This podcast series is based on current events about unusual news stories. With each episode usually less than 30-seconds, it's a great way for beginners to improve vocabulary!

Weird News: 30-second long news episodes to improve your listening and vocabulary

Interesting news articles read in English help you to explore new vocabulary and improve your pronunciation.
Articles vary in level - Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced.

English News

Learn how native speakers use different words and phrases.

Native English

In this episode I talk about how I met Martín, an italki teacher who, like me, agrees that italki is an excellent app for learning languages ​​and meeting people from all over the world.

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Why is italki the best app to learn languages?

Whether you're travelling to the islands or the mountains of Thailand, you're likely to spend at least one night in its capital city on the way. Bangkok might be noisy and polluted but it's also an exciting city with plenty of things to see and do. Why not make it a longer stay?

Where to stay
The Khao San Road was a famous traveller spot even before Leonardo di Caprio's character in the film The Beach stayed there. But it's noisy, not very pretty and not very Thai. For something more authentic, Phra Kanong offers an alternative place to stay, with its fantastic street markets where everyday Bangkok people eat, work and live. It's not as convenient for the main tourist sites, but it has a Skytrain station so you can be at the Grand Palace in 20 minutes.

How to get around
Bangkok's traffic can be a nightmare. Sure, you can easily take a taxi – if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams – but there are two much better ways to get around the city. To explore the temples and historical sites, catch an express boat river taxi or a longtail boat along the Chao Phraya river and the canals. For the modern part of the city, the Skytrain is a fast, cheap way to travel from the river to the shopping malls and nightlife of Sukhumvit, and the famous Chatuchak street market.

Where to eat
The simple answer is: everywhere! Thai street food is among the best in the world, and for around $5 you can eat a filling and delicious meal. Some food stands have little plastic seats where you can sit and eat and they cook the same dish over and over, like fried chicken on rice or Pad Thai noodles. Head for Chinatown – Yaowarat Street – and choose whatever looks most interesting from the many excellent Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands.  

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Beginner Chinese Listening：冬天去哪玩儿？  Winter travel, where to go?

Beginner Chinese Listening

Transcript :
Gamze : Herkese merhaba ! Bu gün kardeşim Efe ile birlikteyim. Beraber hava durumu hakkında konuşacağız.  Ama ilk önce Efe kendini tanıtır mısın ?
Efe : Merhaba ben Efe. 11 yaşındayım ve 5.sınıftayım. Hobilerim futbol oynamak ve video oyunları oynamak.
Gamze : Hadi başlayalım. Bu gün hava nasıl , Efe ?
Efe : Bu gün hava bulutlu ve soğuk. Peki hava dün nasıldı ?
Gamze :Dün hava güneşli ve sıcaktı. Peki yarın hava nasıl olacak ?
Efe : Hava yarın gök gürültülü ve sağanak yağışlı olacak.
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Gamze : Hadi mevsimler ve hava durumlarını konuşalım. 
Efe : Peki kışın hava nasıl olur ?
Gamze : Kışın hava karlı ve dondurucu olur. 
Efe : Peki ilkbaharda hava nasıl olur ?
Gamze : İlk baharda hava ılık ve parçalı bulutlu olur.
Efe : Peki yazın hava nasıl olur ?
Gamze : Yazın hava sıcak ve güneşli olur. 
Efe : Peki son baharda hava nasıl olur ?
Gamze :Sonbaharda hava genellikle bulutlu ve yağmurlu olur. 
Gamze ve Efe : Bir sonraki podcastte görüşürüz !

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Kardeşimle hava durumu hakkında sohbet. / A chat with my brother about the weather🍀

In this episode, I’ll introduce you to a popular Chinese New Year tradition that takes place on the fifth day of the festival—welcoming the God of Wealth! Learn about the customs, beliefs, and practices surrounding this day to attract prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. Plus, pick up some useful Chinese vocabulary along the way：

财源滚滚 (cái yuán gǔn gǔn)
中文解释：形容财富不断涌入，财运亨通。常用来祝愿他人财运旺盛、收入不断。
英文解释：Describes the continuous flow of wealth and prosperity. Often used to wish others abundant wealth and good fortune.

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正月初五：Welcoming the God of Wealth

Dans cet épisode, je te donne des conseils simples et efficaces pour réussir l’épreuve de compréhension orale du DELF A2. Tu découvriras comment écouter stratégiquement, repérer les informations essentielles et atteindre le seuil de réussite de 5 points sur 25. Une approche claire, accessible et rassurante, basée sur l’expérience d’un examinateur DELF-DALF.

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DELF A2 : comment réussir l’épreuve de compréhension orale

C’était il y a trois ans. C’était un soir, dans une petite ruelle sombre près d’une des grandes gares. Elle se tenait dans l’encadrement d’une porte, sous un lampadaire qui éclairait à peine. Elle avait un visage jeune, très maquillé. C’est le maquillage qui m’a attiré, sa blancheur, comme un masque, et les lèvres rouge vif. Les femmes du Parti ne se maquillent jamais. Il n’y avait personne d’autre dans la rue, et pas de télécran. Elle a dit : deux dollars. Je. . .

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C'était il y a trois ans

The Key to Remembering NEW Words and Idioms is to Make as many Associations in your mind as you can. This way, you will never forget what you learnt. 

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