We took the risk. We said YES to the new job or new home. We are using our English, at last. 

Unfortunately, however, we may find that the reactions of others -- in the workplace or in our home -- are MIXED. 

Some people are proud of us and want to celebrate our success with us. Others, we may be surprised to discover, seem to suddenly DISLIKE us. They may appear to distrust us or seem jealous, envious, or more competitive. Support we may have had just a day before - that helped us get where we find ourselves -- may have suddenly disappeared.

If this has happened to you -- you're not alone. AND there are ways to feel better and get the support and care you seek. 

This is something I wish we spoke more about, for I believe it's a topic that is CRUCIALLY important in the world of language learning. 

I'd love to hear what you think! 

Hear and There

11. What can happen after (and why we may be afraid of) stepping out of our comfort zone

Doing the shopping in Moscow is hard.
 I thought it would be simple. But it’s not like that.
 What’s written there? What does this word mean?
 I don’t understand this label. Where’s the price?
 Where’s the expiry date? But I don’t get nervous.
 On the contrary, I often laugh at myself.
 For example, yesterday I wanted sugar and bought flour.
 Now I know that coffee with flour isn’t tasty.
 Living in Russia is an interesting adventure!
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在莫斯科购物很难。
 我想这会很简单。 但不是那样的。
 那里写了什么？ 这个词是什么意思？
 我不明白这个标签。 价格在哪里？
 到期日在哪里？ 但我不紧张。
 相反，我经常嘲笑自己。
 例如，昨天我想要糖，买了面粉。
 现在我知道加面粉的咖啡不好吃了。
 生活在俄罗斯是一个有趣的冒险！
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Faire les courses à Moscou est difficile.
 Je pensais que ce serait simple. Mais ce n'est pas comme ça.
 Qu'est-ce qui est écrit là? Que signifie ce mot?
 Je ne comprends pas cette étiquette. Où est le prix?
 Où est la date d'expiration? Mais je ne deviens pas nerveux.
 Au contraire, je ris souvent de moi-même.
 Par exemple, hier, je voulais du sucre et j'ai acheté de la farine.
 Maintenant, je sais que le café avec de la farine n'est pas savoureux.
 Vivre en Russie est une aventure intéressante!

Easy russian for level A1 with english. french and chinise translation. 

Антон делает покупки 

This podcast episode will help you with numerous expressions that contain the words 'upon'. Be sure to go to my profile and book your online English lesson! ^^

All About English and How You Learn It!

Phrasal Verbs that Have 'Upon'

Att ta körkort är inte enkelt! Eller?

Jag berättar om min uppkörning. Och så som det var för mig är det för alla andra i Sverige också.


Easy Swedish with Viktoria

Ep. #26 - Julspecial Uppkörning

A：这是谁的房间？
B：这是我和我丈夫的，旁边那个小的房  
      间是我女儿的。
A：你女儿的房间真漂亮！都是粉色的。
B：是啊，粉色是我女儿最喜欢的颜色。


HSK Standard Course Level 2 Audio of the textbook

Lesson 3 text 3

I will tell you how I found a relation between economics and Spanish language.

Secret Spanish

001 Spanish Language, Economics and Philosophy

Script

おはようございます。日本語だんだんpodcastのゆかりです。

いまは、11月ですね。

日本は秋から冬(ふゆ)になる季節(きせつ)です。

11月だと、すこし寒(さむ)いです。

でも、今年(ことし)はまだまだ、あたたかいです。

今日、大阪の気温は24度もありました。

11月にしては、あたたかい・・というより、

あつい！です。

ニュースでは、今年の日本の冬は、

"暖冬(だんとう)"といっています。

暖かい冬、とかいて、だんとうです。

いみは、そのまま、あたたかい冬。

いつもの年より、あたたかい冬、ということです。

寒いより、あたたかい方が、きもちがいいですね。

でも、雪があまりふらないと、
スキーやスノーボードができません。

こまることもあります。

今年の日本の冬は"暖冬"。

さて、どうなるでしょうか。

では、今日も最後まで聞いてくれて、だんだん、です、


また明日！

Japaneseだんだんpodcast

40. 日本の今年の冬は「暖冬(だんとう)」です/Japaneseだんだんpodcast

Korean Speaking Practice 5. 
Grammar : N(time)-에, N(place)-에서, 안 V/A
                   ex) 저는 아침 7시에 일어나요. 
                         저는 학교에서 공부해요. 
                         저는 청소를 안 했어요. 
                         그 여자는 안 예뻐요. 
Expression : 이제 N을/를 그만하세요. 
                      ex) 이제 게임을 그만하세요. 

Speaking Practice - Beginner

5. N(time)-에, N(place)-에서, 안V/A

Practical Steps for Language Learning Through Social Media
Here are a few ways to make your scrolling habit more productive:
•	Notice Trends: Pay attention to popular phrases, abbreviations, and hashtags. Jot down new words and look them up if you’re unsure.
•	Evaluate Tone: Is the language used playful, serious, persuasive, or informative? Recognizing tone helps you decide when to use similar language styles.
•	Contextual Learning: When you come across unfamiliar slang or buzzwords, try using them in a sentence yourself or research examples. Understanding how a word fits into context is essential for true fluency.
•	Assess the Quality of Writing: Is the post well-thought-out or thrown together? The choice of words can reveal the writer’s intent and mindset, helping you decide what language to adopt or avoid.
