We talk about the problems young people have getting a job.
Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

English with Angela -  conversation 

TASK 4 - YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT  

Welcome ! ☀️
Because it’s summer — and to keep things feeling light and fun — this podcast channel aims to stay connected to French pronunciation. The episodes are short and straightforward, each focusing on how to pronounce essential French sounds that are tricky or commonly mispronounced.

Today's episode is about the correct pronunciation of the letters "er".
➡️ Read the transcript while listening, to link the sounds to the spelling and to do the little pronunciation exercise at the end.

TRANSCRIPTION :
Bonjour ! ça va ? Moi je vais très très bien !

Aujourd’hui on va pratiquer la prononciation correcte de “er”. II existe 2 manières de le prononcer.

La première se prononce “é” et se trouve à la fin du mot. Comme dans manger.
Voici des exemples.
Répète après moi : boulanger / aller / chandelier / fumer / chanter / boucher / écouter / travailler / aimer / nager.

La deuxième se prononce “r” elle se trouve à l’intérieur du mot. Comme dans merci.
Voici des exemples.
Répète après moi : chercher / mercredi / personne / serveur / perdre / dernier / verbe / version / fermer / perle.

Attention il y a quelques exceptions, le “er” à la fin de quelques petits mots se prononce “r” comme par exemple : hier / hiver / cher / mer / fer.

Allez, maintenant le quiz final !
So, you will speak just after I say the number. A blank will give you time to speak. Then listen to my pronunciation. Read number 2 and listen to the pronunciation again. Just keep going like that.

Prêt ? C’est parti !

1: chercher le boulanger
2: aller chez le boucher
3: merci
4: allumer le chandelier
5: je suis perdu
6: chanter le mercredi
7: préparer le dîner
8: visiter un quartier
9: appeler le serveur
10: une perle chère

Et voilà c’est tout pour aujourd’hui. Je te donne rendez-vous au prochain épisode ! A bientôt !

French Pronunciation to go

Pronunciation of "er"

Welcome English learners! Today we’re continuing the conversation between Jennifer and James. In the last episode, James had just met Jennifer while he was walking in the park. Her dog had fetched a ball and had come close to him. Jennifer was in the middle of telling him why she started dog sitting for her friend. Listen to the story in this episode to grow your vocabulary and listening skills. Enjoy!
“I was having coffee with my friend, Sarah, and we were talking about how difficult it is to live up to the standards of being a “modern woman.” Jennifer started her story.
“Oh, that sounds like an interesting conversation…” James responded. “I’ve always felt like it must be almost impossible for women to balance career and family. Especially single women.”
“Well, yeah, that’s what we were saying to each other. There’s a lot of pressure on women to be “independent,” as if they don’t need men in their lives. I think marriage and family are great and I hate the stigma that is sometimes given to housewives in our society.”
“That’s an interesting perspective to hear from a woman.” James replied. “You wouldn’t know that based on what you see in the media.”
“Exactly. Anyways, Sarah is married, so she and her husband are taking a trip this weekend. She works as an accountant, so she stays busy, but she wants to have kids, too. That’s why we were talking about “modern women.” Anyhow, I offered to watch their dog for the weekend, so here I am!” Jennifer explained.
“I see. That’s nice of you to do for her!” James appreciated this small act Jennifer was doing for her friend. He wanted to learn more about her, but she had a question for him.
“So, what brings you out to the park on a Saturday morning?” Jennifer inquired.
“I like to go for a walk when I’m thinking about something.” James told her.
“Ah, ok. So, can I ask what’s on your mind?” Sarah asked with an inquisitive look on her face. 
James was more than happy to tell her.


Stories in English

Why Jennifer is Dog Sitting

Spanish México

MUSEO DE ARTE MODERNO.

In this podcast I want to talk about a topic that is very common that happens to people when they visit other countries.

¿Cuántas veces hemos escuchado historias de viajeros que se sienten engañados al comprar en otros países? Ya sea en un mercado local, una tienda de souvenirs o incluso en un restaurante, parece que algunos comerciantes intentan aprovecharse de los turistas, especialmente cuando notan que no somos locales.

¿Por qué sucede esto?

¿Cómo podemos evitar estas situaciones?

Preguntas para fomentar la conversación:

¿Creen que es justo que los turistas paguen más por los productos?

¿Qué estrategias utilizan los comerciantes para identificar a los turistas?

¿Cómo podemos evitar que nos engañen al comprar en el extranjero?

¿Creen que el turismo masivo contribuye a este problema?

¿Qué papel juega la cultura en estas prácticas comerciales?

¿Qué responsabilidades tienen los turistas y los gobiernos para combatir esta problemática?


Colombia

 Have you ever been scammed for being a foreigner?

秋です。晴れた夜には、きれいな月が楽しめるようになってきました。9月10日は「中秋（ちゅうしゅう）の名月（めいげつ）」でした。日本の「お月見」の行事を紹介（しょうかい）しましょう。ついでに、月が出てくる日本の民謡（みんよう　folk song）、炭坑節（たんこうぶし）をお聞かせしましょう。ひいているのは、日本のギター、弦（げん strings）が3本の三味線（しゃみせん）です。いきなり歌ってますが、びっくりしないでくださいね。
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じゃあ、またね。

すずまりの日本語「ききみみ」ずきん

第27話　お月見いろいろ

CHISTES MEXICANOS

7000 DOLARES.

なぞなぞ　

①いつももんくばかり言っている動物は？

②お茶はお茶でも、子どもがよろこぶお茶は？

③フランスのパンはフランスパン、では日本のパンは何パン？

いぬ→わんわん
ねこ→にゃーにゃー
きつね→こんこん
うし→もーもー

答え
①うし
②おもちゃ
③ジャパン