Marcus decides to stay in Seattle and study computer science, but first, he must tell his family back in Mexico City. How will they react? And what challenges will he face next? Tune in to find out!


Turtle's Pace English Stories

Marcus Breaks the News

Nihongo Hiyori | Japanese Podcast

[EP090] ゆとり・さとり・Z世代 | Gen Z? Yutori? Satori?

Although, you may think that writing your CV is one of the easier parts of your university application, it is also an extremely important part to get right! In this podcast,  I will provide a guide to help you put together a CV for your university application.

英国留学生的播客 International Students' in the UK podcast 

How to write your CV (for university applications). 

Language lovers, this episode is for you!

Do you love the idea of learning a new language?

To succeed, you'll need a plan and dedication. But it’s not all hard work. There are many ways to learn a language and have fun! 

In this episode, you will learn how to learn another language. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, this episode is filled with ideas so you can create your own language learning plan with activities that you enjoy.

You’ll learn the benefits of learning another language, which can serve as powerful motivators when you need a pick-me-up during your learning. You’ll also hear about my recent language learning experience in Brazil. Finally, you’ll get many tips that will help you learn a new language while having fun. 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/learn-a-new-language/

Theme music by Lucas Knutter

Infographics at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/_created/

Episode originally published on November 6, 2020.

Express to Impress

How to Learn A New Language

In this episode I will share some fun experiences about Travelling in China. Discover the best way to travel in China that fits your style! Enjoy~ 
Here are some useful words you may learn from this episode:

1. 旺季
wàng jì
英文解释: peak season
中文解释: 经济活动、旅游等领域中最繁忙的季节，通常需求量和价格较高。

2. 淡季
dàn jì
英文解释: off-season
中文解释: 需求相对较少，经济活动较为清淡的季节，价格通常较低。

3. 暑期
shǔ qī
英文解释: summer vacation
中文解释: 学生暑假期间，通常在夏季，是旅行和活动的高峰期。

4. 长假
cháng jià
英文解释: long holiday
中文解释: 通常指时间较长的假期，比如国庆节或春节。

5. 性价比
xìng jià bǐ
英文解释: cost-performance ratio
中文解释: 产品或服务的质量与其价格之间的比值，性价比高指质量较好、价格合理。

6. 攻略
gōng lüè
英文解释: strategy or guide
中文解释: 旅游、游戏等领域中的指南或建议，帮助人们更好地规划和执行计划。

7. 搜索框
sōu suǒ kuàng （播客中我的发音有误）
英文解释: search box
中文解释: 在网页或应用程序上用来输入关键词进行搜索的文本框。

8. 地貌
dì mào
英文解释: landform
中文解释: 地球表面自然形成的各种形态，如山脉、平原、河谷等。

9. 行程
xíng chéng
英文解释: itinerary
中文解释: 旅行或活动的详细计划和安排。

10. 心仪
xīn yí
英文解释: be fond of; admire
中文解释: 对某事物或某人感到喜爱或仰慕。

11. 设施
shè shī
英文解释: facility
中文解释: 为特定用途提供的设备或建筑物，如体育设施、医疗设施等。

12. 方言
fāng yán
英文解释: dialect
中文解释: 某一地区特有的语言变体，与标准语言或其他方言有所不同。

13. 启发
qǐ fā
英文解释: inspiration; enlightenment
中文解释: 通过某种事物或经验引起新的思考或获得新想法。

14. 历史悠久
lì shǐ yōu jiǔ
英文解释: long history
中文解释: 拥有悠久的发展历程，通常用于形容古老的文化或事物。

15. 地大物博
dì dà wù bó
英文解释: vast territory and abundant resources
中文解释: 国家或地区面积广阔，资源丰富。

16. 仅此而已
 jǐn cǐ ér yǐ
英文解释: that's all
中文解释: 事情只有这些，没有更多的内容。

17. 货比三家
huò bǐ sān jiā
英文解释: shop around
中文解释: 购物时货比三家，以找到最合适的价格或质量。

18. 五湖四海
wǔ hú sì hǎi
英文解释: all corners of the world
中文解释: 指世界各地，也可指来自各地的人们。

19. 入乡随俗
rù xiāng suí sú
英文解释: when in Rome, do as the Romans do
中文解释: 到了某个地方，应遵守当地的风俗习惯。

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

Travelling in China~在中国旅行

Una explicación de la diferencia entre "make" y "do".
Para practicar, vete a mi perfil de profesor, donde hay más que 70 cuestionarios. Este, sobre el significado de "make up your mind": https://www.italki.com/en/quiz/quiz/353834

The Social Evolutionary

"Hacer" - what is the difference between make and do? (For Spanish students)

*Listen to story about a clever lamb
**send me a message if you need any help 
***hope you enjoy it