The letter A can represent seven different vowel sounds in English. In this episode, we focus on four of them: /æ/ as in cat, /ɑː/ as in car, /eɪ/ as in name, and /eə/ as in care. Learn how to produce each sound with correct tongue, jaw, and lip positions, hear clear examples, and practice distinguishing these essential vowels for natural British pronunciation.

British Pronunciation Tips 

British Vowel Masterclass – Lesson 2: The Many Faces of the Letter A

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Persian Podcasts / پادکست فارسی 

مقاطع تحصیلی

每天我都了解到一些关于小王子的星球，他的出走和旅行等事情。
As each day passed I would learn, in our talk, something about the little prince's planet, his departure from it, his journey.
这些都是偶然从各种反应中慢慢得到的。
The information would come very slowly, as it might chance to fall from his thoughts.
就这样，第三天我就了解到关于猴面包树的悲剧。
It was in this way that I heard, on the third day, about the catastrophe of the baobabs.
这一次又是因为羊的事情，
This time, once more, I had the sheep to thank for it.
突然小王子好像是非常担心地问我道：“羊吃小灌木，这是真的吗？”
For the little prince asked me abruptly–as if seized by a grave doubt–"It is true, isn't it, that sheep eat little bushes?"
是的，是真的。
Yes, that is true.
啊，我真高兴。
Ah! I am glad!
我不明白羊吃小灌木这件事为什么如此重要。
I did not understand why it was so important that sheep should eat little bushes.
可小王子又说道：“因此，它们也吃猴面包树罗？
But the little prince added: "Then it follows that they also eat baobabs?"
我对小王子说，猴面包树可不是小灌木，
I pointed out to the little prince that baobabs were not little bushes,
而是象教堂那么大的大树；

but, on the contrary, trees as big as castles;
即便是带回一群大象，也啃不了一棵猴面包树。
and that even if he took a whole herd of elephants away with him, the herd would not eat up one single baobab.
一群大象这种想法使小王子发笑：
The idea of the herd of elephants made the little prince laugh.
“那可得把这些大象一只叠一只地垒起来”，他说。
"We would have to put them one on top of the other," he said.
他很有见识地说：“猴面包树在长大之前，开始也是小小的。”
But he made a wise comment: "Before they grow so big, the baobabs start out by being little."
“不错。”我说，“可是为什么你想叫你的羊去吃小猴面包树呢？”
"That is strictly correct," I said. "But why do you want the sheep to eat the little baobabs?"
他回答我道：“唉！这还用说！”似乎这是不言而喻的。
He answered me at once, "Oh, come, come!", as if he were speaking of something that was self-evident.
可是我自己要费很大的心劲才能弄懂这个问题。
And I was obliged to make a great mental effort to solve this problem, without any assistance.

小王子-The Little Prince-Read in Chinese

小王子第十一章：猴面包树

In this episode, you'll be listening to me and my son's recitation of The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.  I'll be reading the Farsi translation and my son is in charge of the original text in English. Hope you enjoy it. 🌹

Farsi with Zubin 

Episode 2:  The Giving Tree -  درخت بخشنده  🌴 Shel Silverstein 

Vamos aprender como funciona uma reserva dentro de um hotel. 

 Portuguese Audios for Intermediate B1 -Áudios em Português para Intermédios B1

Reserva de quarto de hotel

王一雪（Wáng Yīxuě）：
wǒ yǒu liǎng gè gēge, nǐ ne?
我有两个哥哥，你呢？
杨同乐（Yáng Tónglè）：
wǒ méi yǒu gēge.
我没有哥哥。
王一雪（Wáng Yīxuě）：
nǐ jiā yǒu jǐ kǒu rén?
你家有几口人？
杨同乐（Yáng Tónglè）：
wǒ jiā yǒu sì kǒu rén, bàba、māma、mèimei hé wǒ
我家有四口人，爸爸、妈妈、妹妹和我。

HSK1 V3.0 (New Version)

HSK1 V3.0 Lesson4-Text2

15 de septiembre del 2022.

En la actualidad celebramos la Independencia de México disfrutando de la gastronomía, servicios y productos culturales con los que nos hemos forjado una identidad. El Grito que dio el insurgente Miguel Hidalgo, la noche del 15 de septiembre que incitó una revuelta contra el Virreinato, se celebra gritando a todo pulmón lo que somos y lo que tenemos.

Vuelve el deporte nacional de El Grito de Independencia este 2022, tras una pausa debido a la pandemia. De nueva cuenta hay acceso libre al Zócalo y se llevará a cabo diferentes espectáculos que incluirán música y baile previo a la ceremonia del Grito.

Se llevará a cabo el Sorteo de la Lotería Nacional en punto de las 20:00 horas, la apertura de la Plaza de la Constitución a las 21:00 horas, y una hora después, a las 22:00, iniciará el espectáculo musical.

Las Fiestas Patrias en Huichapan Hidalgo, se ponen intensas porque todo comenzó aquí. Fue el primer sitio en donde se celebró el Grito de Independencia la madrugada del 16 de septiembre de 1812. En este lugar, se celebra a lo grande porque es la fiesta más especial del pueblo: Cabalgata Charra, charreadas, pasillos gastronómicos, exposiciones culturales y una representación en conmemoración del primer Grito de Independencia, después hay un espectáculo de juegos pirotécnicos y bailes populares.

¡El rugido de la Independencia será dado por los increíbles Tigres del Norte! Un concierto gratuito precedido por diversos invitados especiales, entre quienes estará el hijo del activista estadounidense por los derechos humanos, Martin Luther King.



Spanish México

15 de septiembre del 2022.

Episode 49 is here with versatile verbs for expressing honesty, preferences, and daily life! Whether you’re relaxing, expressing what you like, or describing where you live, these verbs are perfect for making your conversations more fluent and meaningful.

🔹 Lie (to someone) – 撒谎 (Sāhuǎng) 🤥
🔹 Lie down – 躺下 (Tǎng xià) 🛌
🔹 Like – 喜欢 (Xǐhuān) ❤️
🔹 Listen – 听 (Tīng) 👂
🔹 Live (at a place) – 居住 (Jūzhù) 🏠

For more practice, check out:
📘 C(49) Vocabulary Flash Cards: Visualize and Memorize – Master today’s verbs with helpful visual cues!
🎯 C(49) Verbs Quiz: Test Your Knowledge – See how well you’ve learned these everyday verbs!

Listen to Episode 49 now and add more depth to your vocabulary!

5 Verbs a Day. 每天学习五个动词。

C (49) Verbs Set : Lie (to someone) Lie down Like Listen Live (at a place)

Hablando en español sobre el verano, los viajes y recomendandote destinos en españa.