Listen to these stories, check your listening comprehension and learn even more (on the topic, with vocabulary and exercises by booking a lesson with me.

Russian Language: a Real Breakthrough

Why a lot of people like to buy books in the book store？ The story is suit for the listeners whose level is HSK1 or above.
书店里有什么？
学校里有一个书店，去那儿买书的人很多。这个书店能卖很多书，我想那儿的书很便宜。有一天，我去那儿买书，我问书店老板：“你的书能便宜一点儿吗”？老板说：“不能，一本书50块钱。”
书不便宜，为什么很多人买书呢？
我每天去书店看书，一个星期以后，我知道为什么了。书店里有桌子和椅子，桌子上有水、茶、咖啡，很多人坐在椅子上看书、喝茶。你能买喜欢的书，不买也没关系。
我现在也喜欢在那个书店买书了。

Shūdiàn lǐ yǒu shénme ？ 
Xuéxiào lǐ yǒu yí gè Shūdiàn ， qù nàér mǎi shū de rén hěnduō 。 Zhè ge Shūdiàn néng mài hěnduō shū ， wǒ xiǎng nàér de shū hěn piányi 。 Yǒuyìtiān ， wǒ qù nàér mǎi shū ， wǒ wèn Shūdiàn lǎobǎn ： " nǐ de shū néng piányi yìdiánér ma " ？ Lǎobǎn shuō ： " bùnéng ， yì běn shū 50 kuài qián。"
Shū bù piànyi ， wèishénme hěnduō rén mǎi shū ne ？ 
Wǒ měitiān qù Shūdiàn kànshū ， yí gè Xīngqī yǐhòu ， wǒ zhīdào wèishénme le 。 Shūdiàn lǐ yǒu zhuōzi hé yǐzi ， zhuōzi shàng yǒu shuǐ 、 chá 、 KāFēi ， hěnduō rén zuò zài yǐzi shàng kànshū 、 hē chá 。 Nǐ néng mǎi xǐhuan de shū ， bù mǎi yě Méiguānxi 。 
Wǒ xiànzài yě xǐhuan zài nà gè Shūdiàn mǎi shū le 。 


Learn Chinese through stories - HSK1  （more podcast：https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_Q-vfEdpBJCRJviEEY0KQ）

What's in the bookstore？

Hi, and welcome back to Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates with Teacher Alyse!
Today, we’re going on an adventure to learn words that start with the letter V. Are you ready? Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own.

Vulture, violets, vampire bat, vegetables, vole, volleyball, violin, vinegar, vanilla

Great job! Keep practicing, and if you’d like free flashcards to follow along, send me a message. You can also watch this Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt video on YouTube to learn even more!
See you next time—bye for now!

Captain Sesalt & The ABC Pirates

Letter V

When was the last time you received a handwritten letter? 

AngliaEnglish

Handwritten Letters

A short clip about 5 useful words to use when talking about food

IELTS Vocab

IELTS Vocabulary - Food

Este episodio es un ejercicio de descripciòn de los paisajes tìpicos primaveriles, ambientes de naturaleza y los colores de la misma. Utilizo vocabulario acerca de la naturaleza, entre estos: tipos de àrboles, flores, plantas aromàticas y pàjaros tìpicos de la primavera en Italia. A nivel gramatical utilizo elementos del presente de indicativo, gerundio. 

Viviendo entre dos lenguas 

Bienvenida Primavera

Does age affect language learning? In this episode of English Learners Boost, we explore the science behind how the brain learns at different life stages. You’ll discover why older learners may have unique advantages over younger ones, how neuroplasticity works, and practical strategies to boost your English skills—no matter your age. Plus, I’ll share how you can book a personalized lesson with me on iTalki to experience my teaching methodology firsthand. Tune in and let’s debunk the myth that age is a barrier to fluency!

English Learner's Boost

The Science of Learning: Does Age Really Matter?

A short history of our flag called "the Union Jack".


Teacher Joseph's Podcast

The British Flag

Ingredients:
3 onions
3 carrots
2 potatoes
1 parsnip or turnip
3 celery sticks
250 g  mushrooms
1 ½ tbsp plain flour 
500 ml vegetable stock made with 1.5 stock cubes
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp mixed herbs
2 dashes of Tabasco sauce
120 g frozen peas
Freshly ground pepper

Method:

Roughly chop all the vegetables (except frozen peas) and place in a large bowl.
Stir in the flour, herbs and pepper.
Tip into slow cooker.
To the stock add and mix in the Balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, tabasco sauce and tomato puree.
Pour over the vegetables.
Cook until vegetables are tender.