In this Chillchat episode, Karen and Baiwei chatted about what it is like to see a doctor in Mainland China and the U.S., their experiences with both public hospitals and private clinics, how people book an appointment, where one gets medication, and so on.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

在中国怎么看病？How do you see a doctor in China?

By learning Lao Consonants and Vowels (not yet touching on different tones), you can already read and write some Lao words.

ສ + ອັດ = ສັດ Animal 
ມ + ແອວ = ແມວ Cat 
ປ + ອາ = ປາ Fish 
ລ + ອິງ = ລິງ Monkey 
ນ + ອົກ = ນົກ Bird 
ສ + ເອືອ = ເສືອ Tiger 
ຍ + ອຸງ = ຍຸງ Mosquito 
ປ + ອູ = ປູ Crab 
ງ + ອູ = ງູ Snake 
ອ + ອູດ = ອູດ Camel 
ກ + ແອະ = ແກະ Sheep 
ຫມ + ອູ = ຫມູ Pig 
ຫມ + ອີ = ຫມີ Bear 

Can you read the following words?
ຫມ + ອາ = ຫມາ Dog 
ຟ + ອານ = ຟານ Muntjak, Barking Deer 
ກວ + ອາງ = ກວາງ Dear

How to read Lao Language 

Reading Lao with teacher Dalivanh #1

The Do's and Don's on how to prepare for an interview and pass it successfully , Steps to follow before the interview, the day of the interview ,during the interview and after the interview. There's also some tips on how to answer the commonly asked questions. Hope you enjoy

English with the Queen

How to Successfully pass an Interview 

Extensive reading can definitely help us gain vocabulary and new expressions. Besides, it is leisure-time activity that most of us enjoy. So, in this episode, I'll recommend three books written by female Latin American authors (commemorating 8M) so that you start reading now!

Your Spanish Journey

Reading books to learn Spanish

it's all Greek to me!

Happy Easter 

Listen, point and repeat then sing along.
seed, jeep. bee, feet
A seed! A jeep! A bee with feet!

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Phonics Long Vowels and Consonant Blends

A seed! A jeep! A bee with feet!

My wife and I discuss our three favorite American states. We give recommendations for travel activities as well, so if you're thinking of taking a trip to the US, this podcast could give you some ideas!

Find episode transcript at: ⁠https://american-idiom.com/f/001-our-favorite-american-states

***Detailed Vocabulary Lesson begins at 33:53***


Episode Outline:

Texas (Starts at 1:31)
Louisiana (Starts at 4:30)
Illinois (Starts at 9:34)
California (Starts at 15:44)
Michigan (Starts at 19:58)
Washington (Starts at 26:07)
New Mexico (Starts at 29:54)
Hawaii (Starts at 32:13)


Vocabulary and Examples (Starts at 33:53)

"to go all out" (used at 3:15 and 5:05 and explained at 34:18)
"to check out" (used at 8:20 and 9:24 and explained at 36:32)
"to have the sense that" (used at 8:32 and explained at 38:16)
"don't care for" (used at 9:26 and explained at 40:07)
"I can relate" (used at 11:57 and explained at 42:03)
"full disclosure" (used at 20:08 and explained at 43:42)
"I digress" (used at 23:02 and explained at 45:52)
"to be into" (used at 25:09 and 25:16 and explained at 48:02)

Brentoni's English Podcast

001 Our Favorite American States

Boost your language learning by practicing gratitude! Embracing a thankful mindset can supercharge your progress. By celebrating small victories and staying positive, you'll reduce stress, build resilience, and enjoy the journey more. Plus, gratitude strengthens relationships with native speakers and fellow learners, opening up even more opportunities to practice and grow. So, start counting your language blessings and watch your skills soar!

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 30 - Practice Gratitude when Learning a New Language

Full story here: https://ia800204.us.archive.org/11/items/wonderfulwizardo00baumiala/wonderfulwizardo00baumiala.pdf

Book a class with me here: https://teach.italki.com/teacher/12103910