破防(pò fáng) literally means “breaking defenses,” like in a battle. In slang, it refers to the emotional moment when someone’s psychological defenses collapse.

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破防 (pò fáng)

Some carnivals in Colombia. I hope you like them! Don't forget that you can schedule a class with me to help you learn Spanish. Thank you, with love, Richard.

 🍊 ¡Español a la naranja! 🍊 Spanish to orange! 🍊

 🍊 Cap 1: Ferias y carnavales 🍊

诗意中国
第四部分：

其实，从你回眸的那个眼神里
我就感受到了中国的诗意
因为从你的眼里
我读到了优雅的气质
读到了幸福的光芒
我看见——
你的眼里，正在大步流星地
走着一个
器宇轩昂的中国！


听优美短文，提升中文阅读和写作

诗意中国

[ — Audio description, listen and read along for greater understanding. — ]

Cliente: Olá, bom dia. Eu estou procurando uma camiseta.
Vendedora: Bom dia, temos muitas camisetas. Temos esta aqui no tamanho M.
Cliente: Eu posso experimentar esta camiseta?
Vendedora: Sim, o provador fica ali, à direita.
Cliente: Gostei! Quanto custa?
Vendedora: Fica R$ 49,90.O senhor vai levar?
Cliente: Sim, vou levar. Pode passar no cartão?
Vendedora: Passamos sim! Crédito ou débito?
Cliente: Crédito, por favor.
Vendedora: Pronto! Aqui está a sua nota e a sacola. Tenha um bom dia!
Cliente: Obrigado, bom dia!


PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Comprando uma camiseta — SMALL TALK B2-C2 LEVEL

Welcome to "Italian Everyday," the podcast that brings practical Italian right to your ears! In today's episode, we're taking you on a vibrant journey to an Italian market. Learn how to navigate the bustling stalls like a local, get familiar with the names of fresh market goods, and pick up key phrases that will help you shop confidently.

Italian Everyday

Al Mercato/ At the Market

Do you believe people are born with a certain amount of ability and intelligence? Or do you think these things can be changed through effort and education?

Your answers to these questions may decide how well you chase your own goals in life!

Researchers in Norway looked at over 1,500 people aged 13 to 77.

Participants filled out a survey asking them questions about how much they think people's abilities and intelligence can grow with effort and education.

They also filled out two more surveys: one asking how passionate they are about the things they are interested in, and one asking how persistent — and consistent — they are in chasing their goals.

For example, they were asked how much they agree with statements such as, "I use a lot of time on the projects I like," for passion, and "I finish whatever I begin," for persistence.

The researchers then looked at the people who got the 5% highest and lowest scores for belief in people's ability to grow.

It was found that those with the greatest belief in growth also had significantly higher scores in passion and persistence.

Interestingly, although 60% of all the study participants were women, in the group with the lowest belief in growth almost 60% were men.

"The belief in growth is important for large parts of our society," said Hermundur Sigmundsson, one of the study's authors. "This is true for school, sports, work and family life."

The authors also pointed to other studies that have found that it's possible to help people believe in personal growth — particularly as children — and that this can result in greater persistence.

Looking at their own results, the researchers said it can be argued that belief in your ability to grow may be important for both passion and persistence.

However, they also noted that it could also be that passion, perseverance and belief in growth all support each other.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Want to Succeed? Believe You Can Grow!

"Bloodthirsty" means they want blood and are crazy, vicious animals wanting to eat meat! Pandas? Impossible! 

The Social Evolutionary

Bloodthirsty Pandas

IELTS Speaking Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1. Birthdays Celebration.

Q. What is your date of birth?
Q. When was the last time you celebrated your birthday?
Q. Describe a birthday party you have attended?
Q. Do you celebrate your family members' birthday?

Let me know how you'd answer these questions ( don't hesitate to send me a message, I am approachable :) 

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Speaking Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1. Birthdays Celebration

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

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ccr9nwq8ytV

https://linktr.ee/atsushi_japanese

こんばんは！
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。

北海道はまだ寒いです。
あったかい日もありますが、今日は寒かったです。

今日はミニマリスト的な話をします。
みなさんは服は何着ぐらい持っていますか？
昔は50着以上、もっとかな、ありました。
今は10着ぐらいだけ持っています。

僕は今まで10回ぐらいの引越をしたことがあります。引越をするうちに、荷物が少ない方が楽だなと思うようになり、それで服を減らそうと決めました。

今は自分の着る服を決めたので、ほぼ毎日同じスタイルですね。着る服が決まると、毎日何を着るか迷わないので楽ですね。服にお金もほとんど書けなくなりました。服も少ないので、スペースも取らなくなって、今はとても快適です。

みなさんは服はどれぐらい持っていますか？

そんな話をしたい！と思った方はぜひオンラインでお話しましょう！お待ちしていますね！

ということで、今回も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！