In this episode of “English Vibes,” we explore NASA’s recent $843 million contract awarded to SpaceX to develop a vehicle for the decommissioning and safe return of the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth. We delve into the history and significance of the ISS, SpaceX’s pivotal role, and the challenges ahead. The episode includes a vocabulary review and discussion questions to enhance your English learning experience. Tune in for an engaging mix of space exploration and language practice!

English Vibes

SpaceX Given Contract to Destroy Space Station

In this episode you will learn how to read months.

HSK2

Learn how to answer date--Month

Story Chinese

凯文的故事 Story of Kevin

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지난 주말에 친구와 함께 공원에 갔습니다. 날씨가 아주 맑고 따뜻해서 사람들이 많았습니다. 우리는 먼저 편의점에 들러서 음료수와 과자를 샀습니다. 그리고 공원 벤치에 앉아서 이야기를 나누었습니다.

친구는 요즘 회사 일이 바쁘다고 했습니다. 그래서 스트레스를 많이 받는다고 했습니다. 저는 친구에게 운동을 추천했습니다. 운동을 하면 스트레스가 줄어들고 몸도 건강해진다고 말했습니다.

이야기를 나눈 후, 우리는 공원 안에 있는 산책로를 걸었습니다. 걷는 동안 꽃이 많이 피어 있어서 사진도 찍었습니다. 특히 노란 개나리가 예뻤습니다. 또, 자전거를 타는 사람들과 강아지를 산책시키는 사람들도 많았습니다.

공원 구경을 마친 후, 근처에 있는 맛집에 가서 점심을 먹었습니다. 우리는 김치찌개와 불고기를 주문했습니다. 음식이 정말 맛있었고, 양도 많았습니다. 친구도 만족해했습니다.

이렇게 즐거운 주말을 보내고 나니 기분이 아주 좋았습니다. 다음 주말에도 날씨가 좋으면 다른 공원에 가고 싶습니다.



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주말에 한 

En este episodio especial de No Hay Tos, hablamos sobre 5 diferencias en el uso de los artículos definidos en inglés vs en español.

Roberto Andrade and Héctor Libreros are the creators of No Hay Tos, a podcast designed to help English speakers practice their Spanish listening skills by listening to real conversations at a normal speed by native speakers.

No Hay Tos

5 Usos del Artículo Definido en Español (Que No Existen en Inglés)

You just got into bed after a long day, and you're exhausted. You plan to spend a few minutes on your phone — maybe scrolling Instagram or TikTok — and then sleep.

But when you try to sleep, it's not as easy as you thought it would be. You were so tired — what happened?

According to a new study, your phone may be the problem.

The study, done by researchers at New Zealand's University of Otago, involved 85 kids aged 11 to 14. They each spent a week wearing a body camera on their chest starting from three hours before they got into bed.

A second camera was also placed in their bedrooms to monitor their phone use once they were in bed. They also wore a device that tracked their sleep.

The researchers found that 99% of the participants used their phones in the two hours before bed. More than half used their phones while they were in bed, and about a third used their phones after trying to go to sleep.

The results showed that screen time in bed affected participants' sleep — it stopped them from going to sleep for about half an hour, and also reduced the amount of sleep they got.

The impact was larger when participants had a more interactive experience — such as playing a game — or if they used more than one screen. For every additional 10 minutes of this type of screen time, sleep time was reduced by the same amount.

Interestingly, phone use in the two hours before bed had little impact on sleep.

According to lead researcher Bradley Brosnan, the results suggest that, while current guidelines recommend no screen time in the hour or two before bed, keeping phones out of the bedroom might be enough for a better night's sleep.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Keep Screens Out of Bed for Better Sleep

Listen to this episode to see what those meanings are and how you can use them in your own sentences straight away!

All About English and How You Learn It!

'Stand Up' As A Phrasal Verb Has Many Meanings You Need To Know

みなさん、ひさしぶりです。
この半年間、私はずっとがんばっていることがあります。
今日は、そのことを話します。

Hi everyone, long time no see!
There is something I’ve been working hard on for the past six months.
Today, I’d like to talk about it.

This episode is JLPT-N3 level.

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

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日本語能力試験（にほんごのうりょくしけん）：Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
法律（ほうりつ）：law
繰り返し（くりかえし）：repeat

☆Script for this episode
https://meg-smile.com/40-ganbatteiru-n3-level/