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Hi! Today we will talk about letters Г, І, Й, Ї, Ц and Щ.
Examples:
- голова (a head)
- гора (a mountain)
- гострий (spicy or sharp)
- хмара (a cloud)
- хліб (a bread)
- хвиля (a wave) 
- іграшка (a toy)
- ім’я (a name)
- ідея (an idea)
- йод (iodine)
- йти (to go)
- йой (exclamation)
- їжак (a hedgehog), 
- їжа (food)
-  їсти (to eat)
- цуцик (a puppy)
-  цирк (a circus)
-  цезар (Caesar)
- щастя (happiness)
-  щодня  (every day)
-  що ( what) 
- щедрий ( generous.)






Український подкаст для початківців з Альоною / Ukrainian podcast for beginners with Alyona 

Letters Г, І, Й, Ї, Ц, Щ

1.	Apakah ada deadline yang harus dipenuhi? - Is there a deadline that needs to be met?
2.	Saya sedang mengalami kesulitan dalam menyelesaikan tugas ini - I am having difficulty completing this task
3.	Tolong jelaskan instruksi ini lagi - Please explain these instructions again
4.	Mohon maaf, saya tidak bisa hadir pada pertemuan tersebut - I apologize, I won't be able to attend the meeting
5.	Saya akan menyelesaikan tugas ini secepat mungkin - I will complete this task as soon as possible
6.	Apakah Anda memiliki saran untuk perbaikan? - Do you have any suggestions for improvement?
7.	Saya membutuhkan bantuan untuk menyelesaikan proyek ini - I need help to complete this project
8.	Bisakah Anda memberikan saya umpan balik tentang hasil kerja saya? - Could you give me feedback on my work?
9.	Saya setuju dengan pendapat Anda - I agree with your opinion
10.	Mohon izin untuk meninggalkan kantor sejenak - May I have permission to leave the office for a moment?


 Indonesian Language Friends

Common Expressions in the Workplace / Ungkapan Tempat Kerja

Confusing words
My students often have problems with these words. Let me help!
Please load the PDF to read the text, while you are listening.

PDF:    https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zlwPTDRG22q6TWJgdxSggugu9vmqB55Q&usp=drive_fs

Confusing words - intermediate 

Confusing words - pollution, contamination

Here's today's news. Please share your thoughts at the end when I ask a question.
You can check the script at the link provided.

今日(きょう)のニュースです。最後(さいご)に質問(しつもん)をしますので、感想(かんそう)を聞(き)かせください。スクリプトはリンクで確認(かくにん)できます。

■東京都の知事　小池百合子さんが選ばれたのは3回目 - Yuriko Koike was elected as the Governor of Tokyo for the third time -
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014502181000/k10014502181000.html

NEWS for beginners - Native Japanese Accent -

東京都の知事 - Governor of Tokyo -

This episode explores how the way people learn languages has developed in recent years. How can students and teachers face the challenges that this transformation presents? 
This topic is based on a popular choice in my guided conversation classes. An audio script can be read, along with extra notes by following this link: 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1crF2uNkwr6xfVvkRd_UWEhS_Pub0NIQ8Z_9U1rD0rWc/edit?usp=sharing



UK TALKS WITH LIZ

EPISODE 2: LEARNING IN THE DIGITAL AGE

 I invite you to explore the deep and reflective practice of Stoicism as a guiding light in your language learning journey. Together, we looked at how the timeless teachings of Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus can help us stay steady when progress feels slow, and calm when fluency seems far.

The key principles we embraced were:

Focus only on what you can control: Show up daily, release comparison, and do your part.

Endure discomfort with grace: Struggle is part of growth, and neuroscience confirms it strengthens memory.

Accept what you don’t know: There’s power in admitting ignorance—it opens the door to deeper understanding.

Practice moderation: Sustainable routines outlast intensity. Small steps taken regularly create long-term fluency.

Find joy in becoming: Let go of perfection and embrace the process as it is. You’re not just learning words—you’re learning yourself.

Whether you’re just starting out or have been learning for years, this episode reminds you that calm perseverance—not rush or perfection—is where real language mastery begins. 🌿

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 68 - How to utilize Stoicism in learning a language

Vaashi is an Indian movie about a courtroom drama. Two lawyers who are married are working on opposite sides of a case and their marriage becomes strained.

Vocabulary:
to split the rent: share the rent, each person pays half
prosecutor: the lawyer who works with the accuser
reprimand: scold
skewed: misleading

Learn English with Stories

Movie: Vaashi

四国で買える地元の人が好きな特産品についてお話しています。
Level N3-N1
台本/だいほん script https://www.patreon.com/2hongo_8naso 