This episode explains the meaning of the proverb "Don't Look A Gift Horse in the Mouth" with an example.

American English Proverbs

7 - Don't Look A Gift Horse in the Mouth

Hello everyone, here is my favorite poem and its story in a nutshell, enjoy! let me know if you would like to get the poem, I will send it to you : )

Şiirler/Poems 

Mavi Gözlü Dev, Miniminnacık Kadın ve Hanımelleri

Picture this: you’re standing at the coffee machine and a colleague comes over. You don’t know him very well. You both say hello and then you can’t think of much to say. You mumble* something about the weather (if you are British this is a sure thing. We love to talk about the weather) and then… nothing. 

Your mind goes blank* and you stand awkwardly looking at the coffee, wondering why it is taking so long to make…

Or picture this: you’ve joined a meeting online and there are one or two colleagues already there. You’re waiting for others to join and you have to pass the time. But the same thing happens … you can’t think of anything interesting to say and there is awkward silence….

In these situations we need small talk.

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Engine English

Episode 7: Small talk at work: an English learner’s guide

North Macedonia is a small European country with no coastline. It's surrounded by places that are more popular with tourists, including Greece to the south.

But wait — don't write off North Macedonia just yet! Here are just a few good reasons to visit a country Lonely Planet calls a "little-known gem."

Many travelers start with a place that's been described as one of Europe's best-kept secrets: Lake Ohrid.

The area, which includes the lake and the old town of Ohrid, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it's easy to see why.

Old monasteries look down over the clear blue waters of the lake, which is one of Europe's oldest and deepest.

The town, which is said to be home to 365 churches — one for each day of the year — is also one of Europe's oldest. You can walk along the walls of the fortress, look around the town's old streets or relax by the water.

But there's more to see in a country that was part of Yugoslavia until 1991. Travel away from the lake and you'll find green national parks that are still home to bears, wolves and lynx.

But don't worry: there are lots of places where you can enjoy nature without getting close to those animals! Some people like to walk 2,500 meters to the top of Ljuboten, which means "the peak of love."

In winter, those same mountains are great for skiing. Many visitors choose to go to Mavrovo National Park, which is not far from Ohrid.

The capital, Skopje, is in the north of the country. It's a city full of quirky statues and lots of different types of architecture.

And don't miss the beautiful painted mosque in the nearby town of Tetovo.

North Macedonia might not be a hidden gem for much longer!




Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

North Macedonia: 'Little-Known Gem' Worth a Visit

In this episode of Your Spanish Journey, I'll talk about a topic that not many students pay attention to but it is highly important when it comes to writing a text: ACCENT MARKS.
I'll give you some basic rules and tips so that you start using them correctly. Are you ready?

Your Spanish Journey

¿ÉL O EL? ¿TÉ O TE? ¿Cuál es correcta?- Reglas de acentuación en español.

TRANSCRIPTION (explanation included)
These expressions of apology encompass a range of tones and levels of formality. In everyday conversation, one might simply say "sorry" or "my bad" to acknowledge a mistake. When the apology is sincere, phrases like "I sincerely apologize" and "I'm truly sorry" convey the depth of regret. In informal settings, a more casual approach may be taken with expressions like "I messed up" or "oops, I'm sorry," adding a touch of camaraderie. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I offer my most sincere apologies" or "please accept my formal apology," while emphasizing the depth of regret. Politeness tempers the apology in expressions such as "I'm so sorry" and "please forgive me," demonstrating a genuine desire for reconciliation. A touch of wit adds a layer of humor to the apology, as seen in expressions like "I'm on the apology tour" or "I'm in hot water." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their regret with statements like "I must express my profound regret" or "please accept my sincerest apologies," maintaining an air of warmth. For royalty, an apology is conveyed with grace and respect, as in "I extend my most heartfelt apologies" or "please accept my deepest regrets," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

LEARN BY LISTENING

How to say sorry in various registers of English

¡Qué pedo! ¿Cómo están? Espero que se encuentren excelente porque en el podcast del día de vamos a discutir usos más comunes de una palabra tan usada y tan amada por los mexicanos, la palabra PEDO.

En este episodio aprenderás diferentes usos que esta palabra tiene, te enseñaremos todos los contextos en los que es usada y de qué forma lo puedes incluir en tu vocabulario para que empieces a hablar como un hispanohablante muy nativo.

Si deseas leer la transcripción de este podcast para no perderte ni una sola palabra de lo que decimos, puedes hacerlo yendo a este enlace: https://esdeverdad.com/podcast/que-pedo

Es De Verdad

T2 E6 - Usos de la palabra PEDO en el español mexicano

이번 주 주말에 마라탕 먹으러 가는 거 어때?
这周末去吃麻辣烫怎么样? 

난 어제 이미 친구랑 먹었지. 근데 또 먹을 수 있어.
我昨天已经跟朋友吃过了。不过我可以再吃一次。

맛있지? 완전히 우리가 중국에서 먹던 그 맛이지?
好吃吧? 完全就是我们在中国吃过的味道吧? 

응, 주말에 꼭 가자!
嗯, 周末必须去! 

마라탕  麻辣烫
완전히 完全
맛 味道
반드시, 꼭 必须

[YOON] 1분 한국어

이번 주 주말에 마라탕 먹으러 가는 거 어때? 这周末去吃麻辣烫怎么样? 

こんばんは！Atsushiです。
今日は大阪から岡山に移動しています。

今日は岡山でボランティアがあります。
私は岡山で4年間、ボランティアをしています。

定時制の高校で、高校生と地域の社会人、働いている人ですね、が一緒に会話をする、というボランティアをしています。

定時制の高校は、夜に授業がある学校です。
昼は働いたりしている学生が夜に勉強をする学校です。
いろんな理由があって、みんなが行く学校ではなく、定時制を選んでいる学生たちがいます。

私たちは、親でもない、学校の先生でもない大人として、彼らと話をします。

私たちは、何かを教えるのではなく、話を聞いて、彼らに寄り添うようにします。

私たちは、自分の過去の話をし、つらかったことや、大変だったこと、うまくいかなかったことを話します。大人のわたしたちが心を開くことで、学生が少しずつ、心を開いていきます。

全部で4回のこの時間は、毎年9.10.11月にしています。
4回という少ない回数ですが、学生にとっても、大人にとっても、記憶に残る、とても忘れられない経験になります。

この時間を通して、高校生のみんなは少しずつ、人と関わることについて、前向きになっていきます。


個人的には、学生との関わりも楽しいですが、普段の生活では、会わない大人、社会人の人たちと会う、ということもとても好きです。

日本では、こういった活動はまだまだ多くありません。
こういった活動を、もっといろんな地域に広げていきたいと思います。

みなさんの国では、どんなボランティアがありますか？
ぜひ、レッスンで私と話をしましょう！

ということで、今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！ではまた！