                                                        Константин Паустовский 
                                                                   (1892 – 1968)
Писатель, публицист, журналист.
Писал повести, рассказы, очерки, статьи, биографии. 
В центре его произведений – неразрывная связь времён, отношения людей разных поколений. 

Прочитайте слова, необходимые для понимания текста. 
Ослепнуть – потерять зрение.
Грешить – нарушать религиозные правила.
Исповедать (кого?) – выслушать признания в грехах.
Табурет – стул без спинки

Russfriend  (all about russia) 

К. Паустовский "Старый повар"

Easy Steps to Chinese Grammar⭐

To mean "on the table", should I say "上桌子（shàng zhuō zi）" or "在桌子上（zài zhuō zi shàng）" ? You can find out the answer in this episode.

Easy Steps to Chinese Grammar 

3. Expressing location with "在...上/下/里（zài...shàng/xià/lǐ) " 【A2】

🥳 How to say "Congratulations" in Thai 🎉

🎈 Informai ➡️ dii jai dûai ná
ดีใจด้วยนะ

💃 Formal ➡️ kɔ̌ɔ sà dɛɛng kwaam yin dii dûai ná
ขอแสดงความยินดีด้วยนะ

Learn Thai with Pailin

🥳 How to say "Congratulations" in Thai 🎉

Pratar om stora städer och paniken av att trängas med hur många människor som helst, jag bor just nu i en liten stad och reste till Melbourne i helgen. Fick en chock av hur många människor som lever där. Varför vill så många människor bo i stora städer? Jag pratar om att jag inte kan förstå hur man kan välja att bo så. Hoppas för framtiden det blir mer populärt med mindre städer, både för miljön, hälsan och för människors frid i sinnet. 

Tankar på svenska

Tankar På Svenska : Panik av Melbourne

With both a European and Asian side, Istanbul really is where East and West meet. Here are some of the city's top tourist attractions.

Sultanahmet
Many of Istanbul's most famous buildings are in Sultanahmet on the European side. Tourists can enjoy the beautiful Blue Mosque, built by Sultan Ahmet I in the 17th century. Or they can take a trip to the city's past in the Hagia Sophia — which has been both a Christian church and a mosque before being made into a museum.


Collage of two images showing the Hagia Sophia and the area around it.
Spice Bazaar
While the Grand Bazaar is the most famous Istanbul market, the Spice Bazaar offers a more fun and colorful shopping experience. Almost any spice can be found in the Spice Bazaar, as well as Turkish candies — and the shops will let you try a little bit of everything!



Kadiköy
The Kadiköy neighborhood on Istanbul's Asian side is popular with young people for its pubs, cafes and music venues. Chat with artists and writers in the tea garden of the Nâzım Hikmet Cultural Center, which celebrates the life of one of Turkey's most famous poets. After that, shop for antiques on Tellalzade Street.



The Bosphorus
The Bosphorus is between Istanbul's two sides. There are many Bosphorus boat tours to choose from, including ones with meals and entertainment. For the best price, take one of the city's public boats — tickets cost less than $1, and they offer the same sights.



Food
Istanbul is famous for its food. Enjoy some meze — many small plates of food — with fish and the local spirit, raki. Or buy a simit — a round bread covered in seeds — from the street sellers. Don't forget to try a cup of Turkish coffee or a glass of black tea with lots of sugar.




Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

East Meets West: Istanbul's Top Attractions

Enjoy the fifteenth episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

In this episode, you will hear from guests diving into the mouthwatering world of BBQ hearing stories from South Africa, Indonesia, Brazil, & China!

So, whether you're a seasoned grill master or a BBQ enthusiast, get ready for a smoky, sizzling, and saucy journey that will leave you craving more.

South Africa -  Braaing  [2:03:00]
Indonesia - Ayam Bakar  [2:56:00]
Brazil - Brazilian BBQ (Rio de Janerio) [5:05:00]
China - ShaoKao (BBQ on Sticks) [6:39:00]

Culture To Grow

Episode 15: BBQ Around the Globe From America's 4th of July to Global Grills!

Use = Utilize 
Use = purpose/value/point
usage = the act of using something 
get used to = get accustomed to (get adapted)
be used to = be accustomed to (to be adapted to something)

Nit-Picky English with Nika 

Use (verb & noun,) Usage, Utilize, Get/Be Used To - What's the difference? 

你好！我叫安东。我28岁了。  
Nǐ hǎo! Wǒ jiào Āndōng. Wǒ èrshíbā suì le.  
我喜欢学汉语。  
Wǒ xǐhuān xué Hànyǔ.  
我的西班牙语和英语说得都很好。  
Wǒ de Xībānyáyǔ hé Yīngyǔ shuō de dōu hěn hǎo.  
以前我学了意大利语，但现在都不记得了。  
Yǐqián wǒ xuéle Yìdàlìyǔ, dàn xiànzài dōu bú jìde le.  
我喜欢旅行。我很快就去北京了。  
Wǒ xǐhuān lǚxíng. Wǒ hěn kuài jiù qù Běijīng le.  
我要在天安门广场拍照，说汉语，坐地铁。  
Wǒ yào zài Tiān’ānmén Guǎngchǎng pāizhào, shuō Hànyǔ, zuò dìtiě.  
我什么时候去北京？我希望很快就能去。  
Wǒ shénme shíhou qù Běijīng? Wǒ xīwàng hěn kuài jiù néng qù.  

问题：  
1、安东多大了？  
Āndōng duōdà le?  
2、他现在学什么语言？  
Tā xiànzài xué shénme yǔyán?  
3、他在北京要做什么？  
Tā zài Běijīng yào zuò shénme?  

1、记得​​ (jìde) - remember
2、旅行​​ (lǚxíng) - travel
3、地铁​​ (dìtiě) - subway
4、希望​​ (xīwàng) - hope
5、拍照​​ (pāizhào) - take photos
6、天安门广场​​ (Tiān'ānmén Guǎngchǎng) - Tiananmen Square (proper noun)

7、时间副词「就...了」​​
Structure: Subj. + 就 + V. + 了
Function: Expressing immediate future (e.g., "I will go soon")
Example: 我很快就去北京了。

8、「要」表计划​​
Structure: Subj. + 要 + V.
Function: Indicating future plans/intentions
Example: 我要拍照。

9、程度补语「V.得+很+Adj.」​​
Structure: Subj. + V. + O. + V. + 得 + 很 + Adj.
Function: Describing degree of action (e.g., "speak very well")
Example: 我说汉语说得很好。

Beginner Chinese Listening

A1 Chinese Listening - 01 Meet Anton

En el episodio de hoy hablamos de otra tradición navideña, el aguinaldo. Hoy te explico qué es, 
la tradición y los orígenes de esta costumbre. Además de contarte como puedes pedirlo.

Después de escuchar el episodio, dime si en tu país existe una paga extra en Navidad, y si se pide el aguinaldo, o esto es un concepto nuevo para ti.
