In today's daily challenge the topic I'll ask you about is friends.

In one minute I will ask you 7 or 8 questions to inspire your thoughts and to have you go through your daily portion of spoken English :)

Enjoy it and see you tomorrow!

One minute speaking challenge - Challenge yourself to speak English daily!

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会 (huì) means "to be able to" or "to know how to." It is used to describe a specific skill or ability that someone has. For example:
我会说中文。 (Wǒ huì shuō Zhōngwén.) - I can speak Chinese.
可以 (kěyǐ) means "to be allowed to" or "to have permission to." It is used to describe whether someone is allowed or permitted to do something. For example:
你可以坐这里。 (Nǐ kěyǐ zuò zhèlǐ.) - You are allowed to sit here.
能 (néng) means "to be able to" or "to have the ability to." It is used to describe a general ability or capability that someone has. For example:
我能做这件事。 (Wǒ néng zuò zhè jiàn shì.) - I am able to do this.
In general, 会 is used to describe a specific skill or ability that someone has, while 可以 is used to describe whether someone is allowed or permitted to do something, and 能 is used to describe a general ability or capability that someone has.

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会 (huì) VS 可以 (kěyǐ) VS 能 (néng) 

Episode 2 | Past Simple | How? When? The structure | Explanations (Eng + Rus) I will tell you some facts about me using the Past Simple and Present Simple Tenses! Let me know if you have any questions and try to write your story in the comment section using the same tenses.

If you haven't heard my episode about Present Simple - Check it out on my profile!

Всем привет! Это мой второй выпуск про времена английского языка - он посящен прошедшему времени. Здесь я расскажу, когда, зачем и как мы используем Past Simple. а также я поделюсь историей из своей жизни - про моё первое путешествие заграницу! В своем повествовании я использую только два времени (Present Simple & Past Simple + to be).
Если вы не слушали первый выпуск про настоящее время - обязательно посмотрите у меня в профиле!

Обязательно оставьте комментарий, используя Past Simple! 
И пишите если будут вопросы, 

see ya!

Sara Teacher

Past Simple + to be 

 Xiàwǔ nǐ xiǎnɡ qù zuò shénme?
A：下午   你   想   去  做   什么？
    Xiàwǔ wǒ xiǎnɡ qù shānɡdiàn.
B：下午    我   想    去    商店。
    Nǐ xiǎnɡ mǎi shénme?
A：你    想    买   什么？
    Wǒ xiǎnɡ mǎi yí ɡe bēizi.  
B：我    想     买  一  个 杯子。


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In this new episode of Your Spanish Journey I'll talk about the benefitis of extensive reading when it comes to learning a foreign language, and I'll read a short story by the Argentinian psychologist and writer Jorge Bucay. Relax and enjoy!

Your Spanish Journey

Extensive reading: short stories to enjoy. 

The price of bitcoin hit more than $100,000 for the first time as the value of the cryptocurrency continues to soar following the election of Donald Trump.

This came just hours after the President-elect indicated he'd take a lighter regulatory approach to the crypto industry during his presidency.

It climbed from $69,374 on the day of Trump's election on November 5 and rose as high as $103,713 on December 4, according to CoinDesk.

Just two years ago, bitcoin dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.

However, experts aren't sure how long the value of bitcoin will remain high as cryptocurrency is highly volatile.

Some are hopeful of future gains, but others continue to warn of investment risks.

Trump, who was once a crypto skeptic, has said he wants to make the US "the crypto capital of the planet." His campaign accepted donations in cryptocurrency and he has also launched World Liberty Financial, a new project with family members to trade cryptocurrencies.

Many in the crypto industry have welcomed Trump's victory, hoping that he'll be able to push through changes that they've long lobbied for — which, generally speaking, aim for an increased sense of legitimacy without too much red tape.

Trump has already made a move in that direction, saying he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Under current chair Gary Gensler, the SEC has cracked down on the crypto industry, penalizing a number of companies for breaking securities laws.

But what is cryptocurrency, really?

In basic terms, cryptocurrency is digital money. It is designed to work through an online network without a central authority — meaning it's typically not backed by any government or banking institution — and transactions get recorded with technology called a blockchain.



Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Price of Bitcoin Soars, Boosted by Election of Trump

¡Hola a todos/as! En este episodio de podcast, en solo 15 minutos te voy a dar más de 4 tips que podes aplicar para mejorar tu vocabulario en español, para expandirlo y tener más palabras en tu zona de confort para usar en todas tus conversaciones. ¿Qué te parece? ¿Empezamos?

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 topic: Role models. Question 1-3.

1. Which types of people become role models in your society?
2. Do you agree that famous people have more responsibilities than ordinary people?
3. What happens when young people lack good role models?

How did you answer these questions yourself? 

If you had the time to prepare - what key words would you write?

Let me know how I can be of assistance to you.