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AUDIO LIBROS nivel A1-A2

AUDIO LIBRO nivel A1-A2  "La Chica del Tren"

MARGARET: Mr. Wilson, I’d like you to meet 
Dr. Edward Smith.
MR. WILSON: It’s nice to meet you, Dr. Smith.
DR. SMITH: Pleasure to meet you, too.
MARGARET: Dr. Smith is an economist. He just finished
writing a book on international trade.
MR. WILSON: Oh? That’s my field, too. I work for the 
United Nations.
DR. SMITH: In the Development Program, by any chance?
MR. WILSON: Yes. How did you guess?
DR. SMITH: I’ve read your articles on technical assistance. 
They’re excellent

LANGUAGE NOTES
• Mr. Wilson, I’d like you … Notice the rising intonation on “Mr. Wilson,” which is used 
to address someone. Listen for the “d” in “I’d like.” This means I would like, which is 
very different from I like. (“I’d like” means the same as “I would like” or “I want.”)
• Dr. Smith is an economist. Notice the stress on “economist.” This content word has 
new information, so it is emphasized. There are four syllables in “economist,” with the 
stress on the second syllable (e-CON-o-mist).
• He just finished writing … “just” means the very recent past. “Just” is usually used 
with a simple past verb because the action is complete. However, it can also be used 
with the present perfect (He’s just finished writing …).
• Development program. Since these two words make a compound noun, the main 
stress falls on “development.”
• By any chance? Means the same as “possibly.” Notice the rising intonation, which is 
used in yes/no questions to confirm that something is true.

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day3: Formal Introduction in English

안녕하세요~
🎵 한국어 문법 '이에요, 예요'를 쉽고 재미있게 케이팝 스타일 노래로 배워요.
초보자도 쉽게 따라할 수 있는 이 노래는 한국어 말하기 자신감을 키워줍니다.
지금 바로 노래하며 한국어 문법을 익히고, 즐겁게 배워보세요!
🎵 Learn Korean grammar '이에요, 예요' easily and fun with a K-pop style song.
This song is easy for beginners to follow and will help you build your confidence in speaking Korean.
Learn Korean grammar while singing right now and have fun learning!

영상은 여기를 시청하세요. You can watch the video here.
https://youtu.be/TaeNIC9pmoI

English Version
"이에요, 예요." Song

"이에요, 예요." means "It is" or "This is"~
We use it to explain something~
Names, jobs, or the name of an object~
When you talk to someone, it’s used!

"I am a student." is "나는 학생이에요"~
"My friend is a doctor." is "내 친구는 의사예요"~
If there’s a final sound, use "이에요"~
If there’s no final sound, use "예요"~

"이에요, 예요." – don’t get confused~
If there’s a final sound, it’s "이에요"!
If there’s no final sound, it’s "예요"!

"It's a bag" is "가방이에요" – that's correct~
"It's a rose" is "장미예요" – that's correct~

What’s a final sound.
 Let’s find out together~
"책" has a final sound, so it’s "이에요"!
"바나나" has none, so it’s "예요"!

"이에요, 예요." – don’t get confused~
If there’s a final sound, it’s "이에요"!
If there’s no final sound, it’s "예요"

Now you know "이에요, 예요." so well~
Singing makes learning so easy!

감사합니다.

Korean Listening Class 한국어 문장 듣기 - Korean teacher, Grace

English Version "Learn Korean Grammar: '이에요, 예요' Song | So Easy and Fun!" 

Welcome back to another exciting episode of ‘Insights to Learning English’! I'm your host, Ann, and today we're diving headfirst into the fascinating world of English language learning. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your fluency or an advanced learner striving for perfection, this episode has something valuable in store for you.

In this episode, we're going to talk about five different parts that will help you get better at English. We'll start by discussing the difference between active and passive learning and share some tricks to make learning English more exciting.

Then, we'll look closely at a very effective technique called "The Army Method" for learning grammar structures and fixing your mistakes. It’s a method that can change the way you approach language learning. 

But that's not all! We'll also discuss the necessary skill of training your ears to understand various accents and dialects, allowing you to connect with English speakers from around the globe. Plus, we'll discover the often-overlooked practice of training your mouth muscles through reading aloud, unlocking a world of pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.

Finally, we'll tackle the tricky skill of spontaneous speaking with exercises designed to sharpen your on-the-spot conversational skills. Whether you're studying English for business, travel, or personal growth, these segments are packed with practical tips and insights that will speed up your language-learning journey.

So, fasten your seatbelts! It's time to go on a fun journey through the world of English language learning! Let's get started.


Sensei Ann

Effective English Learning Techniques Part I

Ъ - the hard sign, it seems what could be easier? But no, the Internet can change even that. 💡

A word to read in the episode "объект".

All about Russian language 🌟

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Toddlers in the UK get almost half of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), according to a new study.

Researchers also found that 7-year-olds get 59% of their calories from UPFs.

UPFs include things like ice cream and cookies, but also ham, sausages, flavored yogurts, breakfast cereals and some breads.

Eating too much of these types of food has been linked to an increased risk of a number of different health conditions, including obesity, diabetes and heart problems.

The study looked at food diaries completed by the parents of more than 2,500 children aged 21 months, and 600 children aged 7.

The most common UPFs that toddlers ate were flavored yogurts and whole-grain breakfast cereals.

Although these are seen as quite healthy choices, they are still ultra-processed. They're usually industrially produced and contain ingredients that most people wouldn't have in their kitchens, like emulsifiers.

The researchers said children who eat more UPFs as toddlers are more likely to eat a lot of them as they get older, so choosing the right foods for young children is important.

Previous research has found that teenagers in the UK may get more than 60% of their calories from UPFs.

However, the study's lead author, Rana Conway, said it's not only parents that are to blame.

She said these foods "are often cheaper than the foods parents would like to give their children, such as fresh fruit and vegetables.

"Also, despite labels suggesting they're a healthy choice, ultra-processed foods marketed for children often contain too much sugar and salt. This makes it harder for parents to make healthy choices."

Studies done in the US have found similar problems with the diets of children there.