On this channel, you’ll find short audios at A1–A2 level to help you improve your listening skills and learn new vocabulary. At the end of each audio, there will be a quiz so you can practice!

Il gatto è sul tavolo- Audio corti

Ciao a tutti! Vorrei approfittare di questo podcast per leggervi delle storie in italiano che poi possiamo commentare insieme! 

il gatto è sul tavolo- Piccole storie in italiano

Carmen del tercero me trajo tortilla la primera semana. Paco de arriba andaba como si llevara botas de hierro. Y yo fui a mi primera reunión de comunidad de vecinos sin entender casi nada. En este episodio te cuento cómo son los vecinos en España — por qué son diferentes, cómo hablarles cuando hay un problema y qué es la comunidad de vecinos. Historia real, español despacio, explicaciones en inglés. Nivel A2-B1.

Sobreviviendo a España

Los vecinos - The neighbours

Learn how to pronounce the French 'A' correctly. This episode guides you step by step with examples and tips for beginners.

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Transcription:

Bonjour ! 
Aujourd’hui, nous allons apprendre le son A en français. C’est un son très simple et clair. Vous le connaissez peut-être déjà dans d’autres langues. Écoutons quelques exemples pour commencer.

Le son A dans d’autres langues
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En espagnol : casa 
En italien : amico 
En japonais : karaoke 

Écoutez bien : le A est ouvert et clair, exactement comme en français.

Le son A dans des mots français simples
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Répétons ensemble quelques mots très utilisés :

chat
salade
banane
café
table
ami

Ouvrez bien la bouche et laissez le son sortir clairement. Répétez lentement, puis un peu plus vite.

Mini exercice 
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Maintenant, nous allons pratiquer le A avec des phrases simples, logiques et contenant beaucoup de A. Répétez après moi :

La banane et la salade sont sur la table.
Papa a acheté une grande banane.
La table du café est marron.
Anna regarde le chat avec un ami.
Marie a parlé à sa fille.

Répétez chaque phrase plusieurs fois. Concentrez-vous sur le son A dans chaque mot.

Conclusion 
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Voilà ! Aujourd’hui, vous avez pratiqué le son A en français. Vous l’avez entendu dans d’autres langues, dans des mots français simples, et dans des phrases avec beaucoup de A. Continuez à répéter ces mots et phrases tous les jours pour améliorer votre prononciation.

French pronounciation

How to Say ‘A’ in French

After asking an impactful question last episode, we're broadening the scope this week and exploring how to navigate small talk. 

*I apologize for the drop in audio quality, I didn't have room for my microphone setup in my luggage. Working out better alternatives.*

The Art of Asking Questions

Episode 3: Small Talk

In this episode I’ll comment on an article titled: “Should You Take A Break From Social Media? Psychologists Reveal An Unlikely Suggestion” published on the web site of Inverse.
As usual don’t hesitate to give me your feedback if you want. Enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
well-being
short-term relaxing effects
anxiety and depression
scrolling on TikTok or Instagram
being sleep deprived
total abstinence
to point out
to keep you hooked on social media
to stay/keep in touch with friends and relatives
a false impression
a biased image
a feeling of inferiority
low self-esteem
to check in with your friends


Let's check out the news

Is it really necessary to take a break from social media?

如何记住汉字
How to remember Chinese characters

Intermediate Chinese Listening

Intermediate Chinese Listening：如何记住汉字 How to remember Chinese characters

Today we're talking about why you perhaps shouldn't use "difficult" at work, and why you might want to use "challenging" instead. I hope you find it useful!

If you want to improve your professional communication skills then don't forget that I'm a full time, professional, business English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. Feel free to book some of my time and I look forward to meeting you.

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

This is a very difficult podcast

Il verbo "stare" in italiano è molto importante. In questo episodio elencherò i suoi usi principali per permetterti di parlare italiano sempre meglio!

The verb "stare" in Italian is very important. In this episode, I'll list its main meanings to help you speak Italian better and better!

*** Useful links ***

Learn Italian from scratch https://cocai-italiano.com/

Have a private lesson with me https://teach.italki.com/teacher/6679324

More content https://linktr.ee/Cocaiitaliano

3 minutes Italian

Cosa stai facendo? - 3 minutes Italian

こんばんは！Atsushiです。
今回も慣用句シリーズでいきますね！

今回は腰を使った慣用句です！


① 腰があるーコシがある 
うどんなどの歯ざわりがしっかりしている、という意味です。
ーこのうどんはコシがある。
などと言います。


② 腰がひけるーこしががひける
自信がなくて、少しやりたくない気持ちを表します。
ーバンジージャンプをするのは腰がひける。
などと言います。

③ 腰が低いーこしがひくい
 ひとに対して、自分をさげること
ー彼はとても腰が低い。
などと言います。


どうですか？
腰を使った表現もたくさんありますね。
おもしろいですね。

この3つはどれも日常生活でもよく使いますね。
1つめのコシがあるは、麺類、ヌードルに対して使いますので、日本に来たときは、うどんを食べてコシの強さを確かめてみてください！

最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！
