Continuing with the story of Neil, a young man who emigrated to Canada in the 1920s. 

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Neil McTaggart's Crossing (7): A Story of 1920s Scottish Emigration to Canada (Podcast 1113)

I left Canada to teach English in the Czech Republic in 1995. There are three chapters that cover my experience there which include meeting my first wife. Ten years later, I was in India on a new teaching job getting divorced. I met and dated Marta.

Expect the Unexpected

Marta

Victor Hugo - Demain, dès l'aube
 
Our first poem is from the French poet Victor Hugo, one of the best-known French writers. Demain, dès l'aube which means "Tomorrow, at Dawn," is a short and poignant poem about his visit to his daughter’s grave.
The poem was first released in 1856 in Hugo’s collection called Les Contemplations.

Demain, dès l'aube
Demain, dès l’aube, à l’heure où blanchit la campagne,
Je partirai. Vois-tu, je sais que tu m’attends.
J’irai par la forêt, j’irai par la montagne.
Je ne puis demeurer loin de toi plus longtemps.
Je marcherai les yeux fixés sur mes pensées,
Sans rien voir au dehors, sans entendre aucun bruit,
Seul, inconnu, le dos courbé, les mains croisées,
Triste, et le jour pour moi sera comme la nuit.
Je ne regarderai ni l’or du soir qui tombe,
Ni les voiles au loin descendant vers Harfleur,
Et quand j’arriverai, je mettrai sur ta tombe
Un bouquet de houx vert et de bruyère en fleur.
Tomorrow, at Dawn
 
Tomorrow, at dawn, at the hour when the countryside whitens,
I will depart. You see, I know you wait for me.
I will go through the forest and over the mountains.
I cannot stay far from you any longer.
 
I will trudge on, my eyes fixed on my thoughts,
Ignoring everything around me, without hearing a sound,
Alone, unknown, back stooped, hands crossed,
Saddened, and the day will be like night for me.
 
I will neither see the golden glow of the falling evening,
Nor the sails going down to Harfleur in the distance,
And when I arrive, I will place on your tomb
A bouquet of green holly and flowering heather.




French Treasures

Victor Hugo - Demain, dès l'aube. the most poignant French poem

Here are three things about the IELTS test that are NOT TRUE!

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

SPECIAL EPISODE - IELTS test MYTHS!

第13课  门开着呢

一、听力  第一部分
1.大卫开着车出去了。
2.那个笑着说话的女孩儿是谁？
3.那个手里拿着铅笔的人是我朋友。
4.我的女朋友长着两个大眼睛，非常爱笑。
5.这儿离新京宾馆不太远，到前面的路口再往右。

第二部分
6. 男：那个非常爱笑的女孩儿是谁？
女：你不认识她吗？她叫笑笑，是王老师的女儿。
7. 女：请问，这儿离商店远吗？
男：不远，往前走，下一个路口就是。
8. 男：那个手里拿着铅笔的孩子是你妹妹吗？
女：不是，她是我同学的妹妹。
9. 女：椅子上坐着的那个人是谁？
男：是我爸爸。他有点儿累，正休息呢。
10. 男：现在八点十分了，你到机场了吗？
女：没有，我还在出租车上呢，很快就到。

第三部分
11. 男：请问李先生在公司吗？
   女：他开着车出去了，你下午再来吧。
   问：李先生在哪儿？
12. 女：大卫是杨笑笑的男朋友吗？
男： 是杨笑笑的前男友。
   问： 大卫现在是杨笑笑的男朋友吗？
13. 男：你的书太多了，我帮你拿着吧。
女：不用了，我一个人就可以了。
问：男的为什么要帮女的拿书？
14. 男：为什么你每天都穿着红色的衣服？
   女：因为别人都说我穿红色的衣服好看。
问：女的为什么每天都穿着红色的衣服？
15. 男：那个笑着说话的女孩儿是谁？
   女：哪个？是穿红衣服的那个吗？
   男：对，就是她。
   女：她是新来的学生，我也不认识。
   问：谁认识那个女孩儿？


hsk2    第13课  门开着呢

HSK2

HSK2-11-Warm up

Хајде да учимо присвојне заменице кроз један дијалог! / Hajde da učimo prisvojne zamenice kroz jedan dijalog! 
You will hear the possessive pronouns:
1. MOJ – mine
2. TVOJ – yours
3. NjEN – hers
Try to solve the quiz after listening to the dialogue.
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!


SERBIAN TO GO

Здраво. Чији је ово пас? - Zdravo. Čiji je ovo pas? - Dialogue with possessive pronouns (A1 level)

Ever found yourself puzzled by the difference between 'weather' and 'whether'? Join Smith as they unravel this intriguing linguistic distinction. How can understanding these terms elevate your communication? Let's dive in. In this engaging conversation, Smith not only clarifies the technicalities but also provides vivid examples, making the concept easily relatable. They explore various scenarios where 'weather' and 'whether' play crucial roles, offering a comprehensive understanding. By the end of this enlightening discussion, learners will confidently navigate these terms, enhancing their language proficiency.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Grammar Practice Who vs Whom

Whether you're travelling to the islands or the mountains of Thailand, you're likely to spend at least one night in its capital city on the way. Bangkok might be noisy and polluted but it's also an exciting city with plenty of things to see and do. Why not make it a longer stay?

Where to stay
The Khao San Road was a famous traveller spot even before Leonardo di Caprio's character in the film The Beach stayed there. But it's noisy, not very pretty and not very Thai. For something more authentic, Phra Kanong offers an alternative place to stay, with its fantastic street markets where everyday Bangkok people eat, work and live. It's not as convenient for the main tourist sites, but it has a Skytrain station so you can be at the Grand Palace in 20 minutes.

How to get around
Bangkok's traffic can be a nightmare. Sure, you can easily take a taxi – if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams – but there are two much better ways to get around the city. To explore the temples and historical sites, catch an express boat river taxi or a longtail boat along the Chao Phraya river and the canals. For the modern part of the city, the Skytrain is a fast, cheap way to travel from the river to the shopping malls and nightlife of Sukhumvit, and the famous Chatuchak street market.

Where to eat
The simple answer is: everywhere! Thai street food is among the best in the world, and for around $5 you can eat a filling and delicious meal. Some food stands have little plastic seats where you can sit and eat and they cook the same dish over and over, like fried chicken on rice or Pad Thai noodles. Head for Chinatown – Yaowarat Street – and choose whatever looks most interesting from the many excellent Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands.  