In this American English language podcast episode I talk about celebrating the 4th of July in America. We talk about the U.S. Flag, The Star Spangled Banner national anthem, the pledge of allegiance and BBQ. My italki teacher profile https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 
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SWE 47 American Patriotism on July 4th part 1 

Waar ben je geplant?
In de natuur is de plaats waar je geplant bent erg belangrijk. 
Het bepaalt wanneer je zonlicht zult ontvangen en voor hoeveel uur. Het bepaalt ook hoeveel beschutting je van de elementen zoals de wind en de regen hebt. Je plek bepaalt ook hoeveel ruimte je hebt om te groeien en of jouw type plant zijn volledige potentie kan bereiken. 

In het leven is het daarom belangrijk dat we uitzoeken waar we zijn geplant en wat voor soort plant wij zijn. Zo zal het makkelijker voor je worden om jouw eigen verwachtingen te managen en rekening te houden met je eigen specifieke behoeftes. 

Where are you planted?
In nature the place where you are planted is very important.
It determines when you will receive sunlight and for how many hours. It also determines how much shelter you have from the elements like the wind and the rain. Your spot also determines how much room you have to grow and whether your type of plant can reach its full potential.

In life it is therefore very important that you find out where you are planted and what kind of plant you are. This way it will be easier to manage your expectations and cater to your own specific needs. 


Rocksaina's overdenkingen - Rocksaina's Reflections

Waar ben je geplant?

Yuka wakes up late on her first morning in Korea.

At breakfast, she learns more than just new words —
she discovers Korean table manners and morning expressions.

In this episode, we explore:
✨ The meaning and usage of “안녕히 주무셨어요?”
✨ Why Koreans believe breakfast is important
✨ Cultural differences between Korea and Japan
✨ Why you should NOT lift your rice bowl in Korea
✨ Everyday expressions used in Korean families

Language is not just grammar —
it reflects habits, values, and culture.
This episode helps you understand Korean through real-life moments at the breakfast table.

🎬 Watch the full drama episode on YouTube:
⁠https://youtu.be/FhAw6m0BQ_o⁠

🌍 Multilingual subtitles available.


[Audiobook] Yuka’s Korean Life Diary 

EP1-5 Korean Breakfast Culture 🇰🇷 Why You Don’t Lift the Bowl

Entrevisté a Mane Tatulyan, filósofa y escritora  de origen argentino y armenio sobre el posthumanismo.

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Posthumanism  (EXTRACT)

CHISTES MEXICANOS

PSICOANALISTA.

In this episode, I share some life updates and have a casual chat. New episodes coming soon

Merhaba Türkçe 

Turkish Casual Chats – I'm Back 

NATASHA: What time is it? We’re going to be late!
TONY: It’s a quarter after seven. We’re on time. Don’t panic.
NATASHA: But I thought we had to be at the restaurant by 7:30 for 
the surprise party. We’ll never make it there with all this 
evening traffic.
TONY: Sure we will. Rush hour is almost over. Anyway, the party 
starts at 8:00. But I do need help with directions. Can you 
call the restaurant and ask them where we park our car?




LANGUAGE NOTES
• It’s a quarter after seven. This phrase is one of the most common ways of stating 
this time. It means: “It’s 15 minutes past 7:00.” Another possibility here is to simply 
say: “It’s seven fifteen.” In general you can say: “It’s a quarter past the hour.” How do 
we know the time of day? Look for context clues: “evening traffic.”
• In the dialog, Natasha and Tony are going to a surprise party. They need to be on time. 
Therefore there is an element of stress and urgency. When someone is stressed for 
time you can use expressions like: Don’t worry. / Don’t stress. / We’re fine. / We will 
be on time.
• Natasha thinks the surprise party begins at 7:30. There are two different ways to 
express this time. You may say simply “seven thirty” or “half past seven.”
• Rush hour is the time of day—usually in the morning and evening—when traffic is 
heavy because of people commuting to and from their workplace by bus, by car, by 
subway, on foot, etc.

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 5: Ask about the time

IELTS Speaking Part 3 topic: Gift.

Q. How important is gift giving in a relationship?

Linking words: Besides, however, finally.

Relevant Vocabulary: exchange, cement and carry forward, healthy and loving relationship, gesture, appreciation, care, partner, troubling times, a well-thought gift, can go a long way to repair.

I hope it sheds some light on how to answer this questions andcome along to my 1:1 classes for further support.

See you tomorrow.



IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Gifts. Question 3.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ohuWZGwYbzSxIISoon7PFTGjzUl3cg4c/view?usp=drivesdk