Fun short podcast to help you prepare for ESL situations.

Let’s Warm Up

Diction Warmup 5/21/22

zì xiānɡ máo dùn  
自相矛盾
cónɡ qián，yǒu ɡè rén zài jiē shɑnɡ mài bīnɡ qì。 
从前，有个人在街上卖兵器。
tā ná zhe máo shuō： 
他拿着矛说：
“zhè zhī máo， 
“这支矛，
shì tiān xià dì yì fēnɡ lì de máo， 
是天下第一锋利的矛，
tā nénɡ jī chuān zuì jiān ɡù de dùn pái。” 
它能击穿最坚固的盾牌。”
tā yòu ná qǐ dùn shuō： 
他又拿起盾说：
“zhè ɡe dùn pái， 
“这个盾牌，
shì tiān xià dì yì jiān ɡù de dùn， 
是天下第一坚固的盾，
shì jiè shànɡ méi yǒu yì zhī máo nénɡ ɡòu cì dé chuān tā。” 
世界上没有一支矛能够刺得穿它。”
yǒu rén wèn： 
有人问：
“yònɡ nǐ de máo cì nǐ de dùn， 
“用你的矛刺你的盾，
huì zěn me yànɡ ne？” 
会怎么样呢？”
mài bīnɡ qì de rén huí dá bù chū lái le。 
卖兵器的人回答不出来了。
hòu lái，rén men jiù yònɡ “zì xiānɡ máo dùn” 
后来，人们就用“自相矛盾”
lái bǐ yù yí ɡè rén de yán xínɡ qián hòu xiānɡ hù dǐ chù。
来比喻一个人的言行前后相互抵触。

词语：
矛(máo) ：spear 
盾(dùn)  ：shield
刺(cì)  ：to stab
锋(fēnɡ) 利(lì)  ：sharp
坚(jiān) 固(ɡù) ：hard,solid

CHINESE STORY中文故事

自相矛盾

Super Casual Japanese with Teppei

🎌Useful Japanese phrase | “Did you sleep well today?” 

In this podcast you will get to know some places in Medellin to practice your Spanish:

1. Vintrash Bar - Cra. 35 #8A-39, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia

2. Ondas eventos / Noah Boutique Hostel - Cra. 43E #12-11, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia

3. Barrio sur Bar - Cl. 30 Sur #43A - 23, Zona 2, Envigado, Antioquia

4. Dulce Posion - Tv. 42 #70-39, Laureles - Estadio, Medellín, Laureles, Medellín, Antioquia

Colombia

Places in Medellín to practice Spanish and other languages

Two people talk about what they do during the week.

Beginner 

Days of the Week

标准汉语会话360句 book1-4 Standard Chinese conversation 360 sentences

西瓜多少钱一斤？

In the second episode of No Such Thing as a Synonym, we explore a common pair of adverbs: "nearly" and "almost".   

When you look up these words in a dictionary you’ll find they have virtually identical definitions. However, I want to let you in on a secret – the dictionary isn’t telling you the whole story.

In this episode, we’ll explore the pragmatic and subtle differences between the two words, including the difference between "nearly perfect" and "almost perfect" and why we don’t usually use "nearly" with emotions, as in "I felt nearly giddy with excitement".

Listen along to learn something new!

No Such Thing as a Synonym

02: Nearly & Almost

얘들아 , 우리 10시에 영상 통화 하자.
大伙们，我们十点钟视频通话吧。

응, 근데 나 9시 40분부터 10시 10분까지 온라인 한국어 수업이 있어.
嗯, 可是我从九点四十到十点十分有线上韩语课。 

그럼 넌 한국어 수업 끝나면 들어와.
那你韩语课结束后进来吧。 

알겠어. 얘들아 이따가 만나. 
知道了。大伙们待会儿见。


얘들아, 모두들 大伙们
온라인 线上
오프라인 线下
끝나다 结束 
이따(가), 잠시 후에 待会儿


[YOON] 1분 한국어

얘들아 , 우리 10시에 영상 통화 하자. 大伙们，我们十点钟视频通话吧。

Practice your English listening and speaking with this real BBC-style news clip!
In this episode, we explore the BBC’s new Polish language service — a great topic for shadowing if you're learning English.

🗣️ Shadowing helps improve pronunciation, fluency, and intonation. Just play, repeat, and follow along.

✨ Ideal for learners

🔔 Subscribe for more daily shadowing practice with authentic news and natural English.

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