摆烂 (bǎi làn) literally means “to let things rot” or “to give up.” It’s a slang term used to describe a passive attitude when someone gives up trying to fix a difficult situation and just lets it go.

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摆烂 (bǎi làn)

Let's go for a walk in Saint-Petersburg again! I'll tell you about places where young people usually hung out. If you visited Saint-Petersburg I'd be happy to hear about your favorite places in the city. All episode is in Russian. Good for B1-B2 level

Russian Fluency

Walking in Saint-Petersburg Part 2

A letra "L" terá som de "u" em dois casos.
Primeiro caso: sempre que estiver no final das palavras:
Exemplos: Brasil (som: Brasiu); jornal (jornau)

Segundo caso: sempre que estiver no final de uma sílaba e em seguida houver uma consoante:
Exemplos: calma divisão silábica: cal-ma (som: cauma) ; olfato (som: oufato); filme (fiume)
Esta segunda regra parece mais complicada, mas nao é. Considere que letra "L" seguida de consoante tem som de "u", esqueça a parte de divisão silábica se parecer mais fácil. :)

Obrigada por ter me acompanhado até aqui! Conversamos no próximo episódio! 

Suas Aulas de Português

Letra "L" com som de "U" em português. Quando acontece?

Welcome to the 10th episode of The Grammarian Podcast! In this milestone episode, we’re tackling a common issue many English learners face: the usage of "to" with verbs. Understanding when to use "to" and when to leave it out is crucial for sounding more natural and grammatically correct in English.

We’ll dive into:
- When to use "to" with verbs (after certain verbs, adjectives, and to show purpose)
- When NOT to use "to" (modal verbs, causative verbs, and verbs of perception)
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
- Practical tips and exercises to help you put your knowledge into practice

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The Grammarian Podcast

Common mistakes made by English Language Learners Part 6:  When and When Not to Use "To" with Verbs

Struggling with the tricky GLI sound in Italian? You’re not alone! In today’s episode of Italian Everyday, I break down the best techniques to pronounce GLI clearly and confidently. From words like maniglia (handle) to tagliatelle (pasta), you’ll master this essential sound in no time!

Tune in now for tips and practice examples to improve your Italian pronunciation. 🎧

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Italiano Chiaro Grammatica

The "GLI" sound

「5分でわかる日本語」は、日本語を勉強している人のためのPodcastです。
① 5分くらいで日本の文化や日常生活、日本語の文法や単語について簡単に説明します。
② 中級者から上級者まで、特にJLPT N3くらいをがんばっている人に役立ちます。
③ 短い時間で効果的に学べるので、忙しい人にもぴったりです。聞いてみてください♪

“Make Sense of Japanese in 5 Minutes” is a podcast for people learning Japanese.
① Each episode provides a brief and easy-to-understand explanation of Japanese culture, daily life, grammar, and vocabulary in about 5 minutes.
② It is useful for intermediate to advanced learners. Especially helpful for those aiming for JLPT N3 level.
③ Perfect for busy people who want to learn effectively in a short amount of time. Give it a listen!

【台本/Script】
こんにちは。今日は7月9日火曜日です。「5分でわかる日本語」ポッドキャストへようこそ。私は日本語の先生、みわです。今日は、夏に楽しむ花火についてお話しします。特に「打ち上げ花火」と「手持ち花火」の違いについて説明します。

みなさん、花火を見たことがありますか？日本では、夏になると多くの場所で花火を見ることができます。花火にはいくつかの種類がありますが、今日は「打ち上げ花火」と「手持ち花火」について詳しくお話しします。

まず、花火について説明します。花火は、火を使って空に大きな花を咲かせるように見せるものです。花火を楽しむことは、日本の夏の楽しみの一つです。

次に、「打ち上げ花火」について説明します。「打ち上げ花火」は、空に上がる大きな花火です。夏祭りや花火大会で見ることが多いです。夜空に大きな音とともに、きれいな花火が広がる様子はとても美しいです。

例文：「夏祭りで打ち上げ花火を見る。」

打ち上げ花火は、大きな会場で多くの人が集まって楽しむことが多いです。花火大会は特に人気で、毎年多くの人が訪れます。例えば、東京の隅田川（すみだがわ）花火大会や大阪の天神（てんじん）祭りの花火などが有名です。

次に、「手持ち花火」について説明します。「手持ち花火」は、手で持って楽しむ小さな花火です。家族や友達と一緒に楽しむことが多いです。手持ち花火は、小さな子供でも安全に楽しむことができます。

例文：「家族で手持ち花火をする。」

手持ち花火は、手に持って、とても楽しいですね。

打ち上げ花火と手持ち花火の違いがわかりましたか？打ち上げ花火は大きくて空に上がる花火で、多くの人が集まる場所で見ることが多いです。一方、手持ち花火は小さくて手で持って楽しむ花火で、家族や友達と一緒に楽しむことが多いです。

では、花火を楽しむときの注意点についてもお話ししましょう。花火はとても楽しいですが、
火を使うので注意が必要です。打ち上げ花火を見るときは、決められた場所で見るようにしましょう。手持ち花火をするときは、水を用意しておき、終わったら火が完全に消えるまで確認しましょう。

ここで、みなさんに問題です。「打ち上げ花火」はどこで見ることが多いですか？
	1.	家の中
	2.	公園や川のそば
	3.	学校
正解は「2. 公園や川のそば」です。

今日のポッドキャストはここまでです。打ち上げ花火と手持ち花火の違いについて、楽しんでいただけましたか？ぜひ、今年の夏は花火を楽しんでくださいね。質問やリクエストがあれば、コメントやメッセージで教えてください。
それでは、また明日もお会いしましょう。またね！


🌸5分でわかる日本語🌸 Japanese Podcast

【花火】打ち上げ花火と手持ち花火を楽しもう！

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

La Semana Santa, también conocida como Pascua, en España es una celebración popular. Todas las ciudades la celebran de alguna manera. 
En el episodio de hoy hablo con Manuel, un chico sevillano que ha sido músico de la Semana Santa Sevilla durante 20 años. En el episodio nos habla de la Semana Santa Sevilla, sus celebraciones y tradiciones y su experiencia como músico.

Después de escuchar el episodio no te olvides de dejar un comentario o visitarme en Instagram  y decirme:

-qué te ha parecido el episodio

-si habías escuchado sobre las celebraciones de Semana Santa antes 

-si tú celebras o no la Semana Santa, y cómo lo haces.


Blanca to go 

33 – La Semana Santa Sevillana 

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