In this American English language podcast episode I talk about the difference between Portland Oregon and Portland Maine. My italki teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my full-length podcasts . https://www.streetwisenglish.com

Streetwise English

SWE51 Portland  v.s. Portland 

Hi, and welcome back to Everyday English with Teacher Alyse! I’m so happy you’re here. Today, we’re going to talk about a small but powerful change you can make in your daily conversations—replacing the word sorry with thank you.
Many English learners, and even native speakers, use "sorry" too often. While saying sorry is important when you truly make a mistake, overusing it can make you seem less confident and even unnecessary in some situations. Instead, shifting to thank you can make your communication more positive and empowering.
Let’s go through some common situations where you might be tempted to say "sorry" and how to rephrase them in a more confident and appreciative way.
Instead of saying: “I’m sorry I’m late.”
➝ Say: “Thank you for waiting for me.”
→ Why? This shift acknowledges the other person’s patience rather than focusing on your mistake. It creates a more positive tone.
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Why Is It Important to Limit "Sorry"?
Using "sorry" too often can make you seem less confident and even weaken your message. It can also make an issue seem bigger than it actually is. Of course, when you truly make a mistake, a sincere apology is important. But by replacing unnecessary "sorrys" with "thank yous," you turn negative situations into positive interactions.

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Replace "Sorry" with "Thank You"

In this episode, we dive into the world of Italian relative pronouns! Learn the difference between che and cui, when to use them, and how they connect ideas smoothly in a sentence. With clear examples and simple explanations, this episode is perfect for Italian learners who want to sound more natural and fluent.

Italiano Soprano 

Che e Cui 

In this episode, learn how to describe your family, introduce family members, and talk about siblings in simple Malay. Perfect for A2–B1 learners who want to speak naturally. 
English explanations included.

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Talking About Family in Malay — Easy A2 Bahasa Melayu

In questo episodio vi parlerò brevemente di Anna Magnani, grande attrice italiana, vincitrice di un Oscar per il film "La Rosa Tatuata". 

Italiano Chiaro - Cultura e Tradizioni 

Anna Magnani

Veja quais são as bebidas e comidas mais comuns no café da manhã brasileiro.

Português em 1 minuto com o Júlio

Como é o café da manhã no Brasil?

En este episodio de Latido Latino, te llevamos a Minca, un pequeño y encantador pueblo ubicado en las montañas de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. Este destino, conocido por su biodiversidad y turismo sostenible, es ideal para los amantes de la naturaleza, el avistamiento de aves y los aventureros que buscan desconectarse del mundo.

Exploramos las maravillas naturales de Minca, como Pozo Azul, La Cascada Marinka y el mirador Los Pinos, además de su rica cultura cafetera y su compromiso con el medio ambiente. Si buscas inspiración para tu próximo viaje o simplemente quieres disfrutar de la magia de este rincón único del Caribe colombiano, este episodio es para ti.

Latido Latino

Minca 

In this episode we will talk about 【English teacher became live streaming host】, you will learn how to say 【promote goods sales，transformation】 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, then look up the dictionary. 
3rd time: listen again without looking at the text.
4th time: shadow reading without looking at the text.
https://www.purpleculture.net/chinese-english-dictionary/
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大家好，我是Yuli。
这个星期中国最火的话题之一是新东方直播。新东方是一家教育培训公司，是做出国的英语培训起家的，后来也做中小学基础教育。因为疫情影响，出国的人变少了。2021年7月中国开始实施“双减”政策。第一、减轻义务教育阶段学生的作业负担，第二、减轻校外培训负担。这个政策对教育培训机构造成了巨大的影响，很多老师失业，机构也不得不开始转型。
新东方在2021年底开始了直播带货，卖农产品。但是一开始并没有什么人关注，直播间只有几十个人观看。经过半年的坚持努力，新东方直播间从最初平均单场直播销售额不足30万，逆袭为现在的单场平均销售额近1500万。3天时间，粉丝增加近160万，销售额增加1777万元。
他们是如何做到的呢？今年6月份以来，“新东方直播间”队伍登场，带货主播都是新东方的英语老师。他们一边说英语，一边介绍产品。网友开玩笑说，买个东西还可以免费学英语。其中人气最高的是董宇辉，他不仅幽默，还很有才华。在他的直播间，你不仅可以学英语，还可以听他讲优美的诗词。他会分享他的经验和故事，你会因为他的坚持和乐观而感动。
董老师的一段话让我很感动，他对那些经历过痛苦的人说：“运气可能会来也可能不会来，但是这不影响你本来要坚守的心。痛苦是对的，痛苦源于对现状的不满。痛苦的人才有欲望去改变一切。痛苦就是力量” 
希望他的话也能鼓励到你。我们下期见。
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直播	zhí bō	live streaming
起家	qǐ jiā	start (the business)
疫情	yì qíng	epidemic
实施	shí shī	implement (the policy)
转型	zhuǎn xíng	transformation
带货	dài huò	promote goods sales
逆袭	nì xí	counterattack
登场	dēng chǎng	debut
才华	cái huá	talent
优美	yōu měi	beautiful,graceful
坚守	jiān shǒu	hold fast to
源于	yuán yú	originate from