On this podcast, a natural area in the state of Alabama is popular with birdwatchers; what it means to ‘spread yourself too thin;’ two astronauts are spending much longer than planned on the International Space Station; then, predictions on Lesson of the Day.

Enjoy our journey and Speaking English

Learning English

今天我们学习最简单的中文表达！
见面说你好！（您好！）
分别说再见！（拜拜！）
客气说谢谢！（谢谢你/您）
回答说不谢！（不客气/不用谢）

零基础汉语---zero basic Chinese

第一课 lesson 1

Feel like traveling in Europe? Welcome to Plovdiv - the fourth best travel destination in Europe in 2022! Join me in this episode as I will discuss why Plovdiv is the best! 🔥👌✨

Bulgarian Today

Plovdiv is the fourth best travel destination in Europe in 2022.

Hello! Welcome to Shay's Language Hub!

In this week's very first episode, it's my pleasure to read the first few pages of Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone with you. 

If you have the book, you can follow along as I read or simply challenge yourself by listening only. 

Send me questions if you've got any, otherwise, enjoy!

Shay's Language Hub

Episode 1 - A little dive in a magical world 

Here the second part of how to ask and give directions in the streets when in Italy!
Start learning basic Italian through real situations with 3 minutes Italian.

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Welcome to this brand new podcast broadcasted by Cocai Italian.

3 minutes Italian delivers you a full experience of the Italian language in pills.

Do you want to learn Italian language? Or did you just started this journey? Then 3 minutes Italian by Cocai Italiano will help you by teaching you a few, daily Italian expressions to start speaking today!



3 minutes Italian

How to give directions in Italian - 3 minutes Italian

Dagens avsnitt handlar om mitt klädbytarevent som jag höll i helgen. Klädbytardagar är ett koncept som jag älskar så mycket. Det är ett hållbart sätt att både ge och få. Jag pratar om hur fast fashion inte är hållbart och att alla borde starta ett klädbytarevent i sin stadsdel. Jag lovar det är hur kul som helst. 

Tankar på svenska

Tankar På Svenska : Jag anordnade ett klädbytarevent B1+ 

Understanding Concessive Clauses in Spanish and English

In Spanish, the mood (indicative or subjunctive) in concessive clauses depends on whether the action is factual, non-factual, or counterfactual. For example, the conjunction "aunque" (although) can be used with both indicative and subjunctive moods depending on the context.
Example in Spanish:
Indicative: "Vendré aunque no tengo ganas." (I will come even though I don't feel like it.)
Subjunctive: "Vendré aunque no tenga ganas." (I will come even if I don't feel like it.)
In English, concessive clauses typically use the indicative mood. The conjunctions "although," "even though," and "though" are commonly used, and they don't change the mood of the verb.
Example in English:
"Although he doesn't want to, he will come."
"Even though she is tired, she will finish the work."
So, while Spanish requires a choice between indicative and subjunctive based on the nature of the action, English consistently uses the indicative mood in concessive clauses.

Taming the Spanish Verb: The  Macondo Man

Aunque vs. Even Though: El Subjuntivo y las Cláusulas Concesivas en Inglés y Español

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Retirement and old age. Q1-2.

1. At what age should people retire from work? Why do you think so?
2. What problems can people face after their retirement?

Which idea can you use in your answers if the same type of question would come up on your test?

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