In this episode, I read a simplified version of "The Watch" by Mikhail Zoshchenko. You’ll hear slow, clear Russian, learn useful vocabulary, and answer a few questions to help you follow the story. Perfect for A2–B1 level learners. Let’s explore Russian, word by word!

Слово за словом с Дашей

Часы (The Watch) А2 - В1

In this episode of Hey Alexis!, I’m joined by Jerome as we dive into fun and useful English idioms! We break down expressions like keep in touch, playing with fire, and crash a party—explaining their meanings and how to use them naturally in conversation. Tune in for a lively chat and start adding these idioms to your English toolkit! 🎙️🔥

Thanks to Jerome for being such a great guest!!!

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Hey Alexis!

Idioms in Action: Keep in Touch, Playing with Fire & More (with Jerome!)

이 셔츠 디자인이 굉장히 독특하네요.
这件衬衫的样式很独特。

네,  어제 막 입고  된 신상입니다.  마음에 드시면 한 번 입어보세요. 
是的, 这可是昨天刚入库的新款。您喜欢的话, 试试吧。

네, 피팅룸이 어디죠?
好，更衣室在哪儿？

앞에서 오른쪽으로 돌면 피팅룸이 있어요. 핑크색도 한 번 입어 보세요.
前边往右拐就有更衣室。可以再试一下粉色。

셔츠, 블라우스 衬衫
독특하다 独特
막, 방금 刚
입고 入库
신상 新款
피팅룸 更衣室

[YOON] 1분 한국어

이 셔츠 디자인이 굉장히 독특하네요. 这件衬衫的样式很独特。

En este quinto episodio del “Especial Navidad”, te hablo de otra celebración navideña en España, El Día de Los Santos Inocentes, o Los Inocentes. Aunque esta celebración tiene un origen religioso su celebración y significado se ha transformado durante los años. Para conocer el origen y como lo celebramos hoy en día Escucha este episodio. 
Y…. ¡No seas inocente hoy! 

UN ERROR*-fe de erratas. Lo siento, en el episodio digo que Jesús nació el 25 de enero, pero es un error, quería decir el 25 de diciembre, Navidad.


Blanca to go 

Especial Navidad 5-Los Inocentes.

Do you believe people are born with a certain amount of ability and intelligence? Or do you think these things can be changed through effort and education?

Your answers to these questions may decide how well you chase your own goals in life!

Researchers in Norway looked at over 1,500 people aged 13 to 77.

Participants filled out a survey asking them questions about how much they think people's abilities and intelligence can grow with effort and education.

They also filled out two more surveys: one asking how passionate they are about the things they are interested in, and one asking how persistent — and consistent — they are in chasing their goals.

For example, they were asked how much they agree with statements such as, "I use a lot of time on the projects I like," for passion, and "I finish whatever I begin," for persistence.

The researchers then looked at the people who got the 5% highest and lowest scores for belief in people's ability to grow.

It was found that those with the greatest belief in growth also had significantly higher scores in passion and persistence.

Interestingly, although 60% of all the study participants were women, in the group with the lowest belief in growth almost 60% were men.

"The belief in growth is important for large parts of our society," said Hermundur Sigmundsson, one of the study's authors. "This is true for school, sports, work and family life."

The authors also pointed to other studies that have found that it's possible to help people believe in personal growth — particularly as children — and that this can result in greater persistence.

Looking at their own results, the researchers said it can be argued that belief in your ability to grow may be important for both passion and persistence.

However, they also noted that it could also be that passion, perseverance and belief in growth all support each other.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Want to Succeed? Believe You Can Grow!

Avant d'enseigner le français, j'ai travaillé 5 ans dans une centrale nucléaire. Voici à quoi ressemblait mon travail dans ce milieu très rigoureux et sécurisé. Et toi quel est ton métier ? 

Cher Journal

Episode 9 - Travailler dans le nucléaire

Dos Donts Pros.. 4 minutes of a deep dive into fasting biology 

Baffling Lingo

Time Restricted Feeding AKA  'Fasting' 

**Hamid Gholamali  is a prominent Iranian singer
**Listen to "Vosate sabz "song  which is about Iran by Hamid gholamali 

موسیقی و ترانه های ایرانی/Persian Music & Songs

ترانه وسعت سبز از حمید غلامعلی / "Vosate Sabz" song by Hamid Gholamali

In last week’s Chillchat, Karen and Baiwei discussed different aspects of owning a pet. In today’s episode, we are diving into a more serious aspect of the pet industry which is ‘Animal Protection’. Animal rights and protection has been a heated issue that is attracting more and more attention in China. Let’s have a listen!

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.

