This is meant to polish Swahili language conversation from beginners to C2 Proficiency level.

Austine Sikuku

First words which will help you to say hello and how you are.

A1-Niveau

first words - erste Worte

知道 (zhīdào) and 认识 (rènshi) are both verbs that can be translated as "to know" in English, but they have different meanings and uses.
知道 (zhīdào) means "to be aware of or to have knowledge of something." It is used to express that you have information or understanding about a fact or situation.
For example:
* 		我知道你的生日是什么时候。 (Wǒ zhīdào nǐ de shēngrì shì shénme shíhòu. ) - I know when your birthday is.
* 		你知道他的电话号码吗？ (Nǐ zhīdào tā de diànhuà hàomǎ ma?) - Do you know his phone number?
认识 (rènshi) means "to be familiar with or to have met someone." It is used to express that you have a personal connection with someone or have encountered them before.
For example:
* 		我认识你的妈妈。 (Wǒ rènshi nǐ de māma. ) - I know your mom.
* 		你认识他的弟弟吗？ (Nǐ rènshi tā de dìdi ma?) - Do you know his younger brother?


Difference between A and B in Chinese with Shanmei

知道 (zhīdào) VS 认识 (rènshi)

Today’s episode is “たけしの夏 (Takeshi no natsu)《Takeshi's Summer》.
This episode is JLPT-N5 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.
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☆Words
小学生（しょうがくせい）《shoogakusee》：elementary school student
夏休（なつやす）み《natsuyasumi》：summer vacation

～が 見（み）える／見（み）えない《～ga mieru / mienai》：be seen / can not be seen

庭（にわ）《niwa》：garden, yard
地震（じしん）《jishin》：earthquake
穴（あな）《ana》：hole
怖（こわ）い《kowai》：scary
暗（くら）い《kurai》：dark
突然（とつぜん）《totsuzen》：suddenly
明（あか）るくなる《akarukunaru》：become brighter
～に 落（お）ちる《～ni ochiru》：fall

目（め）を 開（あ）ける／閉（と）じる《me o akeru / tojiru》：open one's eyes / close one's eyes

妖精（ようせい）《yoosee》：fairy
魔法（まほう） の 世界（せかい）《mahoo no sekai》：The Magic World

星（ほし）《hoshi》：star
花火（はなび） 《hanabi》：fireworks
空（そら）《sora》：sky

☆Script for this episode
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☆Quiz for this episode
https://www.italki.com/quiz/set/14761?utm_source=copylink_share&utm_medium=share_content&utm_campaign=share_quiz

Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#44 Short story / たけしの夏《Takeshi's Summer》/ storytelling // N5 Level / Japanese listening

Six facts that you may not know about Scotland

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Scotland - Everything I've Ever Had

0001: Introduction and Six Facts about Scotland

just a cute little episode about decoration of a Christmas tree


New words 生词：

гирлянда - electric garland, 電花環;
ёлка - Christmas tree, 圣诞树;
мишура - tinsel, 箔；
шары - balls, 圣诞球;
украшения - ornaments,  圣诞玩具；
бусы - beads, 連線珠


Пряник

Как украсить ёлку

Did you know that some words in Spanish have no translation in English? This podcast we will talk about these words below: 

•	¡Ajo!
•	Bagre
•	Barro
•	Barras
•	Bollito
•	Cipote
•	Cógela suave
•	¡Eche!
•	Erda: 
•	Pelaos
•	Tombo
•	Vi’te

Remember that I teach Spanish on italki, you can book a class for more information you can look at it on my profile :)


Colombia

Palabras que no tiene traducción en ingles (parte 6)

In this podcast you will know some curiosities of shakira.

Remember that I teach Spanish on italki, you can book a class for more information you can look at it on my profile :)

Curiosidades que quizás no sabías sobre Shakira

🔴Feliz Día del Padre❗ 
En este episodio, exploramos el papel fundamental que los padres desempeñan en la sociedad latinoamericana. Desde la crianza de los hijos hasta la importancia de la figura paterna en la cultura, nos sumergimos en un diálogo reflexivo y entretenido sobre lo que significa ser un padre en Latinoamérica. 
¡No te pierdas este episodio lleno de anécdotas, reflexiones y mucho más! Acompáñanos mientras aprendemos español juntos y profundizamos en temas importantes para nuestra comunidad.