My podcasts are about Chinese listening practice. If you are an intermediate level learner, the podcasts should be fit for you.

和Dan说中文

Want to know what winter is like in Cape Town? Then you are in the right place! This episode looks at some of the things that locals like to do on a typical winter's day in Cape Town!

Please note there is a list of highlighted vocabulary at the end of the episode with example sentences to listen to and enjoy. You can also find the vocabulary list at the end of this description. 

Enjoy!

Sample:

“Picture this: it's winter in Cape Town. Raindrops gently tap against the windows, as the city is hugged in a cool embrace. 

Cape Town experiences rainfall during the winter months, creating the perfect setting for cozy indoor activities.

The temperature outside can drop a lot, especially during the night. It can go as low as 5 degrees Celsius. On cold days, the average temperatures range between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius.”

Vocabulary: 

1.	Embrace - (verb) to hold closely or tightly
2.	Central heating - (noun phrase) a system that provides heat to an entire building or house 
3.	Rely on - (phrasal verb) to depend on or trust in someone or something
4.	Bond - (verb) to form a close relationship or connection with someone
5.	Cozy - (adjective) comfortable, warm, and snug
6.	Quality time - (noun phrase) time spent in a meaningful and enjoyable way, typically with loved ones
7.	Beverage – (noun) something to drink
8.	Delightful - (adjective) very pleasing, enjoyable, or charming
9.	Ward off - (phrasal verb) to prevent or protect oneself from something unwelcome or harmful
10.	Magnificent - (adjective) extremely beautiful, impressive, or grand
11.	Calves - (noun) the young of certain animals, especially cows, elephants, or whales
12.	Locals - (noun) people who live in a particular place or community
13.	Spot - (verb) to see, notice, or detect something, often from a distance
14.	Breach - (verb) to break or burst through a barrier or surface
15.	Awe-inspiring - (adjective) creating feelings of wonder and admiration

Cape Town Chronicles

Episode 2: A Typical Winter's Day in Cape Town (A2-B1)

Un vecchio leone decide di procurarsi il cibo ricorrendo all'astuzia. Ma la volpe è più furba di lui.

Vittorio per Voi

Il vecchio leone e la volpe

You can read the podcast here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iQySsps6y_HF8GvwWMJ38v7dGKxrr4ic/view?usp=sharing

Lisa's Podcast

Britney Spears Dances with Fake Knives

In this episode, I team up with amazing Italki teacher Camila to talk about 5 more idioms. We compare popular idioms in English and Spanish so that you can use them and sound like a native speaker! 

Camila's profile: https://teach.italki.com/user/11031501

 I'd love to hear from you, so leave a comment if you enjoyed this episode :)

Learn English with Jessie

#2 Idioms in English and Spanish Part 2

Culture is quite a general topic that could come up in a number of different parts of the IELTS test, so it's useful to be able to talk about it. Today, Nick gives you some ideas for this topic.

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Do you think the world is becoming too similar in terms of culture?

In this episode we will talk about the three main sentence elements; and why it is important to be able to identify them.

Vlad's teaching tales

Sentence elements (Part 1)

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)


Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Debunking the Myths of the Great Wall 解密长城

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Ra-c46fwU7GJ5qQEP62rKSWn5S1GZoj/view?usp=drivesdk