Listen and then answer some quiz questions about Andrea form Sarajevo for the A1 level. 😊
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!😎
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SERBIAN TO GO

Андреа из Сарајева – Andrea iz Sarajeva (A1 level)

** Short news about the world's population that is expected to increase by 8 billion according to United nations
** Hope you enjoy listening 
**Feel free to send me a message if you have any question

 خبرهای کوتاه جهان به فارسی   / Short World news in Persian

جمعیت جهان /  World's population 

Let's learn words that start with the letter H.
Repeat after me:
hummingbird, hare, hippo, horse, hedgehog, honey, hyena, hamster, harp, hula hoop

Send me a message for your **FREE** flashcards to follow along.

Captain Sesalt & The ABC Pirates

Letter H

In part two, Teacher Smith discusses how our brains learn best. They explain that traditional English lessons often struggle to help us remember words, especially when we try to translate them. Teacher Smith suggests that emotional connections help us remember words better, similar to how we know song lyrics by heart.

They introduce mnemonics as memory tricks, like acronyms or phrases, to aid in remembering information. However, while helpful for tests, mnemonics can be slow to recall and aren't ideal for speaking fluently.

Teacher Smith then introduces "Word Webs," which are interconnected networks of words that help with memory retention. They compare word webs to spider webs, emphasizing their resilience even if some connections are lost.

The episode reveals the "Billion-Dollar Memory Secret," explaining how leading companies secure top-of-mind awareness. They highlight the challenge for new companies to establish themselves in consumers' minds and draw parallels to remembering new words automatically.

Finally, Teacher Smith discusses the challenge of replacing memories in the brain, especially when learning a new language. They explain how thinking in one's native language can hinder the recall of English words and suggest creating new mental categories to bridge the gap.

In the next episode, Teacher Smith promises to explore solutions to this problem.

LEARN BY LISTENING

HOW TO Remember ANY ENGLISH Word- Part 2

Impiegata: Buongiorno, come posso aiutarla?

Cliente: Buongiorno. Sì, vorrei spedire questa lettera, per favore.

Impiegata: Certamente. Devo pesarla prima di calcolare il costo della spedizione.

Cliente: Certo, prego.

[Impiegata pesa la lettera]

Impiegata: La lettera pesa 50 grammi. Ora verificherò le opzioni di spedizione. Quanto è urgente?

Cliente: Non è molto urgente, ma mi piacerebbe che arrivasse al più presto possibile.

Impiegata: Va bene. Abbiamo due opzioni: la spedizione Posta4 che richiede circa 4-6 giorni lavorativi, o la spedizione Posta1 Pro che impiega 1-3 giorni lavorativi e che include la tracciatura. La spedizione Posta4 costa €2.80, mentre la Posta1 Pro è €4. Quale preferisce?

Cliente: Opterò per la Posta1 Pro, grazie.

Impiegata: Perfetto. Ora devo compilare il modulo di spedizione. Mi fornisce l'indirizzo completo del destinatario, per favore?

Cliente: Certamente. L'indirizzo è Via Loreto, 57
63034 Patrignone Ascoli Piceno
Impiegata: Grazie. E il suo nome come mittente?

Cliente: È Carla Rossi.

Impiegata: Bene, ho inserito tutte le informazioni. Il totale per la spedizione Posta1 Pro è di €4. Come preferisce effettuare il pagamento?

Cliente: Posso pagare con carta.

Impiegata: Molto bene. Ecco la ricevuta per la spedizione. La sua lettera sarà in viaggio nel giro di poche ore. Ha qualche altra domanda?

Cliente: No, grazie. È tutto ciò di cui avevo bisogno.

Impiegata: Perfetto. Grazie per aver scelto i nostri servizi postali. Se ha bisogno di assistenza in futuro, non esiti a chiedere.

Cliente: Grazie mille e arrivederci!

Impiegata: Prego, buona giornata!

Italiano Chiaro

All'ufficio postale

Let's start with the bascis, shall we ? 
In this episode, we'll see how to introduce someone.

Thèmes du quotidien

Présenter quelqu'un

이번 에피소드에서는 한국의 나이 계산법에 대해 이야기해요. 새해만 되면 한 살 더 먹던 연 나이에서 생일 기준으로 나이를 계산하는 만 나이로 바뀐 이야기를 나눠요. 빠른년생이라는 재미있는 개념과, 열두 띠를 통해 나이를 추측하는 한국식 대화법도 소개할게요.

In this episode, we chat about Korea’s age system—how everyone used to turn a year older on January 1st (연 나이) and how it’s changed to the international method (만 나이). We’ll also dive into the fun concept of 빠른년생 (early-born students) and how Koreans use the 12 zodiac animals (열두 띠) to guess someone’s age.

Korean Kimchi Power

Ep6 Age System in Korea

Spices are an integral part of almost every cuisine in the world and are something that most of us now take for granted. Yet spices used to be an incredibly valuable commodity and were the preserve of only the very richest in some societies. Learn more about how they went from being the preserve of the very richest in society to something that we sprinkle on our dishes without worrying about the cost.

English Learning for Curious Minds

The Curious History of Spice

A social media ban for children under 16 has passed the Australian Senate and will soon become a world-first law.

The law will make social media platforms — TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram — liable for fines of up to $33 million for failures to prevent children younger than 16 from holding accounts.

The platforms will have one year to work out how they could implement the ban before penalties come into effect.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the ban is necessary, having previously argued that there is a "clear, causal link" between social media and the harm done to the mental health of young Australians.

Opposition Senator Maria Kovacic shared similar views.

"The core focus of this legislation is simple: It demands that social media companies take reasonable steps to identify and remove underage users from their platforms," she told the Senate.

"This is a responsibility these companies should have been fulfilling long ago, but for too long they have shirked these responsibilities in favor of profit," she added.

But while many support the ban, some argue the legislation could cause more harm than it prevents.

Senator David Shoebridge, from the Greens party, said mental health experts agreed that the ban could dangerously isolate many children who used social media to find support.

"This policy will hurt vulnerable young people the most, especially in regional communities and especially the LGBTQI community, by cutting them off," Shoebridge told the Senate.

Opponents also argue the ban would isolate children, deprive them of the positive aspects of social media, drive them to the dark web, discourage children too young for social media to report harm and reduce incentives for platforms to improve online safety.

While the law is the first of its kind worldwide, other countries have discussed similar measures.

