In this lesson, we'll build on what you already know as well as cover basics about speaking languages.

Learn Basic French Podcast

Episode 2: Parlez-vous français? (Do you speak French?)

What’s it like to date in Bogotá, go drinking in Dublin, or party in New York? In this fun episode, I chat with Jerome from Ireland (now living in Colombia) about cultural differences in nightlife, dating, and socializing.

Perfect for C1-level English learners, this episode is packed with useful vocabulary, idioms, and real native English. You’ll hear expressions like “hit it off,” “party animal,” and “paint the town red.”

🎙 Listen, laugh, and level up your English with us!

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!

DDD-Drinking, Dancing, and Dating in Different Cultures!

We’ve been told that positivity is the key to learning a language. But what if the opposite is true? In Episode 94 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, I explore how pessimism—or clear-eyed realism—can actually make you calmer, happier, and more consistent in your studies. By accepting limits, releasing the struggle for perfection, and embracing mistakes as inevitable, you may find more freedom and even more fluency. Listen now and discover the bright side of gloom in your language journey.

Which part of “pessimism as freedom” resonates most with your language learning?

Facing reality and acting for its own sake?

Accepting limits and stopping the struggle?

Embracing failure as non-destructive?

Using defensive pessimism to prepare better?

Episode 94 challenges the idea that positivity is the only path to language learning success. Instead, we explore how pessimism—rooted in reality and acceptance—can set you free. Facing reality helps you value learning for its own sake rather than for a distant fantasy. Accepting limits reduces stress and allows you to appreciate small wins. Embracing failure as inevitable removes the fear of mistakes, and defensive pessimism turns anxiety into thorough preparation. Research in intrinsic motivation (Deci & Ryan), acceptance-based coping strategies, and defensive pessimism (Norem) shows that this approach can reduce stress, improve memory, and keep you consistent. The episode concludes with an invitation to stop bracing for perfection and instead find joy in the imperfect but deeply worthwhile present of learning.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 94 - (ง ◉ _ ◉)ง Do you have what it takes to be a pessimist? How it can help you learn a language.

How to introduce yourself in Thai for beginners

Thai for Everyone with Kru Robert

Learn Thai : How to introduce yourself 

In this episode we will talk about 【Interesting vocabulary about "number"】, you will learn how to say 【wholeheartedly,forgetful】 ect.
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
1st time: listen without looking at the text.
2nd time: look at the text and write down the new words, later look up the dictionary. 
3rd time: listen again without looking at the text.
4th time: repeat after it without looking at the text.
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大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
相信大家对中文的数字都不陌生了吧，那今天我们就来学一学一些跟数字有关的词，看看普通的数字还能怎么用？
首先是“一”，有一个词叫“一心一意”。第一个意思是“非常专心”，例如：他一心一意投入学习，不受其他的事情影响。第二个意思是“坚持一个想法”，例如：他一心一意要退学创业，谁也改变不了他的想法。还有一个词叫“一心多用”，意思是“同时想着或者做着好几件事”，例如：现在的人经常一心多用，一边工作一边听音乐，还能一边跟人聊天。
数字“二”有一个常用的词叫“二话不说”，意思是“没有犹豫”，例如：朋友跟他借钱，他二话不说就给他了。“二百五”除了是“两百五十”的意思，还常指那些傻头傻脑，说话不正经、办事不认真的人。这样的人我们说“他是个二百五。”
三心二意：指的是“一会儿想这样一会儿想那样，犹豫不决或意志不坚定”。例如：他无论做什么都三心二意，做不长久。
三言两语：指的是“简单的几句话”。例如：这件事太复杂了，三言两语解释不清楚。
怕三怕四：指的是“这也怕,那也怕，不能做出决定”。例如：遇到机会的时候他总是怕三怕四，所以到现在还是个普通员工。
丢三落四：指的是“一个人做事很粗心，不是丢了这个，就是忘了那个。”例如：他这人丢三落四的，今天又把钥匙弄丢了。
五颜六色：指的是“很多种颜色”。例如：这是一件用五颜六色的布料做成的衣服。  
你还知道哪些跟数字有关的词吗？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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陌生	/	mò shēng	/	unfamiliar
一心一意	/	yì xīn yí yì	/	wholeheartedly
投入	/	tóu rù	/	devote into
一心多用	/	yì xīn duō yòng	/	multitasking
二话不说	/	èr huà bù shuō	/	without hesitation
犹豫	/	yóu yù	/	hesitate
二百五	/	èr bǎi wǔ	/	a stupid person
正经	/	zhèng jīng	/	serious
三心二意	/	sān xīn èr yì	/	half-hearted
意志	/	yì zhì	/	volition
三言两语	/	sān yán liǎng yǔ	/	a few words
怕三怕四	/	pà sān pà sì	/	be full of worries,can't make decision
丢三落四	/	diū sān là sì	/	forgetful
五颜六色	/	wǔ yán liù sè	/	colorful

Yuli's Chinese Channel

有趣的“数字” Interesting vocabulary about "number" ①（Intermediate level）

What if ancient wisdom could make your language learning calmer, stronger, and more sustainable?

In Episode 95 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, we explore how Stoic philosophy can guide you through grammar, speaking, writing, listening, and more. With Stoicism, you stop fearing mistakes, accept challenges as training, and focus only on what is in your control—the effort itself.

Which Stoic principle do you need most in your language learning?

Discipline with grammar rules?

Courage to speak despite mistakes?

Acceptance when listening feels difficult?

Clarity of thought through writing?

Episode 95 shows how Stoicism can enrich both language learning and life. Grammar becomes training in discipline, pronunciation becomes freedom from others’ judgments, reading becomes practice in accepting difficulty, speaking becomes an act of courage, writing becomes a path to clarity, and listening becomes an exercise in equanimity. Stoic philosophy reminds us that obstacles are not barriers but the very path itself. By learning with calm determination and focusing on what you can control, you gain not only fluency but also resilience, patience, and wisdom.

Tip 95 - How Stoicism can help you learn a language

A funny story about a haircut that goes terribly wrong...
Written by me

Learn English with Stories

Haircut Horror

A Few Motivational Thoughts (with transcript)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xh0luMdhIl9JL-0moeHBmOZlEegtbmt2/view?usp=drive_link

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

A Few Motivational Thoughts (with transcript)

Phrasal Verbs 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x40egNH4BCi7kDcwo1hoQNnbnKIrFgZI/view?usp=drivesdk