This episode is highlighting the most common mistakes that students make when learning a new language. Many students feel, especially when they’ve just started out learning English, that speaking is the most difficult part. It takes a lot of confidence and knowledge to start putting sentences together and expressing your opinion in a language you don’t quite feel comfortable in. I hope this Episode helps you fix your errors and achieve your Fluency

English with the Queen

The most common mistakes when learning a new language( English)

¿Leer en español te parece difícil o aburrido? En este episodio descubrirás cómo usar la lectura como una herramienta poderosa para multiplicar tu vocabulario y mejorar tu fluidez. Aprenderás técnicas como la lectura por interés, la creación de un “banco de palabras” y la combinación de lectura + audio.

👉 Recuerda: “Don’t translate, absorb.”

Cada palabra nueva es una victoria en tu camino hacia la fluidez.


Español No Excuses: Level-Up Your Mind, Speak Out Loud

Lectura inteligente: cómo potenciar tu vocabulario y fluidez en español

le matin : de manhã, pela manhã, in the morning
l’après-midi: à tarde, in the afternoon
le soir: à noite, in the evening
lundi soir : segunda à noite, Monday evening
le lundi soir : às segundas à noite, on Monday evenings
mardi soir : terça à noite, Tuesday evening
le mardi soir : às terças à noite, on Tuesday evenings
Mercredi après-midi : quarta a tarde, Wednesday afternoon
le mercredi après-midi : às quartas a tarde, on Wednesday afternoons
jeudi soir : quinta de noite, Thursday evening
le jeudi soir: às quintas de noite, on Thursday evenings
vendredi matin : sexta de manhã, Friday morning
le vendredi matin: às sextas de manhã, on Friday mornngs
samedi matin: sábado de manhã, Saturday morning
le samedi matin : aos sábados de manhã, on Saturday mornings
dimanche matin : domingo de manhã, Sunday morning
Le dimanche matin : aos domingos de manhá, on Sunday mornings


Professeur Maxime

Les moments de la journée

Juntos

Que tengas un feliz año… y mucho subjuntivo

In this episode, I’ll share some fun experiences and useful tips about having a meal in China. Enjoy! Plus, learn some handy vocabulary along the way:

菜谱 (cài pǔ)
中文解释：指记录各种菜肴制作方法的书籍或单子，也可以指餐馆的菜单。
英文解释：Recipe or menu, referring to a list or book of methods for preparing dishes, or the menu at a restaurant.

食材 (shí cái)
中文解释：指用于烹饪的各种原材料，如蔬菜、肉类等。
英文解释：Ingredients, referring to various raw materials used for cooking, such as vegetables and meat.

烹调 (pēng tiáo)
中文解释：指烹饪食物的过程，包括炒、煮、炸等方法。
英文解释：Cooking, the process of preparing food, including methods like frying, boiling, and deep-frying.

烹饪 (pēng rèn)
中文解释：制作食物的技术或艺术，包括各种烹调方法。
英文解释：Cuisine or cooking, the technique or art of preparing food, involving various cooking methods.

少许 (shǎo xǔ)
中文解释：指数量很少，通常用于描述调料的用量。
英文解释：A little, referring to a very small amount, often used to describe the quantity of seasoning.

优惠券 (yōu huì quàn)
中文解释：提供折扣或特别优惠的小票或代码。
英文解释：Coupon, a ticket or code offering a discount or special deal.

扫码 (sǎo mǎ)
中文解释：用手机或设备扫描二维码以获取信息或完成支付。
英文解释：Scan a code, using a phone or device to scan a QR code for information or payment.

礼仪 (lǐ yí)
中文解释：指在人际交往中应遵守的行为规范或礼节。
英文解释：Etiquette, the set of rules or customs to be followed in social interactions.

AA制 (AA zhì)
中文解释：指聚餐或其他消费时，各人按比例分摊费用的方式。
英文解释：Split the bill, a system where each person pays their share of the total expense.

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

Having a Meal in China ~ 在中国吃饭

Sample answers to this question: 
1. Short and Simple

My parents gave me my name. It comes from Persian and means “sweet.”

2. Personal Story

My grandmother chose my name because she wanted me to have a name that reminded her of her favorite flower. It’s from Latin, and it means “rose.”

3. Cultural Background

My parents named me after a famous poet from our country. My name is Arabic in origin and means “hope.”

4. Sentimental Reason

My mother gave me my name because it was the same as her best friend’s. The name is from Greek and means “light.”

5. Family Tradition

My father chose my name because it has been used for many generations in our family. It comes from Hebrew and means “peace.”

6. Modern Twist

My name was chosen by my parents after a character in a book they loved. It’s originally an English name and means “protector.”


Shirin English Podcast

Who gave you your name?

What is the difference between ”これ、おいしいね” and ”これ、おいしいよ” ?

