Welcome to Wine & Vocab, where we dive into what’s happening in Germany, explore topics from around the world, and enjoy some laid-back chat. Join me each episode for a mix of cultural insights!

Wine & Vocab - Einfach Deutsch verstehen

1) сього́дні – today (А сьогодні буде подкаст?);
2) звича́йно – sure;
3) щось ціка́ве – something interesting;
4) пам’ята́єш... – do you remember...;
5) я́сно – it’s clear;
6) впере́д! – let’s go!
7) напри́клад – for example (Наприклад, я – американець. Я розмовляю англійською. Значить, мова – англійська);
6) де – where (-А де ще англійська є офіційною мовою? -Багато де!);
7) бага́то – many, a lot of;
8) скла́дно – it’s hard;
9) cпро́буй – give it a shot!
10) молоде́ць – well-done! 
11) як бу́де «…» украї́нською? – how would you say “…” in Ukrainian?
12) тут – here (тут все просто – here everything is easy);
13) про́сто – easy (не так просто – not that easy);
14) тро́хи неочі́кувано – a nit unexpected;
15) шви́дко – quickly;
16) в ме́не урок ско́ро  – I have a lesson soon;
17) ува́га – attention;
18) пра́вда – true;
19) інфа́ = інформа́ція – information (slang)
20) зві́дки ти зна́єш сло́во «…»? – how do you know the word ‘”…”? (literally: from where…  звідки ти? = where are you from?)
21) це все твої́ подка́сти - that's all your podcasts;
22) мені́ час – I have to go now!
23) до зу́стрічі! – see you later!
24) тому́ – that is why…| тому що - because


Everything is going to be Ukraine!

Episode 4: Країна, мова, національність|country, language, nationality

Parece mentira, mas é verdade!  Um homem ofereceu mesmo um carro de luxo à sua mulher depois de esta ter feito sexo com outro homem!

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Youtuber oferece carro de luxo à mulher depois de ela ter feito vídeo pornográfico

Oi gente, aqui é Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No podcast de hoje falaremos sobre algumas gírias cariocas. Se você é iniciante e está se sentindo perdido, pode pular direto para a parte em que explico tudo isso em inglês em um minuto e quarenta e cinco segundos. 
Se quiser pode acompanhar o script do podcast nesse link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v_hSf58H7Dc1ZOdeCZ7xEerLTv5mzigKOWbI916Potk/edit?usp=sharing
 Vamos lá?
If you are a beginner and feel lost, you can skip straight to the part where I explain all this in English at one minute and forty five seconds. 
If you want, you can check out the podcast script at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v_hSf58H7Dc1ZOdeCZ7xEerLTv5mzigKOWbI916Potk/edit?usp=sharing
Let's go?

Portuguese Drops 

Gírias 4 

A new year begins with a powerful shift in mindset. In this episode of English Learners Boost, Teacher Ian—a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor—shares how adopting a New Year, New Mindset can transform your English learning journey. Discover practical insights, motivation, and encouragement to build confidence, embrace mistakes, and stay consistent. Plus, learn how you can book an English lesson on iTalki and experience Teacher Ian’s unique teaching methodology firsthand.

English Learner's Boost

New Year, New Mindset

Efemérides del 25 de octubre. ¿Qué sucedió en la historia de nuestro mundo, un día como hoy?

#Efemérides #Eventos

25 de octubre

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Bryce about playing guitar.

Bryce shares a story about the moment when he felt most like a rockstar.

If you've ever been curious about what it takes to play guitar and you want to learn some relevant vocabulary, this episode may be for you!

This is just Part Two of our conversation. Part One can be found at 008 WHY DOES EVERYONE LEARN THE SAME FIRST SONG ON GUITAR?

FULL TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ⁠HERE⁠: https://american-idiom.com/f/009-my-brothers-rockstar-moment

***For English learners! – Detailed vocabulary lesson begins at 23:34***

Episode Outline:

Bryce's most memorable guitar performance (Starts at 1:20)
Adapting complex songs as a solo guitarist (Starts at 4:32)
Funny story - Always rehearse before performing! (Starts at 8:38)
Playing tabs vs. sheet music (Starts at 10:05)
How to continue progressing as a guitarist (14:45)
Final advice for new guitarists (22:54)


Vocabulary and examples (Starts at 23:34)

get your foot in the door (used at 4:46 and explained at 23:38)
hit a wall (used at 14:49 and explained at 26:07)
reach a plateau (used at 14:49 and explained at 26:07)
be stuck in a rut (used at 20:51 and explained at 26:07)
put all your eggs in one basket (used at 21:32 and explained at 29:45)