‘Of course it’s a bubble’: AI start-up valuations soar in investor frenzy

Unprecedented funding leads 10 groups including OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI to gain almost $1tn in value in past year


The Short And Sweet English Learning Podcast

‘Of course it’s a bubble’: AI start-up valuations soar in investor frenzy

여러분은 평소에 졸릴 때 어떻게 잠을 깨나요?
여러분만의 잠 깨는 비결이 있나요?

Do you have any tips for how to stay awake or to wake up when you're sleepy?
I could use some help from you!

Yejin's Podcast for Korean Learners

How do you stay awake? What is your 비결?

Hello, and welcome to the Beyond the Textbook Korean podcast! 🌟
In today’s episode, we explore so-called “sleeping expressions” that appear in textbooks but sound awkward in real-life conversations.

For example, phrases like “Bikisehyo (비키세요)” and “Cheonmaneyo (천만에요)” are grammatically correct but often avoided in daily speech. Why?
Because of Korea’s cultural preference for indirect speech and humility.

📌 Bikisehyo → Jamkkanmanyo / Excuse me

📌 Cheonmaneyo → Aniehyo / It’s okay / No problem

Still, there are exceptions. In emergencies or professional contexts, direct expressions like “Bikisehyo” may be necessary for clarity and safety.

👉 Remember: Language is not just grammar—it’s culture.
By practicing expressions that reflect the Korean mindset, you’ll sound more natural and take your Korean to the next level.

See you in the next episode! Hwaiting! You got this! 💪

Reading Korea.

Textbook Korean vs Real Life: Why “Bikisehyo:비키세요” Sounds Awkward

Quali sono i passi da fare quando ci si trasferisce in un altro Paese?
Vi racconto come io ho affrontato questa ennesima avventura.
.
Ricominciare da zero... ancora una volta
Fare un passo alla volta, ma fare un passo tutti i giorni
Costruire una routine
Uscire di casa e fare qualcosa di nuovo tutti i giorni
Ogni prima volta non tornerà più quindi GODERSELA!



Vita da expat: mi sono trasferita in Bahrain!

Mi sono trasferita in Bahrain - Episodio 2

Practise Czech genitive.
Example: Salzburk --> Pojedu do Salzburku.
etc.

Czech Drills

Genitiv singular

Estrenando el podcast en este primer episodio voy a estar leyendo un cuento del escritor latinoamericano Horacio Quiroga. Espero que les guste

Cuentos para aprender español

La tortuga gigante

外国語（がいこくご）を話（はな）せるようになるために大切（たいせつ）なこと

かいわのためのポッドキャスト-Japanese for conversation-

外国語（がいこくご）を話（はな）せるようになるために

Talking with good English vocabulary involves not just the content words to amplify the meaning inherent in your piece but also the functional and transitional words to have them well backed up with the right expression. 

It helps get over any hesitation in speaking fluently and any distraction as to how the dialogues are knit. It creates a positive impression on the examiner and gives a better sense of the value presented in your words.

In the podcasts there are 15 relevant words & it's meaning that you can start using now and here are some more for you to see:

Active Vocabulary Words
Basic
Media updates
To go viral, phishing
Traffic, live streaming
Synergy, mentions
Communities, campaigns
Platform, engagement
Online content/Digital resources
Web influence
Widgets, Search Engine
On fleek, keep score, know your meme
Shares, Stories, Sign-ups, Visits, Views/Impressions, and likewise

Was it helpful? Do you need some help in IELTS speaking part 1,2 and 3?

Book my classes now to ace your IELTS speaking test.

See you in 5!

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Vocabulary: Social Media Topics. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z0iYvU-tQWgijp553QVXgekoyeZ72s6I/view?usp=drivesdk