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All About English and How You Learn It!

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Welcome to English on the Road, Episode #2. My name is Louis, and I'm the host. 
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In this episode, I go over the top ten largest countries in the world by land area. I discuss interesting geographical features of each of these countries. I also highlight one interesting / unique animal from each country.  If you are from any of these countries, please leave a comment and tell us some more facts about the geography of your country. English on the Road is an English podcast for English learners. I teach here on italki. I would love to meet you and have an English lesson with you. Check out my profile for details, or send me a messsage to chat. Thank you for listening, and good luck studying English. 

English on the Road 

10 Largest Countries in the World

The Step Pyramid of Djoser

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The pyramids are the most famous monuments of ancient Egypt and still hold enormous interest for people in the present day. These grand, impressive tributes to the memory of the Egyptian kings have become linked with the country even though other cultures, such as the Chinese and Mayan, also built pyramids. The evolution of the pyramid form has been written and argued about for centuries. However, there is no question that, as far as Egypt is concerned, it began with one monument to one king designed by one brilliant architect: the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara.

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Djoser was the first king of the Third Dynasty of Egypt and the first to build in stone. Prior to Djoser’s reign, tombs were rectangular monuments made of dried clay brick, which covered underground passages where the deceased person was buried. For reasons which remain unclear, Djoser’s main official, whose name was Imhotep, conceived of building a taller, more impressive tomb for his king by stacking stone slabs on top of one another, progressively making them smaller, to form the shape now known as the Step Pyramid. Djoser is thought to have reigned for 19 years, but some historians and scholars attribute a much longer time for his rule, owing to the number and size of the monuments he built.

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The Step Pyramid has been thoroughly examined and investigated over the last century, and it is now known that the building process went through many different stages. Historian Marc Van de Mieroop comments on this, writing ‘Much experimentation was involved, which is especially clear in the construction of the pyramid in the center of the complex. It had several plans … before it became the first Step Pyramid in history, piling six levels on top of one another … The weight of the enormous mass was a challenge for the builders, who placed the stones at an inward incline in order to prevent the monument breaking up.’

Part 2 will be added later today. Stay tuned.


The Habits of Women Growing Into Strong, Confident English Communicators

Cambridge IELTS Reading & Comprehension

Bu bölümde mutfaktan gelen üç deyimi öğreneceksiniz: ayvayı yemek, kabak tadı vermek ve tadı tuzu kalmamak. 
Neden mutfaktan gelen diyorum? Çünkü Türkçede bazı deyimler günlük yaşamda kullandığımız yiyeceklerle ilgilidir. Bu deyimlerin kökeni mutfak ve yemek kültüründen gelir.

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In this episode I talk about the analogy between men women cats and dogs.
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Streetwise English

SWE 146  Cats Dogs Men and Women

Descubra a história fascinante do regatão, o comércio fluvial que conectou as comunidades ribeirinhas da Amazônia por séculos. De trocas de mercadorias a projetos culturais modernos, este episódio mostra como o regatão continua navegando, agora levando educação, arte e cidadania pelos rios da floresta.

Everyday Portuguese 

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An introduction to a very popular verb "to like" (aimer) in combination with activities and things. We also cover the basics of asking questions.
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Learn Basic French Podcast

Episode 4: J'aime le français (I like French)

Episode ini membahas erubahan makna kata menggunakan imbuhan "me-kan" dan "di-kan". seperti "beli - membeli -membelikan" memiliki makna (kamu membeli atau membeli untuk orang lain). sedangkan "beli- dibeli-dibelikan" memiliki makna (dia membeli atau orang lain membelikan sesuatu untukmu). 

 Indonesian Language Friends

changes in word meaning using the affixes "me-kan" and "di-kan".


In this episode of "English Learners Boost," we delve into the topic of overcoming the fear of speaking and provide you with effective strategies to boost your confidence in conversations. Speaking a new language can be daunting, but by implementing the right techniques, you can overcome your fears and become a more confident English speaker. Join us as we explore practical examples, such as active listening and practicing with language partners, and discuss the importance of focusing on fluency rather than perfection. Additionally, we highlight the significance of expanding your vocabulary and improving your pronunciation to enhance your conversational skills. Tune in to discover valuable insights and actionable tips that will empower you to overcome your fear and engage in confident and enjoyable conversations in English.