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Dictionaries do a horrible job of showing to actually say words in a natural American English accent. This is largely because they are not actually reducing words in a way that sounds natural, especially when there are multiple syllables. So, this episode will show you how to pronounce 120 of the most common words in English in a way that sounds like a native speaker.
Find a video version at www.youtube.com/fluentamerican

Fluent American 

Say The 120 Most Common English Words Like An American

生命之河里的石头
所有父母都会伤害孩子，谁都没法避免。孩子就像洁净的玻璃杯，拿过它的人会在上面留下手印。
父母很少会对他们的孩子放手，所以孩子就对父母放手。他们向前走，他们向远处走。
那些曾经让他们感到自身价值的东西——母亲的赞同，父亲的点头——都已经被他们取得的成绩替代。
直到很久以后，当他们的皮肤变得松弛了，心脏变得衰弱了，他们才会明白：他们的故事和他们所有的成就，都是基于父母的经历建立起来的，就像生命之河里的石头，层层叠叠。

学习重点：比喻
1.生命之河 （人生，生命）
2.孩子就像洁净的玻璃杯，拿过它的人会在上面留下手印。（手印-影响）
3.他们向前走 ，向远处走。（离开父母）
4.父亲的点头。（同意、认同）
5.皮肤变得松弛了，心脏变得衰弱了。（老了）
6.生命之河里的石头。（人生的经历）

边听边说 More than Chinese Listening

第十一集 生命之河里的石头

Another unexpected short story by the world-famous British writer. This story will be read in one episode.  

Stories to Stimulate!

The Butler - by Roald Dahl

【成语释义】原为佛教用语。佛家把色、
声、香、味、触、法叫做“六尘”，说道者不为六尘所玷污，保持心地清静。形容不受坏思想、坏作风的沾染。也形容环境清静整洁。
【活用例句】保洁人员不一会就把大礼堂打扫得～了。
【近义】一干二净、冰清玉洁
【反义】污七八糟、污秽不堪

成语故事 Idiom story

一尘不染

Why The Internet Is Broken and How to Fix It - This the SLOW version of the episode 1

Ever feel like the internet is getting worse? You're not crazy - there's a word for it. 🚨

In this episode of Tiny Topics, we break down the viral concept of "ensh*ttification" - the reason why platforms like Amazon and Facebook go from amazing to awful. Learn why your apps are designed to trick your "fat fingers" and how AI slop is taking over your feed.

But there's hope! Discover the simple solution that keeps some sites honest and what we can do to get a better web.

PLUS: Learn essential vocabulary, so you can sound like a native while complaining like a pro. 

Perfect for English learners who want to understand modern tech culture AND boost their vocabulary! 👍

#LearnEnglish #ESL #Internet #Tech #Podcast #Vocabulary

Tiny Topics! Tiny Talks about Big Topics!

Tiny Topics Podcast - Episode 1 - Slow Version



五百年后，小牧童转世轮回成为了一名医生，名叫做许仙。 

今年，他已经二十多岁，相貌堂堂，医术高明。在京城，他拥有一个医馆，名为济世堂。每天来找他看病的人络绎不绝。人们对他的医术赞不绝口。

一天，他的医馆里来了一个不速之客。这人径直向许仙走去。许仙心里一惊，定眼望去，这是一名穿着一袭白纱裙的姑娘，只见她眉若青黛，皓齿明眸，肤如凝脂，长得那叫一个倾国倾城。要说，许大夫也是见过世面的的人，但这样绝美的女子倒是头一回遇见。他毕竟也是到了谈婚论嫁的年龄了，突然这么个绝色美人出现在他的面前，近在咫尺，何况发生在这在那个男女授受不亲的年代，许仙顿时觉得心都要跳出来了。

发了一分钟的呆，他就回过神来，马上向这名姑娘道歉，毕竟他那么直勾勾地盯着人家姑娘发呆，也是有些冒犯。

许仙问，“请问小姐尊姓大名？ 您今天是有什么需要我帮助的吗？”
姑娘娇羞一笑说，“许大夫，我名叫白素贞，我不是来看病的，我是来跟您学习医术的。”
许仙忙说，“感谢姑娘抬举，可是，本医馆暂时不招收学徒。”
姑娘说，“没关系的，我可以帮您打扫卫生，帮您照顾一下看病的人。而且，我不收一分的工钱。这样总可以了吧？”
许仙斩钉截铁地说，“姑娘还是先请回吧，我这里已经有个帮手了。”
姑娘说，“好吧，我今天回去，明天再来。”
说完，她也没有生气，只是，转身就走了。

许仙以为是那个大小姐，闲来无聊，拿他打趣，也就不再把这件事放在心上。可是，第二天，第三天，接连好几天，这位姑娘不厌其烦地过来央求许仙留下她，她保证，不学医术也行，她就打打杂，而且保证不用管吃住，不用发工钱。

许仙见她留意已决，而且，看她聪明伶俐，手脚利索，就答应让她留下。他心想，这看起来就是千金小姐，哪天干得苦了，自己就知难而退了。

许仙说，“您可以留下来，但是，您要遵守我们一贯的规矩，而且保证每天按时来医馆。不许喊累，不许影响正常的医馆正常运营。而且还要保密患者的隐私，在患者就诊的时候，不许偷听。好吧，我们还有很多其他的规矩，你且慢慢学吧。”
白素贞说，“谢谢，许大夫，我明天一早就过来帮您。”

只见白素贞婀娜多姿地给许仙行了个礼，转身就翩然离去了... …


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第二节  不速之客

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Bryce about playing guitar.

Bryce shares a story about the moment when he felt most like a rockstar.

If you've ever been curious about what it takes to play guitar and you want to learn some relevant vocabulary, this episode may be for you!

This is just Part Two of our conversation. Part One can be found at 008 WHY DOES EVERYONE LEARN THE SAME FIRST SONG ON GUITAR?

FULL TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ⁠HERE⁠: https://american-idiom.com/f/009-my-brothers-rockstar-moment

***For English learners! – Detailed vocabulary lesson begins at 23:34***

Episode Outline:

Bryce's most memorable guitar performance (Starts at 1:20)
Adapting complex songs as a solo guitarist (Starts at 4:32)
Funny story - Always rehearse before performing! (Starts at 8:38)
Playing tabs vs. sheet music (Starts at 10:05)
How to continue progressing as a guitarist (14:45)
Final advice for new guitarists (22:54)


Vocabulary and examples (Starts at 23:34)

get your foot in the door (used at 4:46 and explained at 23:38)
hit a wall (used at 14:49 and explained at 26:07)
reach a plateau (used at 14:49 and explained at 26:07)
be stuck in a rut (used at 20:51 and explained at 26:07)
put all your eggs in one basket (used at 21:32 and explained at 29:45)