As the 97th Academy Awards (aka The Oscars) approach, experts are still in the dark about which of the ten films nominated for Best Picture is the most likely to win the statuette. Sean Baker’s faux fairy tale Anora, Bradley Corbet’s immigration saga The Brutalist and Edward Berger’s papal intrigue thriller Conclave seem to be leading the way. For Brazilians, it could well be Walter Salles’s political drama I’m Still Here. 


Pop culture talk

Could I'M STILL HERE make Oscar history?

Aquí encontrarás cuentos cortos para amantes del español y de la literatura.

CUENTOS EN ESPAÑOL

Cuento La Felicidad Escondida

「げんき」ｐ130–ｐ131、L5のたんごです。Repeat the word,remembering the meaning of the word in your mind.


げんきのごい

In this episode, we’ll explore the difference between 收到 (shōudào) and 接受 (jiēshòu)! At first glance, they might both translate to “receive” or “accept” in English, but in Chinese, they have distinct meanings. One is more objective, while the other involves personal acceptance. Want to know how to use them correctly? Tune in and learn with real-life examples!

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

Receive or Accept? 收到 vs 接受

Today we're talking about the noun, incentive, and the verb, to incentivise. I hope you find them useful!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

Do you need an incentive to improve your English?

Всем привет! Это вторая глава моего подкаста "Девушка, которая живёт на берегу озера". 

Тут ты найдёшь новые слова :)

спокойный день-calmed day
я проснулась- I woke up 
рано - early  
я заварила кофе - I brewed coffee 
я приготовила тост- I prepared a toast
я вышла на улицу- I went out outside 
сильный ветер-strong wind 
стало тихо-became quiet 
я начала писать- I started to write 
я решила начать-I decided yo start 
я писала- I was writing 
около-around 
спина-back 
я захотела пойти- I wanted to go 
темно-dark 
я посмотрела- I took a look at 
я легла- I lied down
я уснула- I fell asleep
я зажгла свечу-I lit a candle
я приготовила тост- I prepared a toast 
я подогрела- I warmed up
я поставила - I put on
стакан - a glass 
красивый закат-beautiful sunset
я поела- I went 
первая глава- first chapter  

 Russian stories with Elena Русские истории с Еленой

Девушка, которая живёт на берегу озера. Часть 2. 

In many of the world's richer countries, young adults feel they can't afford to start a family. They also see the idea of buying a house as an impossible dream.

So, they're going on holiday instead!

And Elizabeth Currid-Halkett from the University of Southern California told CNN that young people are happy to take on some debt to go on a trip.

That's because it feels like a very small amount of debt compared to the cost of college or a house.

In fact, a May 2024 survey by US money website WalletHub found that two out of five Americans agree: they think it's worth going into debt to be able to have a good vacation.

Some call it "doom spending" — spending money on short-term pleasure, not saving it for something bigger in the future.

People point to the fact that house prices have increased much faster than wages, and so young adults today feel that saving for a home isn't realistic.

They feel the money would be better spent on a nice vacation.

There are also airlines that let customers book a flight but pay for it later, something that may appeal to these younger travelers.

However, experts say doom spending is a risky way to use your money, especially if it becomes a habit.

Money expert Louise Hill told Sky News that spending on short-term pleasure also makes it even harder to save for big things in life like a house or a family.

She said: "By the time you've saved enough for it, think about whether you still really want it."

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Many Americans Happy to Go into Debt for a Vacation

*Money, Game, Lie and Korea = 화투[hwatu]*
*묻고 더블로 가!*
If you are interested in Human’s corruption, craving for money, ambition, and game, this is what you’re looking for!
This is the story of a man who was once corrupted but decided to recover.
It is not an exaggeration to say that every Korean watched this movie. 
This movie has become “the one of the masterpieces” as time goes by. 
Welcome to the Tazza world!
Be careful! This world doesn’t have windows or watches😎



그거 봤어? Did you watch it?

12. “Tazza” : The fatal rose (‘타짜’)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mpyWU3jVnZ4mdwA9j7o0WmvBnwK8ogAm/view?usp=drivesdk