It's been a while since I posted something. Happy 2023! 

I recently watched The Glory and am currently watching My Name on Netflix. They are similar because both of the lead characters are seeking revenge. 

It got me thinking.

Since two wrongs don't make a right, should we always be the bigger person and show mercy?

To forgive and forget?
To forgive but never forget?

Or

An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.

Is there a limit to what we can put up with as humans? What do we do if someone crosses that line?

It was fascinating and I am enjoying My Name so far. I will watch the final episode tonight and post my thoughts after that. 

(A little disclaimer: they are both disturbing so do not watch either of them if the nature of the show is something you are sensitive to.)


English with FatimaHB

"The Glory": A K-Drama About Revenge!

Chinese people love "熱水“ 並不是一個刻板印象， you have no idea how practical "drink more hot water" is in Chinese conversation :) Let's Check it out :)

NinjaPanda

Do you know how practical "多喝熱水“ （drink more hot water) in Chinese culture ? Let's check it out:)

이 옷 한 번 입어봐. 봄 재킷이 오빠랑 어울릴 것 같아서 한 벌 구매했어. 
你试穿一下这件衣服。我觉得春夹克很适合你, 就买了一件。 

와! 너무 이쁘다. 내가 베이지 색상 좋아하거든!
哇! 太好看了。我特别喜欢米色! 

사이즈 안 맞으면 교환해야 되니까, 라벨은 떼지 말고 한 번 입어봐 봐. 
尺码不合适的话要换货, 别撕掉标签, 直接试穿看看。

너무 딱 맞아! 정말 고마워, 우리 나가서 저녁 먹자! 내가 한 턱 낼게.
大小正合适! 多谢了, 我们出去吃晚饭吧! 我请客。

봄 재킷 春夹克
베이지 색 米色
떼다 撕掉
라벨, 상표 标签

[YOON] 1분 한국어

이 옷 한 번 입어봐. 你试穿一下这件衣服。

What is the easiest way to get a higher score in IELTS speaking?

Certainly, there are many ways to get a person to be quick at giving an answer, but I found language learners are stuck when expressing themselves.

Have you felt stuck when trying to give an easy answer when answering IELTS speaking questions?

Imagine you'll be asked a question to which you have no answer; you've never heard or seen it occur, nor do you know anyone who does it.

In the mini-podcast, I allow you to express yourself with ease when answering random parts 1, 2, and 3 of the IELTS speaking exam.

Give it a shot, enjoy the listening and learning, and let me train you personally.

Join my classes now.

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

The easiest way to get a higher score in IELTS speaking?

*This episode is about "Masooleh" a city in the Central District of Kashan County, in the northern part of Isfahan province.

**Book Podcast lesson to discuss the topic and access the texts

Persian Podcasts / پادکست فارسی 

شهر ماسوله / Masooleh city

Listening for advanced levels

خلق الإنسان The wondrous creation of humankind

안녕하세요. Hello~
한국어 듣기 수업 시작해요. Let's start with the Korean listening class.
선생님 읽어요.  I read it.
잘 들으세요. Please listen well.

I posted the sentences on my blog. 
https://blog.naver.com/laramcraft/222721232997
https://youtu.be/7cdvyDe7uYc

The basics are important.
It is also good to check the basics of 한글 Hangeul before this listening class.
1-1. Korean alphabet - Vowels 모음 - What is Hangeul?
https://youtu.be/0YzhJ9p2lcs
2-1. Korean alphabet - Consonants 자음 -what are the consonants 자음?
https://youtu.be/lckgvQ_vreA
3-1. Korean alphabet - Final Consonants 받침 - What are the final consonants 받침?
https://youtu.be/sLlFmG30fNI

This is a class to listen to Korean conversational sentences.
In this voice recording for listening, 
After reading many sentences in Korean conversations sentences, 
Check out how much you understand the sentences with a voice recording. 
Never look at the sentences when listening to the voice recording. 
And Listen to the sentence repeatedly until you hear it completely. 

You are listening to the Sejong Korean conversation. (세종학당)
There are four books in total. (Korean conversation, 1, 2, 3, 4.)
It consists of 1st and 2nd courses for beginners and 1st and 2nd courses for intermediate.
Each course is conducted in 14 units. (2 grammar - for each unit.) 
This listening class you are taking is Korean Conversation 1. (Beginner 1) 
Please listen carefully.


Korean Listening Class 한국어 문장 듣기 - Korean teacher, Grace

Korean Conversation 1 - Lesson 5.  Part 1 하고,  Part 2 단위 명사(개, 명, 마리...)  (Beginner 1)

Welcome English learners! Today we’re continuing the conversation between Jennifer and James. In the last episode, James had just met Jennifer while he was walking in the park. Her dog had fetched a ball and had come close to him. Jennifer was in the middle of telling him why she started dog sitting for her friend. Listen to the story in this episode to grow your vocabulary and listening skills. Enjoy!
“I was having coffee with my friend, Sarah, and we were talking about how difficult it is to live up to the standards of being a “modern woman.” Jennifer started her story.
“Oh, that sounds like an interesting conversation…” James responded. “I’ve always felt like it must be almost impossible for women to balance career and family. Especially single women.”
“Well, yeah, that’s what we were saying to each other. There’s a lot of pressure on women to be “independent,” as if they don’t need men in their lives. I think marriage and family are great and I hate the stigma that is sometimes given to housewives in our society.”
“That’s an interesting perspective to hear from a woman.” James replied. “You wouldn’t know that based on what you see in the media.”
“Exactly. Anyways, Sarah is married, so she and her husband are taking a trip this weekend. She works as an accountant, so she stays busy, but she wants to have kids, too. That’s why we were talking about “modern women.” Anyhow, I offered to watch their dog for the weekend, so here I am!” Jennifer explained.
“I see. That’s nice of you to do for her!” James appreciated this small act Jennifer was doing for her friend. He wanted to learn more about her, but she had a question for him.
“So, what brings you out to the park on a Saturday morning?” Jennifer inquired.
“I like to go for a walk when I’m thinking about something.” James told her.
“Ah, ok. So, can I ask what’s on your mind?” Sarah asked with an inquisitive look on her face. 
James was more than happy to tell her.


Stories in English

Why Jennifer is Dog Sitting

El lenguaje evoluciona y cambia. Muchas veces los responsables de estos cambios son los jóvenes, ellos crean y usan palabras y conceptos que para las personas de más edad son totalmente desconocidas, hasta que se popularizan, y se aceptan como las palabras o la jerga de moda.

En este episodio te voy a explicar algunos de los términos que los jóvenes de hoy en día usan para que cuando los escuches no te quedes con cara de no tener ni idea de lo que están diciendo.

Como siempre, espero que disfrutes el episodio. No te olvides después de escucharlo de dejar una pequeña valoración ni de decirme qué piensas:

-¿has escuchado estos conceptos antes? ¿Los usas?

-¿en tu país los jóvenes también tiene un “idioma” propio?
