This podcast is about geography, travel and nature. In it, I discuss various topics about countries, interesting places and fun facts. It is a listening podcast for intermediate level.

English on the Road 

This episodes will discuss various aspects fo the business world or teach specific business Englihs vocabulary, phrases or constructions - great for casual or active listening.

Business English Podcast

Nuestros chicos llegan a Colonia, última parada antes de regresar a Utrecht. ¿Qué va a pasar en esta ciudad? 

¿Has estado alguna vez en Colonia? ¡Cuéntanos tu experiencia! :)

Audiolibros de Joan

Viajando por Europa. Capítulo 11.

Have you ever wondered why Japan has two different names, "Nihon" and "Nippon"? 🇯🇵 

While both are correct, native speakers choose one over the other based on the "feeling" of the situation.

In this episode, I explain:

The subtle nuances: Which one sounds more energetic or formal?
Why we use "Japan" in English.

Improve your listening skills and dive deeper into Japanese culture with me! 🎙️

（やさしい日本語）

みなさんは、日本の名前に「にほん」と「にっぽん」の2つがあることを知っていますか？🤔 
どちらも正しいですが、日本人はその時の「気持ち」や「場面（ばめん）」で使い分けています。

このエピソードで話すこと：

・「にほん」と「にっぽん」のニュアンスの違い
・どうして英語では "Japan" と言うのか？

「本当の日本語」のニュアンスを、私と一緒に楽しく学びましょう！✨

Easy Japanese with Aiko | Slow & Natural Listening

にほん vs にっぽん？ Why do we say "Nihon", "Nippon" or "Japan" ? Understanding the nuance【Intermediate】

New words：
火车 huǒ chē：train
火车站 huǒ chē zhàn：railway station
高铁 gāo tiě：CHSR
动车 dòng chē：CRH
一张火车票 yī zhāng huǒ chē piào：one railway ticket
硬座 yìng zuò：hard seat
软座 ruǎn zuò：soft seat
硬卧 yìng wò：hard sleeper
软卧 ruǎn wò：soft sleeper
一等座 yī děng zuò：first class seat
二等座 èr děng zuò：second class seat
车厢 chē xiāng：carriage
乘务员chéng wù yuán：train attendant

p.s：12306 CHINA RAILWAY: https://www.12306.cn/en/index.html
        App： Railway 12306


Welcome to visit China ”欢迎来中国!“

How foreigners buy railway tickets in CN

Comentario sobre la película alemana "El salón de profesores" (2023), dirigida por Ilker Çatak y protagonizada por Leonie Benesch.

El kinetoscopio

Episodio 6: El salón de profesores

You use a hammer to bang a nail into the wall to hang a picture on
You use a drill to make a hole .A hammer and drill are tools.
You use a needle, pins, scissors and cotton when you're sewing
You use string or rope to tie things together.
You use tape or glue to stick things together.


English Mini Lessons

Household task 1

New words 
1. 做 zuò v. to do
2. 工作 gōngzuò n. job, work
3. 司机 sījī n. driver
4. 忙 máng adj. busy
5. 记者 jìzhě n. journalist, reporter
6. 医生 yīshēng n. doctor, medical practitioner
7. 非常 fēicháng adv. very much, extremely
8. 家庭主妇 jiātíng zhǔfù n. housewife
- 家庭 jiātíng n. family
- 主妇 zhǔfù n. housewife
9. 最 zuì adv. most, superlatively

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