Learn Tagalog with Teacher Regina

Mga pabo

El otro lado de la moneda

Galileo Galilei, el genio que murió encerrado

E aí pessoal, tudo bem? Hoje vamos falar do churrasco brasileiro. Quais os principais ingredientes? O que podemos comer de acompanhamento? E para beber? Ouça tudo neste espisódio!

Assinem nosso podcast!

Um Abraço e até a próxima!

Português com Thiago

Bem vindos ao Churras do Thiago

Phrases to avoid in English! 

Thanks to Jerome for being such a great guest!!!

Alexis : https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9464070
Jerome: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/4075458

Hey Alexis!

Things you SHOULDN'T say in English!

After 15 months, three Israeli hostages have left Hamas captivity as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold on the morning of January 19.

Dozens of Palestinian prisoners also walked free from Israeli jail as the skies above Gaza and Israel were silent for the first time in over a year, stirring modest hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war.

The ceasefire deal, with an initial phase lasting six weeks, calls for the entry into Gaza of 600 trucks carrying humanitarian relief daily. Over the course of the deal's first stage, 33 Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity in Gaza will also be released in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

Many Israelis stayed glued to TV screens to glimpse the three hostages — Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher — being released as militants handed them over to the Red Cross on a packed street in Gaza City.

In videos released by the Israeli government, the women were seen weeping and hugging family members. Damari raised a bandaged hand in triumph.

The military said she lost two fingers in the Hamas-led militant attack on October 7, 2023, that killed over 1,200 people and resulted in the abduction of some 250 others.

Meanwhile, in the occupied West Bank, crowds flooded the streets around 1 a.m. on January 20 as white buses carrying 90 Palestinian detainees — all women or teens — exited the gates of Ofer prison.

Fireworks erupted, and several men climbed atop one of the buses to raise Hamas flags.

All of those being released had been detained for what Israel called offenses related to its security, from throwing stones and promoting violence on social media to more serious accusations such as attempted murder.

Khalida Jarrar, one of the freed detainees, told The Associated Press: "There's this double feeling we're living in, on the one hand, this feeling of freedom, that we thank everyone for, and on the other hand, this pain, of losing so many Palestinian martyrs."


Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Gaza Ceasefire Brings Exchange of Prisoners and Hostages

It’s hard for many people to admit they don’t understand something (whether they're native or non-native English speakers). But it’s crucial for avoiding misunderstandings and a vital skill to learn for your career success. 

In the workplace, you must speak up when you don’t understand. Otherwise, you’re not doing your part to ensure good communication is taking place. Do you have the humility, confidence, and vocabulary needed to speak up in the workplace? 

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn ways to ask for clarification at work. By the end of the episode, you’ll have five tried-and-true phrases to ask for clarification. 

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Episode originally published December 10, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/asking-for-clarification/

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Episode Cited: 8 Takeaways About US Business Culture: Erin Meyer’s The Culture Map which you can find at https://www.express-to-impress.com/the-culture-map/

Express to Impress

Feeling Misunderstood? 5 Phrases to Use When Asking for Clarification

Conoce a esta chico heleno que lleva varios años viviendo en España. Conoce su experiencia aprendiendo español, sus anécdotas y las cosas que le han sorprendido de los españoles. 

Café con acento

Café con acento - Entrevista con Iannis (Grecia)

Total Eclipse of the Heart (no transcript today, sorry)

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Featuring some busker´s music and a walk around a town called Irvine. The first part focuses on the word "movement".