Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Motivation

Sí vas a venir a visitar Colombia, aquí te hablo sobre 7 imperdibles platos Colombianos. 

Speaker Maria.E !!!

Comida típica Colombiana 

When it comes to memorizing vocabulary, there are several effective techniques you can employ. I am exploring some of them

Background Method:
This technique draws inspiration from the “memory palace” concept. Imagine placing new words or images representing those words in specific rooms within your mental palace. By associating words with spatial locations, you ground them in context. 
Process Words Deeply:
Instead of merely rote memorization, engage with the words deeply. Understand their meanings, etymology, and usage. Create mental connections by linking them to related concepts or personal experiences. 
Associate Words with Mental Images:
Visualize the word’s meaning. Create vivid mental images related to the word. Associating words with images enhances memory retention.
Review Words at Spaced Intervals:
Spaced repetition is a powerful technique. Instead of cramming, review words at regular intervals. Use flashcards or language-learning apps that incorporate spaced repetition algorithms. 
Use Mnemonics:
Create mnemonic devices to remember challenging words. Mnemonics can be acronyms, rhymes, or visual associations. 
Practice with Vocabulary Apps and Games:
Interactive apps and games make learning fun. Explore platforms like Duolingo, Memrise, or Quizlet. Gamified exercises reinforce vocabulary and keep you motivated.
Have a Dedicated Vocabulary Notebook:
Maintain a vocabulary journal. Write down new words, their meanings, and example sentences. Regularly review and revise your notebook. The act of writing reinforces memory.
Immerse Yourself in the Language:
Surround yourself with the target language. Read books, watch movies, listen to podcasts, and follow native speakers on social media. Remember, consistency and creativity are key. Experiment with different techniques to find what works best for you. 

Like a Chameleon

Memory Techniques

Você já ouviu a palavra "cadê" em português?

Ouça o episódio até o final para saber o que significa e depois, deixe sua frase para eu ver se você entendeu o significado.

Vamos praticar juntos! :)

Até o próximo episódio!



Suas Aulas de Português

SIGNIFICADO DA PALAVRA "CADÊ" EM PORTUGUÊS

If you laughed, then you understood this humorous story!
Vocabulary: расти́ музыка́нтом grow up as a musician; кроватка little bed, cot; трещóтка Russian folk percussion musical instrument; бу́бен tambourine, jingle; у него хорошо получается he's doing well; громче louder; уметь know how, can; вместе с +instr. together;  стучать knock; репетировать rehearse

Ва́не пять лет. Он лю́бит игра́ть на музыка́льных инструме́нтах и ка́ждый день игра́ет на балко́не. Для Ва́ни балко́н – э́то сце́на. Он игра́ет на трубе́ и́ли на бараба́не. Сосе́ди слу́шают и говоря́т: «Кака́я прекра́сная му́зыка! Како́й тала́нтливый ма́льчик!» Лю́ди на у́лице то́же слу́шают и аплоди́руют.
У Ва́ни есть мла́дший брат. Его́ зову́т Са́ша. Са́ше  три го́да. Са́ша то́же растёт музыка́нтом. Он стои́т в крова́тке и у́чится игра́ть. Он игра́ет на трещóтке, бараба́не и бу́бне. У него́ хорошо́ получа́ется. Лю́ди на у́лице ждут, когда́ Са́ша бу́дет бо́льшим ма́льчиком и бу́дет игра́ть вме́сте с Ва́ней на балко́не.
Сосе́ди спра́шивают ма́му: «Почему́ ва́ши де́ти так хорошо́ уме́ют игра́ть на музыка́льных инструме́нтах?» Ма́ма отвеча́ет: «Их тала́нты – от па́пы».
Ма́ма уме́ет рисова́ть и фотографи́ровать. Па́па уме́ет игра́ть на всех музыка́льных инструме́нтах. Он – челове́к-орке́стр! Игра́ет на аккордеóне, пиани́но, гита́ре, скри́пке, саксофо́не и губно́й гармо́шке.
Когда́ па́па игра́ет до́ма, сосе́ди стуча́т в сте́ны и говоря́т: «Пожа́луйста, игра́йте гро́мче!» Ма́ма говори́т: «Подожди́те. Мы репети́руем. Ско́ро уже́ бу́дет конце́рт для всех».

Russian Language: a Real Breakthrough

Музыкальная семья. Level A1

[ — Audio description, listen and read along for greater understanding. — ]

— Oi! Você gosta de cozinhar?

— Sim, gosto! Faço algumas receitas simples em casa. E você?

— Eu também! Gosto de fazer macarrão e saladas. Qual é o seu prato favorito de cozinhar?

— Adoro fazer omeletes. São fáceis e rápidos de fazer. Você tem alguma receita fácil que gostaria de compartilhar?

— Claro! Um dos meus favoritos é fazer sanduíches. Coloco queijo, presunto e tomate entre duas fatias de pão. É rápido e delicioso.

— Parece ótimo. Vou tentar fazer isso. Cozinhar é tão divertido, não é?

— Sim, é! É uma maneira maravilhosa de experimentar sabores diferentes. Se precisar de dicas, é só me chamar.

— Obrigado! Vou fazer isso. Até mais e bom apetite!

— Até mais! Bom apetite para você também!


PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Você gosta de cozinhar? — SMALL TALK IN PORTUGUESE (A1-A2 LEVEL)

Culture and globalisation often comes up in the IELTS test. Today, Nick gives you some ideas for this question. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Do you think the world is becoming too similar in terms of culture? 

Let's make Japanese sentences together.

If you make a sentence in Japanese, write it in the comment section! I will correct your sentences!

【Today's  topic】

【きょう、⚪⚪をなくしました】
　　　　　　　➕
　　　　(あなたのきもち)

in my case👩
きょう、ネックレスをなくしました。
すごいショック。

 Today I lost a necklace which was given by my grandmother

ex)きょう、さいふをなくしました。
　 きのう、とけいをなくしました。

Short sentences ➕ your feelings = you can speak a lot of Japanese！

Japanese teacher Noriko’s room

【きょう、⚪⚪をなくしました】

Like many other grandmothers, Daisy likes to knit, and she isn't very good with technology.

Or, at least, that's what she might tell people on the phone.

Daisy also describes herself as "your worst nightmare." But don't worry, she's not talking to you — she's talking to phone scammers.

That's because Daisy is actually an AI chatbot. She was created by UK phone company Virgin Media O2 to speak to scammers on the phone and make them believe they're talking to a real person.

Older people are very vulnerable to scams. In July, a UK study found that about 67% of people over the age of 75 were victims of at least one scam attempt in the six months before the study — with almost 75% being phone scams.

Enter Daisy, who has been trained to have conversations with phone scammers and waste their time.

Virgin Media O2 worked with Jim Browning, a YouTuber who has spent years "scambaiting" — that is, pretending to be a clueless victim to waste scammers' time.

And that's the whole point — Daisy can't stop scammers, but she can slow them down.

"Whenever she's on the phone with a scammer, your parents, your grandparents, your relatives, are not being scammed," Browning told Sky News.

The company says Daisy is already "wasting hundreds and hundreds of hours of scammers' time," and has shared real-life conversations the chatbot has had with scammers.

Some conversations last nearly an hour. She talks about her cat, Fluffy, and people in her family. In some conversations, she gives the scammers what they want — bank details. But of course, they're not real.

Murray Mackenzie from Virgin Media O2 said Daisy is also a reminder that the person you're speaking to on the phone might not always be who they say they are.