This set of podcasts is about some common mistakes which learners make. I explain this or that mistake and give advice how to fix or avoid it.

Common Mistakes

This set of podcasts is a supplement for the General English course. Intermediate level.

Listening &  Speaking Boost. Intermediate Level.

This set of podcasts offers an insight into how to make the most of your language learning time.

Language Learning Tips and Tricks

This set of podcasts will be interesting for avid readers. I read extracts from books which I find impressive. I invite listeners to share their ideas on the matter - by a message or in a lesson.

The Joy of Reading

This set of podcasts is a supplement for the General English course. Pre-intermediate Level. A2-B1.

Listening&Speaking Boost. Pre-intermediate Level

In each podcast I explain the difference between words or expressions which might look or sound similar for a learner of English. 

What's the difference?

Сегодня продолжаем изучать современную русскую литературу. На этот раз - “Женщины Лазаря” от Марины Степновой. Великолепная и очень интересная книга, но язык не всегда прост для иностранца. 

Слова, которые объясняю в эпизоде: вечера́ми - in the evenings; се́меро - или семь - seven; не счита́я - не принимая в расчёт, во внимание - apart from, exclusive, exclusive of; новорождённый - только что или недавно родившийся - newborn; ми́рно - умиротворенно, тихо, спокойно - peacefully; сопе́ть - издавать носом свистящие звуки - to sniff, snuffle; корзи́на - basket; отчита́ться - рассказать, дать отчёт в своих действиях - to report back; зо́рко - во все глаза, пристально, бдительно, внимательно - vigilantly; зо́рко следи́ть - to keep a sharp eye, watch closely; по́ровну - равными частями, одинаково - equally, evenly; умиле́ние - нежное чувство, возникающее от чего-то трогательного - tender emotion; тайко́м - тайно, скрытно - secretly; подсу́нуть - to slip; ла́комый - вкусный - tasty; кури́ться - выделять дымок, туманную дымку - to reek; ла́сковый - полный ласки, выражающий ласку - affectionate; машина́льно - автоматически, бессознательно, непроизвольно - automatically, mechanically; нае́сться - поесть чего-нибудь в большом количестве; поесть досыта - to eat up; разомле́вший - человек, впавший в расслабленное, полусонное состояние - relaxed, languished; мечта́ть - to dream; ку́хонный - бытовой, не отличающийся возвышенностью и утонченностью - simple, household.

Смело предлагайте, каких авторов и книги хотели бы вместе прочитать!
И помните, что чтение по-русски углубляет ваши знания языка! Хороших вам книг, друзья!

Reading Russian

Отрывок из романа “Женщины Лазаря” М. Степнова

石垣島、小浜島、竹富島　だいたいまとめ


7泊８日　ななはくようか

関西国際空港　かんさいこくさいくうこう

出発　しゅっぱつ

石垣空港　いしがきくうこう

到着　とうちゃく

行き　いき　　時間　2時間50分

飛行機会社　ピーチ航空　ピーチこうくう

LCC   Low-cost carrier

気温は日本の春より少し寒いくらい

宿泊　しゅくはく

ゲストハウスと民宿(みんしゅく)

石垣島から小浜島までフェリー　(船) ふね

40分

石垣島から竹富島までフェリー　(船) ふね

15分


[単語リスト]

~泊~日

例、　　

１泊２日

２泊３日

３泊４日


出発　しゅっぱつ

到着　とうちゃく

SAMURAI BROADCAST　侍放送  継続は力ニャり

Vol.55 八重山諸島旅行、1

🌟 La Princesa y el Secreto del Dragón 🏰🔥

En lo alto de una montaña oscura, el feroz dragón Rozen tenía prisionera a la princesa Amelia en una cueva cubierta de llamas y tesoros olvidados. La joven princesa, valiente a pesar de su situación, buscaba una forma de escapar, pero cada vez que intentaba huir, el dragón lanzaba fuego, recordándole su destino. La gente del reino temía enfrentarse a la bestia, hasta que un caballero llamado Sir Edric decidió desafiar al monstruo y rescatar a la princesa.

