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Teacher Robert's Podcast

One way to improve your pronunciation (with transcript)

This podcast is aimed at people who have not taken the IELTS or who took it once without preparing and now want to prepare for a second try.
I'll describe how the test is organized, what the different types of questions are,
how the test is scored (banded) and the issues that are scored.

Accelerate Your IELTS Speaking with Ralph

IELTS Speaking Test Overview

Chinese Learning with Lily

我的家人

En este episodio te enterarás de: ¿Qué es el DELE y quién lo organiza? ¿Cuántos niveles hay? ¿Cómo puedo saber en qué nivel inscribirme? ¿Cómo son las pruebas del examen DELE? ¿Cómo saber dónde puedo hacer este examen? ¿Cómo saber cuánto cuesta inscribirse en el DELE?¿Cómo me inscribo para hacer el examen? ¿Por qué me puede interesar hacer el DELE? Obtener la nacionalidad española

DELE exam (B2-C1)

¿Por qué me interesa el DELE?

Hey everyone its me! Your favorite language bro! I wanted to tell you about what happened back in 2021, what I'm currently doing and what my goals are for this podcast! so come hang out and listen! 

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The Language Bro

2023 New Year Episode

Are the French actually stingy, or is there a deeper reason behind their attitude toward tipping? In this episode of Déjà Vu French, we explore the controversial world of tips (les pourboires).

From the historical origins of the word "TIPS" in England to the modern-day pressure of credit card machines in Parisian restaurants, I share my personal perspective as a former waiter and bartender on why the tipping system might be broken.

In this video, you will learn:

French Vocabulary for Dining: Le pourboire (the tip), radin (stingy), le serveur (the waiter), and la note (the bill).

The History of Tipping: Is "To Insure Prompt Service" a real acronym or just a legend?

Tipping Around the World: Why is giving extra money considered rude or impolite in Japan?

A Waiter’s Secret: A personal story about how tipping creates hypocrisy and inequality in customer service.

Boost Your French Fluency:
This video is designed for intermediate and advanced learners. By listening to this unscripted, natural conversation, you’ll improve your oral comprehension and pick up authentic French idioms used in real-life debates.

💬 Join the Debate:
Do you think tipping is a moral obligation, or should employers simply pay a fair wage? Does not tipping make you "radin"? Let’s discuss in the comments (in French if you can!).

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Déjà Vu French with Chris

Why I'm against tipping culture (🇫🇷 Intermediate French Podcast #02)

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昔すごく流行った「たまごっち」について話しました😆最近また人気が出てきたので、日本でグッズを探してみてください💖

SeikaのPodcast🎧

Ep.42 📝「たまごっち」の歴史🥚⚡️💖

TRANSCRIPTION (includes explanation)
These various expressions for negation span a spectrum of formality and tone. In the lexicon of everyday conversation, one might simply assert "no," "nope," or "nah," and even employ a touch of informality with "not gonna happen." When a matter is more absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, no" and "under no circumstances" make the position clear. In informal settings, a definitive refusal might take the form of "not a chance" or "ain't gonna happen," perhaps even with a touch of camaraderie, as in "nah, mate." For matters requiring decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I'm afraid the answer is no" or "I must decline," while adding regret, as in "regrettably, no," imparts a sense of genuine consideration. Politeness tempers the refusal in phrases such as "I'm sorry, but no" and "thank you for considering me, but I'll have to say no," expressing gratitude for the offer. The witty turn of phrase adds a touch of humor to the refusal, suggesting impossibility with expressions like "I'd sooner sprout wings and fly" or "when pigs fly." In more elevated circles, the upper class might communicate their refusal with statements like "I regret to inform you that the answer is in the negative" or "it would not be fitting, I'm afraid," while maintaining an air of politeness. For royalty, a refusal is conveyed with grace and tact, as in "one must respectfully decline" or "I cannot acquiesce to that request," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

LEARN BY LISTENING

How To Say 'YES' In Various English Registers

Hoy celebramos el 50 episodio del podcast y lo hacemos hablando de algunas bebidas españolas. Tanto bebidas alcohólicas, como no alcohólicas, porque todo el mundo tenemos derecho a celebrar.
¡Un brindis por estos 50 episodios! ¡A por 50 episodios más!

Después de escuchar el episodio, no te olvides de decirme:
-cuál es la bebida que elijes para brindar por este episodio número 50.
-si conocías estas bebidas españolas, y
-si las probado alguna de las bebidas que menciono
-y por supuesto, si conoces alguna otra.
