In this American English language podcast episode I talk about getting a parking ticket in Los Angeles. My italki teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my full-length podcasts . https://www.streetwisenglish.com

Streetwise English

SWE53 My Parking Meter Parking Ticket in LA

1.Cultural Tips
🧧 "Chinese New Year is coming! Did you know ‘红包’ (hóngbāo) means ‘red envelope’ and symbolizes good luck? 💰 Learning these cultural words makes your Chinese more authentic! 
2. Practical sentences
🎉 "How to greet someone during Chinese New Year? Try this: ‘新年快乐，万事如意！’ (Xīnnián kuàilè, wànshì rúyì!) – ‘Happy New Year, may all your wishes come true!’ 🐯 Practice and impress your friends!
3. Interactive questions
❓ "What’s your Chinese zodiac sign? 2026 is the Year of the Horse! Comment your birth year, and I’ll tell you your sign! 🎊
4.Short voice audio
🔊 Listen: How to say “恭喜发财” (Gōngxǐ fācái – Wishing you prosperity) correctly? Practice with me! 🎤 Perfect your tone with a native teacher. 
5. Riddles / Fun
🧩 "Riddle time! What Chinese New Year decoration is both ‘red’ and ‘lucky’, and sounds like ‘fortune’? 🧧 Answer: ‘福’ (fú – luck character)! Share your guess!
6. Comparison of festivals
🌍 "Just like Christmas in the West, Chinese New Year is about family, food, and gifts! Learn to compare traditions in Chinese. 🎁 How does your culture celebrate? 
7. Teacher interaction
👩🏫 “As a Chinese teacher, I’d love to hear: What aspect of Chinese New Year interests you most? Culture, vocabulary, or stories? Let me know! 👇

Simple blessings

Chinese New Year

ALL ABOUT TURKıSH

FRUITS (MEYVELER)

这集主要介绍汉语口语中“…得什么似的；又来了；换脑筋”这三个习惯用语的意思及用法。

A Course in Chinese Colloquial Idioms

How to use“…得什么似的；又来了；换脑筋”

Para el día de hoy hablaremos sobre el cáncer de seno, ya que el 19 de octubre de cada año se conmemora el Día Internacional de lucha contra esta enfermedad, una fecha que tiene como objetivo concientizar a la población sobre esta enfermedad y resaltar la importancia de la detección precoz para mejorar el pronóstico y la supervivencia de quienes llegan a padecer esta enfermedad. 

¡Hablemos de salud!

19 de octubre, día mundial de la lucha contra el cáncer de seno

Podcast about Love, some beautiful Love songs.
Maya : Love 
Bari : garden
Priti ko phool : flower of love 
Samjahna: remembrance
ke hola ? What is it i wonder 
soche ko : I have thought
timi: you 
behuli : bride 
manche : person 
je pani : any thing 
paincha: is found 
kussume rumaal : velvety han


Let's talk Nepali 

Maya ke hola  ( let's talk about Love/ Maya ) What is Love?

CHISTES MEXICANOS

EL MAR EN LAS VACACIONES.

Today, I’m bringing you a tip that’s all about the magic of taking breaks—because sometimes, the best way to move forward is to pause. I know it might sound counterintuitive, but research shows otherwise. Pausing isn’t about slacking off; it’s a strategic tool that can supercharge your learning journey.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 41 – Hit Pause to Power Up: The Easiest Weapon to your Language Learning!

Another part 2 topic for the Summer. I also have part 3 example answers on my website.


“Well, as I live in a very busy city, I sometimes really need to escape the noise, and crowds, as well as finding a place where I can just chill out and relax in peace.  My favourite place to go is a small cafe which is about 3 kilometres from my home, and only takes me about 10 minutes to get to on my motorbike. The cafe is located in the suburbs on an extremely beautiful lake, surrounded by many different kinds of trees, and is a world apart from the busy city centre.

 

I try to go there at least 3 or 4 times a week, and usually bring my laptop with me, as I find I can be very productive in this peaceful environment, and get lots of work done, in a short space of time. I love being able to sit at a quiet table outside on a perfect sunny day, with the many trees to shade me from the hot sun. I’m also able to sit right on the bank of the lake, with a view which is out of this world.

 

I guess the main reason I love to go to this place is because it’s just so quiet and peaceful, and I can get away from all the noise, as well as the hustle and bustle of the city centre, which sometimes drives me crazy. Another reason I like to go to this place is that I find the tranquil environment really, both inspires and motivates me in my work….. And I’m able to be much more productive than I would be if sitting in a noisy office or a busy city centre coffee shop. So…yea, this is a quiet place i love to go to.

 