More and more women in the UK are choosing private maternity care because they feel fobbed off by the National Health Service. 
Can the Government Health Service continue to fund this service for everyone?




Teacher Joseph's Podcast

More Women Paying for Private Maternity Care

Have you ever listen about "La Raffa"? In this chapter i will talk about a story of "Raffaella Carrà" and her life. Join this and let's practice.

Credits: https://www.donnaglamour.it/chi-e-raffaella-carra/curiosita/

PODCASTORIE

Ep. 2 - Raffaella Carrà - Serie cantanti Livello A1

【CN】变色龙原指一种可以改变身体颜色的爬行动物，它能根据环境的变化，来调整自己的肤色，因而人称“变色龙”。变色龙常常被人们用来形容没有立场、见风使舵，或在生活中善于变化和伪装的人。

【pinyin】biàn sè lóng yuán zhǐ yī zhòng kě yǐ gǎi biàn shēn tǐ yán sè de pá háng dòng wù ， tā néng gēn jù huán jìng de biàn huà ， lái tiáo zhěng zì jǐ de fū sè ， yīn ér rén chēng “ biàn sè lóng ”。 biàn sè lóng cháng cháng bèi rén mén yòng lái xíng róng méi yǒu lì chǎng 、 jiàn fēng shǐ duò ， huò zài shēng huó zhōng shàn yú biàn huà hé wěi zhuāng de rén 。

【变色龙, a reptile known for its ability to change its body color to blend into its surroundings, is often used metaphorically to describe someone who lacks a fixed stance, shifts positions easily with changing circumstances, or excels at disguise and adaptability in daily life.】
【key words】
立场：stance   eg:他的立场不明确
见风使舵：见-看见 风-风 使-驱使 duo】变色龙原指一种可以改变身体颜色的爬行动物，它能根据环境的变化，来调整自己的肤色，因而人称“变色龙”。变色龙常常被人们用来形容没有立场、见风使舵，或在生活中善于变化和伪装的人。

【pinyin】biàn sè lóng yuán zhǐ yī zhòng kě yǐ gǎi biàn shēn tǐ yán sè de pá háng dòng wù ， tā néng gēn jù huán jìng de biàn huà ， lái tiáo zhěng zì jǐ de fū sè ， yīn ér rén chēng “ biàn sè lóng ”。 biàn sè lóng cháng cháng bèi rén mén yòng lái xíng róng méi yǒu lì chǎng 、 jiàn fēng shǐ duò ， huò zài shēng huó zhōng shàn yú biàn huà hé wěi zhuāng de rén 。

【变色龙, a reptile known for its ability to change its body color to blend into its surroundings, is often used metaphorically to describe someone who lacks a fixed stance, shifts positions easily with changing circumstances, or excels at disguise and adaptability in daily life.】
【key words】
立场：stance   eg:他的立场不明确
见风使舵：见-看见 风-风 使-驱使控制   舵-Rudder    trim one's sails to the wind /artful person
善于:excel at
伪装：disguise

Lily-Buzzwords/Idioms/Slang-【Lily-中国 Italki Id:8877492 Chinese Tutor】

第9集-变色龙（ Chameleon/ weathercock）-learn Chinese with Lily

CHISTES MEXICANOS

Tigre.

Welcome back to another exciting episode of ‘Insights to Learning English’! I'm your host, Ann, and today we're diving headfirst into the fascinating world of English language learning. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your fluency or an advanced learner striving for perfection, this episode has something valuable in store for you.

In this episode, we're going to talk about five different parts that will help you get better at English. We'll start by discussing the difference between active and passive learning and share some tricks to make learning English more exciting.

Then, we'll look closely at a very effective technique called "The Army Method" for learning grammar structures and fixing your mistakes. It’s a method that can change the way you approach language learning. 

But that's not all! We'll also discuss the necessary skill of training your ears to understand various accents and dialects, allowing you to connect with English speakers from around the globe. Plus, we'll discover the often-overlooked practice of training your mouth muscles through reading aloud, unlocking a world of pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.

Finally, we'll tackle the tricky skill of spontaneous speaking with exercises designed to sharpen your on-the-spot conversational skills. Whether you're studying English for business, travel, or personal growth, these segments are packed with practical tips and insights that will speed up your language-learning journey.

So, fasten your seatbelts! It's time to go on a fun journey through the world of English language learning! Let's get started.


Sensei Ann

Effective English Learning Techniques Part I

I had a dream about a mysterious package delivered to my home.

Vocabulary:
CPAP: continuous positive airway pressure
sleep apnea: when you stop breathing while you sleep
headpiece: something that goes on your head
reality check: checking if you're dreaming
lucid dream: when you realize it's a dream while you're in the dream
show's over: the end

Learn English with Stories

I had a dream about a mysterious package delivery

Welcome to another episode on Engine English today we will be looking at idioms. Idioms are one of the hardest parts of learning a language. For those of you who don’t know, an idiom is a phrase that has a meaning, but the meaning is not clear from the words themselves. If you translate an idiom word for word, it sometimes makes no sense at all. They are like puzzles and even native speakers can get confused when someone uses a phrase that they’ve never heard of.

If you have any questions or ideas for my next episode please feel free to drop me a message in the comments section.

Engine English

5 Essential English Idioms

News Headlines [with transcript for study]

Transcript https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WD5tCfwQeX6BTR6c7Cw4YGlhJW12fBVb/view?usp=drivesdk

News Headlines [with transcript for study]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F9H7gjFoar1GZUzSwpooUnky3KR2lmJb/view?usp=drivesdkmac