Welcome to The Real English Conversations Podcast! In this episode, we'll explore the art of small talk in English.

Small talk is a casual conversation that helps us connect with others. Join us as we provide tips and phrases for engaging in enjoyable small talk.

We'll cover common topics like weather, hobbies, and current events. You'll learn how to start conversations, keep them going, and polite ways to end them.

Whether you want to improve your conversational skills or feel more comfortable in social situations, this episode will give you the tools for effortless small talk in English.

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Children adore Huggy Wuggy, a character from a horror game Poppy Playtime. But did you think about ethnicity of this creature? IS Huggy Wuggy RUSSIAN? WHO IS HE? 

Russian vs English facts and much more

 IS Huggy Wuggy RUSSIAN? WHO IS HE? 

Hercules, known as Heracles in Greek mythology, is one of the most celebrated heroes renowned for his incredible strength, courage, and determination. The Twelve Labors of Hercules are a series of tasks that he was assigned to atone for a grave sin—killing his own family in a fit of madness, inflicted upon him by the goddess Hera. These labors were both a punishment and a path to redemption.

The tasks, given by King Eurystheus of Tiryns, were meant to be impossible feats, designed to test Hercules to the very limits of his abilities. 

The story of Hercules and the Twelve Labors is a powerful tale of perseverance, redemption, and the triumph of the human spirit over insurmountable odds. 

TRANSCRIPT:

Ο πρώτος άθλος του Ηρακλή ήταν να σκοτώσει το λιοντάρι της Νεµέας. Το φοβερό αυτό λιοντάρι ήταν της Ήρας και το είχε µεγαλώσει η ίδια. Το δέρµα του ήταν τόσο σκληρό που τα σιδερένια βέλη δεν το περνούσαν. Ζούσε σε µια σπηλιά µε δυο εισόδους, στην πλαγιά ενός βουνού κοντά στη Νεµέα. Από εκεί κατέβαινε στην πεδιάδα και κατασπάραζε ζώα και ανθρώπους. Οι κάτοικοι ήταν απελπισµένοι και δεν τολµούσαν να βγουν στην εξοχή.

Ο Ηρακλής, πηγαίνοντας στη Νεµέα, πέρασε από το ιερό άλσος της πόλης, έκοψε µια αγριελιά και με το ξύλο της έφτιαξε ένα βαρύ ρόπαλο. Μετά πήγε και περίµενε κοντά στη φωλιά του λιονταριού. Όταν εμφανίστηκε, ο Ηρακλής το χτύπησε µε τα βέλη του. Τα βέλη όμως έπεσαν στη γη χωρίς αποτέλεσμα και το εξαγριωμένο λιοντάρι επιτέθηκε στον Ηρακλή. Τότε αυτός το χτύπησε µε το ρόπαλο του. Το λιοντάρι πόνεσε και κρύφτηκε στη σπηλιά του. Ο Ηρακλής τότε πήρε µεγάλες πέτρες, έκλεισε τη µια είσοδο και µπήκε από την άλλη. Το λιοντάρι βρυχήθηκε και όρµησε πάνω στον ήρωα. Πάλευαν για µια ώρα αλλά στο τέλος, ο Ηρακλής κατάφερε να το πνίξει με τα χέρια του. Μετά πήρε το δέρµα του, τη λεοντή, τη φόρεσε και γύρισε στις Μυκήνες. Όταν τον είδε ο Ευρυσθέας με τη λεοντή τρόµαξε τόσο πολύ που διέταξε να του φτιάξουν ένα χάλκινο πιθάρι, για να κρύβεται όταν θα κινδύνευε.



GREEK VIBE

ο Ηρακλής και το λιοντάρι της Νεμέας

A zero-star hotel?! You heard that right. You would think a place with no stars would be the worst hotel to stay at, but this destination is very expensive and a popular choice for tourists from around the world. Get to know why in this episode!

>Have you been to any strange hotels? Comment below!

5-minute English Tea Time

ep11. Popular & Expensive Zero-Star Hotel

I will be laughed at... I feel ashamed about my English.

Is it something that  you hear often?

It's the voice in your head that does that, right? 

Most people do when they learn a second language.

It's a normal thing for students to create scary/negative pictures in their head when they think about communicating in English.

You can agree with that too :)

Listen to the podcast whether you need general English, business English or IELTS improvement as inside you'll find ideas to make your English learning/ Becoming better at communicating easier and much fun :)

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The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

I will be laughed at... I feel ashamed about my English.

Simple conversations are perfect for breaking the ice, and they are perfect for beginners. Talk about everyday situations like shopping, traveling, and dining out.


🗣️ Daily Life Dialogues

A dialogue between two friends who met after long time (Chapter # 3)

Expand your Turkish vocabulary with 5 essential words! Learn their meanings, examples, and English explanations to enhance your language skills.

Merhaba Türkçe 

5 Essential Turkish Words to Boost Your Vocabulary

"Terima kasih"
Dua kata sederhana, tapi artinya tidak sederhana
Sejak kecil, kita diajarkan untuk mengucapkan “terima kasih” sebagai bentuk sopan santun
Tapi semakin dewasa, saya sadar bahwa kata ini memiliki makna yang jauh lebih dalam

“Terima” berarti membuka hati, menerima dengan senang hati
 “Kasih” berarti perasaan cinta, perasaan sayang
Jadi, saat kita mengucapkan “terima kasih”, sebenarnya kita sedang membuka tangan 
untuk menerima cinta dari orang lain. Bukan hanya sopan, tapi ada hati yang juga bicara

Ada juga makna lain yang tidak kalah indah,
“Terima” adalah menerima, dan “kasih” adalah memberi
Maka, “terima kasih” adalah gerakan dua arah
Kita menerima dan memberi, sebuah pertukaran rasa

Dalam bahasa Jepang, “arigatou”（ありがとう）berarti 'terima kasih'
yang berasal dari kata arigatai（有難い）, artinya 'sulit untuk terjadi'
Sebuah kesadaran bahwa kebaikan tidak selalu hadir, 
dan karena itu, sangat berharga
Maka ketika seseorang berkata “arigatou”,
itu bukan hanya ucapan terima kasih,
tapi ada makna yang lebih dalam,
“Apa yang kamu lakukan untukku, bukan hal biasa. Aku benar-benar menghargainya.”

Mungkin sudah ribuan kali kita mengucapkan “terima kasih”
tapi, kapan terakhir kali kita mengatakannya dengan hati?

Aku nggak tahu siapa yang sedang kamu pikirkan saat mendengarkan episode ini
Tapi kalau terasa pas, mungkin sekarang adalah waktunya kamu bilang
 “Terima kasih”
Dan semoga kata itu membawa kehangatan…
untuk kalian berdua

Akhir minggu

Terima kasih & Arigatou

Join us in this episode to learn about friends! We describe our friends, what activities we like to do with them, and what we like about them.