「これ、おいしいね」
「これ、おいしいよ」

この二つの文は、何がちがうでしょうか。

そう、さいごの「ね」と「よ」がちがいますね。

意味は同じでしょうか。　いいえ、ちがいます。

「これ、おいしいね」と言うと、
「うん、そうだね。」とか
「うーん、私はちょっと…。」といった答えが、
いっしょに食べている人から返ってくると思います。
つまり、「おいしいね」と言った人は、「あなたも　そう思うでしょう？」と言いたいときに使います。

「これ、おいしいよ」と言えば、
「へえ、そうですか。」とか
「じゃあ、たべてみようかな。」
といった答えが返ってくると思います。
つまり、相手の人はまだ食べていないので、おいしいかどうかを知らないんですね。　
相手の知らない新しい情報を伝えたいときに「よ」を使います。

まとめると、
「～ね」は、話し手も相手も知っていたりわかっている場合、
「～よ」は話し手は知っているけど、相手は知らないことを知らせるときに使います。　

「ね」…talking about something which you and your partner knows.
               Speakers want agreement from partner.
「よ」…Talking about something which speaker knows but listener doesn’t know.
               Speakers want to let listeners know new things.




ことばコトバ言葉kotoba

「ね」と「よ」のちがい　

Привет! J'utilise la méthode TPRS, qui permet d'apprendre à bien comprendre et à utiliser activement le vocabulaire et la grammaire de niveau A1. Écoutez, répétez, répondez aux questions et vérifiez. Bonne chance! 

Утром Катя пьет кофе. Она предпочитает эспрессо. Катя покупает кофе в маленькой кофейне недалеко от офиса. Она заходит туда по пути на работу. Там очень вкусный кофе. Кофе стоит 300 рублей, это недорого. Для Кати утренний кофе - приятный и важный ритуал. Катя думает, что утро без кофе – это не утро.

кофе - café
кофейня – место, где продают кофе
продавать - vendre
пить -boire
маленькая/большая - petite/grande
недалеко от…/рядом с… - non loin de.../à côté de...
вкусный и недорогой -  délicieux et  bon marché
Сколько стоит кофе? - Combien coûte un café?
дорого/недорого -сher/bon marché
нет, конечно - bien sûr que non
предпочитать - préférer
идти/ходить - aller
заходить - еntrer
Во-первых, во-вторых, в-третьих… - tout d'abord, deuxièmement, troisièmement...

По-русски легко!

Короткие истории. 4. Кофе по утрам

This episode is about 【Zheng Qinwen's interview speech after winning the tennis women's singles gold medal】, you will learn how to say 【unparalleled,Honor,Inspire】 ect. The material helps you get used to different voice and accent. 
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
Step 1: Gist listening. Listen to get the main idea. (more times if necessary)
Step 2: Read the text to find out words you didn't get, then look up the dictionary. 
Step 3: Listen and imitate as much as you can without looking at the text.
Step 4: Write down what you hear if you want to practise writing.
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郑钦文：有点得意，就是我很少有得意的心情，但是这次拿到奥运会冠军，虽然说不想承认，这不太符合中国人谦虚的气质，但是内心真的有点得意，也有点骄傲，也有点无与伦比的开心。因为我是一个不太喜欢把表情表现到脸上的人，但大家可以看到这次奥运会其实我真的很多的情绪都外露了，包括我在赢下科贝尔那一场，不知道为什么就哭了。（然后呢）也包括那么多场倒地的瞬间，都足以证明了我对奥运会的热爱。（我）觉得这个金牌对我来说意味着一切。
记者：你觉得奥运会的金牌会是你一生当中最重要的金牌吗？
郑钦文：我觉得肯定是的，因为这不是我个人的，这是我为国家的荣誉而战，甚至我打破了历史，成为中国网球第一个拿到单打金牌的人，这是我小时候一直的梦想。然后我知道这一直以来是我爸的梦想，（然后）他从小就激励着我，（然后）终于可以骄傲自豪地跟他说：“老爸我这次终于光宗耀祖了一回，你终于可以好好地炫耀了。希望以后我打不好的时候，不要给我那么大压力，因为这块金牌代表着一切。”
（来源：抖音“中国之声”）
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得意/dé yì/pleased with oneself
承认/chéng rèn/admit
谦虚/qiān xū/modesty
气质/qì zhì/temperament
无以伦比/wú yǐ lún bǐ/unparalleled
外露/wài lù/exposed
瞬间/shùn jiān/moment
足以证明/zú yǐ zhèng míng/Enough to prove
荣誉/róng yù/Honor
为···而战/wéi ··· ér zhàn/Fighting for
打破历史/dǎ pò lì shǐ/Breaking History
激励/jī lì/Inspire
光宗耀祖/guāng zōng yào zǔ/bring glory on one's ancestors
炫耀/xuàn yào/Showing off


