New words 
1. 同事 tóngshì n. colleague, co-worker
2. 明天 míngtiān n. tomorrow
3. 世界环境日 Shìjiè Huánjìng Rì   World Environment Day
- 世界 shìjiè n. world
- 环境 huánjìng n. environment
4. 开车 kāi chē v. to drive
5. 打算 dǎsuàn v. to plan (to do sth.)
6. 上班 shàng bān v. to come/go to work
7. 坐 zuò v. to sit, to travel by
8. 公共汽车 gōnggòng qìchē bus
- 公共 gōnggòng adj. public
- 汽车 qìchē n. automobile
9. 骑 qí v. to ride
10. 自行车 zìxíngchē n. bike
11. 走路 zǒu lù v. to walk
12. 周末 zhōumò n. weekend

中文每日一练

每日听汉语

Enjoy the seventh episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed. 

This episode focuses on traditions related to the first day of school and a glimpse into what it looks like from different parts of the world.  This is an important time, and each year, millions of students start their educational journey around this time!

August -- National Back To School Month

There will be a new episode every other Monday, so subscribe.

Culture To Grow

Episode 7: First Day of School Traditions from Around the World

Oi gente, aqui é a Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No episódio de hoje vamos nos aprofundar em uma habilidade muito prática e essencial para os viajantes: pedir direções em português brasileiro. No final desse episódio, você saberá pedir direções quando estiver explorando as ruas encantadoras do Brasil. Ah e se quiser acompanhar o script do podcast é só clicar neste link:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WUN3r0UdzdWLRmJefJhOnLiAgzp7sZmHWx8xAEn34VE/edit?usp=sharing
Vamos começar?!

Hi guys, this is Aneleh, your favorite Portuguese tutor. In today's episode we will delve into a very practical and essential skill for travelers: asking for directions in Brazilian Portuguese. By the end of this episode, you'll know how to ask for directions when exploring Brazil's charming streets. Oh and if you want to follow the podcast script, just click on this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WUN3r0UdzdWLRmJefJhOnLiAgzp7sZmHWx8xAEn34VE/edit?usp=sharing
Let's start?!

Portuguese Drops 

 Pedindo informações em Português

Enjoy the nineteenth episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

In this episode, we will be doing something slightly different. Since going forward, the first Monday of every month, we will embark on a thrilling journey that will immerse us in the sights, sounds, and stories of a different country each time. 

In this series, we won't just be tourists, we'll be explorers. We'll connect with a local to learn about the country, its culture, and dispel some of those stereotypes that we may all have. 

But enough from me. It's time to meet someone who knows this destination better than anyone I know. Our guest today is Fatima, she will be our guide as we travel to Iran. 

Let's go! 

Episode 19: Let's Travel to Iran!

Namasté, 
In this episode, you will learn how to conjugate the following verbs in Nepali.
1) hunu (to be)
2) garnu (to do)
3) khaanu (to eat)

Dhanyabaad ! 

Learn Nepali with Rijendra

"Let's conjugate !"

Struggling with the /th/ sound in English? You're not alone! In this episode, we’ll break down the two types of /th/—voiced and unvoiced—explaining how to position your mouth, common pronunciation mistakes, and easy ways to practice. Whether you mix up think and sink or those and doze, this episode will help you master this tricky sound with clear explanations and practical exercises. Tune in and start speaking with confidence!

 Pronunciation and Accent Reduction with a Focus on North American English

Sink or Think? Those or Doze?  Mastering the TH Consonant

“I love watching the World Cup, which is without doubt the biggest and most exciting international football tournament in the world today. Every four years, it brings the world together in a celebration of the beautiful game. Every time the World Cup rolls around, it's like a huge party!

I especially enjoy the opening match between the host nation and the defending champions. It's always an emotional, high-stakes encounter that sets the tone for the tournament. As the games go on, the intensity builds, and it's so exciting to watch the best teams in the world battle it out for the cup.

When I watch the World Cup, I'm usually with my family. We get together to watch the big games, and it's a great excuse to spend some quality time together. We all love football, so it's a great way to bond over something we all enjoy. Plus, it's always fun to debate and discuss the games afterwards.

I think my favourite thing about the World Cup is the atmosphere. It's a truly global event, and it's so cool to see people from all over the world coming together in one place to enjoy the sport. It's a great feeling of unity, and it really brings out the best in people.

As well as that,the games are always thrilling, the atmosphere is electric, and spending time with my family, and friends while watching is always a blast. 


Thank you.”

IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a sports program you like to watch

Part one of Thumbelina by Author Hans Christian Andersen. Complete the short quiz afterward to check your understanding.