Listen to this episode about the phrase PUSHING THE ENVELOPE and learn what "the envelope" really means.

Brentoni's English Podcast

042 - pushing the envelope

In these episodes I'm going to talk about everything that seems interesting to me. Everything that I have heard or I have read! ❤️

Shirin English Podcast

Shirin interests : introduction 

一、Listen and fill in blanks
学生：老师，我可以（   ）吗？
老师：进来吧。你有什么事？
学生：（   ）都收齐了,交给您。
老师：好。放在这里吧。谢谢你。
学生：不用谢。老师，（   ）做完了，您还去看看吗？
老师：好，咱们一起去吧！
 
二、Do test

Ruby's Listening Studio

师生对话

Fashion experts say that every stylish woman should have a 'capsule wardrobe' - a set of a few essential items for every occasion. The main elements are: a little black dress, the perfect jeans, a leather handbag, a fine wool jumper, white shirt, black skirt, etc. Being stylish is about what suits you and your body shape. Here are three golden rules:
• Spend as much as possible on the essential items (your capsule wardrobe) and don't worry too much about
fashionable clothes. Buy good quality brands whenever you can.
• Choose safe colours: black, cream, white and dark blue. These look smart, and are easy to match.
• A simple outfit can be improved with the latest bags and accessories.

English Mini Lessons

Fashion advice

You Can’t Read This Article Si T’es Pas Bilingue.

Being bilingual est parmi the best pleasures dans le monde entier. Think about it pour un instant. You can utiliser deux different languages en même temps in a such a way that makes ton cerveau wants to exploser from the speed par la quelle it switches from one langue to l’autre but still tu peux do it and ressentir spécial(e) at the same time, et c’est pour ça you are unique.
le fact that tu peux lire this article without stopping to think est un talent très few people have. La majorité of people struggle to lire juste in one single language, but what you are doing maintenant est un signe of absolute genius. Reading a très complicated texte in two langues différentes seamlessly makes you un(e) nerd et someone qui trouve joy in languages.
Reading cet article must have given your brain a nice little workout. That’s why you should le partager avec vos amis. De rien in advance and have a très bonne journée.


Le Franglish

Le Franglish just for fun

In questo episodio di Italian Everyday, imparerete alcune frasi essenziali per comunicare al medico in Italia. Se avete bisogno di assistenza sanitaria durante il vostro soggiorno o trasferimento in Italia, queste espressioni vi aiuteranno a descrivere i vostri sintomi, chiedere informazioni e prendere appuntamenti con il medico. Ascoltate, ripetete e preparatevi a sentirvi più sicuri quando parlerete con i medici italiani!

Italian Everyday

Frasi utili per andare dal medico

Plática sobre El Carnaval ecuatoriano y algo más.

Mucho que decir

El Carnaval

DOCTOR: What seems to be the problem?
CATHY: Well, I have a bad cough and a sore throat. I also have 
a headache.
DOCTOR: How long have you had these symptoms?
CATHY: About three days now. And I’m really tired, too.
DOCTOR: Hmm. It sounds like you’ve got the flu. Take aspirin
every four hours and get plenty of rest. Make sure you 
drink lots of fluids. Call me if you’re still sick next week.
CATHY: OK, thanks

LANGUAGE NOTES 
• What seems to be the problem? means “What is the problem?” Notice that the intonation 
falls at the end of the question. The doctor wants information, not a “yes/no” answer.
• Well is used as an introductory word. Notice how the vowel is drawn out, to sound like 
“Weeeeeell …” This can be used as a way to “buy time” while you think about what you 
want to say next.
• A bad cough … a sore throat … a headache: Notice the article “a” before each symptom.
• About is used to mean “more or less.” It’s used here to give an estimate of time.
• Take aspirin … get rest … Make sure … Call me: Notice the doctor uses the simple tense 
here to give instructions. This is the imperative form of the verb.
• Still sick means “continue to be sick.”

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 11: At the doctor's office

In today's daily challenge the topic I'll ask you about is friends.

In one minute I will ask you 7 or 8 questions to inspire your thoughts and to have you go through your daily portion of spoken English :)

Enjoy it and see you tomorrow!