Learning English has uncomfortable moments, but reasonable natives will accept non-natives! Never give up.  Also, I provide commentary on the TOEFL and IELTS exams. I based some of my ideas on "Tower Of Babble: Nonnative Speakers Navigate The World Of 'Good' And 'Bad' English" on NPR (the news company).  

The Inside Scoop on English

Uncomfortable Comes with Learning

Tumbarse a la bartola, echarse a la bartola, estar a la bartola... do you want to know the meaning of this popular expression? Listen to the podcast to find it out.

De todo un poco

The meaning "A LA BARTOLA" 😏

En este episodio les cuento cómo está la Argentina hoy en día, con un presidente de derecha, en total oposición con todos los presidentes autodenominados "de izquierda": ventajas, desventajas, controversias y polémica

Argentina en carne propia

Los pros y cons del nuevo presidente

We can say:
Lovely to meet you.
Pleased to meet you. 
Pleasure to meet you.
Nice to meet you. 

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Everyday English with Teacher Alyse

Meeting Someone You Don't Know

얘들아 , 우리 10시에 영상 통화 하자.
大伙们，我们十点钟视频通话吧。

응, 근데 나 9시 40분부터 10시 10분까지 온라인 한국어 수업이 있어.
嗯, 可是我从九点四十到十点十分有线上韩语课。 

그럼 넌 한국어 수업 끝나면 들어와.
那你韩语课结束后进来吧。 

알겠어. 얘들아 이따가 만나. 
知道了。大伙们待会儿见。


얘들아, 모두들 大伙们
온라인 线上
오프라인 线下
끝나다 结束 
이따(가), 잠시 후에 待会儿


[YOON] 1분 한국어

얘들아 , 우리 10시에 영상 통화 하자. 大伙们，我们十点钟视频通话吧。

Understanding Concessive Clauses in Spanish and English

In Spanish, the mood (indicative or subjunctive) in concessive clauses depends on whether the action is factual, non-factual, or counterfactual. For example, the conjunction "aunque" (although) can be used with both indicative and subjunctive moods depending on the context.
Example in Spanish:
Indicative: "Vendré aunque no tengo ganas." (I will come even though I don't feel like it.)
Subjunctive: "Vendré aunque no tenga ganas." (I will come even if I don't feel like it.)
In English, concessive clauses typically use the indicative mood. The conjunctions "although," "even though," and "though" are commonly used, and they don't change the mood of the verb.
Example in English:
"Although he doesn't want to, he will come."
"Even though she is tired, she will finish the work."
So, while Spanish requires a choice between indicative and subjunctive based on the nature of the action, English consistently uses the indicative mood in concessive clauses.

Taming the Spanish Verb: The  Macondo Man

Aunque vs. Even Though: El Subjuntivo y las Cláusulas Concesivas en Inglés y Español

Have you ever wondered if the festive magic of Christmas could transform your language learning? It did for me! Let me take you back to one chilly December when I felt stuck and uninspired in my language studies. I decided to embrace the holiday spirit and experiment with writing Christmas cards in my target language, watching festive movies with subtitles, and even learning carols. To my surprise, these small steps reignited my passion and made learning fun again.

This Christmas, why not give yourself the gift of language? Tune in to Episode 60 of "111 Tips for Learning a Language" to discover how the spirit of giving, connection, and patience during the holidays can inspire your learning journey. 🎁