Today we welcome back my friend Marisa for the second part of our two part series. Last week we talked about Marisa’s life, her background with language learning, where her family is from, and growing up as an English language learner. This week we discuss her career and her successful YouTube channel!

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👉 If you would like to take a lesson with me, send me a message here on italki! Right now, I can't accept new students because my italki schedule is full, but I will be able to very soon! Get on my waiting list now so you will be first in line for lesson openings in late April!

Stairway to English: Short easy to understand episodes to improve your English grammar and fluency

Part 2: English Conversation Edition: Careers and YouTube with Marisa Vallbona: English Listening Practice: Part 2/2

The Little Prince (Küçük Prens) - Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Chapters from Books

World Classics (Dünya Klasikleri) 1 

Ne ihtiyacin var? , ne seviyorsun? Ne begeniyorsun.


İngilizçe - selamlar

Do you love/like ... ?

みなさんこんにちは。ミッチです。ご視聴どうもありがとうございます。

ところで、みなさん、この、私のレコーディングルームなんですけど、実はこのレコーディングルームは物置、つまりガレージなんですね。この白いビニールのカーテンの向こう側には、自転車、スケートボード、サッカーボール、マットレス、ガラクタなどがたくさん置いてあります。壁もこんなに薄いんです。この動画を撮影している現在は夏なんですが、『夏はこの部屋の中は暑くて、脳みそが溶けそうです。』で、冬になると『寒くて、手足が凍りそうです。』壁が薄いので、雨が降ると、『雨の音がうるさくて、鼓膜が破れそうです。』

すみません、『鼓膜が破れそうです』はちょっと大袈裟でした。でも、本当に雨が降ると、この部屋の中はとてもうるさいんです。さて、それは置いておいて、今日のターゲット表現は先ほどあった『暑くて、脳みそが溶けそうです。』、『寒くて、手足が凍りそうです。』、『うるさくて、鼓膜が破れそうです。』と言う文の、『い形容詞→(語幹)くて』と言う形と動詞の『OOます→OOそうです』と言う形をマスターして行ってみましょう！

今日の表現もレベルが高いです。みなさんが日本語を話すときに、今日の表現を使うと、みなさんの日本語を聞いた人たちは、みんな『おおお！』っとなりますよ！では行ってみましょう！

まず、
『い形容詞→(語幹)くて』と言う形を使うと、
スペイン語で言うと、"es tan + adjectivo que"
英語で言うと、"it is so + adjective + that"
の様な表現が日本語でできます。

例えば、
『暑い』→『暑くて』
『寒い』→『寒くて』
『うるさい』→『うるさくて』


そして、動詞の
『OOます→OOそうです』と言う形にします。すると、
スペイン語で言うと、"estoy a punto de hacer algo"
英語で言うと、"I'm about to do something"
の様な表現が日本語でできます。

例えば、
『溶ける』→『溶けます』→『溶けそうです。』
『凍る』→『凍ります』→『凍りそうです。』
『破れる』→『破れます』→『破れそうです。』


Useful Japanese Phrases and Exercises (JLPT N4, N3 Level)

【OOくて+OOしそうです】tan OO que voy a hacer△△ en japonés, so OO that I'm going to do △△ in Japanese

This time, about how we got a ticket to get out of there, how we escaped the curfew, how they didn't want to put us up and how I ended up in Ezeiza (Argentina's main airport) on top of a bus with people I didn't know.

Viajes, viajes y mas viajes 🚲

ABOUT HOW I LIVED IN AUSTRALIA, WENT ON HOLIDAY IN SRI LANKA AND ENDS UP IN ARGENTINA: CHRONICLE OF A PANDEMIC - Part 2.

In this episode of #MustWatch TV Series/Movies, I'd like to recommend Selling Sunset of which is a drama fueled reality series which also makes learning about real estate interesting. If you love reality shows then this one is definitely for you. Watch it and let me know what you think of it. Enjoy! 

#MustWatch TV Series/Movies

#MustWatch Selling Sunset (Reality TV Series)

Cognates are words that have a similar spelling, pronunciation, and meaning across two languages. This Episode includes an introduction to this podcast + a short explanation about how cognates work. By the end, there's a list of words associated with our first grammatical rule about cognates by suffix.

In this episode: Words that end with "ly" in English, while in Spanish end with the suffix "mente".

absolutely- absolutamente
additionally - adicionalmente
attentively - atentamente
completely - completamente
correctly - correctamente
directly - directamente
especially - especialmente
eventually - eventualmente
evidently - evidentemente
exactly - exactamente
finally - finalmente
fortunately - afortunadamente
horizontally - horizontalmente
immediately - inmediatamente
naturally - naturalmente
normally - normalmente
perfectly - perfectamente
really - realmente
recently - recientemente
secretly - secretamente
totally - totalmente

Spanish Hacks and Tips

1. COGNATES between English and Spanish. Part 1.

Tato slova asi znáš, ale určitě jsi nevěděl, že jsou z českého jazyka!

Czech Easily: Slow & Easy

12. Česká slova v cizích jazycích

An impromptu speech  refers to a presentation delivered with little to no prior preparation. Often called "speaking off the cuff," it requires the speaker to think on their feet and effectively communicate ideas on a given topic with minimal notice. Impromptu speeches can arise in various situations, including:

Meetings: Brainstorming sessions, project updates, or responding to questions from colleagues can all turn into impromptu speaking opportunities.

Client Interactions: A chance meeting with a potential client or answering unexpected questions during a presentation might necessitate impromptu remarks.

Networking Events: Making a strong first impression often involves conversing and sharing ideas on the spot.
While lacking the polish of a prepared speech, impromptu presentations offer several benefits:

Authenticity: Speaking without a script can project genuine enthusiasm and passion for the topic.

Adaptability: Impromptu speeches allow you to tailor your message to the audience's interests or address emerging issues.

Thinking Skills: They challenge your critical thinking and communication skills on the fly.
Here are some tips for delivering successful impromptu speeches:

Take a Breath: A brief pause allows you to collect your thoughts and formulate a response.

Start with a Strong Opening: Grab attention with a relevant anecdote, statistic, or question.

Focus on Key Points: Organize your thoughts around a central message and a few supporting points.

Use Clear Language: Avoid jargon and speak in a concise and confident manner.

End Gracefully: Summarize your main points and conclude with a call to action or impactful statement.

By honing your impromptu speaking skills, you can become a more effective communicator and build trust with colleagues, clients, and potential partners in the business world.