A：大卫今年多大？
B：二十多岁。
A：他多高？
B：一米八几。
A：你怎么知道这么多啊？
B：他是我同学。

HSK Standard Course Level 2 Audio of the textbook

Lesson 2 text 3

In this episode we will have a look at different ways and techniques of dealing with stress. What causes stress? How to eliminate it?

FarsiLounge

FarsiLounge ep.3: Stress Management

- Мені дуже сподобалися яйця з малюнками, які роблять на Великдень!
- Писанки? Так, вони дуже гарні!
-Розкажи, як їх роблять?
-Це ціла наука! Бачиш ці узори?
-Так. Вони, напевно, щось означають?
- Звичайно малюнки на писанках традиційні:  це рослини або геометричні символи.

Ukrainian language for everyone

Традиції України. Великодні писанки. 

In this episode in Russian, I talk about the first track using locomotive power. This event is also famous for its tragic situation and the first recorded incident on a rail line.

If you are looking for a podcast that offers useful and interesting information, then listen to this episode in Russian! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced listener of podcasts in Russian, you will enjoy this episode!

✅Subscribe and follow the new releases!  It is really important for my channell development! You can also get scripts for this and other podcasts on my page on Substack.

В этом эпизоде на русском языке я рассказываю о первой железной дороге, где была использована локомотивная тяга. Это событие также известно своей трагической ситуацией и первым зарегистрированным инцидентом на железнодорожной линии.

Если вы ищете подкаст, который предлагает полезную и интересную информацию, тогда послушайте этот эпизод на русском языке! Независимо от того, являетесь ли вы новичком или опытным слушателем подкастов на русском языке, вам понравится этот эпизод!

✅Подписывайтесь и следите за новыми выпусками!  Это действительно важно для развития моего канала! Вы также можете получить скрипты для этого и других подкастов на моей странице в Substack.

https://substack.com/@russianbuddy

Russian with Nick

Эпизод 12. Первая железная дорога – Ливерпуль - Манчестер

와! 방금 봤던 영화는 내 인생 영화가 될 것 같아.
哇! 刚才看的电影好像是我人生中的最佳电影。

동감이야. 특히 남자 주인공이 여자 주인공을 
그리워하는 장면의 표정 연기는 절대 잊지 못할 거야. 
我也这么想。尤其是男主角怀念女主角场面的那个表情演技, 难以忘记呀。
 
배우들 대사도 매우 훌륭했어. 벌써 영화 다시 보고 싶다.
演员们的台词也特别出色。已经想再看一遍这部电影了。 

난 이 영화 꼭 다시 보러 올 거야.
我一定要再来看一次。 

주인공 主角
그리워 하다 怀念
표정 연기 表情演技
대사 台词

[YOON] 1분 한국어

와! 방금 봤던 영화는 내 인생 영화가 될 것 같아. 哇! 刚才看的电影好像是我人生中的最佳电影。

PHIL: What time is that soccer game on? I thought it started 
at noon.
JACK: We must have had the wrong time. Oh, well … soccer’s not my 
favorite sport anyway. I much prefer basketball.
PHIL: Oh, really? I thought your favorite sport was tennis! I’m a big
fan of basketball, too.
JACK: How about a game sometime?
PHIL: Sure thing! Why don’t we go shoot some hoops now since the 
soccer game isn’t on?
JACK: Excellent idea. Let’s go.



LANGUAGE NOTES
• What time is that soccer game on? means “When does the soccer game start?” 
“What time” plus something plus “on” is a common expression used to ask about the 
start time of a TV show or a movie.
• I much prefer basketball here means “I like basketball a lot more than soccer.” Notice 
how “much” is stressed to show that the speaker really likes basketball.
• Oh, really? Notice the rising intonation on “really.” This shows that the speaker is 
surprised. He thought that Jack liked tennis the best.
• I’m a big fan of basketball is a way of saying “I like basketball very much” (“to be a 
fan of” is a casual expression used to describe something you really like).
• How about a game here means “Let’s play a basketball game.”
• Sure thing! This is a casual expression used to mean “OK.”
• Shoot some hoops means to play an informal game of basketball. This is a casual 
expression used between friends

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 23: Favorite sport

In last week's podcast episode, you learned how to learn a new language.  You heard that learning a new language should be more than just a means to an end. Of course, learning a new language will help you achieve other goals, but the process of learning a new language can be fun, rewarding, and beneficial in many ways.

Tune in to this week’s episode to learn more about using "a means to an end” and seven more English phrases and idioms. You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. Tune in to continue building your English vocabulary with new idioms and phrases! 

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/english-vocabulary/.

See infographics for this episode at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/_created/.

Episode originally published October 13, 2020.

Express to Impress

Learning New English Vocabulary

Every time you're online, you are bombarded by pictures, articles, links and videos trying to tell their story. Unfortunately, not all of these stories are true. Sometimes they want you to click on another story or advertisement at their own site, other times they want to upset people for political reasons. These days it's so easy to share information. These stories circulate quickly, and the result is … fake news.

There is a range of fake news: from crazy stories which people easily recognise to more subtle types of misinformation. Experts in media studies and online psychology have been examining the fake news phenomenon. Read these tips, and don't get fooled!

1. Check the source
Look at the website where the story comes from. Does it look real? Is the text well written? Are there a variety of other stories or is it just one story? Fake news websites often use addresses that sound like real newspapers, but don't have many real stories about other topics. If you aren't sure, click on the 'About' page and look for a clear description of the organisation.

2. Watch out for fake photos
Many fake news stories use images that are Photoshopped or taken from an unrelated site. Sometimes, if you just look closely at an image, you can see if it has been changed. Or use a tool like Google Reverse Image search. It will show you if the same image has been used in other contexts.

3. Check the story is in other places
Look to see if the story you are reading is on other news sites that you know and trust. If you do find it on many other sites, then it probably isn't fake (although there are some exceptions), as many big news organisations try to check their sources before they publish a story. 

4. Look for other signs
There are other techniques that fake news uses. These include using ALL CAPS and lots of ads that pop up when you click on a link. Also, think about how the story makes you feel. If the news story makes you angry, it's probably designed to make you angry.
