Personne n'est insensible au charme du vieux Lyon. Les anciennes maison, l'odeur des boulangeries, l'ambiance des rues, tout est une invitation à prolonger votre séjour ! 

Douce France

Le vieux Lyon

There are a number of useful phrases you can use when you want to give your views about controversial subjects. Here are some examples:

I strongly believe that...
As far as I am concerned...
I'm strongly against...
I'm strongly in favor of...
I'm convinced that would work because...
I'm not convinced that would work because...
I'm skeptical of the idea that...
I must admit I think...


Everyday English with Teacher Alyse

Views on controversial subjects

In this episode, I talk to one of my italki students, Adriana from Columbia, who recently took OET and got a grade B pass with some very good scores!
If you want a transcript, see below
https://kevsenglishpodcast.com/2025/03/02/kevs-english-podcast-episode-22-interview-with-adriana-from-columbia-and-her-oet-success/

Kev's English Podcast

Kev's English Podcast: Episode 22: Interview with Adriana from Columbia and her OET success!

In the Podcast I have mentioned typical Questions & how to answer them.

Job Interviews & Business Vocabulay

The Job Interview

🎃Tonight is Halloween, so “trick or treat”! 🍬However, we are about to read some heartbreaking news from South Korea. This episode introduces vocabulary that is frequently used in news and social incidents. In addition, I introduce some self-defense techniques in this episode in Chinese, if the situation arises. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

🎃万圣夜到了，不给糖🍬就捣蛋，但是今天我们要看的新闻很令人难过，是南韩发生意外的新闻。在这一集节目当中，可以学习到跟社会案件、还有新闻常用的一些词，也会介绍你自救方法。祝你们万圣节快乐、平安。

[00:00] introduction
[02:31] explanation
[10:01] discussion & share 

Source ： https://www.sohu.com/a/601102775_115362?scm=9010.8000.0.0.6634&spm=smpc.channel_114.block3_77_O0F7zf_1_fd.73.16671458793458JnxpW2_1524
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4Q2NYU2DLY&t=506s

News with zhe

#26 直击韩国梨泰院踩踏事故

xiǎomíng：shānběn，nǐmenbānyǒuduōshǎoxuéshēng？
小明：山本，你们班有多少学生？
shānběn：wǒmenbānyǒu22gèxuéshēng。
山本：我们班有22个学生。
xiǎomíng：nǐmenxuéxíshénme？
小明：你们学习什么？
shānběn：wǒmenxuéxíhànyǔ。
山本：我们学习汉语。
xiǎomíng：hànyǔnánma？
小明：汉语难吗？
shānběn：hànyǔbùnán。
山本：汉语不难。

HSK2--materials and exercises for listenning, reading and speaking

你们班有多少学生？nǐmenbānyǒuduōshǎoxuéshēng？

A story written by me. Based on a dream I had.

Calista is surprised when the magician knows her name and asks her to help him with a magic trick in front of the audience.

Vocabulary:
extend: to stretch out
dim: a little dark, not much light
spellbound: fascinated by something
squint: to close your eyes a little because the light is too bright
blush: when your face turns a little red because you like someone
amend: to change something, to improve it

Phrases:
to break the ice: to become comfortable with someone
in my element: to be around something you're completely comfortable with
to seek someone out: to search for a specific person
third wheel: an extra person on a date with the couple
by all means: yes

To read the transcript: https://saracasalino-books.weebly.com/blog/the-magicians-performance