"The road less traveled is the road of delayed gratification."

KRISTEL TALKS

In this episode, I make some observations about different conversational styles among native and non-native English speakers. I am generalizing, of course, and these are just my thoughts, based on what I've experienced in my life. *

I'd love to hear what YOU think! What have you observed? 

Here are some questions you might want to talk to yourself or write about - as we reflect on the year that has ended. Maybe you want to create a short monologue by recording your thoughts in a voice memo on your phone. Or perhaps you could try writing down your ideas on your phone or on a piece of paper. Do it for 5 or 10 minutes, and don't worry about your grammar or vocabulary. Writing is a great PROCESS - an exercise where you can use your English - anywhere, anytime, without a teacher or a listener. So getting in the HABIT of writing or speaking to yourself is as important as the words you use. Over time, your skills will improve! 

---- QUESTIONS TO ANSWER -----

What does the word SUCCESS mean to you? 
What does SUCCESS LOOK LIKE to you? 
What is something you have SUCCEEDED AT?

Based on YOUR definition of success - what made 2023 a successful year for you?
What will make 2024 a successful year for you? 

And here's a THOUGHT EXPERIMENT and a WRITING EXERCISE.
Imagine it is December 31, 2024. Using past tenses, write about what made 2024 a successful year for you. (This may feel strange, but it’s a great exercise for your English and for your mind! It can be fun and transformative, too!)

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*Note - In this episode, I make the mistake of using the word "American" to refer to people from the US. This is a bad habit that I am (still) trying to break. The truth is that we are all Americans in the whole hemisphere - North and South. But, as they say, "old habits die hard" or existing patterns are hard to change. 

Hear and There

4. How we speak with others & why we should talk to ourselves

In this episode, you will listen to a dialog at the bar and learn how to use simple past tense in a basic conversation. Enjoy your podcast! 
<<< Don't forget to solve the related quiz after listening to the podcast.

Turkish Conversations From ZERO to HERO

Episode 6: At the Bar - Emma ile Ewan Barda Sohbet Ediyor..

What a personal program is and why it is a good way to learn a language

All about Russian language 🌟

Personal program

Mere paas Maa Hai, I have my mother
Let’s break down this iconic dialogue:

मेरे पास (Mere paas): ‘I have’ or ‘I possess.’

मेरे (Mere): My.
पास (Paas): With or near.
माँ (Maa): ‘Mother.’ This is a simple yet profound term for ‘mother’ in Hindi.
है (Hai): ‘Is’ — This is the present tense form of the verb ‘to be,’ used here to indicate possession or existence.

Hindi Through Bollywood: Learning with Movies

Ep 1 : From the movie 'Deewar' starring THE AMITABH BACHHAN and SHASHI KAPOOR.

This episode explores the word "move" and its usage in forming phrasal verbs. By understanding the combinations like "move up," "move over," and "move down," you can learn phrasal verbs in a meaningful way. Instead of simply memorizing them, this approach helps you grasp their meanings and use them naturally in your language. Examples and a story illustrate how these phrasal verbs are applied, enabling a deeper comprehension and automatic usage.

LEARN BY LISTENING

How To Actually Understand Phrasal verbs-01

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
4月14日木曜日　天気/くもり　気温/7℃ 

千歳市/ちとせし　
支笏湖/しこつこ

・支笏湖畔の温泉で露天風呂の大掃除
・大型連休の前だから
・4/29、5/3、5/4、5/5が祝日

［単語］
湖畔/こはん…湖のまわり
露天風呂/ろてんぶろ…外にあるお風呂
大掃除/おおそうじ…いつもはしない場所の掃除
大型連休/おおがたれんきゅう…土曜と日曜と祝日が続くこと
祝日/しゅくじつ…特別な休み



北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#38〉4月14日木曜日　温泉の大掃除

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