In this video, I help English learners improve their listening and vocabulary by reading and explaining a BBC News story about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025 and the Edinburgh International Festival 2025.

📍 These world-famous arts festivals are held in Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, every August. From comedy and theatre to classical music and dance, they bring artists and performers from all over the world.

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• Real English from the news
• British pronunciation and vocabulary
• Insight into Scottish culture and events

📰 Based on a real BBC News story – perfect for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners.

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BBC News original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gz344xxzro
Official Fringe website: https://www.edfringe.com
Edinburgh International Festival: https://www.eif.co.uk

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Improve Your English with News | Edinburgh Festivals 2025 (Fringe & International Festival)

«Mi padre se llama Nicolás, es alto, moreno y tiene el pelo corto. Tiene los ojos marrones y a veces lleva gafas.

Esta es mi madre, se llama Antonia. Ella también es alta, y tiene el pelo corto y rojo, ¡es pelirroja! Siempre lleva gafas. Mis padres son muy alegres y cariñosos.

Ahora os presento a mis hermanos:

Este es mi hermano pequeño, Miguel. Es alto y delgado. Tiene un pendiente en la oreja, es muy moderno.

Francisca es mi hermana mayor, tiene los ojos azules como yo, tiene el pelo largo y liso, y siempre lleva flequillo.

Mis hermanos son muy divertidos.

También tenemos dos mascotas: una perra y una gata.

La perra se llama Maya, es de color marrón, es grande y fuerte. La gata se llama Loli, es pequeñita y de varios colores. Maya y Loli siempre están contentas, son muy juguetonas.

Y yo soy Marta, tengo veinte años, soy rubia y tengo los ojos azules. Tengo el pelo muy largo y rizado.

En mi familia todos somos muy diferentes, pero en la variedad está el gusto, ¿no?»

Un bocado de español

Vocabulario de la Familia en Español: Aprendemos a contar una historia

speaker: 董卿Dǒng Qīng 中国主持人，曾于2005年到2017年连续13年主持中央电视台的春节联欢晚会。
Chinese television host.From 2005 to 2017, she has hosted the annual CCTV New Year's Gala.

script:枪响之后没有赢家，伤害与被伤害有时候也是对立统一的关系。伤害他人有时候也意味着在毁灭自己，即便你占尽了优势也不可能是为所欲为的，然后你就可以接着说你想到的平衡的问题，一切都在追求一种平衡，健康在于平衡，发展在于平衡，对抗有时候也是一种平衡，对不对？所以如果你想到了这个之后，你就最后就不仅仅是人和熊的关系了，人和自然的关系，人和自我的关系，人和世界的关系。 

平衡  píng héng  
关系  guān xi 
翻译: There are no winners in a gun fight. To hurt or to be hurt are not always mutually exclusive. Sometimes hurting others causes more damage to yourself，despite being in an advanteous position, you can't act recklessly, this leads us to the topic of balance. There needs to be balance in life. Balance in heath, balance in development, even balance in conflict, right? When you come to realise this, you will recognise that it doesn't just refer to the relationship between man and animals, but also to the relationships between man and nature, man and himself, and man and the world around him.


One Minute Chinese—— Celebrity speeches & interviews with Chinese & English script

02. 董卿：枪响之后没有赢家。DongQing: There are no winners in a gun fight.

Neste episódio vou contar para vocês uma História assustadora que aconteceu na minha infância e que me deixa com medo até hoje.

Português em 1 minuto com o Júlio

Uma breve História de terror

Совместно с Лео ( https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/1018354 )  мы беседуем о том, где можно вкусно поесть в Минске и где отдохнуть на природе.
В Vocabulary есть словарь к этому подкасту.
B1-B2.

Russian Language: a Real Breakthrough

Высокая кухня

分享看剧感受！
朋友们你们好！今天的零食叫做“星期三”。我们来一起边吃边学吧！ 
 ”星期三“是一个女孩的名字。这个小女孩平时全身只穿黑色衣服。而她的表情总是给出一个难以与人相处的印象。她很喜欢侦探推理和那些古怪的东西。

 首先要说的是，我真的被“星期三”的性格吸引了。她活在自己的世界里，不在乎任何人的评价，只有我可以定义自己。这个女孩不仅个性特殊还很有想法，是不是？

说实话，作为一个敏感过度在意他人感受的我，其实是非常累的，所以真的对“星期三”着迷。尤其看到她跳舞那段。看上去有那种舞池中我是主角，欢迎来到我世界的感觉。特别有风格！ 
 然后也不能不提到另外一个很有趣的人物。一直陪着“星期三”是一个叫“小东西”。我十分喜欢“小东西”！那只手是我本剧最爱的设定。你们说，谁不想拥有一只骄傲敏感无所不能的小挂件呢？ 
 “星期三” 这部悬疑的美剧，你看了吗？你喜欢的是什么人物呢？快来告诉我吧！

词语：
  全身 [quán shēn] whole body
  表情 [biǎo qíng] (facial) expression; to express one's feelings 
  难以 [nán yǐ] hard to (predict, imagine etc) 
  与 [yǔ] and; to give; together with 
  相处 [xiāng chǔ] to be in contact (with sb); to associate; to interact; to get along (well, poorly) 
  侦探 [zhēn tàn]  detective; to do detective work
  古怪 [gǔ guài] strange; weird; eccentric; bizarre 
  性格 [xìng gé] nature; disposition; temperament; character
  吸引 [xī yǐn] to attract (interest, investment etc)
  不在乎 [bú zài hu] not to care 
  特殊 [tè shū] special; particular; unusual; extraordinary 
  敏感 [mǐn gǎn] sensitive; susceptible 
  过度 [guò dù] excessive; over-; excess; going too far; extravagant; intemperate; overdue 
  在意 [zài yì] to care about; to mind 
  舞池 [wǔ chí] dance floor 
  主角 [zhǔ jué] leading role; lead 
  风格 [fēng gé] style 
  设定 [shè dìng] to set; to set up; to install; setting; preferences 
  骄傲 [jiāo ào] pride; arrogance; conceited; proud of sth 
  无所不能 [wú suǒ bù néng] omnipotent 



解馋小零食

2022年12月16号 - 最近看了“星期三” - 第一印象！ (Intermediate)

Today, in the “Serbian to go” podcast, you will hear 5 WAYS of how to say I LIKE in Serbian. Let’s start. 
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!


SERBIAN TO GO

5 НАЧИНА да кажеш – I like… на српском – 5 WAYS to say - I like… in Serbian (A1-А2)

・昨日の大雨についてを東北地方の方言で紹介します
・大雨で家の前に川ができました
・電車が止まってしまいました
・最近多い集中豪雨について
・まとめ

Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

東北地方の大雨について　Learning the Tohoku dialect

Have you ever wondered about the intriguing world of idioms? In her engaging session, Smith delves into five captivating idioms, unravelling their meanings and origins. With a knack for simplifying complex concepts, Smith ensures that learners not only grasp the literal meanings but also understand the cultural contexts behind these expressions. From "barking up the wrong tree" to "biting the bullet," Smith's expert guidance transforms these idioms from mere phrases into vivid snapshots of English language and culture. Through her adept explanations, learners gain not just language skills, but a deeper appreciation for the richness of idiomatic expression.