担心，我会想办法。
A：nǐ bié dān xīn ，wǒ huì xiǎng bàn fǎ 。
出自《我是路人甲》
片段四
A: 没事儿，别担心。
A:  méi shì r ，bié dān xīn 。
出自《独自等待》
片段五
A：不过您别担心，重要的人和事儿她都会记在这小本上。
A:  bú guò nín bié dān xīn ，zhòng yào de rén hé shì ér tā dōu huì jì zài zhè xiǎo běn shàng 。
出自《非诚勿扰》


Iris' screening room

“Don’t worry”用中文怎么说？——Improve Chinese with movie clips

Perspective (viewpoint, standpoint, angle) - viewpoint, point of view, position, stance, outlook / Prospective (expected, expecting something) - planned, possible, considered, proposed,, potential, presumed.

All Ways Business

Perspective or prospective

Link to the text👇 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LY7GexrzfYsGLzUazbfM9QCpnk1IfojByC1QrWXJhkY/edit?tab=t.0

Easy Hebrew

 Kibbutz - mini podcast in Hebrew 

For intermediate level learners of Japanese✨
「ずいぶん」について勉強しましょう！

今日は「ずいぶん」の３つの使い方についてです。（6:11）

❶「長い時間」の意味
　・「ずいぶん／ずいぶん長い時間」、「ずいぶんして（から）」の言い方もある。
❷「たくさん（量、quantity）」の意味
　・「ずいぶん／ずいぶんたくさん」の言い方ができる。
❸「とても／すごく」の意味
　×「ずいぶんとても／すごく」の言い方はない。
　・感想を言うとき「ずいぶん～（です）ね」

＜会話文のスクリプト（ふりがな）＆ことば（ふりがな）＞
練習問題もたくさんありますよ～
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Your following of our blog is also welcome!

第４課 ずいぶん
ずいぶん-１　〈会話１〉と「食中毒（しょくちゅうどく）」について
ずいぶん-２　「ずいぶん」の３つの使い方
ずいぶん-３　「ずいぶん」のオススメの使い方＆〈会話２〉


🎙声：音読さん、平谷（ひらたに、Japanese teacher）、吉田（よしだ、Japanese teacher）
📖scenario：吉田（よしだ、Japanese teacher）


役に立つ日本語のことばを私たちと一緒に勉強しましょう🗾💕💯 
Come study useful Japanese words with us🎁✨

第６課 てくる
第５課 ネコをかぶる
第４課 ずいぶん
第３課 てたまらない
第２課 顔から火が出る
第１課 あまり

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第４課 ずいぶん-２

Using Spoken Discourse Markers for IELTS Speaking

Discourse markers, such as "well," "so," "you know," and "I mean," are common in everyday speech. These words and phrases help guide conversations, signal a change in thought, or give the speaker time to think. For IELTS Speaking, using discourse markers effectively can enhance your fluency and coherence, making your responses more natural and organized.

Here are some key ways to use spoken discourse markers during the IELTS Speaking exam:

Starting Your Response: Using markers like "well" or "actually" can give you a moment to collect your thoughts before answering a question. For example, if asked about your favorite hobby, you could begin with, "Well, I really enjoy painting because it's relaxing."

Organizing Ideas: Words such as "firstly," "secondly," and "finally" can help structure your response when explaining something in detail. This makes it easier for the examiner to follow your ideas.

Clarifying and Rephrasing: Discourse markers like "I mean" or "in other words" are useful for clarifying points or rephrasing if you feel your initial response wasn’t clear enough. For instance, "In other words, I think traveling teaches us valuable life skills."

Filling Pauses: Using phrases like "you know" or "let me think" can fill pauses naturally, preventing awkward silences during your speaking test.

However, it's essential not to overuse discourse markers, as it can make your speech sound unnatural. Practice using them in moderation to sound fluent and confident in your responses.

IELTS Speaking Practice

IELTS Speaking - using discourse markers

Liam sat in the café, staring at his empty cup of coffee.
“I’m going to quit my job,” he said, smiling confidently. “Next month, my podcast will make me famous. Millions of followers. Sponsorships. Easy money.”
His friend Maya raised an eyebrow. “You’ve recorded only three episodes!”
Liam said “But success is coming.”
Maya laughed gently. “Dreaming is great,” she said, “but that sounds a bit pie in the sky. Why not keep your job and grow the podcast slowly?”
Liam paused. He looked at his empty cup again.
“Yeah,” he admitted, “maybe I should start with filling this cup first.”
They smiled—and ordered another coffee.
Idiom: “pie in the sky”
Meaning:
An idea, plan, or promise that sounds great but is unrealistic or unlikely to ever happen.
That's a nice dream but probably not happening.

It comes from the idea of wanting a delicious pie way up in the sky—you can see it, imagine it, but you can’t actually get it.

Example
He talks about becoming a millionaire overnight, but that’s just pie in the sky.

English Mini Lessons

Pie in the sky

In this episode, we dive into the character of Kenny Ackerman from Attack on Titan.
His clumsy love for others, his complicated bond with Uri, and his deeply human struggles make him one of the most intriguing characters in the series.
Through his words and actions, we catch glimpses of human weakness, strength, and even a hint of hope.
Which of Kenny’s lines or scenes stayed with you the most?
Let’s take a moment to reflect on the depth and complexity of this unforgettable character.
Original story by Hajime Isayama. Animation by WIT STUDIO and MAPPA.