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

Introducing a new way for you to prepare for oral exams or to practice speaking in general.

Speak English With Muki

Episode 1: Introduction

わたしの母の好きなことばです。
今日は母と、わたしが好きなことばについてお話します。

Do you know the Japanese word "Bijin-hakumei"?
It is my mother's favorite word.
Today I'm talking about my mother's and my favorite phrases.

Plain Japanese Podcast やさしい にほんご ポッドキャスト

#7 母とわたしの好きなことば

Today we're talking about the verb to "iterate" and the noun "iteration". I hope you find this podcast useful!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

I've lost count of what iteration we're on now!

¡Hay muchas opciones en Internet! ¿Cuál es la mejor? Cuando una persona busca por un contenido en particular ¡¡Boom!! es bombardeada con miles de opciones y sugerencias que hacen que durante un momento no sepas exactamente dónde “clikar”. Es un cruce de caminos digitales casi infinito. Es igual que la sensación que tenían nuestros abuelos o padres cuando buscaban una información específica en la biblioteca y delante suyo, en la estantería, había varios libros que podían darles una respuesta. Ese mismo dilema pero elevado a la enésima potencia es el que se nos plantea en esta sociedad digital..

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

Cruce de Caminos


yì jiàn
意 见          opinion

 yì si
意 思         meaning

yì yi         
意 义      meaning

yì zhì
意 志      volition

yì niàn
意  念       idea

HSK vocabulary

Chinese words in life

En este episodio, Jon (Madrid) y Joan (Barcelona) hablan sobre las cosas que más echan de menos de España cuando están viviendo en el extranjero. ¡Relájate y escúchanos!

¡Qué Pasa! Podcast en Español

Españoles fuera de España - ¿Qué echamos de menos? Parte 1

A palatalized consonant is pronounced with the blade of the tongue pressed up against the hard palate. A palatalized consonant sounds like a consonant plus the [y] sound of “yes” pronounced at the exact same time. The letter ь ( мягкий знак ) indicates that the preceding consonant is palatalized.

In addition to ь, the vowel letters е, ё, и, ю, and я also indicate that the preceding 
consonant is palatalized. 

на - ня
но - нё
ну - ню
ны - ни
нэ - не
нь

ма - мя
мо - мё
му - мю
мы - ми
мэ - ме
мь

да - дя
до - дё
ду - дю
ды - ди
дэ - де
дь

та - тя
то - тё
ту - тю
ты - ти
тэ - те
ть


Russian Pronunciation wilth Lubov

Palatalized and Unpalatalized (Hard and Soft) Consonants and Ь. Listen and Repeat.

5 Tips for Studying IELTS Speaking

Preparing for the IELTS Speaking test can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can improve your fluency and confidence. Here are five tips to help you excel:

Practice Speaking Daily
Consistency is key to improving your speaking skills. Set aside time each day to practice speaking English, even if it's just for 10-15 minutes. Talk about a variety of topics, record yourself, and identify areas where you can improve.

Expand Your Vocabulary
A rich vocabulary will allow you to express yourself more clearly and precisely. Learn new words daily, and practice using them in sentences. Focus on synonyms, idiomatic expressions, and topic-specific vocabulary like travel, work, and culture.

Work on Pronunciation and Intonation
Clear pronunciation is essential in the IELTS Speaking test. Focus on common pronunciation mistakes, and practice intonation to sound more natural. Listening to native speakers through podcasts or videos can help you understand how words should be pronounced and how sentences flow.

Develop Your Ideas
In the IELTS Speaking test, you’ll need to speak at length on various topics. Practice expanding your ideas by structuring your answers clearly. Use examples, explanations, and reasons to support your opinions.

Simulate Test Conditions
Familiarize yourself with the test format by simulating exam conditions. Record yourself answering common IELTS questions within the time limit, and get feedback from a tutor or language partner.

With consistent practice and these strategies, you'll be well-prepared to perform confidently on test day.