Hyvää huomenta ja hyvää viikonloppua! Uskaltaako sitä puhua enempää suomea työpaikalla suomalaisille työkavereille? Kyllä! Tässä toisessa jaksossa pohdiskelen suomenkielistä työelämää, miten töissä pärjää suomeksi ja oppiiko suomea töissä. 

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Suomea for you

2.jakso: Työelämä

In this episode I briefly talk about two theoretical hypothesis (Interaction and Output) according to which speaking in your target language / second language can help you improve your TL/L2 skills faster.

This is theoretical background... Next coming up: Research and experiments confirming these hypotheses!

INFORMAL Learning of English: How to MAXIMISE your language learning experience. 

Part 1 - Speaking for better acquisition! 

In this episode, I want to teach you how to use numbers in Bahasa Indonesia. This phrase could be very useful when you don't know how to say or express something in Bahasa Indonesia. Let's listen to it.

Bahasa Sehari-Hari (Daily Phrases)

Numbers in Bahasa Indonesia Part.2

Your First 24 Hours in Moscow: Essential Words & Survival Phrases

Matryoshka

Russian Traveler's Toolkit

If you are interested in the first pages of this novel, you can continue listening to the new part.

Armenian with Armine

Harry Potter and philosopher's stone/Հարրի Փոթերը և փիլիսոփայական քարը-2

Ever found yourself puzzled by the difference between 'it's' and 'its'? Join Smith as they unravel this common linguistic conundrum. How can mastering these distinctions elevate your writing and communication? Let's find out. In this engaging conversation, Smith delves into the essence of 'it's' as a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has,' and 'its' as the possessive form. They provide memorable examples and practical scenarios, such as 'The cat licked its paw' and 'It's been a pleasure,' to solidify comprehension. By the end of this discussion, learners will wield 'it's' and 'its' with confidence and precision in their language use, improving their overall communication.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Grammar Practice It's vs Its

Let’s face it, as human beings—complex, multifaceted individuals—we are perpetually immersed in thought. Whether we refer to it as "mind" or simply the constant stream of consciousness, these thoughts can often pull us away from our intended focus, particularly when studying. You’ve likely experienced those moments where, despite your best efforts, your mind drifts towards an upcoming event, a lingering problem, or unresolved personal matters. In these moments, the traditional approach might be to forcefully redirect your attention back to your studies, but today, I’m going to propose a different, more Zen-like strategy.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 43 - Learn more effectively by tapping into your what’s distracting you

This is English on the Road episode 5. In this episode, we talk about the earth's five oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern and Arctic. English on the Road is a podcast for English learners and the topics include geography, travel and nature. Please use this English podcast to practice your English listening. I try to speak at a slow pace and explain particularly difficult vocabulary or phrases. 

English on the Road 

The Five Oceans

Enjoy the first podcast from Culture To Grow, which provides an environment that allows people to shed their current community or small interest groups and see things from a global perspective. This episode focuses on New Year's celebrations with guest speakers from Palestine, Mongolia, and Morocco.