Did you know that we can use 'Not + a Superlative' to convey the opposite. In this episode, we discuss this commonly used expression in English.

Listen to the episode and analyse the following examples:
That's not the most efficient way to do it.
That's not the most original idea.
That's not the worst movie I've ever seen.

Don't forget to make your own examples and post them in the Comments Section to grasp this concept fully.

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Confusing Structures in the English Language - Superlatives

    Nǐ shì lǎoshī ma？
A：你  是   老师   吗？
    Wǒ bú shì lǎoshī, wǒ shì xuéshenɡ.
B：我 不  是   老师，  我  是    学生。


HSK Standard Course Level 1 Audio of the textbook

Lesson 3 text 2

I Survived The Sinking Of The Titanic, 1912 

I Survived The Titanic

Chapter 4

Letter U
Listen and repeat then sing along.

umpire, uncle, umbrella, up
This is an umpire.
This is an uncle.
This is an umbrella.
This is up.

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Letter U

새해 복 많이 받으세요!
중급자를 위한 에피소드 입니다.
Happy New Year!
This episode is for intermediate learners.

<B1-B2> *일기장-Dairy* 

(중급) 2026년 새해 이야기.

En este episodio aprenderas nuevas frases, palabras y expresiones utiles para dar o pedir opiniones con un nivel avanzado de español.

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EP 30. DAR OPINIONES NIVEL AVANZADO

What does it mean to be innovative in business?

In order for a business to survive in today's world, it is important that we regularly review what we are doing and how we are doing it. By considering new ideas and new ways of doing things, and trying to innovate, we can improve on our products/services, increase sales, reduce costs and make our processes more effective and efficient. Innovation is key to increasing profits.

There are several ways a company can be innovative with their products and services. Today we will look at four of them.

1. Using the latest technology to improve your product/service

When we think of innovation, we often think of new technologies. While they might be impressive, we should not use new technologies just because they are available. It is important to consider how the technology can improve our product/service and make a difference to our customer. Companies that produce cars, toiletries, household appliances, etc. often have a large R&D department to work on making their products better.

2. Responding to customer demands by changing what is on offer

By listening to customer feedback, we can get their opinions on how we are doing and find out about what it is that they want. We also need to be aware of changes in customer demands and keep up with the times. When fast-food restaurant McDonald's realised that the market wanted healthier choices, they introduced fruit and salads, while removing the 'super-size' option from their menus.

The Habits of Professionals Growing Into Strong, Confident English Communicators

Innovation in business

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#132〉11月4日金曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/8℃ 

稚内市/わっかないし
・3日道内は各地で冷え込んだ
・初雪が降った
・平年より15日遅い
・山では、雪が降り積もった

［単語］
道内/どうない…北海道の中
各地/かくち…それぞれの場所
冷え込む/ひえこむ…とても寒くなる
初雪/はつゆき…冬のはじめての雪
平年/へいねん…毎年
降り積もる/ふりつもる…道が白くなるほど雪が降る

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#132〉11月4日金曜日　初雪‼

This episode is the perfect companion for when you are reading chapter 5 of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. This short podcast episode highlights some of the themes and vocabulary from this chapter and it also shares a fun quote.

Here is the vocabulary covered in this episode:

catastrophe (n.) – a disaster
timidly (adv.) – in a way that shows fear or shyness
inoffensively (adv.) – in a way that does not offend or bother others
infested (v.) – full of something harmful or unpleasant
tedious (adj.) – long and tiresome
reserve (n.) – shyness

Enjoy this episode and see you next time for Chapter 6! 🌟