In this episode, you will learn how to say someone did something for a period of time, has been doing something for a period of time, and stopped doing something.


Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Grammar - "I lived in China for 7 years" 语法 - “我在中国住了七年”

Embark on a solo journey to Cornwall's Eden Project, a haven for plant lovers and artists alike. Our visitor explores the tropical biome and captures its beauty through watercolour paintings. Ideal for English learners at the B1-B2 level and those interested in British travel spots.

Transcript and glossary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1447_3B35upqVnnBZOKirUCW9qP6SRlM9i5672QHEMAA/edit?usp=sharing

Tea, Talk & Textbooks: An ESL Podcast

Eden & Art (B1-B2)

In this episode, I’ll explain the differences between “全职 / 兼职” and “主业 / 副业” in Chinese! Let’s learn how Chinese people talk about different kinds of work and income~
Plus, you’ll get some handy vocabulary to describe your own job situation!

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

兼职？副业？Which One Are You Doing?

TRANSCRIPTION (explanation included)
These expressions of apology encompass a range of tones and levels of formality. In everyday conversation, one might simply say "sorry" or "my bad" to acknowledge a mistake. When the apology is sincere, phrases like "I sincerely apologize" and "I'm truly sorry" convey the depth of regret. In informal settings, a more casual approach may be taken with expressions like "I messed up" or "oops, I'm sorry," adding a touch of camaraderie. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I offer my most sincere apologies" or "please accept my formal apology," while emphasizing the depth of regret. Politeness tempers the apology in expressions such as "I'm so sorry" and "please forgive me," demonstrating a genuine desire for reconciliation. A touch of wit adds a layer of humor to the apology, as seen in expressions like "I'm on the apology tour" or "I'm in hot water." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their regret with statements like "I must express my profound regret" or "please accept my sincerest apologies," maintaining an air of warmth. For royalty, an apology is conveyed with grace and respect, as in "I extend my most heartfelt apologies" or "please accept my deepest regrets," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

LEARN BY LISTENING

How to say sorry in various registers of English

Hva er forskjellen mellom å si hva klokka er på norsk og engelsk. Noen ting er like, og noen ting er forskjellige. Finn ut den store forskjellen som gjør at du skjønner hele systemet. 

Norsk for nybegynnere (A1-A2)

Norsk Tale EP. 7 – Hva er klokka? (What time is it?)

你知道常见的中国姓是什么样的吗？中国人的姓是怎么来的吗？

中文小天地 Little Chinese world

中国的“姓”氏

I invite you to tune in to hear the rest of my conversation with Listening Expert Cara Leopold with Leo Listening. This time, we talk about how to get used to different accents and speaking speeds and motivate yourself to learn a language for work or school even if you don't want to. You'll also learn what to do if your language learning has stalled, bad habits language learners pick up when learning a language in a traditional classroom setting, reductions and linking, and how to improve your English skills by joining a movie club. Here are a couple of excerpts from our conversation: "The irony is that it's usually the words that you already know that cause the most problems." "People resent it (the English language), and I understand that because it's imposed on a lot of people, and obviously, we can't expect everyone to be excited about learning it. So I totally understand those feelings, which are valid. I think then, if you can't get excited about English, what can you get excited about? What interests you, in general?" 

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Express to Impress

Listening Expert Shares How to Understand More of the English Language

안녕하세요? 
2023년 5월 26일 금요일 

한국어 강사 세이디예요. 
👉 오늘은 감정과 관련된 표현에 대해서 배워볼까 해요. Let’s learn 10 expressions related to emotions today. 

1.행복하다 be happy 오늘 아주 행복해요. I am so happy today . 

2.기쁘다 be glad  다시 만나게 되어 너무 기뻐요. I’m so glad to see you again.

3.슬프다  be sad   슬픈 영화를 보고 나서 슬퍼졌어요. I feel sad after seeing a sad movie. 

4. 화(가) 나다  be upset  그녀는 나 때문에 화가 났어요.  She is angry because of me. 

5.걱정되다 be worried  시험이 걱정돼요.  I'm worried about exams 

6.기대되다 be looking forward to  첫 한국어 수업이 너무 기대돼요. I'm looking forward to the first Korean class.

7.짜증나다 be annoyed  지하철에 사람이 너무 많아서 짜증이 났어요. I was annoyed because there were so many people on the subway. 

9.당황스럽다 be embarrassed  갑자기 수업이 취소되서 당황스러웠어요. I was embarrassed because the class was suddenly canceled.

10.부끄럽다 be ashamed  저는 이런 이야기를 하는 것이 부끄러워요. I am ashamed to tell you this.

Learn Korean with Sadie

감정(Emotions)

Lesson on italki 
https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/9451959/japanese

https://linktr.ee/atsushi_japanese

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。

さて、今回も海外旅行の続きです。
オランダ、アムステルダムの話をします。

このアムステルダムの街の形はとてもおもしろい形をしています。街の中に運河、川がいくつか流れています。17世紀のはじめにたくさん増えた移民に対応すること、街を守るという点から、4つの半円状の運河を含む街がつくられました。


アムステルダムで行ったいくつかの場所を紹介しますね。

アンネ・フランクの家
+31 20 556 7105
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6cT2zqEx5E5MFUPd6?g_st=ic

ナチスのユダヤ人への迫害から逃れるため、アンネの家族でドイツからオランダ、アムステルダムへ亡命しました。この場所で約2年間隠れ、日記に書き続けました。でも1944年に発見されました。そしてアンネは15歳で発疹チフスという感染症で亡くなったそうです。

ドイツ、オランダでは戦争のことや、ユダヤ人に関することなど、史跡や博物館などで知れる場所がたくさんあります。そして、それを忘れないようにしていることが伝わってきます。


The Pancake Bakery
+31 20 625 1333
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zGMe1ge1vD5S1Lrn8?g_st=ic

オランダのパンケーキを食べられる店です。
アメリカなどのパンケーキと違って、もっと平べったくて大きなものでした。僕はリンゴとベーコンが入ったパンケーキを食べました。甘すぎず、食べ応えのあるパンケーキでとてもおいしかったです。

ゴッホ美術館
+31 20 570 5200
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2SRTiGfoxsTJsMwj9?g_st=ic

ゴッホ美術館は、行きたかったんですけど、残念ながらチケットが取れませんでした。妻が調べてくれたんですが、3ヶ月ぐらい前にチケットを買わないといけないみたいです。

もしアムステルダムに行く予定があって、ゴッホ美術館に行きたいと思っている人は、できるだけ早めにチケットをとっておいてくださいね！


アムステルダムは形がとてもおもしろい形の街です。
思っていたよりも広い街で、トラムで移動もできますし、歩いて楽しむこともできます。

古い街並みが残っています。
それを大切にしているような雰囲気があり、とても気持ちが良い街でした。



行きたいところは他にもたくさんあったんですが、2日しかいなかったので、全然足りなかったです。次行く時はもう少しゆっくりみたいですね。

今回はこれで終わりです。
最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！
