The difference between the active and passive forms of sentences is explained, with examples.

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Active vs. Passive in English

Emma och Lukas pratar om sina hobbyer.    

Den här podden har en långsam och en snabbare version av dialogen.    

Emma and Lukas talk about their hobbies. There is a slow-speaking version followed by a faster version at natural speed.
 
There are also questions at the end. 

Just Started Learning Swedish/A1 Svenskan  

Emma och Lukas 

New Dialogue Composed of HSK1-1 Vocabulary

Yo-You 与你同行(HSK)

HSK1

Jag pratar om min resa till Fiji i juni. Vad tyckte jag om Fijianerna, om maten, kulturen, att de är bakåt i tiden teknologiskt, jag pratar också om vissa kulturskillnader mellan länderna. Hoppas ni tycker om avsnittet! : ) 

Tankar på svenska

Tankar På Svenska : Resan till Fiji (A2+)

Standing desks have been promoted as a healthy alternative for office workers who don't want to stay seated in front of a computer all day. But a new study suggests that standing desks may not be so good for us after all.

A research team, led by scientists at the University of Sydney, has found that standing for over two hours a day may increase the risk of developing circulatory diseases that can prevent the proper flow of blood in the body.

The researchers looked at data from over 83,000 adults in the UK who were not suffering from heart disease at the start of the study. For seven days, the participants wore a device on their wrists that recorded the time they spent sitting or standing each day.

After collecting this data, the researchers recorded any heart disease or circulatory health problems the participants experienced over the following seven years.

The research team calculated that after standing for two hours, every extra 30 minutes someone stands increases their risk of having a circulatory disease by 11%.

And although standing was not associated with an increased risk of health problems like heart disease or stroke, standing does not reduce the risk of developing such health problems either.

Speaking to The Guardian, Matthew Ahmadi, one of the authors of the study, said the key point of the study's findings is that standing instead of sitting doesn't provide any health advantage, and could increase health risks for some people.

Emmanuel Stamatakis, one of the other authors of the study, told The Guardian that moving around during the day and getting regular exercise are better ways to reduce the risk of heart disease.

"Take regular breaks, walk around, go for a walking meeting, use the stairs, take regular breaks when driving long distances, or use that lunch hour to get away from the desk and do some movement," he said.

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Standing Desks Could Be Bad for Your Health

骄傲的雨伞

南方雨涟涟的，人的生活实在离不了雨伞。

一把撑开后没收拢的雨伞不知怎么一来就骄傲了，它对屋里的家什说：“嚯，你们说……我谁呀？老大！闲着还罢了，一旦我施展身手，哟……天就哭，太阳就躲！人呀，也得我护着！”

桌子是不大出门的，不敢说什么。衣架刚刚被雨淋得一身狼狈，也不便开口，大家都听雨伞吹。

“各位，我谁呀？老大……今后，我得‘大庇天下风雨人’了，嚯，责任重哟！”雨伞越吹越自在。 屋外的雨也越加涟涟的……

雨伞的自吹，房主人听到没有，谁也不知道。

只是，雨停后几天，房主人收到一位远在沙漠考察的朋友的来信，朋友在信中戏谑地说：“在他乡，念你……能不能寄一件礼物以解挂念呢？记住，我要的可是‘最无用的东西’哟！”

思考了一会，房主人到邮局给在沙漠考察的朋友寄了雨伞——一把骄傲的雨伞。

Vivi甜讲中国故事

童话故事--骄傲的雨伞

🗣️ Tired of feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed in your language journey?

What if the secret to fluency isn’t another textbook or app—but you?

In Episode 97 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, we explore how humanistic psychology can help you learn with more joy, less stress, and deeper self-awareness. This isn’t about hacking your brain—it’s about healing your relationship with learning.

We will explore how humanistic psychology transforms language learning from a stressful task into a journey of personal growth and inner peace. Instead of focusing on flaws or pressure, it teaches you to trust your innate desire to learn, create a kind and safe emotional environment for yourself, and embrace self-compassion as the key to resilient, joyful, and effective learning. Perfect for learners who believe languages aren’t just about words—but about becoming more fully yourself.

You’ll discover:

Why your desire to learn a language is a natural force for growth—and how to trust it.

How to quiet your inner critic and make space for curiosity and courage.

The science behind self-compassion and why being kind to yourself isn’t “soft”—it’s strategic.

Practical ways to build a learning practice that respects your emotions, time, and unique rhythm.

This episode is for those who believe learning a language isn’t just about words—it’s about becoming more fully yourself.

Ready to learn with your whole heart?
Tap into the wisdom of Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, and your own inner teacher.

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Tip 97 - How ❤️Humanistic Psychology ❤️can help you learn a language

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بله 
آره 
خوب
خوب هستم. خوبم.
خوب هستی؟ خوبی؟
بله خوب هستم. بله، خوبم.
چطور هستی؟ چطوری؟
خوب هستم. خوبم.