In this episode I briefly talk about two theoretical hypothesis (Interaction and Output) according to which speaking in your target language / second language can help you improve your TL/L2 skills faster.

This is theoretical background... Next coming up: Research and experiments confirming these hypotheses!

INFORMAL Learning of English: How to MAXIMISE your language learning experience. 

Part 1 - Speaking for better acquisition! 

秧秧老师的中文课堂实录，每节课都能掌握新知识
A live record of Teacher Yangyang's Chinese class. You can master new knowledge in each class. 

秧秧老师的中文课堂

秧秧老师中文课堂实录

Listen to Hassan explaining what he loves and does not love to eat and drink. 

Aprende árabe con Radia 

Likes and dislikes about food - Food and drink vocabulary 

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

How to ‘flatter’ the Chinese In-laws!

En este episodio , Jon (Madrid) Y Joan (Barcelona) hablarán sobre la semana santa en España, sus tradiciones, clichés y las partes más oscuras de su historia y orígenes. ¡Relájate y escúchanos!

¡Qué Pasa! Podcast en Español

LA SANTA INQUISICIÓN- SEMANA SANTA

If a literal translation doesn’t work, find out why. Delve into the cultural and historical aspects that make the phrase unique to your native language. This examination can provide a fascinating insight into both languages.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 34 - Find out why Literal Translations Do NOT work, ok? 

Teacher Melody reads Aesop's Fables. 
The moral of this story is: 
Do not attempt the impossible.

Life Lessons from Aesop's Fables

Episode 1: The Frogs & the Ox

你好！我叫安东。我28岁了。  
Nǐ hǎo! Wǒ jiào Āndōng. Wǒ èrshíbā suì le.  
我喜欢学汉语。  
Wǒ xǐhuān xué Hànyǔ.  
我的西班牙语和英语说得都很好。  
Wǒ de Xībānyáyǔ hé Yīngyǔ shuō de dōu hěn hǎo.  
以前我学了意大利语，但现在都不记得了。  
Yǐqián wǒ xuéle Yìdàlìyǔ, dàn xiànzài dōu bú jìde le.  
我喜欢旅行。我很快就去北京了。  
Wǒ xǐhuān lǚxíng. Wǒ hěn kuài jiù qù Běijīng le.  
我要在天安门广场拍照，说汉语，坐地铁。  
Wǒ yào zài Tiān’ānmén Guǎngchǎng pāizhào, shuō Hànyǔ, zuò dìtiě.  
我什么时候去北京？我希望很快就能去。  
Wǒ shénme shíhou qù Běijīng? Wǒ xīwàng hěn kuài jiù néng qù.  

问题：  
1、安东多大了？  
Āndōng duōdà le?  
2、他现在学什么语言？  
Tā xiànzài xué shénme yǔyán?  
3、他在北京要做什么？  
Tā zài Běijīng yào zuò shénme?  

1、记得​​ (jìde) - remember
2、旅行​​ (lǚxíng) - travel
3、地铁​​ (dìtiě) - subway
4、希望​​ (xīwàng) - hope
5、拍照​​ (pāizhào) - take photos
6、天安门广场​​ (Tiān'ānmén Guǎngchǎng) - Tiananmen Square (proper noun)

7、时间副词「就...了」​​
Structure: Subj. + 就 + V. + 了
Function: Expressing immediate future (e.g., "I will go soon")
Example: 我很快就去北京了。

8、「要」表计划​​
Structure: Subj. + 要 + V.
Function: Indicating future plans/intentions
Example: 我要拍照。

9、程度补语「V.得+很+Adj.」​​
Structure: Subj. + V. + O. + V. + 得 + 很 + Adj.
Function: Describing degree of action (e.g., "speak very well")
Example: 我说汉语说得很好。

Beginner Chinese Listening

A1 Chinese Listening - 01 Meet Anton

Did you ever wonder why you didn't get that job? Intonation is a very important part of UK speech patterns.