This week I will be focussing on New Year’s traditions.
By the time you listen to this podcast, the new year will be behind you. How did you celebrate the solar new year? Join me in this brief foray into the new year’s traditions we celebrate in our home.

Philosophical Friday

New Year’s episode of Philosophical Friday

Breve biografia sobre a escritora e dramaturga brasileira Maria Clara Machado e leitura de um trecho da peça "Pluft , o fantasminha".

Português Pindorama

Maria Clara Machado

In the episode "How to Remember Any English Word," Teacher Smith emphasizes the importance of feeling confident while speaking English. They suggest that confidence is key to remembering words easily and provide a simple way to boost confidence instantly. Teacher Smith illustrates the concept by comparing it to rescuing a little girl from a pool, highlighting the idea that the value you bring to a conversation is more significant than any fear you may have.

The episode advises against focusing too much on fears, such as pronunciation or translating phrases, during conversations, as it can lead to forgetting words. Instead, Teacher Smith encourages listeners to focus on listening actively, as simply being present in a conversation is valuable. Additionally, they reassure listeners that making mistakes is natural, even for native speakers, and emphasize the importance of relaxing and letting speech flow naturally.

Overall, the episode offers two key points for speaking confidently: valuing participation in conversations and embracing imperfection. By prioritizing these principles, listeners can boost their confidence in speaking English.

LEARN BY LISTENING

HOW TO Remember ANY ENGLISH Word

Hello everyone, here is the first episode of my podcast: For Gamers Out There.
 
Todays comment is going to be about a game named Dusk.

Disclaimer: this game hasn’t been designed for children and is more appropriate for a mature audience. This episode will not contain any kind of graphic description as I wish to remain family friendly but your discretion is highly advised if you wish to look up the game online.

Here is the transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xA-ki7J2HZQ2c5swzZvGD_TNpwbaecYcHc9kSge74Xk/edit?usp=sharing

Don't hesitate to check my profile: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/12242555

I hope you'll enjoy, don't refrain from leaving your feedback and engage in discussion if you liked the topic or not :).

For gamers out there

Ashes to Ashes, Dusk to Dusk

Script : https://youtu.be/R7RFMcMhgXA?si=vBH8H5lyrbDxhVsQ

PDF : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yK96r4TDwKtFcuiOTY1mvLdiC_ntf70YAO3Q0a5qTyE/edit?usp=sharing

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Youtube : https://youtube.com/@Prof.CrystalKim?si=QnH2Yj31wDH5rFLa

KOREAN TOPIK 1,2

KOREAN TOPIK 1 Ep.2

Sueda me contó más sobre los derviches y el significado de su baile.

Mucho que decir

Los Derviches Ft. Sueda (Türkiye)

Which Brands Do Chinese People Prefer Now? 

HSK 5 & Superior Soundscapes

Advanced Chinese Listening：中国人现在更爱哪些品牌？Which Brands Do Chinese People Prefer Now? 

 New Words---生词
一直 yì zhí adv. all the time
游戏 yóu xì n. game
作业 zuò yè n. homework
着急 zháo jí adj. worried, anxious
复习 fù xí v. to review

Text ---课文kèwén
māmā：nǐyīzhíwánérdiànnǎoyóuxì，zuòyèxiěwánlema？
érzi：dōuxiěwánle。
māmā：míngtiānbùshìyǒukǎoshìma？nǐzěnmeyīdiǎnéryěbùzháojí？
érzi：wǒzǎojiùfùxíhǎole。
māmā：nàyěbùnéngyīzhíwánéra。

在家
妈妈：你一直玩儿电脑游戏，作业写完了吗？
儿子：都写完了。
妈妈：明天不是有考试吗？你怎么一点儿也不着急？
儿子：我早就复习好了。
妈妈：那也不能一直玩儿啊。



HSK3--materials and exercises for listenning, reading and speaking

在家   zàijiā

What can Britain Learn from the Netherlands?