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English Learner's Boost

Improving English Comprehension: Tips for Understanding Native Speakers

안녕하세요. 
오늘은 제가 한 잘못된 선택에 대해서 이야기할 거예요. 

제가 살고 있는 곳에는 오늘 눈이 정말 많이 내렸어요. 
눈이 아주 많이 내려서 앞이 안 보일 정도였어요.

앞이 안 보일 정도로 많은 눈이 내리면 길을 걷는 것도 힘들어요. 
그런데 제가 실수로 겨울용 부츠(boots)가 아닌 운동화를 신고 나가버렸어요. 
날씨가 추우니까 옷을 따뜻하게 입어야 하는 것은 생각했는데
신발을 미처 생각하지 못했어요. 

한국어 수업을 하러 출근하는 길이 정말 미끄러웠어요.
너무 미끄러워서 넘어질 뻔한 순간들이 많았어요,

다행히 한 번도 넘어지지 않았지만, 넘어지지 않으려고 미끄러운 길을 계속 신경을 쓰면서 걸어야 했어요. 그리고 학교에 도착했을 때, 저는 이미 너무 피곤했어요. 

미끄러운 길을 30분 동안 걷는 게 은근히 사람을 피곤하게 만들더라고요. 

한국어 수업이 끝나고 다시 집에 돌아오는 퇴근 길,
저는 그 미끄러운 길을 다시 걸어와야 했어요.

발가락에 힘을 딱 주고, 안 넘어지기 위해서 진짜 노력했어요. 
그리고 다짐했어요.

아~ 이제 정말로 눈이 오면 무조건 부츠만 신어야겠다. 운동화는 절대 안 된다.

오늘같이 눈이 많이 오는 날에  운동화를 선택한 것은 정말 잘못된 선택이었어요.

다시는 이런 선택을 하지 않을 거예요.

미끄러운 길 때문에 출퇴근길이 조금 피곤하고 힘들었지만 
눈이 오는 날에 운동화를 신으면 안 된다는 소중한 교훈을 얻었습니다. 

여러분이 살고 있는 곳의 날씨는 어때요?
혹시 제가 살고 있는 곳처럼 눈이 많이 내리고 있으면
조심해서 길을 걸어야 해요. 다치지 말고 건강하게 겨울을 잘 보내기를 바랍니다.

감사합니다. 


Korean with Rumi

잘못된 선택_A wrong choice

Kevät saapuu ja sen mukana myös pääsiäinen. Miten pääsiäistä vietetään Suomessa ja mitä perinteitä liittyy pääsiäiseen? Pääsiäiseen kuuluu hyvä ruoka, suomalaisessa pääsiäispöydässä voi esimerkiksi olla mämmiä, pääsiäislammasta ja suklaamunia. Hyvää pääsiäistä!

Jaksossa käyttämiäni sanoja:
tipu
suklaamuna
pasha
ortodoksinen pääsiäispöytä
rairuoho
suomalainen luonto ei viherrä (vihertää = olla vihreä)
pajunkissa, narsissi, liljat
Perinteinen virpomisloitsu menee näin:

Virvon varvon,
tuoreeks, terveeks,
tulevaks vuueks,
vitsa sulle, palkka mulle!

Easy suomi Anna-Marian kanssa

Easy suomi: 15. jakso Pääsiäinen Suomessa

Oi gente, aqui é Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No podcast de hoje falaremos sobre algumas gírias cariocas. Se você é iniciante e está se sentindo perdido, pode pular direto para a parte em que explico tudo isso em inglês em dois minutos e vinte segundos. (If you are a beginner and feel lost, you can skip straight to the part where I explain all this in English at two minutes and twenty seconds). 
Se quiser você pode acompanhar a descrição do episódio clicando nesse link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OzuMAtLY8PkO3Ea4dPGrJBj0BtYFZBZA5zZXn8WoMms/edit?usp=sharing
If you want, you can follow the description of the episode by clicking on this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OzuMAtLY8PkO3Ea4dPGrJBj0BtYFZBZA5zZXn8WoMms/edit?usp=sharing
Vamos lá?

Portuguese Drops 

Gírias 2 

In this podcast, we talk about the following ten words:
Souvenir: Derived from the French word "souvenir," meaning "to remember," this word entered English in the late 18th century. It refers to an object or memento that serves as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Rendezvous: Originating from the French phrase "rendez-vous," which means "meeting" or "appointment," this word entered English in the 16th century. 

Cuisine: Borrowed directly from French, "cuisine" refers to a style or method of cooking, often associated with a particular culture or region. It encompasses the preparation and presentation of food.

Fiancé/Fiancée: These terms come from the French words "fiancé" (masculine) and "fiancée" (feminine), both meaning "engaged." They are used to describe a person who is engaged to be married.

Déjà vu: This widely recognized phrase comes from French, where it literally means "already seen." It refers to the feeling or sensation that one has experienced the present situation before, even though it is new.

Encore: Borrowed from French, "encore" means "again" or "once more." It is often used in the context of a performance to request an additional or repeated act from the performer.

Lingerie: Derived from the French word "lingerie," this term refers to women's underwear and intimate apparel. It encompasses a range of garments, including bras, panties, nightgowns, and robes.

Décor: Also borrowed from French, "décor" denotes the overall style, arrangement, and aesthetics of a space or setting. It refers to the decorative elements used to enhance the ambiance or atmosphere.

Croissant: This word, of French origin, describes a flaky and crescent-shaped pastry. It has become popular worldwide and is often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack item.

Ballet: Originating from French, "ballet" refers to a highly expressive and intricate form of dance. It combines precise movements, graceful gestures, and storytelling to create a visual spectacle.


English on the Road 

Top Ten English Words with French Origins

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Čeština s Davidem

Vtipy 02

四條友入黎第一件事就係「我好攰啊！」所以我地今期冇稿冇flow，就講下最近做乜咁攰。一定就係因為翻工㗎啦，人人都翻工，唔通人人都想翻工咩？

夠鐘煲粥 Congee Time

EP 25.個個都翻工，唔通個個都想翻工咩

En este podcast hablo con mi estudiante Dev, quien es estadounidense y me platica sobre los choques culturales que ha tenido en diferentes países, su opinión acerca de la cultura en Estados Unidos y la India. 

¡Mis clases de conversación! 

Conversación sobre: ¡CHOQUES CULTURALES!  B1-B2

The Fifty Sounds of English (no transcript today)