Join me for 'Autumn Study Day,' an episode that captures the essence of a productive autumn day spent studying, from a peaceful walk through a churchyard to a cozy café visit. Perfect for B1-B2 English learners, this narrative offers a glimpse into British culture and the simple pleasures of a student's life.

Transcript and glossary available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13k8nWRgmZ2BqLBrv06M_BHk5iddDHkne_0nJS7Gxd6g/edit?usp=sharing

Tea, Talk & Textbooks: An ESL Podcast

Autumn Study Day (B1-B2)

W tym odcinku rozmawiamy o postanowieniach noworocznych. 

Odkryj Polski 

Postanowienia noworoczne 

Сначала Послушайте текст, если непонятно прочитайте текст ниже.
First, listen to the text, if it is not clear, read the text below.
首先，听课文，如果不清楚，可以参考下面的课文。
Écoutez d'abord le texte, si vous ne comprenez pas le texte ci-dessous.
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Мы в о́фисе. Сего́дня пе́рвый день Анто́на. Я ему́ говорю́: «Смотри́ Анто́н, э́то твоё ме́сто. Ты бу́дешь здесь рабо́тать. Э́ то твой компью́тер. Здесь есть всё, что тебе́ ну́жно. Я рабо́таю там. Е́ сли у тебя́ есть вопро́сы, я бу́ду ра́да помо́чь. Вот ку́хня. Здесь мы отдыха́ем и пьём чай. А вот твои́ колле́ги. Познако́мьтесь! Э́ то Анто́н!» Анто́н – о́чень прия́тный и дружелю́бный челове́к. Я уве́рена, что он всем понра́вится.
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We are in the office. Today is Anton’s first day. I told him: «Look, Anton, this is your working place. You’re going to work here. This is your computer. Here there’s everything you need. I work there. If you have any questions, I’ll be glad to help. Here is the kitchen. Here we rest and drink tea. And here are your colleagues. Let me introduce you! This is Anton!» Anton is a very nice and friendly person. I’m sure that everyone is going to like him.
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我们在办公室。 今天是安东来工作的第一天。 我告诉他：“看，安东，这是你工作的地方。 你将在这个位置工作。 这是你的电脑。 这里有需要的一切。 我在那个位置工作。 如果您有任何疑问，我很乐意为你提供帮助。 这里是厨房。 我们在这里休息喝茶。 这是你的同事。 让我给你介绍一下吧！ 这是安东！» 安东是一个非常友善的人。 我相信每个人都会喜欢他。
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Nous sommes au bureau. Aujourd'hui, c'est le premier jour d'Anton. Je lui ai dit : « Écoute, Anton, c'est ton lieu de travail. Vous allez travailler ici. Ceci est votre ordinateur. Ici, il y a tout ce dont vous avez besoin. Je travaille là-bas. Si vous avez des questions, je serai heureux de vous aider. Voici la cuisine. Ici, nous nous reposons et buvons du thé. Et voici vos collègues. Permettez-moi de vous présenter! C'est Anton!» Anton est une personne très gentille et sympathique. Je suis sûr que tout le monde va l’aimer.




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

Ольга и Антон в офисе. Olga and Anton in the office.   奥尔加和安东在办公室。Olga et Anton au bureau.

拼音

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Keywords to help you understand：
星座 [xīng zuò]  n. constellation
属相 [shǔ xiàng]  year of birth ; Chinese Zodiac
天秤座 [tiān chèng zuò]  n. libra
命运 [mìng yùn]  destiny ; fate 

他们在聊啥？What are they talking about？

星座和属相 Constellation and Chinese Zodiac

如鱼得水[rú yú dé shuǐ]：like/fish/get/water；as fish getting to the water
This idiom is used to signify finding a boon companion or an ideal situation.
东汉末年 dōng hàn mò nián：In the late Eastern Han Dynasty
诸葛亮zhū gě liàng ：a statesman and strategist, prime minister of the Kingdom of Shu in the period of the Three Kingdoms.
刘备 liú bèi ：the founder of Han kingdom in the Three Kingdoms.
关羽 guān yǔ ：a general allied to Liu Bei, deified as God of War.
张飞 zhāng fēi：a general of the Three Kingdoms.
军师 jūn shī：military counsellor；
指点 zhǐ diǎn：give advice (directions);show how to do sth.
形势 xíng shì：situation；condition
提高tí gāo：improve；raise；increase
亲密 qīn mì：close； intimate:
服气 fú qì：be convinced
例如：在这个工作环境中，他如鱼得水，非常享受工作。
           zài zhè gè gōng zuò huán jìng zhōng,tā rú yú dé shuǐ,fēi cháng xiǎng shòu gōngzuò 。
           在游泳池里，他如鱼得水，游得非常快乐。
           zài yóu yǒng chí lǐ,tā rú yú dé shuǐ, yóu de fēi cháng kuàilè 。

乐读中文 (Lè Dú Zhōngwén) - "Joyful Chinese Stories"

如鱼得水 [rú yú dé shuǐ]

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In Episode 98 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, we explore how psychodynamic therapy principles can help you uncover the hidden emotional patterns, fears, and unconscious stories that shape your journey.

Episode 98 delves into how psychodynamic therapy principles can reveal and resolve the unconscious barriers—like resistance, transference, and hidden fears—that impact language learning. By exploring the inner world of emotions, memories, and self-protective patterns, you can transform language learning from a struggle into a deeply personal and freeing journey of growth.

This isn’t a lesson in grammar—it’s an invitation to understand yourself.

You’ll learn:

How to recognize and work with resistance, not against it

Why you might transfer old feelings onto tutors, languages, or even yourself

What your dreams and free associations reveal about your relationship to learning

How to turn language learning into a meaningful journey of self-discovery

If you’ve ever felt stuck, repetitive, or emotionally triggered while learning, this episode offers a compassionate and curious path forward.

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Clock change

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