Today I will be discussing happiness. I will go over the definition of happiness, the benefits and the myths. I have always found this an interesting topic as happiness is a subjective feeling meaning that it is based on personal opinions and experiences rather than facts.

Matcha & Meditation

Happiness

LAYLA: Thanks for meeting with me during your lunch hour. I 
appreciate it.
MONICA: No problem. I’m happy to help. What’s going on?
LAYLA: Oh you know, the usual. Should I take this new job? Or do I 
stick with my current one?
MONICA: Well, I think it’s time for a change, don’t you? They pay you late 
and you are unhappy.
LAYLA: Do you really think so?
MONICA: I know so. And I’ve been listening to you complain for over a 
year now. Trust me. Take the job. What do you have to lose?



LANGUAGE NOTES
• In formal conversation, giving advice is often suggested through modals: ought to/ 
should / could / If I were you. In informal conversations people tend to use words such 
as I think that/ I feel that/ in my opinion.
• Listen for the emphasis on I know so and Trust me. These common phrases can be 
used to convey both positive and negative emotions. “I know so” conveys a deep belief 
or certainty. “To know” shows more certainty than “to think.”
• Notice the use of command forms: Take the job. /Trust me./ Go for it! The command 
form can be used to gently persuade someone

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 30 (final) : Giving advice

The environemnt often comes up int he IELTS test - make sure you're ready to talk about it.

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

What role should individuals play in protecting the environment?

En el español tenemos muchas palabras que generan dudas sobre cómo se escribirlas, si es de una forma u otra. 

Uno de esos muchos casos es ves y vez ¿Debemos escribirlo con s o con z? Aquí te resolvemos la duda, por lo que te invito a seguir a escuchar el podcast.

ASI HABLAMOS  ESPAÑOL CON MARISENY

¿Cuándo utilizar “Ves” o “Vez”? 

El viaje no ha hecho más que empezar. Después de una noche exigente... ¿qué vamos a hacer durante el día? ¡Toca explorar Berlín! :)

Audiolibros de Joan

Viajando por Europa. Capítulo 3.

*This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children, for mature audiences only*
The Cat and The Baboon is a short story about gossip and the service industry involving a cat and a baboon, by David Sedaris.
Send me a message for your free digital copy of this book and if you would like to discuss it. 


Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

The Cat and The Baboon (Adult 18+)

As humans, we are social beings however we must also establish personal boundaries within our relationships. For someone who worked in the people industry for 15 years, I have many lessons to share and I have also learned to establish some walls that cannot be climbed. Especially, for people building their businesses, setting boundaries with acquaintances and relationships is extremely important to keep ones reputation and even integrity. 

FLO TALKS 

PERSONAL BOUNDARIES and its importance in relationships and Business

This episode is about the time I drank fresh snake blood in China. 
Book an English lesson and lets talk about the strangest thing you've ever eaten!
https://teach.italki.com/teacher/1947582 
Thanks for listening!



Streetwise English

SWE19  I Drank Snake Blood in China

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。


今日は、N3の漢字をやります！
犯をやります！　

音読み　はん
訓読み　おかーす、送り仮名はす

意味は、おかす、そむく、法をやぶる、とかです。

例えば、

・犯人ーはんにん　罪をおかした人

・犯罪ーはんざい　おかした罪。

・犯行ーはんこう　犯罪行為

・防犯ーぼうはん　犯罪がおこらないようにふせぐこと

・共犯ーきょうはん　2人以上が共同でする犯罪


こんな感じですね。
これを使って例文を作っていきましょう！

・この事件の犯人は今もつかまっていません

・盗難は犯罪です

・今、私は犯行現場にいます

・防犯のために電気をつけて寝ます

・これであなたも共犯者です


こんな感じです。

今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！
