CHISTES MEXICANOS

UN LADRÓN A LAMEDIA NOCHE.

⭐Contents: 1/ la mémoire 2/ Le fonctionnement de la mémoire 3/ La madeleine de Proust 4/ Mémoire et identité 5/ La généalogie : histoire de nos ancêtres 6/ L'essor de la généalogie 7/ Migration et origines 8/ Stromae

⭐ To go further, visit www.explorefrench.com. On my website, you can become a Premium Member and gain full access to all transcripts, games and language activities for both of my podcast channels "Learn French with Anthony" and "Explore France with Anthony". On my website, you'll also gain full access to my French online courses, "Skills Trainer" modules to enhance your proficiency in French, "Word Builder" modules to expand your French vocabulary, and audiobooks specially designed for learners of French. 

⭐ In this B1-level podcast, we will talk about our memory. We'll explore how it works, how we recall things, and why it’s important in the construction of our personal identity. We'll also discuss genealogy, people's origins, music with Stromae, literature with Marcel Proust, and philosophy with Daniel Dennett. Additionally, we will review vocabulary related to senses and emotions, and practice using the gerund in French, among many other things.

⭐ In the first part of this podcast, I will speak only in French, and in the second part, I will translate and explain everything in English.

Learn French with Anthony

B1#01 Mémoire et généalogie

En este episodio les contaré sobre esta famosa librería. 

Porteña

Librería El Ateneo Grand Splendid

ROMANCES DE RAFAEL DE LEÓN

PROFECÍA

The Main Differences Between British English and American English
The English language is a global medium of communication with two predominant forms: British English and American English. These two varieties serve as the foundation for millions of speakers worldwide. However, they differ significantly in vocabulary, spelling, grammar, pronunciation, and usage. Understanding these distinctions is essential for anyone who wants to communicate effectively across cultural and linguistic boundaries. This essay explores the key differences between British and American English and explains why these differences matter.
Vocabulary
One of the most noticeable differences is in the words each variety uses. Many words differ entirely for the same concept. For example, British English uses the word "flat" to describe a living space, while American English uses the word "apartment." Similarly, a "lorry" in British English is a "truck" in American English, and "petrol" becomes "gas."
Even some common words have different meanings depending on the variety. For instance, in British English, the word "pants" refers to underwear, but in American English, "pants" means trousers. These differences can cause confusion, which is why understanding the context is so important. Both varieties also have unique idiomatic expressions. For example, in British English, the phrase "fancy dress" refers to a costume, but Americans would call this a "costume party."
Spelling
Spelling differences between British and American English developed as the result of historical changes. British English spells the word "colour" with a "u," while American English spells it "color." Another example is the British spelling "centre," which is written as "center" in American English: https://youtu.be/hzLVVTbqgcAhttps://youtu.be/hzLVVTbqgcA

Differences between British English and American English

The Main Differences Between British English and American English - Introduction: https://youtu.be/hzLVVTbqgcA 

Forget the fancy suits and practiced answers.  Job interviews are about why, not what.  Why are you here? Why should we care?  The truth is, the scripted responses you rehearse might not resonate.  But what if you could tap into your authentic self, the one brimming with passion and ideas?  That's the power of mastering impromptu speaking.

Think of an interview not as an interrogation, but a conversation fueled by purpose.  Impromptu speaking allows you to sound natural and convincing.  It lets you ditch the script and dive straight into the wellspring of your "Why."  The interviewer throws a curveball question?  No problem.  You can think on your feet,  demonstrating your ability to adapt and solve problems –  essential skills in today's ever-changing workplace.

Imagine being asked about a weakness.  A scripted response sounds robotic.  But with impromptu fluency, you can talk about a past challenge, how you learned from it, and how that experience fuels your drive to succeed.  It's a story, not a statistic.  Stories connect.  They show your human side, your ability to overcome obstacles – all qualities that make you a compelling candidate. 

Confidence is another perk.  When you can speak confidently and articulately without a script, you project a powerful presence.  It shows you believe in yourself and your ideas –  the kind of person who inspires trust and gets things done.  So, ditch the memorization and embrace the impromptu.  It's not about having all the answers, but about the passion and purpose behind them.  That's the "Why" that will land you the job.

Don't wait for the interview to start honing your impromptu skills.  Start conversations with friends, family, or even strangers.  Challenge yourself to think on your feet and express yourself clearly.  Record yourself and watch it back.  Sign up for a session and we can focus on improving your impromptu speaking ability to make sure you get hired!

The Global Professional Podcast

Impromptu Speaking and Job Interviews - Episode 93

Текст про Україну. У тексті ви почуєте цікаві факти про Україну, її площу, її столицю. Усії чекаю на уроках та чекаю ваших повідомлень із запитаннями.

Українська мова - це легко!

Цікава країна

Nick looks at both sides of this topic to help give you ideas for Speaking Part 3 or Writing Part 2 in the IELTS test. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

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Welcome back to another episode of Streetwise English podcast. My name is Carl. Today I want to talk about breaking the ice. So breaking the ice means meeting someone new that you don't know for the first time. So when you go to a party or you go to a new workplace or a new school, you're always going to have the occasion where you need to meet people for the very first time.


And sometimes this can be awkward and you can feel embarrassed about talking to someone if you don't know them and they don't know you and you're not friends yet. So I just wanted to talk really briefly about some advice that I have for you to meet people for the first time in any environment. And this is especially true if you are not a native speaker of their language.


So the first tip I have is to simply smile. Make your face look friendly and welcoming and give eye contact to the person that you want to talk to. It sounds really simple and obvious, but if you missed this step um, you know, this is a very important step and this is half the battle. So make sure that you look approachable yourself and you smile And you might even make a slight hand gesture, like, uh, a mini wave of some sort.  And the next thing is to simply say hello.


You don't have to come up with any kind of clever saying or pick up line or joke just simply saying hello. And you can see if the other person is interested in having a conversation with you.


And another tip is that you can be observant of what the person looks like or what clothes they're wearing and use that as a clue um, to tell you about who they are. For example, if the person is wearing very nice running shoes you kind of have the idea that this person likes to run or this person may be a runner or if you notice that the person has, um, cauliflower ears, you know, scarred ears from wrestling OK, this guy is probably a fighter. (please subscribe to the Streetwise English Podcast)



