Heute reden wir über das Thema „Geburtstag feiern in Deutschland“! 🎉 Wie läuft eine typische Geburtstagsfeier ab? Was ist bei der Geschenkewahl zu beachten, und warum können Geburtstage auch mal stressig sein?

Wine & Vocab - Einfach Deutsch verstehen

Geburtstag feiern in Deutschland? - Geschenke, Party und Nervosität!

Mona and I discuss an enigmatic concept known as the American Dream. What does it mean and what doesn't it mean? How do Americans and non-Americans view it differently? In our conversation, we attempt to tease out some answers.

(By the way, my apologies for the poor sound quality in this episode. I'll certainly do my best to fix it for the next episode!)

Link to episode transcript: https://american-idiom.com/f/004-the-american-dream

***For English learners! - Detailed Vocabulary Lesson begins at 30:50***

Vocabulary and Examples (Starts at 30:50)

“to make it” (used at 2:10, 4:19, 7:09, 9:48, and explained at 31:17)
"to get ahead” (used at 3:01, 3:11, 3:15 and 3:17 and explained at 33:31)
“to get by” (used at 3:09 and explained at 33:53)
“to throw (one)'s hat in the ring” (used at 4:04 and explained at 37:00)
"to wear (something) on your sleeve" (used at 13:28 and explained at 39:01)
“to sell (someone) short” (used at 21:21 and explained at 41:53)
“to be fed up with (something)” (used at 25:56 and explained at 43:53)

Brentoni's English Podcast

004 The American Dream

私(わたし)がスタバで泣(な)いた理由(りゆう)
The reason why I cried at the Starbucks.
내가 스타벅스에서 운 이유.

NANAのにほんごpodcast 

【Japanese Podcast#25】私(わたし)がスタバで泣(な)いた理由(りゆう)｜The reason why I cried at the Starbucks.

Listen, then see the questions and send me your answers:
1. What was special about the goose?
2. How did they farmer get money to pay for their daily needs?
3. What type of life did they have?
4. What greedy idea did the farmer have?
5. Did the farmer's wife agree with the idea?
6. What did they find inside the goose?
7. Why was this a bad idea?

English Stories & Questions

The Golden Egg

Should we avoid direst invitation in Japanese? Let's use this phrase instead!

Yuka-Nami Japaneasy Channal

「もしよかったら」きいてください！

Knowing Everything About Chinese Cultrue

New Year Greetings(special program)

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - The Internet and it's impact. Q3.

How has the internet changed social behaviour?

Linking words: Besides, however, finally, in addition

Relevant vocabulary: Use of the internet, attitude, society, strengthen, social relationship, for example, via the internet, connects friends, common platform, internet users, glued, long hours, depression, isolating, casual conversation, false IDs, surfing.

What ideas did you like most? What can you do with us? Based on that - how can you structure your own answer?

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

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - The Internet and it's impact. Q3

President Donald Trump spoke at a U.S.-Saudi investment forum in Riyadh.
The White House announced Saudi Arabia’s commitment to invest $600 billion in a series of deals with the U.S. Trump said during the speech that he will order the cessation of sanctions against Syria.

If you feel like your English needs some brushing up, schedule a lesson with me here

https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/6499740

The Short And Sweet English Learning Podcast

Episode 6,  $600 billion Saudi investment in U.S.

When looking for a job, will you value your interest in the job or the income more? What are some different reasons behind each choice? And how can you explain your choice in Chinese to other people? Work and work values are a great conversation topic. Let’s dive in!

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.

