Travel all over China: Practical Chinese for Travelers

Checking in（1）

In this episode, I talk about the difference between passive and Active Vocabulary. I also explain ways to improve productive knowledge.

Rethinking Language Learning

Receptive & Productive Vocabulary

Rob: Hi Selma, how are you?

Selma: Oh hi Rob! I’m doing well, thanks. Just finished that essay that’s due in tomorrow. It was a tough topic!

Rob: Tell me about it. It took me ages. So, listen, I wanted to ask you about Netflix. You subscribe to it, don’t you?

Selma: I do, yes.

Rob: I’m thinking about signing up, but I wanted to get your view on it. Is it worth the money?

Selma: I really think it is, although I don’t know that everyone would agree with me. I’m a huge fan of crime series, so there’s nothing I love more than binge-watching a whole series in a day in my pijamas.

Rob: I keep reading about some really interesting films coming up on there – there was that Martin Scorsese film recently?

Selma: Oh yes, The Irishman. I haven’t seen it yet, but Jane loved it and said it was some of his best work. So, it’s on my list. But absolutely everything is covered. There’s Horror, Thrillers, Comedy, Cartoons, you name it. I’ve seen some really thought-provoking documentaries on there recently. There’s Saving Capitalism by Robert Reich which takes a really good look at the system we live in and its problems and then makes suggestions for how to fix it. I watched What The Health which looks at the links between the food industry and healthcare. I’ve had a lot of discussions with other students about that one.

Rob: Is there much music stuff on there?

Selma: Loads! Film from concerts, documentaries about Bowie, Oasis, Bob Dylan… you like Hip Hop, don’t you? There is a great series called Hip Hop Evolutionthat goes into how it all started. It’s fascinating. What I really like about Netflix though is because there’s such a huge audience, there’s a lot of representation of different groups in society. There are loads of foreign films, there’s LGBTQ themes, Black and Asian directors. Something for everyone. Did you hear about Squid Game?

Rob: Oh yeah, the Korean series?

Selma: Yes, it was brilliant and completely unlike anything you’d see over here. 

English Conversation/Dialogue

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Everyday Dialogues

Making Plans 🗓

This is an introduction to Swahili topics discussed include:
1. History of Swahili 
2. Vowels and consonants
3. Self introduction 
4. How to say thank you in Swahili
5. How to order food in a restaurant

Swahili With Shaz 

An introduction to the History of Swahili and basics of Swahili language 

不行！bù xíng ！No！
不对。bù duì .That's not right!
我不同意。wǒ bù tóngyì. I don't agree.
我不这样认为。wǒ bù zhèyàng rènwéi. I don't think so.
这样不太好吧。zhèyàng bù tài hǎo ba. It doesn't sound good. 


Say It Now! 想说就说[xiǎng shuō jiù shuō]

7. 反对[fǎn duì]～Disapproval

En el episodio de hoy hablo de interjecciones, que son palabras cortitas que intentan imitar un sonido y que tienen un significado en sí mismas. En él menciono algunas expresiones españolas muy comunes, su significado y situaciones donde podemos utilizarlas.

Blanca to go 

17– exclamaciones en español 

Listening and reading are vital components of the IELTS exam. We'll explore techniques to identify keywords, skim and scan passages effectively, and comprehend complex audio recordings. I'll provide practice exercises to sharpen students' skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenging IELTS Listening and Reading tests.

Language Power-Up: Business English & IELTS Mastery

Enhancing Listening and Reading Skills for IELTS Excellence

今回のトピックは奈良県で起きた事件についてお話ししたいと思います。 A birthday, a madman, and why you shouldn't do somersaults in a skirt.