Today we're going to explore a fascinating topic - why the word "mama" or something similar is used in different languages for mothers. As a Ukrainian host, I bring a unique perspective to this discussion.


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In this episode, I want to teach you how to use numbers in Bahasa Indonesia. This phrase could be very useful when you don't know how to say or express something in Bahasa Indonesia. Let's listen to it.

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Apprenez à maîtriser les sons nasaux français.

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Hola a todos! En este episodio quiero contarles sobre una característica particular que tiene mi acento nativo en ESPAÑOL. Soy de Buenos Aires, Argentina, y naturalmente mi forma de hablar en español tiene algunas particularidades. Quiero compartir UNA de ellas con vos en este audio.
Incluyo muchos ejemplos en la descripción y las explicaciones!

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Mi Acento Rioplatense (ESPAÑOL)

Desde ahora comenzaremos a aprender más sobre el transporte en Perú. Esta vez les traigo información sobre el carro.
Transcripción y traducción disponible en: https://conpedepatria.blog/2022/11/04/el-carro
¡Gracias por escuchar!

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Hi, and welcome back to Everyday English with Teacher Alyse! I’m so happy you’re here. Today, we’re going to talk about a small but powerful change you can make in your daily conversations—replacing the word sorry with thank you.
Many English learners, and even native speakers, use "sorry" too often. While saying sorry is important when you truly make a mistake, overusing it can make you seem less confident and even unnecessary in some situations. Instead, shifting to thank you can make your communication more positive and empowering.
Let’s go through some common situations where you might be tempted to say "sorry" and how to rephrase them in a more confident and appreciative way.
Instead of saying: “I’m sorry I’m late.”
➝ Say: “Thank you for waiting for me.”
→ Why? This shift acknowledges the other person’s patience rather than focusing on your mistake. It creates a more positive tone.
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Why Is It Important to Limit "Sorry"?
Using "sorry" too often can make you seem less confident and even weaken your message. It can also make an issue seem bigger than it actually is. Of course, when you truly make a mistake, a sincere apology is important. But by replacing unnecessary "sorrys" with "thank yous," you turn negative situations into positive interactions.

Full transcript available upon request.

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Replace "Sorry" with "Thank You"

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to grow your English vocabulary. You’ll learn 10 common phrases in English like "Throw Your Hat in the Ring."

This episode is a follow-up to the two previous episodes, including How to Get a Job While Being Authentic & Vulnerable With Terri Creeden and Executive Coach Shares Surprising Ways to Stand Out in a Job Interview. 

Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear the phrases and idioms and will keep up with the conversation. 

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Episode originally published November 25, 2021.

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/new-idioms/

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Learn New Idioms and Phrases Like Throw Your Hat Into the Ring

In this episode we are going to learn 【Having meals】in Chinese. 
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As a beginner, there're some vocabularies that you didn't learn before, and native speaker's speed seems too fast to understand. But don't worry, let's do it step by step. 
1st time: listen and catch the words you know already, have a guess about the content.
2nd time: look at the text to check if you guessed it right. 
3rd time: listen one more time, repeat after it.
4th time: practice until you can speak as the normal speed without looking at the text. 
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我7点吃早饭。
wǒ qī diǎn chī zǎo fàn 。
I have breakfast at 7 o'clock.
早饭我吃面包，喝牛奶。
zǎo fàn wǒ chī miàn bāo ， hē niú nǎi 。
For breakfast I eat bread and drink milk.
我中午12点半吃午饭。
wǒ zhōng wǔ shí èr diǎn bàn chī wǔ fàn 。
I have lunch at 12:30 noon.
午饭我和同事一起吃。
wǔ fàn wǒ hé tóng shì yì qǐ chī 。
I have lunch with my colleagues.
我们一般吃快餐。
wǒ men yì bān chī kuài cān 。
We usually eat fast food.
晚上我在家吃晚饭。
wǎn shàng wǒ zài jiā chī wǎn fàn 。
I have dinner at home at night.
有时候我自己做饭，有时候我叫外卖。
yǒu shí hòu wǒ zì jǐ zuò fàn ， yǒu shí hòu wǒ jiào wài mài 。
Sometimes I cook by myself, sometimes I order food delivery
晚上饿了我还会吃宵夜。
wǎn shàng è le wǒ hái huì chī xiāo yè 。
I'll have a late night snack when I'm hungry.
宵夜我最喜欢吃烧烤。
xiāo yè wǒ zuì xǐ huān chī shāo kǎo 。
My favorite snack is BBQ.