An explanation of when to use "some" or "any" to tell how much/many things there are.

The English Toolbox

Some vs. Any

Quando pensamos que já vimos de tudo, aparece mais uma notícia louca

Aprenda Português Com Notícias Insólitas e Malucas -Learn Portuguese With Crazy Isoteric News 

Há um Zoo que permite que batize uma barata com o nome de um 'ex'

Bir varmış bir yokmuş Evvel zaman içinde kalbur saman içinde develer berber iken pireler tellal iken ben dedemin beşiğini tıngır mıngır sallar iken...

Türkçe Deyimler - Idioms 

Pabucu dama atılmak

From coast to coast, Canada is home to a vast array of fascinating and unique wildlife that has captured the imagination of people around the world. In this episode, we will be exploring ten of the most iconic Canadian animals, from the majestic polar bear to the elusive lynx. We'll gain a deeper understanding of what makes them so special. So sit back, relax, and get ready to discover the fascinating world of Canadian wildlife. English on the Road is an English Podcast for English learners. The themes are geography, nature and travel. This is the third episode. Listen to the previous episodes and book and English lesson with me on italki. I hope you enjoy your studies. 

English on the Road 

Iconic Canadian Animals

We’ve been told that positivity is the key to learning a language. But what if the opposite is true? In Episode 94 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, I explore how pessimism—or clear-eyed realism—can actually make you calmer, happier, and more consistent in your studies. By accepting limits, releasing the struggle for perfection, and embracing mistakes as inevitable, you may find more freedom and even more fluency. Listen now and discover the bright side of gloom in your language journey.

Which part of “pessimism as freedom” resonates most with your language learning?

Facing reality and acting for its own sake?

Accepting limits and stopping the struggle?

Embracing failure as non-destructive?

Using defensive pessimism to prepare better?

Episode 94 challenges the idea that positivity is the only path to language learning success. Instead, we explore how pessimism—rooted in reality and acceptance—can set you free. Facing reality helps you value learning for its own sake rather than for a distant fantasy. Accepting limits reduces stress and allows you to appreciate small wins. Embracing failure as inevitable removes the fear of mistakes, and defensive pessimism turns anxiety into thorough preparation. Research in intrinsic motivation (Deci & Ryan), acceptance-based coping strategies, and defensive pessimism (Norem) shows that this approach can reduce stress, improve memory, and keep you consistent. The episode concludes with an invitation to stop bracing for perfection and instead find joy in the imperfect but deeply worthwhile present of learning.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 94 - (ง ◉ _ ◉)ง Do you have what it takes to be a pessimist? How it can help you learn a language.

Un tinto con Flora

El coronel no tiene quien le escriba (Gabriel García Márquez)

Today’s Theme is “いただきます・ごちそうさま”.
This episode is JLPT-N3 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.
After listening, please take the quiz!

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

☆Words☆
感謝（かんしゃ / kansya）：appreciation, thanks
命（いのち / inochi）：life

☆Script for this episode
The scripts (URL) are listed in the overview section of the channel.

☆Quiz for this episode
https://www.italki.com/quiz/set/5633?utm_source=copylink_share&utm_medium=share_content&utm_campaign=share_quiz
