In this podcast for adult, independent English learners we look at the use of makeup (noun) and which verbs are often used with it. In addition, we ask when make up (phrasal verb) is used as a verb, and of course, it wouldn’t be English if there were no exceptions to the rules! Listen to the end of the podcast to hear the exception! I hope this is helpful. 

Birdsong English Explains

Ep.2 Makeup or make up? 

What’s it like to date in Bogotá, go drinking in Dublin, or party in New York? In this fun episode, I chat with Jerome from Ireland (now living in Colombia) about cultural differences in nightlife, dating, and socializing.

Perfect for C1-level English learners, this episode is packed with useful vocabulary, idioms, and real native English. You’ll hear expressions like “hit it off,” “party animal,” and “paint the town red.”

🎙 Listen, laugh, and level up your English with us!

Thanks to Jerome for being such a great guest!!!

Alexis : https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9464070
Jerome: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/4075458

Hey Alexis!

DDD-Drinking, Dancing, and Dating in Different Cultures!

Top Tip 2 Read Along- How to immerse yourself in English!

Implicit learning is how humans have evolved to learn language! Learn how you and your family can work smarter not harder and learn natural sounding English. Find more video tips and lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@englishteacherzoe.

Teacher Zoe- The Easy Way to Learn Natural English!

ESPAÑOL COLOMBIANO

HACIA- HASTA- MEDIANTE

Today, in the “Serbian to go” podcast, you will hear 5 WAYS of how to say I LIKE in Serbian. Let’s start. 
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!


SERBIAN TO GO

5 НАЧИНА да кажеш – I like… на српском – 5 WAYS to say - I like… in Serbian (A1-А2)

Let's make Japanese sentences together.   If you make a sentence in Japanese, write it in the comment section! I will correct your sentences!  


【Today's  topic】
【⚪⚪すぎる】の二つ目の方 です。

 (i-adjectiveの語幹）+ すぎる／すぎて／すぎた 。

この文法はJLPT N4の表現(ひょうげん)です。

📕復習(ふくしゅう)『i-adjective』(たのしい、かわいい　おおきい　やすい　うらやましい かなしい　ひどい)

in my case👩  
桜(さくら)を見(み)にいったとき、人(ひと)が多すぎて　びっくりした。
When I went to see the cherry blossoms, I was surprised to see so many people.　

(ex) 
机(つくえ)の角(かど)に足(あし)をぶつけて、いたすぎた。

桜（さくら）がうつくしすぎて　涙(なみだ)がでた。

Short sentences ➕ your feelings=you can speak a lot of Japanese.

Japanese teacher Noriko’s room

 (i-adjectiveの語幹）+ すぎる／すぎて／すぎた 。

Hello and welcome to another episode of Engine English. Ever since the might of the British Empire was expelled from the United States, ordinary folk from both sides of the pond have chuckled at each other's use of the English language and pronunciation. 

This has also led to a few interesting conversations where things often get lost in translation.

The two might share the English language but it can seem like you're speaking an entirely different language if you're unaware of the way certain words are used.

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Engine English

20 English words that mean very different things in Britain and America

Cafes are a popular meeting place — whether you're meeting a friend, meeting someone for the first time or even having an informal business meeting.

But Shojo Cafe is not the place to go if you're planning to talk to people. The new cafe in Osaka doesn't allow any sound — that means no music or talking, and orders must be made silently.

The cafe opened in April, as a space where people can go to enjoy some peace and quiet in a busy city.

It's run by AB Possible, an organization that supports people with disabilities. Many of the cafe employees are deaf or have hearing difficulties, and a space like this allows them to play an active role in society, the organization said.

Customers are asked to make their orders silently, such as by writing or pointing at the menu.

Sign language is also encouraged — and if you're interested in learning, there are informal sign language classes after the cafe closes. Classes are one hour long and cost 2,000 yen — or about $13 — which also includes a cup of matcha.

The organization said that, unlike a normal cafe where people talk to each other, the silence in Shojo Cafe will help customers focus on other things — like the color and taste of the cafe's tea and sweets. Customers can even try making the matcha themselves.

Cafe owner Haruna Matsumoto told The Asahi Shimbun the idea for the cafe came after she visited a silent cafe in Vietnam, and all she could hear was the sound of rain and people walking.

"I got to know the comfort of silence and the lively way the cafe staff worked," Matsumoto said, adding that she wanted more people to learn about both things.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

No Talking Allowed at Osaka's Silent Cafe

IELTS Preparation & Sample Band 8/9 Answers. Part 1 Fashion.

Q. Do you always follow trendy fashion? [Why?/Why not?]
Q. How has fashion changed in your country in recent years?
Q. Is maintaining fashion expensive in your country? [Why?/Why not?]
Q. Do you think fashion is an important part of our life? [Why?/Why not?]

Check out some answers in the recording and pick out what can be suitable for you.

To Your Success!