Confusing words
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Confusing words - intermediate 

Confusing words - affect, effect

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末っ子の誕生日でした

げんき、第１課37ページ、かいわより。 リスニングとリーディングのれんしゅうです。私が言ったあと、リピートしてください。 2かいめは少しはやいです。 
It‘s for your practice of listening and reading. Repeat after me without reading げんき１, even if you have the textbook. I speak a little faster the second time. 
这是为了你的听力和阅读练习。 即使你有课本，也不要读　げんき１、跟着我重复。 我第二次说得快一点。 
もしあなたが中級（ちゅうきゅう）でも、いいれんしゅうになると思います。 
It should still be good practice even if you are an intermidiate-level student. 
即使您是 N4 或以上级别的学生也很有用


かいもの

メアリー：すみません。これはいくらですか。

みせの人：それは3000えんです。

メアリー：たかいですね。じゃあ、あのとけいはいくらですか。

みせの人：あれは3500えんです。

メアリー：そうですか。あれもたかいですね。

みせの人：これは1800えんですよ。

メアリー：じゃあ、そのとけいをください。

しらない人：これはだれのさいふですか。

メアリー：わたしのさいふです。ありがとうございます。

Mary：Excuse me. How much is this?

Wendor：It is 3000yen.

Mary：It‘s expensive. Well then, how much is that watch?

Vendor：That is 3500 yen.

Mary：I see. That is expensive, too.

Vendor：This is 1800 yen.

Mary：Then, I`ll take that watch.

Stranger：Whose wallet is this?

Mary：It‘s mine. Thank you very much.


ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

げんき　だい２か　56ページ

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취미

여러분은 취미가 있나요?
취미는 사람들이 재미있게 하는 활동이에요.
사람마다 좋아하는 것이 달라요.

어떤 사람은 음악을 좋아해요.
그래서 노래를 듣거나 노래를 불러요.
또 어떤 사람은 책을 읽는 것을 좋아해요.
조용한 곳에서 책을 읽으면 마음이 편해져요.

운동이 취미인 사람도 있어요.
수영, 달리기, 요가, 축구를 해요.
몸에 좋아서 운동을 자주 해요.

요리를 좋아하는 사람도 있어요.
맛있는 음식을 만들고 가족이나 친구와 함께 먹어요.
사진을 찍는 것도 좋은 취미예요.
여행하면서 사진을 찍으면 추억이 생겨요.

저는 그림 그리기가 취미예요.
색연필이나 물감으로 그림을 그려요.
그림을 그릴 때 기분이 좋아요.

여러분의 취미는 무엇인가요?
취미는 우리를 행복하게 해요.
시간이 있을 때 취미 활동을 해 보세요!

Hobby
Do you have a hobby?
A hobby is an activity people enjoy.
Each person likes different things.

Some people like music.
So they listen to songs or sing.
Other people like reading books.
Reading in a quiet place makes them feel calm.

Some people enjoy exercise.
They swim, run, do yoga, or play soccer.
Exercise is good for the body, so they do it often.

Some people like cooking.
They make delicious food and eat it with family or friends.
Taking pictures is also a good hobby.
When you travel and take pictures, you make good memories.

My hobby is drawing.
I draw with colored pencils or paint.
I feel happy when I draw.

What is your hobby?
Hobbies make us happy.
Try doing your hobby when you have free time!

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취미

In order to achieve a band score 7 in IELTS it’s important to practice using idioms. Idioms are of high importance if you want to get a band score 7 in IELTS. In fact, it’s very rare for any student to score above a band score 6 in IELTS without using idioms. If it does happen, it only happens once in a blue moon. And since the IELTS exam is so important, it’s a good idea to invest in some private one to one lessons with an IELTS teacher, like me. Lessons don’t cost an arm and a leg and they might help you to achieve the band score you need. Be sure to spend your time and your finances wisely. Invest in yourself and your future. Life is short, and there’s a lot to do. So stop thinking about it, bite the bullet, and take action. Book your private lesson now.

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Hola a todos/as, por acá Camila, desde Buenos Aires, Argentina, con un tema que encuentro sumamente interesante; y que hace poco tiempo descubrí que si bien 'ir a terapia' es moneda corriente en Buenos Aires Capital, no lo es así en todo el mundo. 
Así que diseñé algunas preguntas y respuestas para entrar en tema.

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Dale play al podcast para practicar tu ESCUCHA DEL ESPAÑOL conmigo (nativa de BA, Argentina), si te animas, además podes responder las preguntas vos mismo/a para practicar escritura y gramática. Si tenes ganas siempre podes pedir feedback a tu profe!

Si queres compartir una o todas las respuestas conmigo, me encantaría leerte!

Un abrazo desde Buenos Aires!

Espero te disfrutes este podcast!

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Ir a terapia en el siglo XXI - preguntas y respuestas

Lesson 1: Build a Study Habit as Solid as the Titanic’s Hull
The Titanic’s hull was state-of-the-art, yet it wasn’t indestructible. Similarly, your study habits need to be strong, but they don’t have to be perfect. Start small—just like the shipbuilders who started with a blueprint. Dedicate 10–15 minutes daily to learning your language. Research shows that consistent practice, even in small increments, leads to long-term success.
Your daily routine is your hull. If it’s solid, you’ll keep floating, even when you hit minor obstacles.
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Lesson 2: Spot the Icebergs Before They Hit
The Titanic didn’t see the iceberg until it was too late. When it comes to studying, your "icebergs" are distractions, unrealistic expectations, and burnout. Be mindful of these obstacles before they derail you. Set realistic goals, like learning five new words a day instead of fifty.
Think of distractions like incoming icebergs on the horizon—acknowledge them, steer clear, and keep your focus steady.
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Lesson 3: Lifeboats Are Non-Negotiable
The Titanic’s lack of lifeboats was its greatest tragedy. In language learning, lifeboats represent backup plans for when life gets overwhelming. Too tired to study grammar? Watch a short video in your target language instead. Feeling stuck on vocabulary? Try a language game instead of a workbook.
Lifeboats are your Plan B—your way to keep moving forward even when your primary routine is disrupted.
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111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 57 - Lessons to be learnt from a sinking ship - the Titanic 

つぎの ぶんを聞いてください。そしてただしいか、まちがっているかをかんがえましょう。ぶんは２かい 言います。 こたえはここにかいてあります。 
Listen to the sentences, and answer if each sentence is correct or not. I repeat the sentences twice each. The answer examples are below. 
听下面的句子。并思考它们是否正确。重复这句话两次。答案写在这里


❶×
A：まいあさ何（なに）が食（た）べますか。
B：サンドイッチを食（た）べます。

例）
A：まいあさ何を食べますか。
B：サンドイッチを食べます。

❷〇
A：今日はだれと会（あ）いますか。
B：おとうさんに会います。


人【に/と) 会います Both are OK.


❸×
A：どこに行きますか。
B：スーパーを行きます。

例）
A：どこに行きますか。
B：スーパー　へ/に　行きます。

❹×
A：いつも何に学校へ行きますか。
B：バスで行きます。

例）
A：いつも何”で”学校へ行きますか。
B：バスで行きます

❺〇
時々タバコを吸います。