Hey! Happy Sunday. Here is the latest episode from "English Gym for Word Nerds" and here is a list of the vocab for today: 


1. Unobtrusive
2. On the cusp of
3. Pop-up (like a shop)
4. Six of one and half a dozen of the other
5. To raise eyebrows

Enjoy! Let me know if you have any questions or comments 🙌

English Gym for Word Nerds

EPISODE 4 (on the cusp of getting the C2)

今回のトピックはのび太の夢を叶えてくれた中国人地学学者の話をしたいと思います!
Danosaurus, Yuriesaurus, and Myceratops this week on the Konnichiwa Podcast.

The Konnichiwa Podcast

Doraemon Dinosaur

秧秧老师的中文课堂

“For years now, I've dreamed about taking an adventure in Vietnam, and I feel like I’m finally ready to take the plunge! I would be super excited to explore the lush jungles, cruise the bustling cities, and experience the unique culture of this vibrant country.

I’d definitely want to go on this adventure with my best buddy John, as he’s also really into travel and adventure, as well as always up for anything.

I would really like to get out and experience all that Vietnam has to offer. I would love to be able to climb the incredibly beautiful limestone cliffs of Halong Bay, which I’ve seen on a few different documentaries, and is on the top of my bucket list. 

Another adventurous thing I’d really want to try would be scuba diving in the gorgeous coral reefs, as well as relaxing on some of the stunning beaches. I'm sure I would also be able to enjoy some amazing local food, and maybe even take a few cooking classes. As well as that, I’d also love to learn more about the fascinating history of the country.

I guess I would be a little nervous about the whole trip, but I’d also be very eager to get out there and explore. I'm sure there would be some bumps along the way, but hey, that would be all part of the adventure. I'm always ready to step out of my comfort zone and embrace the unknown.

I'm so looking forward to having an epic adventure in Vietnam one of these days, and I'm sure it would be an incredible experience and I’d have so many wonderful stories to share with everyone back home. I'm sure it won't be long before I'm actually packing my bags and hitting the road!


Thank you.”

IELTS 85 Speaking

IELTS speaking part 2 - an adventure you would like to go on

Desde Buenos Aires, con un tema actual, para practicar un poco de español, entrenar tu escucha de mi acento rioplatense y del idioma en general. 

DALE PLAY y entrená tu español conmigo HOY.

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MODAS PASAJERAS, podcast en español

In this episode, we explore the tricky dynamics of friendships and what happens when one friend uses another to get what they want. Through the fable of the fox and the goat, we reflect on the decisions we make when we’re faced with helping others — and what happens when those choices lead to consequences.

Talk Sense in English · with Yancy Grey

Why Some Friends Leave — After They Get What They Need | EP02

Привет!

В этом выпуске подкаста мы поговорим об искусстве, живописи, известных картинах художников.

Полезная лексика в этом выпуске:
• шедевр - masterpiece 
• живопись - painting
• произведение искусства - a piece of art
• поразить = удивить
• мощь = сила
• с минуты на минуту = вот-вот, очень скоро
• восприятие - perception
• пища для размышлений - что-то, о чем стоит подумать
• сирень - lilac
• аромат- fragrance
• запах - smell
• смысл - meaning

Приятного прослушивания!

Speak fluent Russian B1-B2

Выпуск 11. Искусство вдохновляет

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!

한국의 문화

취미

These days, many people had to make tough choices in life. One of the toughest choices is to choose love or career? If a person can make you happy. The same person can also make you sad.