In this episode, we explore the difference between "идти" and "ехать" through a short, simple story told in the present continuous, using third-person examples to clarify when and how to use these essential Russian verbs. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners looking to master these common Russian verbs!

Story Bits in Russian

Идти vs Ехать in third person

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Hoje vamos falar sobre a Região Sudeste do Brasil, a mais populosa e economicamente desenvolvida do país. Ela é formada por quatro estados: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais e Espírito Santo. Cada um com características culturais marcantes e paisagens muito diferentes entre si.

São Paulo é o coração financeiro do Brasil, com a maior cidade da América do Sul. Rio de Janeiro encanta o mundo com suas praias, o Cristo Redentor e o famoso Carnaval. Minas Gerais é conhecida por sua culinária, suas montanhas e seu patrimônio histórico, com cidades como Ouro Preto e Tiradentes. Já o Espírito Santo guarda belezas naturais, como as praias de Guarapari e a tradicional moqueca capixaba.

Além da força econômica, o Sudeste também é um polo cultural e universitário. A mistura de tradições indígenas, africanas, europeias e migrantes de todo o Brasil fez da região um lugar diverso e dinâmico, onde o passado e o futuro convivem lado a lado.

E você, já conheceu algum estado do Sudeste?

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Regiões do Brasil - SUDESTE

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Two people discuss their weekend routines.

Beginner 

My Weekend

If you see someone sitting alone in a restaurant, you might assume they're waiting for someone, or perhaps they're grabbing a quick lunch on their break.

But more and more people around the world are purposely dining alone.

Japan has a special word for this: ohitorisama, which refers to people confidently doing things alone without worrying about what others think.

A recent survey found that 23% of Japanese people eat out alone, up from 18% in 2018. And in the US, solo dining reservations have risen 29% over the last two years, according to restaurant reservation site OpenTable.

OpenTable CEO Debby Soo thinks remote work is one reason for the increase, with people looking for a break from their home offices.

The increasing popularity in solo dining comes as more people are living alone. In 2019, the Pew Research Center found that 38% of US adults ages 25 to 54 were living without a partner, up from 29% in 1990. In Japan, single households now make up one-third of the total; that’s expected to increase to 40% by 2040, according to government data.

Growing interest in solo travel — particularly among travelers ages 55 and over — is also leading to more meals alone.

But Soo thinks there could be more to it than that.

"I think there's a broader movement of self-love and self-care and really … enjoying your own company," Soo said.

As a result, many restaurants are redoing their seating, changing their menus and adding other special touches to appeal to solo diners.

But some aren't always happy to seat one diner. A Michelin-starred London restaurant caused a stir last year when it started charging solo diners the same price as two customers. The restaurant, which has 34 seats, offers an eight-course menu costing about $280 per person.

Other restaurants say it's worth seating one person because solo diners will often come back and eat there again.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Party of One: Solo Dining Increasing in Popularity

„ö“ ist besonders wichtig, wenn man zwischen Indikativ und Konjunktiv II wechseln möchte. Vor allem beim Verb: konnten - könnten

Die richtige Aussprache klingt im Englishen eigentlich wie das Wort Vogel „bird“. Man könnte das Wort auch wie  „börd“ aussprechen. 

Viel Spaß beim Hören, Erkennen und Mitmachen:

Lena öffnete fröhlich die große Holztröte. „Können wir morgen über die Brücke stöbern?“, tönte es plötzlich. Überrascht schob Lena die blöde Tröte zurück ins Körbchen. Ihr Löwe, der flauschige Stofflöwe, nickte. „Natürlich, Löwi! Aber vorher müssen wir flöten üben.“ Lena stöpselte den roten Kopfhörer an und drückte auf „Play“. Flötentöne flossen fröhlich durchs Zimmer. „Höchst motivierend!“, dachte Löwi, rollte sich zusammen und döste ein. Lena, glücklich über Löwis Geduld, spielte weiter. Doch plötzlich ertönte ein lauter Knall – das Stöpselgerät explodierte! „Blöd gelaufen!“, murrte sie, zog die Decke über Löwi und schlief ebenfalls ein.

Aussprachehilfe 

ö - Umlaut

Hi there! Welcome to today’s mini podcast. Let’s talk about the idiom “break the ice.”  
This means to do or say something to make people feel more comfortable, especially in social situations. For example, if you’re at a party and nobody’s talking, you might tell a funny story to break the ice. Here’s a quick tip: jokes or compliments are great icebreakers. Try using it in your conversations today!  

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Break the Ice

Transcript. https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ybSuH1EoYPnABpfhz-nu77xlcyb3-2C/view?usp=drivesdk