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KOREAN TOPIK 1,2

KOREAN TOPIK 1 Ep.3

Sharpen your British English vowels with this focused practice session on the four pronunciations of the initial A. In this episode, you’ll warm up with clear examples, drill minimal pairs to refine your ear, and test your control through mixed-word practice and playful tongue twisters. It’s a practical, repetition-based workout designed to build accuracy and confidence with one of the most common—and most confusing—vowel patterns in English. Perfect for learners who want targeted pronunciation training and steady improvement.
Transcript: 
Unstressed Schwa; about - again - ago - around - aware - allow - alone - adapt - ahead - across - attend - attempt - amount - agree - apart - assist - achieve 
Short /æ/ – apple, actor, attitude - average - annual  - actual - anchor - Attic - album
Long a /eɪ/ April - agent - alien - able - ancient - apron - acorn - aces
/ɑː/ artist - archive - army - armour - artisan
Activity 1: 
about – apple
again – actor
ago – agent
around – army
awake – able
allow – artist
alone – acorn
adapt – April
ahead – alien
across – armour
attend – alien
attempt – aces
amount – April
agree – acorn
apart – artist
assist – agent
achieve – army
Activity 2: 
apple – agent  – army – about
actor – able – artist – again
animal – alien – archive – alone
advantage  – agent – army – amount
address – able – artist – again
arrow – able – army – about
aroma – agent – artist – alone
ate – apple – army – about
atlas – able – artist – again
Activity 3: 
Angry ants always avoid amber apples.
An actual actor attacked an attractive anchor.
Able aliens ate apricot acorns all afternoon.
April’s agents arranged ancient aprons.
Army artists archive armour accurately.
Artisan armies argue around ancient arches.

British Pronunciation Tips 

British Vowel sound masterclass: Lesson 6: But wait! There is more… Initial A schwa - PRACTICE 

寒くなってきましたね。
皆さんは、どんなときに冬が来たと感じますか。
今回は、雪の降らない地域で生まれ育ったアヤが冬の訪れを感じる瞬間について話します。
 
Winter has come! 
When and what makes you feel the beginning of winter?
This time, Aya, who was born and raised in an area that has no snow in winter, talks about when she feels the beginning of the winter.

♤ キーワード
・立冬（りっとう：the first day of winter by the lunar calendar）
・風情がある（ふぜいがある：tasteful） 
・鍋（なべ：Japanese hotpot with various vegetables and meat or fish）
・鍋の素（なべのもと：ready-made soup stocks for 鍋）
・陳列する（ちんれつする：display） 
・もつ鍋（もつなべ：鍋 with beef tripe and vegetables）
・精肉店（せいにくてん：butcher shop） 

♧ 理解度チェッククイズ 
1.  今年の立冬は何月何日？
2. アヤが冬の訪れを感じるのはどんなとき？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え 
1. フミが子どものときに憧れていた２つの職業は？
①とうもろこしのおばちゃん（販売員）
②建設工場のおじちゃん（作業員）

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 17：冬の訪れ

This story teaches us something about GENEROSITY!🤗 Think of a time when you were a little bit selfish and of a time when you were generous. What had the better outcome?🤔 For A2 learners and above!
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje! 📝
See you in class!👍


SERBIAN TO GO

Јабука, сестра и брат - Jabuka, sestra i brat – An apple, a sister and a brother (A Short Story for A2 and above)


“I think one of the most difficult decisions I ever had to make was choosing what major and university to apply for after graduating from high school. I had to make this decision about 3 years ago, at which time I was at a crossroads in my life, and had to decide something that I knew would affect my whole future life in a pretty short space of time. 

Since I can remember, I loved anything to do with computers, and knew I wanted to further my studies in something related to computers, especially programming. After a few weeks of research on the internet, I narrowed my choice down to two universities. I was at my wits end trying  to make a decision between these two universities, when my mother reminded me that two of my cousins had both graduated in computer science. After some really sound advice from my cousins I decided to apply to the university which specialised in coding.

I can happily say that I think I made a really good decision, thanks to the great advice from my cousins, and I'm really happy with my choice, as well as with what I have learned in the last 3 years. I’m also feeling very confident about my future, and because of making this decision, I now feel very confident that I will find a good job in the future.


IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a difficult decision you made

In this episode of the SERBIAN TO GO podcast you will hear 6 descriptions of 6 different houses, as well as their prices. Your task is to recognize the houses in the podcast’s picture. 
Let’s start!
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!



Цена и опис куће – Cena i opis kuće – House description and house price (A1 level)

In this short episode, you will learn the meaning of  (  Numb )

Engsavvy ( 504 Absolutely Essential Words )

Lesson 2 word 6 ( Numb ) 

Tacos are a favorite dish for many people, but making the perfect taco takes a little more than just throwing ingredients together.

So here are a few easy tips to help you create delicious tacos every time!

Choose the right tortillas
MasterChef judge and Mexican cuisine expert Aarón Sánchez says there are three important elements to making the perfect taco — the tortilla, the fillings, and the toppings.

You should choose what kind of tortilla to use depending on what kinds of fillings you have, Sánchez told Tasting Table.

If your filling "has fur or is meat," you should use flour tortillas, because they're thicker and won't rip as easily. For all other, lighter fillings, like vegetables or beans, a corn tortilla is best.

Traditional Mexican tacos are almost always made with soft tortillas — not the hard shells that have become popular in America.

Use two tortillas for each taco
If you've ever ordered from a taco truck, you might have noticed that there are two tortilla wraps around your taco. This is to keep the taco together. If one of the tortillas rips or breaks, your fillings won't fall out and make a mess!

Add something pickled
Sánchez adds pickled food to his tacos, to add a bright, tangy taste that balances out the rich meat and cheese.

And it's easy to make your own pickled toppings! Take any leftover vegetables you have, put them in a mix of equal parts water and vinegar, add some sugar, salt and spices, then put it all in a sealed jar. After a day or two, you'll have your own fresh pickled vegetables!

Spread your toppings early
If you like sour cream or guacamole on your tacos, instead of putting them on top of your finished taco, try spreading them on your tortilla before you wrap it. This helps hold the fillings in place, and ensures that you get sour cream or guacamole with every bite!