If you say that a task was "plain sailing" then it's easy to complete. You didn't have any difficulty doing it. Of course, you could also say that a task was not plain sailing, meaning that it was a bit of a challenge!

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It's a beautiful day to go sailing!

[Conversation 1]

소라 : 앤디 씨, 월요일에 학교에 갔어요?
Sora : Andy, did you go to school on Monday?
앤디 : 아니요. 안 갔어요.
Andy : No. I didn't.
소라 : 왜 안 갔어요?
Sora : Whe didn't you go?
앤디 : 아팠어요.
Andy : I was sick.

[Conversation 2]

렌핑 : 완 씨, 어제 뭐 했어요?
Lenping : Wan, what did you do yesterday?
완 : 집에 있었어요.
Wan : I stayed at home.
렌핑 : 집에서 뭐 했어요?
Lenping : What did you do at home?
완 : 청소했어요. 그리고 요리도 했어요.
Wan : I cleaned my house, and I cooked, too.

Reading Korea.

Tell the Past Tense.

你聽過數位排毒(digital detox)嗎？在今天的這一集，我訪問了台北Unplug & Connect的主辦Chia，談談她為什麼會辦這個活動，也歡迎大家來分享數位排毒的經驗喔！
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Ep 7 訪問：Unplug & Connect – 數位排毒Digital Detox Pt.1（B2-C1）

What if everything you know about problem-solving is wrong? In this mind-bending episode, we dive into the revolutionary concept of reverse thinking—starting with the end in mind to uncover solutions you never thought possible. Get ready to rethink how you approach your goals and challenges. Click play to learn how to turn your thinking upside down!

LEARN BY LISTENING

Reverse Thinking: Start Backward and Achieve More

"... Она засмеялась. Потом оба продолжали есть молча, как незнакомые; но после обеда пошли рядом – и начался шутливый, легкий разговор людей свободных, довольных, которым все равно, куда бы ни идти, о чем ни говорить. Они гуляли и говорили о том, как странно 
Потом у себя в номере он думал о ней, о том, что завтра она, наверное, встретится с ним. Так должно быть. Ложась спать, он вспомнил, что она еще так недавно была институткой, училась, все равно как теперь его дочь, вспомнил, сколько еще несмелости, угловатости было в ее смехе, в разговоре с незнакомым, – должно быть, это первый раз в жизни она была одна, в такой обстановке, когда за ней ходят, и на нее смотрят, и говорят с ней только с одною тайною целью, о которой она не может не догадываться. Вспомнил он ее тонкую, слабую шею, красивые серые глаза.
«Что-то в ней есть жалкое все-таки», – подумал он и стал засыпать.
..."

Нескучные истории - Not boring stories

"Дама с собачкой" Чехов, отрывок

In this lesson you’ll learn to talk about your intentions in Saudi Arabic.

New words:

I intend.
My intention.
Sentences:

I intend to go to university next year.
It’s my intention to travel this year.
I intended to stay at home.

Aprende árabe con Radia 

How to talk about your intentions in Saudi Arabic

This is the introduction to my podcast. In this episode I will explain how the perfect conversation method works. Examples are also provided. Listen and enjoy. 😊

The Perfect Conversation Method (Arabic - Beginner)

The Perfect Conversation Method (beginner) - intro

Learn some travel vocabulary in relation to Greece. We cover culture, food, places, and natural wonders. Very complete lesson!
Best for intermediate students!