English is not my mother tongue, but over the years and with lots of dedication, I have reached the level of fluency, to the point where I can even teach the language. In today's episode, I want to share with you my experience and the things that helped me during my learning journey and hopefully it can help you too :)

A way of Life

The secret to improving your English

This Podcast includes the first part of Chapter 1, which is the geography of the Roman Empire or Imperium Romanum.

The Questions at the end of the podcast include section 2 of Chapter 1 for the last questions, so make sure to read the full chapter before answering the questions at the end.

Lingua Latina Per Se Illustrata

Lingua Latina Per Se Illustrata Capitulum Primum Pars I

Narrator: Queen Elizabeth the First was born in 1533. Her father, King Henry the Eighth, was disappointed that his second wife Anne Boleyn had not produced a son and he had Anne’s head cut off when Elizabeth was only two years old. Elizabeth received the same education that a son would have and studied classical and modern languages, history and religion.

Narrator: When Henry died in 1547, Elizabeth’s younger brother Edward briefly became king, but on his death in 1553, her older sister Mary took over. Mary was a Catholic and wanted to bring England back into the Catholic faith after her father had broken with the Catholic Church and the Pope in Rome. She tried to achieve this by force and had 300 Protestants burnt at the stake. When “Bloody Mary” died childless in 1558, Elizabeth became queen.

Narrator: The first challenge Elizabeth faced was to bring the country together after the religious conflicts it had experienced during Mary’s rule. The Church of England that she set up occupied a middle ground between the Catholic and Protestant faiths and allowed some freedom in people’s personal beliefs as long as they attended church regularly. This saved England from further violence, although there were constant threats from both sides.

Narrator: Elizabeth was very skilled at presenting an image. She had many pictures of herself painted wearing expensive clothes and jewelry as well as makeup to make her face look pale, sometimes showing herself as a goddess or other figure from classical myths. She traveled around the country regularly on horseback so she could see and be seen by her people, who were very loyal to her.

Narrator: Elizabeth never married. Many men both at home and abroad wanted to marry her, but she played them off against each other. This meant she could avoid taking sides in various domestic and foreign political and religious conflicts, but it also meant that when she died, there would be no clear heir. She saw herself as married to the country...

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Queen Elizabeth the First 

Une lueur d'espoir dans cette actualité sombre.

Douce France

Demain est un autre jour

"Benvenuti al nostro podcast di oggi, dedicato a uno dei più grandi intellettuali del nostro tempo: Umberto Eco. Esploreremo la vita e le opere di questo genio letterario italiano, una figura poliedrica che ha lasciato un'impronta indelebile nel panorama culturale mondiale. Dalla sua formazione filosofica alla sua carriera come scrittore, critico e accademico, Eco ha affrontato una vasta gamma di argomenti con profondità e originalità. Esamineremo il suo impatto sulla cultura di massa, la sua produzione critica e, soprattutto, il suo magistrale capolavoro letterario, 'Il nome della rosa'. Pronti a immergervi nel mondo affascinante di Umberto Eco?"

Italiano espresso

Umberto Eco: un grande scrittore italiano 

Different "Vacations" in Chinese 中文有幾種"假"? Let's learn about it!

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Sherri Chinese

EP.9. Different "Vacations" in Chinese 中文有幾種"假"?

In this episode me and Tatiana briefly discuss what to see in Milan and some interesting facts about the city. 
Levels: from A2/B1 onwards.

Languages With Melody

Milano

In this episode of Word of the Day, we explore the meaning of "ephemeral" and how the fleeting nature of moments adds value to our experiences. From conversations to sunsets, we discuss how embracing impermanence can deepen our appreciation for the present and enrich our language learning journey.