This episode serves as an introduction to the genre and format of the LIC podcast, and also to myself as its host. Hopefully after listening, you will be able to decide if this podcast is of any interest to you.

Languages in Context

LIC #1 - Introduction

Ever wondered what words you should really learn first when starting a new language? Why do some phrases feel instantly useful while others seem pointless? 
In this episode, we explore which words are truly worth learning first — the ones that help you start speaking right away.



A podcast a day keeps procrastination away!

Which Words Should Beginners Learn First?

The bomb exploded in the city centre killing ten people and Injuring many more.
Soldiers fought a terrible gun battle, firing for two hours at enemy fighters.
The enemy leader managed to escape, but most of hi~ soldiers were either killed or handed in their weapons, and the army is now in control of the situation.


English Mini Lessons

📩 Aprende una palabra coloquial al día: https://acortar.link/d8H9at

Español coloquial

Mis amigos están como una cabra

You will know of some Colombian superstitions


Víspera de Año Nuevo

Remember that I teach Spanish on italki, you can book a class for more information you can look at it on my profile :)

Monserrate

Mariposas 

Dinero

¡Una mano que ayuda!

Remember that I teach Spanish on italki, you can book a class for more information you can look at it on my profile :)

Colombia

Las supersticiones más conocidas de Colombia

Today we are going to talk about how to greet people in bahasa Indonesia! 今天我们要学习如何用印尼语来问候！ List of today Vocabulary 今天的生词:

PART 1
Makanan apa yang kamu suka? :  你喜欢什么菜？(What food do you like?)
Aku suka: 我喜欢  (I like)
Nasi goreng:  炒饭 (Fried rice)
Sup ikan:  鱼汤（Fish soup）
Aku tidak suka:  我不喜欢 (I don’t like)
Makan: 吃 (eat)
Makanan:  餐 (meal)
Sate:  串肉 (satay) 

PART 2
List of today sentence 今天的句子:
Satenya enak:  串肉很好吃 (The satay is delicious)
O, ya? :  是吗？(Oh, really?)
Heru, makanan apa yang kamu suka? :  Heru, 你喜欢什么餐？ (Heru, what meal do you like?)
Aku suka nasi goreng. Kamu? :  我喜欢炒饭. 你呢？(I like fried rice. You?)
Aku suka sup:  我喜欢汤 (I like soup)
O, kamu suka sup ikan? :  你喜欢鱼汤吗？(Oh, you like fish soup?)
Aku tidak suka sup ikan:  我不喜欢鱼汤 (I don’t like fish soup)

Let's learn bahasa Indonesia！ 来跟我学习印尼语！

【你喜欢什么餐？】KAMU SUKA MAKANAN APA? [WHAT MEAL DO YOU LIKE?]

Do you have problems with prepositions in Spanish? Do you usually confuse "a" with "en"? Or do you add prepositions where you don't need to? Welll, don't worry,. In this episode we will talk about the most common mistakes with prepositions in Spanish so you can identify and work through them. Are you ready?

Your Spanish Journey

Prepositions in Spanish- What are the most common mistakes?

In this episode I talk about what Syrians do in their daily lives.


Real Syrian Arabic

The syrian routine الروتين السوري

Nick discusses the positives and negatives of running your own business. This questions could be part of the IELTS test - Speaking Part 3 or Writing Part 2.