In this episode, a student from David's 'Movies, TV, and Podcasts' course discusses a new movie; 'Downton Abbey - The end of an era'. This quintessential English drama reveals a great deal about life in an upper-class English family. Listen as Helen tells us why she was attracted to the movie, who her favourite character is, and whether she would recommend the movie to other students of English. If you've watched the movie, please send me your comments, and let me know whether you agree with Helen's review.

Learn English with Cambridge David

Movie Review: Downton Abbey - The end of an era

This podcast explores Robert Frost's "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening".

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/42891/stopping-by-woods-on-a-snowy-evening

Poem of the Day

"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost

These Pronunciation episodes follow chronologically. They follow a reading on Engoo - with explanations along the way. Go to the website in order to follow along. : https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/study-says-reading-fiction-helps-us-understand-others/MsfhnFVrEe22EWf-hDINhQ 

English in 60 Seconds

Pronunciation 2

Playing games is so much fun but it can also be educational too! It's an activity that has the potential to contribute to your language learning journey immensely! Listen to this podcast episode to hear even more about it!

All About English and How You Learn It!

Learning English through Video Games

Ciao a tutti e benvenuti sul nostro podcast! Oggi parliamo di una delle figure più iconiche della storia italiana: Giuseppe Garibaldi. Conosciuto come l'Eroe dei Due Mondi, Garibaldi ha avuto una vita avventurosa e ha giocato un ruolo cruciale nell'unità d'Italia. Nel nostro video esploreremo le sue imprese in Sud America, il suo ritorno in Italia e le guerre di indipendenza, fino ai suoi ultimi anni a Caprera. Vi racconteremo curiosità e aneddoti che vi faranno apprezzare ancora di più questo straordinario personaggio storico. Non dimenticate di iscrivervi al canale e attivare la campanella per non perdere nessuno dei nostri prossimi video!

Inglese:

Hello everyone and welcome to our podcast! Today, we're diving into the life of one of the most iconic figures in Italian history: Giuseppe Garibaldi. Known as the Hero of Two Worlds, Garibaldi led an adventurous life and played a crucial role in Italy's unification. In our video, we'll explore his exploits in South America, his return to Italy, and the wars of independence, leading up to his final years in Caprera. We'll share interesting facts and anecdotes that will deepen your appreciation for this extraordinary historical figure. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and hit the bell icon to make sure you don't miss any of our upcoming videos!



Italiano espresso

Italian listening  practice (level B1/B2): Garibaldi, il Brasile e l'Unità d'Italia

In this episode, I will tell you about my friend Sara. Listen carefully and take the quiz to check your understanding.

Español Práctico 

Mi amiga Sara (Level A2-B1)

日本はすっかり夏の盛りです。
夏休みシーズン到来！という方もいるなかで、フミは手放しでは喜べないようです。
なぜでしょう？
今回は、フミがこの夏したいことを話します。

Summer has come!
It is a vacation season for many, but Fumi seems not fully happy about it, but why?
This time, Fumi talks about what he wants to do for summer.

♤ キーワード
・引き締まる（ひきしまる：get toned）
・サボる（slack off）
・自堕落な（じだらくな：dissolute）

♧  理解度チェッククイズ
1. フミさんがこの夏したいことは？
2. それを続けるために、アヤはどんなアドバイスをした？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え
1. アヤさんが集めているものは？
→ 旅行先で集めたマグネット
2. アヤさんがそれを集めている理由は？
→ 形に残るものがほしいから

BGM special thanks：MusMus

アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

Episode 08：この夏したいこと

In the first episode of No Such Thing as a Synonym, we kick things off with a pair of very familiar verbs: "see" and "watch". 

When you look up these words in a dictionary you’ll find they have virtually identical definitions. However, I want to let you in on a secret – the dictionary isn’t telling you the whole story. 

In this episode, we’ll explore the pragmatic and subtle differences between the two words, including the difference between “seeing a film” and “watching a film” and “seeing someone fall off their bike” and “watching someone fall off their bike”. 

Listen along to learn something new!

No Such Thing as a Synonym

01: See & Watch

En este episodio de "Modales en el Mar y en la Mesa", nos sumergimos en una historia fascinante donde una ballena jorobada nos enseña lecciones inesperadas sobre etiqueta y buenos modales. A través del sorprendente encuentro de Adrián Simancas, un joven kayakista que fue brevemente tragado y luego escupido por una ballena en las costas de Chile, exploramos cómo ciertas acciones, tanto en la naturaleza como en la mesa, reflejan cortesía y respeto.

Dirigido a angloparlantes que aprenden español, este episodio te ayudará a descubrir verbos que pueden ser groseros o poco corteses si se usan incorrectamente. Aprenderás sobre palabras como eructar, tragar, sorber y más, comprendiendo su uso apropiado y evitando situaciones embarazosas.

Acompáñanos en este viaje lingüístico y cultural donde, con la ayuda de una ballena muy educada, navegaremos por las aguas de los buenos modales y el lenguaje preciso. ¡Porque incluso en el vasto océano, hay lecciones valiosas que aprender!