Se il tuo corso di italiano va a gonfie vele significa che stai imparando bene, velocemente e senza problemi!


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Andare a gonfie vele!

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What if improving your English has nothing to do with grammar? In this episode, we explore why pronunciation makes a bigger difference — and what you can start improving today for clearer, more confident speech.

Your English Fix

 What Actually Improves Your English: Pronunciation or Grammar?

Master the difference between the short /ɒ/ (as in what and hot) and the long /ɔː/ (as in water and talk). In this lesson, you’ll practice mouth positioning, tongue placement, and vowel length through repetition, word pairs, and tongue twisters. Perfect for sharpening your ear and improving your British English pronunciation. Exaggeration techniques included for maximum effect.
Transcript: 
  /ɒ/- What,  hot, not, dog, lot, shop, clock, pocket, follow, hobby, What, watch, want, wallet, wash, wander,
/ɔː/-  water, law, talk, walk, warm, thought, short, more, board, quarter, water, walk, talk, warm, wardrobe, warning,
(Minimal pairs 1)
hot — haaaawl, not — nooorth, dog — dawwwwrn, what — waaa-ter, cot — cooourt
(Minimal pairs 2)
what — water, dog — talk, watch — walk, lot — law, want — warm, clock — caught, pocket — board, shop — short, follow — fall, wander — warning, wash – warm, wallet – wardrobe, quantity – quarter, not — north
(Minimal pairs 3)
dog — dawn, cot — court, rot — road,  got — gore, pop — pour, shock — shore, cross — coarse, body — board, hobby — hoard,  off — or
(Tongue Twisters)
“Tom’s small shop sold lots of hot chocolate pots.”
“Tall Paul taught four warm dogs to walk by the shore.”
“Wanda watched Walter walk past the shop with a long, warm stopwatch.”
“Short dogs got lost on the long walk to the old forest.”


British Pronunciation Tips 

British Vowel Sound Masterclass – Lesson 3: What & Water Practice - The Short /ɒ/ and Long /ɔː/

老师是一位书法老师，他的书法课非常受学生们的欢迎。每个周末，李老师都会给学生们上课，教他们如何写漂亮的汉字。李老师非常耐心，他会一笔一画地示范给学生们看，并帮助他们纠正错误。

这周，李老师准备了一些特别的练习题，让学生们写关于“春天”的词语。学生们在练习过程中，不仅学到了书法技巧，还了解了春天的美丽景色。

课后，李老师给每个学生发了一张自己写的春天的诗，并鼓励学生们继续练习。他说：“书法不仅是一种艺术，也是表达我们对生活热爱的方式。”

选择题：

    1.李老师的书法课最受谁的欢迎？
        A) 家长
        B) 学生
        C) 同事

   2. 李老师这周准备了什么练习题？
        A) 写关于“春天”的词语
        B) 写关于“秋天”的词语
        C) 写关于“冬天”的词语

    3.李老师如何鼓励学生们继续练习？
        A) 发一些小礼物
        B) 让他们做更多的练习题
        C) 给每个学生发了一张自己写的春天的诗

每日汉语练习

李老师的书法课

Il podcast di oggi ci porta in un luogo magico ricco di storia: Firenze! Scopriremo insieme i luoghi da visitare, le esperienze da non perdere e alcune curiosità su una delle città più amate dagli stranieri e dagli stessi italiani.


Level: Intermediate
Source and transcription: https://www.discovertuscany.com/it/firenze/

🗺   CITTÀ ITALIANE #QuickItalianWithMara

🪞 FIRENZE

Want to know what winter is like in Cape Town? Then you are in the right place! This episode looks at some of the things that locals like to do on a typical winter's day in Cape Town!

Please note there is a list of highlighted vocabulary at the end of the episode with example sentences to listen to and enjoy. You can also find the vocabulary list at the end of this description. 

Enjoy!

Sample:

“Picture this: it's winter in Cape Town. Raindrops gently tap against the windows, as the city is hugged in a cool embrace. 

Cape Town experiences rainfall during the winter months, creating the perfect setting for cozy indoor activities.

The temperature outside can drop a lot, especially during the night. It can go as low as 5 degrees Celsius. On cold days, the average temperatures range between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius.”

Vocabulary: 

1.	Embrace - (verb) to hold closely or tightly
2.	Central heating - (noun phrase) a system that provides heat to an entire building or house 
3.	Rely on - (phrasal verb) to depend on or trust in someone or something
4.	Bond - (verb) to form a close relationship or connection with someone
5.	Cozy - (adjective) comfortable, warm, and snug
6.	Quality time - (noun phrase) time spent in a meaningful and enjoyable way, typically with loved ones
7.	Beverage – (noun) something to drink
8.	Delightful - (adjective) very pleasing, enjoyable, or charming
9.	Ward off - (phrasal verb) to prevent or protect oneself from something unwelcome or harmful
10.	Magnificent - (adjective) extremely beautiful, impressive, or grand
11.	Calves - (noun) the young of certain animals, especially cows, elephants, or whales
12.	Locals - (noun) people who live in a particular place or community
13.	Spot - (verb) to see, notice, or detect something, often from a distance
14.	Breach - (verb) to break or burst through a barrier or surface
15.	Awe-inspiring - (adjective) creating feelings of wonder and admiration

Cape Town Chronicles

Episode 2: A Typical Winter's Day in Cape Town (A2-B1)

Today we're talking about the adjective "haphazard" and the adverb "haphazardly". These are really fun words to say and I hope you find them useful!

Don't forget that I'm a full time English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. So if you use English as a second language at work and you'd like to improve your professional communication skills then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work!