In this American English language podcast, I talk about travelling tips. I talk about carry-on v.s. checked in luggage. My italki teacher profile https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my full-length podcasts . www.streetwisenglish.com

Streetwise English

SWE44 Travel part 3: Carry-on vs Checked in Luggage

听完这篇文章：
（1）从与朋友的关系方面说说正方的观点
（2）从个人经济能力方面说说正方的观点
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Ruby say Chinese culture

你会AA制吗？（二）正方：AA制好处多

Adult pronunciation mistakes are not random. They are almost entirely predictable from the sound system of the language you already speak. Linguists call it transfer — and the useful consequence is that if I know your first language, I can tell you in advance what you are getting wrong.

The six Malayalam contrasts that carry meaning and that foreigners collapse. Malayalam — Manglish — English:

ത vs ട — tha vs ta — dental against retroflex. For ത the tongue tip touches the back of the upper front teeth (the t of French, Spanish, Italian, Russian). For ട it curls back to the ridge behind them.
ല vs ള vs ഴ — la vs La vs zha — plain l, retroflex l, and the famous one. ഴ is a retroflex approximant: curl the tongue back and let air pass without contact. It exists in Malayalam and Tamil and almost nowhere else.
Do not substitute an English r or a zh sound for ഴ. Curl further back than feels reasonable and let it stay vague — it is not a sharp sound.

Consonant length — അമ്മ (amma). That doubled letter is not decoration. Hold it. The m lasts twice as long as a single m.

സംവൃതോകാരം — samvruthokaaram — the closed final u in വീട് (veedu), നാട് (naadu), കാട് (kaadu). Not a full u: a very brief, unrounded, central vowel, near the last sound of English "sofa" but shorter and further back. English speakers either drop it or turn it into a full oo. Both are wrong and both are instantly audible.

Then the diagnosis by first language — what English, Hindi, Arabic and Romance speakers each get wrong, and the specific fix for your mouth.

Slow and clear, for English speakers, heritage learners and the Malayali diaspora. No prior classes needed.

What is your first language? Comment below and I will tell you which one to drill first.

Speak Real Malayalam | Slow • Clear • Natural

How to Pronounce Zha and Fix Your Malayalam Accent | Learn Malayalam #340

Are you ready to improve your Spanish, broaden your vocabulary, and speak with real confidence? In this introductory episode of Spanish World with Maria, certified tutor Maria introduces the podcast designed to help you master conversational Spanish while exploring the rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Discover how listening to engaging stories, literature, and cultural insights can transform your comprehension and fluency naturally.

Tune in to start your immersive language journey and get a taste of what is to come—from regional accents and travel tips to the vibrant traditions and culture of Colombia.

Episode Highlights:

· Meet Your Host: Learn about Maria’s background as a Spanish tutor with over six years of teaching experience.

· Podcast Mission: How this space helps you build listening comprehension, expand vocabulary, and gain speaking confidence.

· Cultural Immersion: What to expect in future episodes, including deep dives into Colombian culture, traditions, food, and native accents.

Are you excited to take your Spanish to the next level? 

✨ Reserva una clase de prueba conmigo en mi perfil para practicar 😊


Spanish World With Maria

Welcome to Spanish World with Maria! / ¡Bienvenidos a Spanish World with Maria!

Real-life conversation between Kristina and her mom about the death of Queen Elizabeth, slang and idioms, and life in America. 

REAL English with Kristina

Episode 1: Introduction

こんにちは～！マルハバ！サウジの日本語の先生、佳子です＾＾
みなさんー！お元気ですか？私は元気ですよ～！今日は「プレゼント選び」についてお話ししたいと思います。

サウジアラビアに来てから、プレゼントを買う機会が格段に増えました。
主に息子や息子のいとこたちのためのプレゼントです。
サウジアラビアでは、年に二回イードという日本で言うお正月みたいなお祝いのお休みがあります。イードのときには、子供たちにお金やプレゼントをあげます。
私と夫は今のところイードの時は毎年お金は渡さず、おもちゃとお菓子をプレゼントしています。確かにお金だと選ぶ必要がないので楽なのですが、やはり小さい子供はおもちゃやお菓子をあげた方が喜びますね！
今回、イードは４月中旬とちょうど先週ありました。今年は息子のいとこたちにあげるおもちゃを選ぶのは少し大変でした。去年二回のイードと彼女たちの誕生日プレゼントで、三回おもちゃを渡していて、すでに持っていなさそうなおもちゃを選びたかったからです。去年はあまりじっくり考える時間がなかったのですが、今年は早めにリサーチして、ちょっとずつおもちゃを買いました。バブルガンやルームプロジェクターなどをプレゼントしました。みんなの喜ぶ顔を見ると嬉しいですね。
また、7月に息子の6歳の誕生日があるので、誕生日プレゼントも探していました。息子は毎月2,3個はおもちゃをもらったり、買ったりしていたので、こちらも悩みました。いろいろ考えた末、息子が最近ハマっている忍者コスチュームや百科事典、カメラ、ボードゲームをあげることにしました。買いすぎましたね。今は学校に行っていなくて暇なので、「早めの誕生日プレゼント1、2」とか言って、少しずつプレゼントしています。今日、忍者コスプレセットが届いて早速渡したところ、大喜びでした。誕生日にメインのプレゼントを渡すのが楽しみです！
それではまた、マアッサラーマ！


Learn Japanese with Yoshiko

第36回：プレゼント選び~choosing gifts~ 【スクリプト】

Learn ESL idioms, phrasal verbs and more advanced vocabulary with this short story about Larry, the world's biggest loser!

The Mr Vocab Podcast

Larry The Loser

Nick looks at a number of reasons to help answer this question for the IELTS test. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Why do some adults read books written for children?

Today's phrase is "to probe"

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yuC-p53_L5WmIzvQkNzlOzrZdiOQHjNAvfHCJQL-1xw/edit?usp=sharing