En este episodio aorenderás vicabualrio especilizado para hablar sobre temas culturales, poblacionales, geográficos y económicos de paises.

Spanish Shortcut

EP 16. DESCRIBIENDO PAISES TURÍSTICOS DE LATINOAMERICA

second chapter of the love story in Farsi

هزار و یک قصه (story time)

chapter two

Sara needed a new laptop for university.
She found two options online.
The first laptop cost $900 and had average reviews.
The second laptop cost $650, had better reviews, and came with a free bag.
She showed both options to her brother.
He looked at the screen and said, “The second one is cheaper and better? That’s a no-brainer!”
Sara smiled and ordered it immediately.

Ali had two job offers.
The first job paid$1,500 per month and was far from his house.
The second job paid $2,500 and was only 10 minutes away.
His friend asked, “Which one will you choose?”
Ali laughed and said, “The second one! It’s a no-brainer!”
Idiom: No-brainer
✅ Meaning
A no-brainer is a decision that is very easy to make because the answer is obvious.
👉 It doesn’t require much thinking.
🔹 Simple Explanation 
If something is a no-brainer, you don’t need to think hard about it. The choice is clear and easy.
🔹 Structure
It’s a no-brainer.
That’s a no-brainer.
It was a no-brainer to + verb
🔹 Examples
The job offers more money and fewer hours. It’s a no-brainer!
This phone is cheaper and better. That’s a no-brainer.
It was a no-brainer to accept the scholarship.
If the course is free, it’s a no-brainer to join.


What would be a no-brainer decision for you?
Is it a no-brainer to exercise regularly? Why?
If someone gives you a free vacation ticket, what would you say?
Is studying English a no-brainer for your future?
🔹 Useful Similar Expressions
It’s obvious.
It’s an easy choice.
That’s a clear decision.
Of course!
Without a doubt.


English Mini Lessons

No brainer

I went on a trip to Idaho and visited an interactive aquarium.

Animals mentioned: stingrays, parakeets, doctor fish, sea stars (starfish)

Learn English with Stories

My Visit to an Aquarium

This is a trick I use to help students remember whether or not put an article for locations. Some locations tend to not need an article, learn which locations in this episode!

English in a minute!

When NOT to use the word "the"- locations

In this episode, we are going to listen to a dialogue and talk about some common phrases people use to argue. 
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Transcript: https://ko-fi.com/s/61c41adb70

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Flying In English | Intermediate

“I’ve Had It!” Learn how to have an argument | Flying in English Intermediate Ep. 001

Learn the Korean word for “building.”
Understand how to describe places in the city where people work and live.

Key expressions:

이 건물은 높아요.
(This building is tall)
건물 안에 들어가요.
(I go into the building)

Korean Places in Real Life

EP.08 — Building in Korea (건물)

Наконец-то у меня дошли руки (подумайте над этим выражением) до этого эпизода подкаста. Сегодня расскажу про современные имена в русской литературе, что сейчас популярно и почему.
В эпизоде будут авторы русского реализма, магического реализма, а также фантастики и фэнтези, так что каждый найдёт себе что-то по вкусу.

Как обычно, не стесняйтесь задавать свои вопросы в комментарии и делиться впечатлениями от эпизода :-)

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