In this post, I reflect on the early days of fatherhood and one big mistake I made when setting expectations for life with a newborn. I share some honest thoughts about the challenges of adjusting to a completely new lifestyle and offer advice for new or expecting parents on how to better prepare mentally for the changes ahead—while also highlighting the joy that comes with it. 

The English Umbrella

One big mistake I made with my newborn son!

用在句末，表示疑问或反问的语气。Используется в конце предложения для обозначения вопросительной или риторической интонации. [a particle used at the end of questions]
1、你吃早饭了吗？Вы уже завтракали? [Did you have breakfast? ]
      是的，我吃了。不，我没吃。
2、你是中国人吗？Вы китаец?  [ Are you Chinese?]
      是的，我是中国人。 不是，我不是中国人。
3、我不是告诉你了吗？ Разве  я  же тебе не говорила ?!  [ Didn't I tell you? ]



语法

1、吗 ma

Here's today's news. Please share your thoughts at the end when I ask a question.
You can check the script at the link provided.

今日(きょう)のニュースです。最後(さいご)に質問(しつもん)をしますので、感想(かんそう)を聞(き)かせください。スクリプトはリンクで確認(かくにん)できます。

■大きな銀行が利子を上げる - A major bank raises interest rates -
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014536491000/k10014536491000.html

NEWS for beginners - Native Japanese Accent -

大きな銀行が利子を上げる - A major bank raises interest rates -

Dans cet épisode, nous parlons du chocolat et de ses bienfaits pour la santé et le moral ! Pourquoi le chocolat noir est-il bon contre la fatigue et le stress ? Que se passe-t-il quand on manque de magnésium ? Découvrez du vocabulaire utile et pratiquez votre français avec nous !

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Le Chocolat: Le Meilleur Ami de l’Homme ?

Hablando en español sobre el verano, los viajes y recomendandote destinos en españa.

Repasando y aprendiendo español con Ana Ropero.

Is English your second language? Do you work with native English speakers? Expanding your English vocabulary will allow you to communicate better with your native English speaking colleagues.

“Shy Away” is one of NINE phrases and idioms you’ll learn in the 30th episode of the Express to Impress podcast. 

This episode is part two of How to Answer Interview Questions Without Rambling. 

Stay tuned until the end of the episode when you will get homework to continue to improve your English communication skills. 

Episode originally published on December 30, 2020.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/english-phrases/

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Express to Impress

Idioms and Phrases About Job Interviews

　1,打ち合わせ　2,前回の振り返り　3,語尾などについて

SAMURAI BROADCAST　侍放送  継続は力ニャり

Vol.8 マルコさんと　1,打ち合わせ　2,前回の振り返り　3,語尾などについて

Read vowels with me: How to pronounce 24 vowels in Chinese Pinyin.
Let us read together the 24 vowels in Pinyin one by one.

汉语拼音

Read vowels with me: How to pronunce 24 vowels in Chinese Pinyin

Why does work sound like werrrk when it’s spelled with an o? In this episode, we unpack one of the most confusing features of British pronunciation: the /ɜː/ sound. With clear explanations, grouped practice words, minimal pairs, and tongue twisters, this lesson will help you stop trusting the spelling and start trusting the R. 

Practice Transcript: 
Spelled with 'e': her, term, serve, early, person, learn
With 'o': work, word, world, worth, worse, worm, worst, worthwhile, attorney
With 'i': bird, first, girl, shirt
With 'u': nurse, turn, burn, church

Practice 2:
her, bird, nurse, work
term, girl, turn, word
serve, first, burn, world
early, shirt, church, worth
person, bird, nurse, worse
learn, girl, turn, worm
person, girl, nurse, word

Minimal pairs: 
Word - ward, work - walk, world - wall, worse - wars, worth - north, worm - warn

Tongue Twisters: 
I like to walk to work in warm weather. 
The worm on the war ship worships workplaces 
The early bird turns and learns to work.
Were the worst words worth the work?

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