Montado en su fiel corcel, Edric subió la montaña y llegó a la cueva, donde el dragón lo esperaba con ojos ardientes. Con su espada brillante y su escudo firme, el caballero esquivó las llamas y atacó con inteligencia. En lugar de luchar sin sentido, observó que el dragón protegía un viejo collar mágico en su cuello. Con un movimiento rápido, Edric lo arrancó, y de inmediato, la criatura rugió y se transformó en un anciano hechicero. "Gracias por liberarme de esta maldición", dijo el viejo antes de desaparecer en el aire.

Amelia, sorprendida, abrazó a su salvador y juntos regresaron al castillo. El rey ofreció grandes riquezas a Edric, pero él solo pidió una cosa: que la princesa fuera libre para decidir su futuro. Agradecida, Amelia decidió recorrer el mundo y escribir sobre sus aventuras, mientras que Edric continuó protegiendo a los necesitados. Y así, en lugar de un típico final de cuento, ambos vivieron felices a su manera.

Spanish Reading Comprehesion

The Princess and the Secret of the Dragon

Transcript : 
Herkese merhaba. Kardeşim Efeyle birlikteyim. Bu gün “can , “ anlamını
veren “-ebil” ekini kullanmayı öğreneceğiz.
İlk önce co-host’umuz Efe’ye selam veriyoruz. Nasılsın Efe ?
E : İyiyim , teşekkürler. Sen nasılsın ?
G :Ben de iyiyim. Seninle vakit geçirdim daha iyi oldum.

Hadi başlayalım.
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Bu ekin 1. kullanımı : kabiliyetlerimizden bahsetmek. Neler yapabiliriz ? Kabiliyet: ability demek . İşte örnek bir diyalog :
G : Efe , sen uçabilir misin ?
E : Hayır ben uçamam. Sen Fransızca konuşabilir misin ?
G : Hayır ben Fransızca konuşamam. Çünkü Fransızca öğrenmedim. Efe ,
lahmacun pişirebilir misin ?
E : Hayır lahmacun pişiremem. Sen bungee Jumping yapabilir misin ?
G: Hayır ! Bu çok korkunç .
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Bu ekin 2. kullanımı : İzin : permission
E : Ablaa ! Bilgisayarını alabilir miyim ?
G : Evet , alabilirsin canım kardeşim.
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Kredi kartı ile ödeyebilir miyim ?
Evet , kredi kartı veya nakit ile ödeyebilirsiniz.

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Bu ekin 3.kullanımı : possibility : ihtimal
Belki bu akşam video oyunu oynayabiliriz.


Bu podcast’i dinlediğiniz için teşekkürler. Kardeşim Efe’ye de sonsuz
teşekkürler. 

a.cup.of.Turkish  /  podcasts with their transcripts ✨

the suffix "-ebil" that gives the meaning "can" 

日本(にほん)に住(す)んでいる外国人(がいこくじん)は何人(なんにん)？
How many foreigners live in Japan? 
일본에 살고 있는 외국인은 몇명?


NANAのにほんごpodcast 

3 minutes EASY JAPANESE #4 How many foreigners live in Japan? 日本(にほん)に住(す)んでいる外国人(がいこくじん)は何人(なんにん)？

In this episode, Santi will share her weekend activity. Let's hear to her story
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Pada episode kali ini, Santi akan bercerita aktifitas yang dilakukan diakhir pekan. Ayo kita dengarkan.  

Cerita Harianku (My Daily Story)

Akhir Pekan (Weekend)

CHISTES MEXICANOS

GATO ESTUDIANTE.


Think of a meeting and you might immediately imagine a large table with lots of chairs and people wearing suits.

Or perhaps you imagine a computer screen filled with your colleagues' faces.

But have you ever thought about having a meeting while going for a walk? Many of us already take calls while we're walking, but it's said that walking meetings are becoming more popular too.

Those who like them say it's good to get out of the formal office environment.

Robert Mitson from meeting management company Sherpany says talking to someone when you're walking side-by-side can create a more relaxed atmosphere.

In a small walking group, colleagues can also move from person to person more easily to have one-on-one chats — something that may not be so easy to do in an office or online.

Research has also found that walking can make you more creative, with experts saying that getting moving is a good way to think of new ideas.

And of course, walking is good for our bodies. So a walking meeting lets us get some exercise at the same time as working.

However, walking meetings may not be right for everyone — for example, people who find it difficult to walk, or if someone in the group needs to use a computer.

Others say they find it difficult to focus when they're out for a walk.

And if companies are going to try walking meetings, experts say it's a good idea to choose a quiet place with plenty of space.