Since England is an island, it has a rich maritime history and lots of idiomatic expressions that come from sailing and ships. In this podcast, I cover the following:

* “Dead in the water” 
* “Three sheets to the wind” 
* “To go by the board” 

For a full transcript of this podcast, go to https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/nautical-idioms-part-2/.

Difficult English Explained

Nautical Idioms in English, Part 2:  What do they Mean and Where did they Come from?

Neste episódio, falamos sobre a despedida de Hermeto Pascoal, um dos maiores nomes da música brasileira, que faleceu no dia 13 de setembro de 2025. 

Conhecido como “o bruxo da música”, Hermeto transformou o jeito de fazer música no Brasil e no mundo, misturando sons do cotidiano com ritmos tradicionais e o jazz.

Aqui você vai descobrir quem foi Hermeto Pascoal, por que sua obra é tão importante e qual é o legado que ele deixa para a cultura brasileira.

👉 Se inscreva no canal para acompanhar novos episódios.
👉 Quer aprender português e mergulhar na cultura brasileira? Clique na minha foto de perfil e conheça minhas aulas. Vou adorar te acompanhar nessa jornada! ☺️

Everyday Portuguese 

Episódio 7 - Adeus a Hermeto Pascoal: o bruxo da música brasileira (EM PORTUGUÊS)

Our struggles in life develop our strengths. Without struggles, we never grow and never get stronger, so it’s important for us to tackle challenges on our own, and not be relying on help from others.



Short Stories with Rose 

The Butterfly (Struggles)

Dive into this Korean Podcast episode as we explore the true meaning of relationships—what makes a real friend, how family ties can be both comforting and complicated, and why setting healthy boundaries is essential for personal growth. Through heartfelt stories and honest reflections, you'll gain insight into Korean culture, language, and the universal challenges of maintaining meaningful connections. 

Whether you're a Korean language learner or simply interested in self-development, this episode offers practical vocabulary, cultural context, and relatable life lessons.

We also discuss the impact of traditional Korean customs, like family gatherings during holidays, and how to find balance between societal expectations and your own well-being.

The Jung Studio

Korean Podcast | Relationships & Boundaries

In todays episode I would like to discuss the importance of stress, and the coping mechanisms you should use! 

Let's have a chat (Discussions In English) 

Episode 5 : Why do we have stress? Let's find out! 

This episode is part two of the episode How to Answer, "Why Should We Hire You?" In this episode, you will increase your English vocabulary for everyday conversations in your personal life or work. You'll learn seven definitions for the phrases and idioms I used in the last episode. You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. 

If you currently work or want to work with native English speakers from the U.S., you won't want to miss it!

Episode originally published on September 4, 2020.
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/hit-the-ground-running-phrase/.
Infographics for this episode at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/. 

Express to Impress

Hit the Ground Running and Other English Phrases

🎙️ New Episode Alert: "Cancelling an Appointment" 🗓️❌

🎧 Welcome to another episode of our language learning podcast, where we bring you practical dialogues to improve your skills! In today's episode, you'll be listening to a conversation between a patient and a receptionist at the Danforth Dental Clinic. 🗣️✨

👥 Characters: Maria (the patient) and the Receptionist

🗒️ In this dialogue, you'll have the opportunity to learn expressions and vocabulary related to canceling appointments, understanding cancellation policies, and rescheduling. Pay close attention to how Maria handles the situation politely and how the receptionist provides assistance and information. 📝🤝

🎯 After listening to the conversation, you can test your comprehension and vocabulary knowledge with our comprehensive questions and exercises. Sharpen your language skills by completing the quiz and reinforcing what you've learned. 💡📚

🔽 Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel and follow us for more engaging episodes and helpful guidance on your language learning journey. Don't miss out on valuable content to boost your skills and confidence! 🌟🔗

Happy listening, and enjoy the episode! 🎧✨

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Everyday Dialogues

Canceling an Appointment 🗓️❌

日本(にほん)のお金(かね)が変(か)わる！
Japanese money is changing!
일본돈이 바뀐대


NANAのにほんごpodcast 

【Japanese Podcast#24】日本(にほん)のお金(かね)が変(か)わる！｜Japanese money is changing!

Tired of getting stuck analyzing everything you're doing wrong in your language learning? 

What if the key to progress wasn't digging into your problems—but systematically finding and repeating what you're already doing right?

In Episode 103 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, we explore the science-backed methods of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Learn how to:

• 🧠 Use the "Miracle Question" to build a neural blueprint for success
• 📊 Become a detective of your own "exceptions"—the moments you're already winning
• ↗️ Apply "Scaling Questions" to hack your brain's reward system and build unstoppable momentum
• 💪 Uncover your hidden resilience with the powerful "Coping Question"

This isn't just positive thinking. It's a data-driven approach to becoming a more effective and confident learner, supported by neuroscience and clinical research.

Ready to build on what's already working?

Episode 103 delves into the robust research behind Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and its application to language learning. This episode moves beyond theory to present the scientific evidence showing how tools like the Miracle Question activate the brain's planning centers, how identifying "exceptions" builds self-efficacy, and how scaling questions leverage the neuroscience of habit formation. Discover a proven, practical framework to stop analyzing problems and start amplifying the solutions that are already working in your learning journey.