It has nothing to do with reading,  libraries or studying.

Listen to learn all about the meaning and usage of the helpful phrase IN THE BOOKS.

Brentoni's English Podcast

047 - in the books

第14课  你看过这个电影吗

一、听力  第一部分
1.下个星期我要和女朋友去看一次电影。
2.虽然工作很忙，但是我每天都游泳。
3.你自己去跑步吧，我还有事情要做呢。
4.这本书我看过很多次了，真的很有意思。
5.长时间玩电脑对眼睛不好，但是儿子非常喜欢。

第二部分
6. 女：爸爸，您看过这个电影吗？我同学说很有意思。
男：没看过，下星期我们一起去看吧。
7. 女：虽然是晴天，但是天气很冷。
男：没关系，我还要和同学们一起打篮球呢。
8. 男：一起吃早饭吧。
女：我已经吃过了，你自己吃吧。
9. 男：这次考试怎么样？
女：别说了，很多学过的汉字我都不会写了。
10. 男：别买衣服了，我没有那么多钱。
女：没关系，我这儿有钱。

第三部分
11. 男：您是第一次来我们这儿吗？
   女：不是，去年九月我来过一次。
   问：女的来过这里几次？
12. 男：你在这个商店买过东西没有？
女：买过一次，这儿的东西还可以，就是不便宜。
   问：女的是什么意思？
13. 女：明天一起去跑步吧。
男： 你自己去吧，我还有很多工作要做呢。
   问： 男的为什么不去跑步？
14. 男：今天的报纸你看过了没有？
女：没有，我在看昨天的报纸呢。
问：女的看的是哪天的报纸？
15. 女：这件衣服不错，就是有点儿贵。
   男：两百多块还可以，喜欢就买吧。
问：男的想让女的买这件衣服吗？


hsk2   第14课  你看过这个电影吗

In this episode, I make some observations about different conversational styles among native and non-native English speakers. I am generalizing, of course, and these are just my thoughts, based on what I've experienced in my life. *

I'd love to hear what YOU think! What have you observed? 

Here are some questions you might want to talk to yourself or write about - as we reflect on the year that has ended. Maybe you want to create a short monologue by recording your thoughts in a voice memo on your phone. Or perhaps you could try writing down your ideas on your phone or on a piece of paper. Do it for 5 or 10 minutes, and don't worry about your grammar or vocabulary. Writing is a great PROCESS - an exercise where you can use your English - anywhere, anytime, without a teacher or a listener. So getting in the HABIT of writing or speaking to yourself is as important as the words you use. Over time, your skills will improve! 

---- QUESTIONS TO ANSWER -----

What does the word SUCCESS mean to you? 
What does SUCCESS LOOK LIKE to you? 
What is something you have SUCCEEDED AT?

Based on YOUR definition of success - what made 2023 a successful year for you?
What will make 2024 a successful year for you? 

And here's a THOUGHT EXPERIMENT and a WRITING EXERCISE.
Imagine it is December 31, 2024. Using past tenses, write about what made 2024 a successful year for you. (This may feel strange, but it’s a great exercise for your English and for your mind! It can be fun and transformative, too!)

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*Note - In this episode, I make the mistake of using the word "American" to refer to people from the US. This is a bad habit that I am (still) trying to break. The truth is that we are all Americans in the whole hemisphere - North and South. But, as they say, "old habits die hard" or existing patterns are hard to change. 

Hear and There

4. How we speak with others & why we should talk to ourselves

Listen to this funny conversation between a mother and their children. Pay attention to the vocabulary of the family and the relationship between each member of the family. 

Aprende árabe con Radia 

The family 

De seguro has escuchado múltiples factores que te pueden llevar a la cima del aprendizaje. Pero, entre esos factores se encuentra el dormir bien. Sí, dormir bien. Entérate hoy las razones científicas sustentadas en cómo el hecho de dormir bien puede llevarnos a un aprendizaje real y duradero. Sigue escuchando.

Español con todo 

¿Cómo impacta el sueño en el aprendizaje?

Picture this: You’re drowning in a sea of commitments, juggling work, family, and personal life. Your plate is overflowing, but you keep saying ‘yes’ to more. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there, my friend. The good news is that you can learn the art of saying ‘no’ without guilt and regain control of your life.

The ‘Yes’ Epidemic
Before we delve into the fine art of ‘no,’ let’s address the ‘yes’ epidemic. It’s a modern plague that we’ve all fallen victim to at some point. Fueled by the fear of disappointing others or missing out, we nod our heads like bobbleheads on steroids. Saying ‘yes’ to everything is a recipe for burnout, my fellow ‘yes’-aholics! Listen to the podcast to learn more!

Matcha & Meditation

The Power of Saying 'No" with Grace

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