In this episode, I talk how allowing beginning learners to focus of the communication of meaning, even if done with simple or less than perfect language, is ALWAYS better than trying to "get it right in the beginning". 

The Grammarian Podcast

A beginners guide to acquiring a foreign language - Part 2: Learning to Communicate Meaning

In this beginner-friendly episode, I’ll guide you through the basics of forming plurals for masculine and feminine nouns in Ukrainian! Together, we’ll explore the most common plural endings, the difference between hard and soft stems, and how understanding these patterns can make plural formation much easier.

With clear explanations and examples, you’ll feel more confident recognizing and using these essential grammar rules. Plus, I’ll provide a few sentences as homework to help you practice and apply what you’ve learned.

Whether you're new to Ukrainian or just need a refresher, this episode is a great way to strengthen your understanding of Ukrainian grammar.

Grammar bits in Ukrainian

Mastering Ukrainian Plurals: Masculine & Feminine Nouns. Part 1

1. Hai un migliore amico o una migliore amica? Come l’hai conosciuto/a?
2. Cosa cerchi in un amico vero?
3. Preferisci avere tanti amici o pochi ma molto stretti?
4. Che tipo di attività ti piace fare con i tuoi amici?
5. Pensi che l’amicizia tra uomo e donna possa essere solo amicizia?
6. Qual è il miglior ricordo che hai con un amico?
7. Credi che un amico debba sempre dirti la verità, anche quando fa male?

✅ CORREZIONI ✅
- Siamo andati a cavallo SU un vulcano
- Questa esperienza È STATA un’Esperienza IMPREVEDIBILE, non me l’aspettavo.
- Riluttanza ANTIQUATA
- È STATO un momento speciale e memorabile.
- PONDERARE la situazione: (non “navigare”)
- Condivido APPIENO CIÒ CHE DICI (non “condivido la tua credenza”)

🔤 VOCABOLARIO 🔤
- Attributi = Attributes
- Contare su qualcuno = To rely on someone / To count on someone
- Senso dell’humor = Sense of humor
- Amici molto stretti = Close friends
- Socievole = Sociable / Outgoing
- Conoscenti = Acquaintances
- Pochi ma buoni = Few but good (friends) / A few but true
- Come si suol dire = As they say / As the saying goes
- Gruppo numeroso = Large group
- Attività basilari = Basic activities
- Passare una SERATA insieme = To spend an evening together
- Andare a cena fuori = To go out for dinner
- Bere una cosa insieme = To have a drink together
- Dipingere 🎨 = To paint
- Attività avventurosa = Adventurous activity
- Colpi di scena = Plot twists / Unexpected turns
- Scogliere = Cliffs
- Rocce = Rocks
- Spiagge rocciose = Rocky beaches
- Tuffo da 14 metri = 14-meter dive
- Decisamente! = Definitely! / Absolutely!
- Metterci alla prova = To put ourselves to the test / To challenge ourselves
- Testimone di nozze = Best man (for the groom, uomo)
- Maid of honor (US) - Chief bridesmaid (UK)
- Cerimonia = Ceremony
- L’addio al nubilato = Bachelorette party (US) - Hen party (UK)
- Matrimonio = Wedding
- Pubblico = Audience (spettatori) / Public (la collettività, la gente)


Puro Parlare

29. Chiacchierata con Dan - L'amicizia. 

In this episode of Word of the Day, we explore the meaning of "ephemeral" and how the fleeting nature of moments adds value to our experiences. From conversations to sunsets, we discuss how embracing impermanence can deepen our appreciation for the present and enrich our language learning journey.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Word of the Day: 'Ephemeral' – The Beauty in Fleeting Moments

This podcast is about this celebration and its customs, from its beginning to the present day.

Culture and Heritage of Latin America

Day of the Dead, ancestral celebration of Mexico.

Delam gerefte                                                                                                                                     دلم گرفته
"Del" in Farsi is "heart" and I would translate "gerefte" to "gloomy" :) so you can use "Delam gerefte" when your heart is gloomy :) meaning you don't feel good, you are not in the mood for anything and kind of depressed (but it's temporary).
سلام بچه‌ها من و خواهرم صفورا اومدیم با یه اصطلاح پرکاربرد دیگه "دلم گرفته" 
دیدین بعضی وقتا ناراحتین، توی خونه هستین، دم غروب هوا داره تاریک میشه چه حسی بهتون دست میده؟ در این مواقع ما میگیم "دلم گرفته". خب من و صفورا در قالب یک مکالمه این اصطلاح رو به شما یاد می دیم. خب سفر سناریو چیه؟ که من توی اتاق نشستم و شکیبا میاد بهم سر بزنه. دقیقا! خب آماده ای؟بزن بریم!
 صفورا؟
بله؟
 چیه؟ چیزی شده؟
 نه چیزی نیست!
 مطمئنی؟ حس میکنم یه کم ناراحتی؟
 نمی‌دونم... دلم گرفته!
 عزیزم اشکال نداره پیش میاد. می‌خوای بریم بیرون؟
 باشه! بریم!
دقیقا... پس ما این اصطلاح رو وقتی استفاده می‌کنیم که توی خونه، دم غروب... اون حسه میاد سراغمون! می‌تونیم بگیم "دلم گرفته" درسته؟ دقیقا. دقیقا... امیدوارم که از درس امروز خوشتون اومده باشه وتا درس بعدی خدانگهدار

Persian with Shakiba (Upper-Intermediate - Advanced)

دلم گرفته!

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Фразеологизмы, связанные с едой

In this week's episode of English In A Teacup,  we will be learning vocabulary related to the topic of crime and punishment as well as the structure of the third conditional when talking about hypothetical situations.  And most importantly, we will finally learn what happened to our poor, fine English lady, Miss Finesstocrat.  Was she able to escape after staging an armed robbery in a London tea shop? Let’s put the kettle on and find out!