Hi! On this very small episode, I introduce myself to you guys a bit, and also some fireworks interrupted me. Enjoy, lol :)

LESSONS WITH GUI: The Podcast

PILOT: Hello! (Why were there fireworks?)

 Bàbɑ shénme shíhou huíjiā?
A：爸爸   什么   时候  回家？
    Xiàwǔ wǔ diǎn.
B：下午   五  点。
    Wǒmen shénme shíhou qù kàn diànyǐnɡ?
A：我们      什么    时候  去  看  电影？
       Liù diǎn sānshí fēn.
B：六   点   三十  分。


日常对话 daily conversation

时间

Üdvözöllek a Magyar Világ Csatornán!
A régi időkben az emberek nem mindig mentek el az orvoshoz, ha megfáztak, inkább választottak helyette háziszereket, mint például hagymát, ecetet vagy kamillateát.
Ebben a részben most megtudhatod, hogyan is használták ezeket a szereket a magyarok megfázás esetén. 😉


Magyar Világ Podcast 

Magyar házi orvosságok megfázás ellen

Este é o quarto episódio do podcast Tudo é Cultura. Neste episódio falei sobre algumas músicas, filmes e séries do Brasil que podem te ajudar nesse processo de aprendizagem do Português brasileiro.
Gostou? Torne-se um inscrito do canal e para ser meu aluno é só clicar no meu perfil e agendar sua primeira aula.
Até logo!

Tudo é cultura

Músicas, filmes e séries do Brasil para praticar o Português brasileiro - Tudo é Cultura ep. 4

"... Она засмеялась. Потом оба продолжали есть молча, как незнакомые; но после обеда пошли рядом – и начался шутливый, легкий разговор людей свободных, довольных, которым все равно, куда бы ни идти, о чем ни говорить. Они гуляли и говорили о том, как странно 
Потом у себя в номере он думал о ней, о том, что завтра она, наверное, встретится с ним. Так должно быть. Ложась спать, он вспомнил, что она еще так недавно была институткой, училась, все равно как теперь его дочь, вспомнил, сколько еще несмелости, угловатости было в ее смехе, в разговоре с незнакомым, – должно быть, это первый раз в жизни она была одна, в такой обстановке, когда за ней ходят, и на нее смотрят, и говорят с ней только с одною тайною целью, о которой она не может не догадываться. Вспомнил он ее тонкую, слабую шею, красивые серые глаза.
«Что-то в ней есть жалкое все-таки», – подумал он и стал засыпать.
..."

Нескучные истории - Not boring stories

"Дама с собачкой" Чехов, отрывок

Confused about how to praise someone in Chinese? 🎯

Using the wrong word can make things awkward! In this episode, you’ll learn the ONE SIMPLE RULE to choose between:

“Nǐ hǎo lìhai!” (The safe & polite “awesome”)

“Nǐ zhēn niú!” (The cool & casual “awesome”)

We’ll make it super clear with examples about your boss, teacher, and friends. Stop worrying and start complimenting like a pro!

Subscribe now and never misuse “niú” again!

中文漫游指南 (The Chinese Explorer’s Guide) 

夸人“厉害”还是“牛”？选错可能会尴尬！Say “Awesome” in Chinese: Which One Won't Get You in Trouble?

In this episode, I read a simplified version of "The Watch" by Mikhail Zoshchenko. You’ll hear slow, clear Russian, learn useful vocabulary, and answer a few questions to help you follow the story. Perfect for A2–B1 level learners. Let’s explore Russian, word by word!

Слово за словом с Дашей

Часы (The Watch) А2 - В1

Have you ever felt an instant dislike for someone you just met? That "I don't like this person" vibe can be mystifying. Let's dive into it. Where do these instincts come from? When you feel that initial dislike, what's your next move? Let's explore the world of first impressions, uncovering hidden cues and maybe a bit about ourselves.


Richelle's Learning Community: Your Insights

Beyond the Surface: Exploring First Impressions 

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