What does "ahorita" mean in Mexico? Listen to this episode and learn how to use this word :)

Spanish with Jania

Mexicanismos: "ahorita" doesn't always mean "right now"

En este episodio hablo acerca de la economía circular y la recogida selectiva de los residuos urbanos, utilizo vocabulario relacionado con la ecología. Uso de los verbos tener, poder, hacer. Tiempos verbales: presente, pasado: pretèrito indefinido, imperfecto. 

Viviendo entre dos lenguas 

Economía circular y recogida selectiva de los residuos urbanos

みなさんこんにちは！みほです。私のポッドキャスト「Mihongo Nihongo」へようこそ！このポッドキャストでは、私がみじかい話をします。みなさんは私の話(はなし)を聞いて、質問(しつもん)に答えてください。

きょうのテーマは「私の朝(あさ)ごはん」です。質問は３つです。
①私は毎日(まいにち)朝ごはんを食べますか。
②私の好(す)きな朝ごはんは何ですか。
③私はブラックコーヒーが好きですか？

じゃあ準備(じゅんび)はいいですか？始(はじ)めましょう！


「私の朝ごはん」
みなさんは毎日朝ごはんを食べますか。私は毎日食べます。でも、ときどき朝いそがしい時は、おそい時間に食べます。
私は朝ごはんによくパンを食べます。チーズトーストが好きです。でも和食(わしょく)も食べます。ごはん、みそしる、なっとうです。みなさんはなっとう好きですか？私は大好きです。なっとうは健康(けんこう)にいいですよ。
それから、朝ごはんの後(あと)に、必ず(かならず)コーヒーを飲みます。私はブラックコーヒーが苦手(にがて)なので、いつも砂糖(さとう)とミルクを入れます。コーヒーがないと、１日が始まりません！



ではもう一度(いちど)質問です。
①私は毎日朝ごはんを食べますか。
②私の好きな朝ごはんは何ですか。
③私はブラックコーヒーが好きですか。




では質問の答えです。

①はい、毎日食べます。
②チーズトーストとなっとうが好きです。
③いいえ、ブラックコーヒーは好きじゃないです。

どうでしたか？答えられましたか？
それではきょうのポッドキャストはここまで。最後(さいご)まで聞いてくれてありがとうございました。またね！

Mihongo Nihongo [Elementary] 

#1 あさごはん  Listening comprehension 

Portuguese Audios for Beginners A2 -Áudios em Português para Principiantes A2

O meu quarto

Across the world, millions of people are watching other people play video games on platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitch.

Twitch in particular has become the world's biggest video game streaming platform, with over 240 million people using the site each month, and over 7 million people actively streaming.

Imagine that — a whole business, worth billions of dollars, based on people wanting to watch other people play video games.

But why do people want to do this — instead of just playing the games themselves?

One possible reason is the personality of the players. People enjoy watching how these gamers react and make jokes as they play the games. One study in 2021 found that people like to watch gamers simply because they find their personalities attractive.

They may also be attracted by a player's skill. Some simply find it enjoyable to watch a professional gamer play a difficult video game, while others may hope to learn and improve their own skills by watching.

Another study in 2016 looked at people who watch gamers on Twitch in particular. It found that people watch these gamers not only to learn from them, but also to see what a game is like before they decide whether or not to buy it.

The same study found that people also watched games online because they could interact with other people who liked games, and it gave them a sense of community.

This kind of online community would become especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Twitch's audience grew by about 80%.

However, according to the 2016 study, the biggest reason people like to watch video gamers is simply because they want to relax and forget about their daily life.

Just as there are many different kinds of video games, there are also many different kinds of gamers. And it seems people's reasons for watching these gamers are just as varied.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Why Do People Watch Other People Play Video Games?

Using Spoken Discourse Markers for IELTS Speaking

Discourse markers, such as "well," "so," "you know," and "I mean," are common in everyday speech. These words and phrases help guide conversations, signal a change in thought, or give the speaker time to think. For IELTS Speaking, using discourse markers effectively can enhance your fluency and coherence, making your responses more natural and organized.

Here are some key ways to use spoken discourse markers during the IELTS Speaking exam:

Starting Your Response: Using markers like "well" or "actually" can give you a moment to collect your thoughts before answering a question. For example, if asked about your favorite hobby, you could begin with, "Well, I really enjoy painting because it's relaxing."

Organizing Ideas: Words such as "firstly," "secondly," and "finally" can help structure your response when explaining something in detail. This makes it easier for the examiner to follow your ideas.

Clarifying and Rephrasing: Discourse markers like "I mean" or "in other words" are useful for clarifying points or rephrasing if you feel your initial response wasn’t clear enough. For instance, "In other words, I think traveling teaches us valuable life skills."

Filling Pauses: Using phrases like "you know" or "let me think" can fill pauses naturally, preventing awkward silences during your speaking test.

However, it's essential not to overuse discourse markers, as it can make your speech sound unnatural. Practice using them in moderation to sound fluent and confident in your responses.

IELTS Speaking Practice

IELTS Speaking - using discourse markers

Spanish México

ARTESANIAS DE METALES.

Hoy hablamos de médicos. Los médicos son muy importantes, normalmente cada uno de ellos está especializado en un área concreta. En el episodio de hoy vamos a aprender el nombre de alguno de estos profesionales que se dedican a algunas especialidades médicas.

Espero que disfrutes el episodio y aprendas algo nuevo. Después de escucharlo no te olvides de dejar una valoración del podcast y de decirme:

-¿sabías el nombre de estos especialistas?

-¿Conoces el nombre de algún otro especialista?


Blanca to go 

58 – diferentes tipos de médicos.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EkIcPw_S8NVlolrry2Kz0kS85vI1a5z3/view?usp=drivesdk