This podcast is designed for beginner and intermediate learners who want to practice the language in a fun and practical way. Each episode features simple stories and helpful grammar tips.

Story Bits in Russian

Bite-sized Ukrainian grammar lessons with English explanations and listening practice to train your ear, get used to irregularities, and build confidence in understanding Ukrainian cases and speech. 

Grammar bits in Ukrainian

In this episode, let’s explore how to express “sort of” and “kind of” in Chinese! You’ll learn how native speakers use phrases like “有点儿”, “算是” in everyday conversations to express uncertainty, hesitation, or just a bit of something......These small words can make your Chinese sound much more natural — kind of like a native!

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

How to Say “Sort of” or “Kind of” in Chinese?

みなさん、明（あ）けましておめでとうございます。年末年始（ねんまつねんし the New Year’s holiday）は、どうでしたか。うちは毎年、大みそか（おおみそか 12月31日）から元日（がんじつ 1月1日）にかけて、お寺（てら）で鐘（かね  bell )をついてから、神社（じんじゃ）へ行くことにしています。どっちも近（ちか）いんですよ。30分ぐらいで行ってこれます。今年はひさしぶりに、人が多かったですね。お寺でマイナスをゼロにした後、すぐ神社へ行ってプラスをもらう、なんていいアイデアでしょう？神社で「おみくじ fortune telling」ひいてきました。私の今年の運勢（うんせい fortune）、こっそり secretly 教えちゃいます！

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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43話　年明けは神社へ

Would you spend a day waiting for a rabbit？

成语故事

守株待兔

日本的餐厅一般都只提供凉水，也就是水龙头的直饮水，如果需要热水可以这么说～

Crystal的日语碎碎念

2、お湯ください＝请给我热水

Explains the difference between using the prepositions "to" and "for" with the verb "wait."  Includes a quiz.

The English Toolbox

Wait for vs. Wait to

In this episode, I tackle those three little words that often drive English Language Learners crazy: at, on, and in. Since many languages don't have the same prepositions, their usage rules can be particularly confusing. I'll explain a simple way to remember how to use them, and provide clear examples to help you understand their application. I hope you find this episode helpful and that it gets you closer to mastering these commonly confusing words.

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The Grammarian Podcast

Common mistakes made by English Language Learners - at,on, and in

Dulces que cuentan historias, influencias árabes y españolas que llegaron con la conquista. Los dulces de convento que se fusionaron con la tradición de nuestros antepasados diversificaron la variedad dulce que ahora conocemos. A pesar del surgimiento de empresas de confitería extranjeras que han crecido en nuestro país, las golosinas mexicanas siguen vigentes.

