This is the last episode in the series "A beginners guide to acquiring a foreign language." titled "Task-Based Language Teaching." In this episode I will talk about what Task-Based Language Teaching is, how it is different from other methods, and how it may be the perfect method for you to achieve your Language Learning Dreams and Goals. 

If would like more information about Task-Based Language Teaching, and would like me to send you a Needs Analysis, contact me here:
https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/10897638

I am looking forward to meeting you, and helping on your Language Learning Journey!

The Grammarian Podcast

A beginners guide to acquiring a foreign language Episode #4 - Task-Based Language Teaching

Chi di voi verrà in Italia per le vacanze? Chi di voi utilizzerà un auto?
Visitare l’Italia in auto è il modo migliore per poter visitare anche i piccoli paesi che non sempre sono facilmente raggiungibili con i mezzi pubblici.
Però, arrivati a destinazione, dovete parcheggiare e… a volte non è così facile capire dove e con quali regole… per evitare una multa… Niente paura, ve lo spiego in questa puntata!


ITALIANO 360°

Puntata 9. VIAGGIARE IN AUTO IN ITALIA. DOVE PUOI LASCIARLA?

   qǐng wèn nín guì xìng ？ 
A ： 请   问  您  贵  姓   ？
A: May I ask your surname?
   miǎn guì xìng zhāng 。 
B ： 免   贵  姓   张    。  
B: My surname is Zhang.
   zhāng zǒng ， nín hǎo ！ hěn gāo xìng rèn shí nín 。 
A ： 张    总   ， 您  好  ！ 很  高  兴   认  识  您  。 
 A: Mr. Zhang, it's a pleasure to meet you.
   wǒ yě hěn gāo xìng rèn shí nín 。 
B ： 我 也 很  高  兴   认  识  您  。 
B: I'm also very glad to meet you.



Chinese conversations

2-3：business occasions Introduce each other

* Más pistas de qué comí en el capítulo anterior ¿haz adivinado
* No tengas miedo de hablar en tu segundo idioma
* ¿Sabes lo que es una "palabra dominguera" o "palabra rebuscada"?
* Te comparto una anécdota de pánico escénico

Chat & eat 🌮 Charlar y comer ⚡ Monday & Wednesday 

CAPITULO 3 : ¿Sigues teniendo miedo a hablar en tu segundo idioma? 

Imagine this situation: you are talking about a date you had last week with your Chinese friends and you want to describe your date’s appearance a bit. How do you do that? Tā hěn piàoliang/tā hěn shuài? What else can you say? ‘Damn it I wish I knew more ways to do that…’ Before you get frustrated in your imaginary scene, take a deep breath and press the ‘play’ button of this episode. We have you covered. Let’s go. :)

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.



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Best for beginners!

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It is estimated that about 40 per cent of the world’s population use social media, and many of these billions of social media users look up to influencers to help them decide what to buy and what trends to follow.

So what is an influencer and how do we become one?
An influencer is a person who can influence the decisions of their followers because of their relationship with their audience and their knowledge and expertise in a particular area, e.g. fashion, travel or technology.

Influencers often have a large following of people who pay close attention to their views. They have the power to persuade people to buy things, and influencers are now seen by many companies as a direct way to customers’ hearts. Brands are now asking powerful influencers to market their products. With some influencers charging up to $25,000 for one social media post, it is no surprise that more and more people are keen to become influencers too. If you are one of them, then here are five tips on how to do it.

1. Choose your niche
What is the area that you know most about? What do you feel most excited talking about? Find the specific area that you’re most interested in and develop it.

2. Choose your medium and write an interesting bio
Most influencers these days are bloggers and micro-bloggers. Decide which medium – such as your own online blog, Instagram or Snapchat – is the best way to connect with your followers and chat about your niche area. When you have done that, write an attention-grabbing bio that describes you and your speciality area in an interesting and unique way. Make sure that people who read your bio will want to follow you.

3. Post regularly and consistently
Many influencers post daily on their social media accounts. The more you post, the more likely people will follow you. Also, ensure that your posts are consistent and possibly follow a theme.

I couldn't put it all here so I hope it was enough :) 

See you tomorrow for more practice on reading & comprehension.



The Habits of Professionals Growing Into Strong, Confident English Communicators

Social media influencers. Improving your reading & comprehension.

Have you ever used a word that didn't actually exist? In this episode of Nayab's Fun Fact Podcast, we are diving deep into the fascinating world of ghost words—words that entered the English dictionary entirely by accident due to printing errors, misreadings, or scribal typos.

From the famous case of "dord" (the ghost word for density) to phantom terms that lingered in official lexicons for decades, we'll explore how these linguistic accidents were born, how they managed to fool lexicographers, and why they eventually vanished. Perfect for language lovers and trivia buffs alike!

Nayab's Fun Fact Podcast 

Words That Don't Exist: The History of "Ghost Words"

EP 15 Numbers_ Count 1 to 10, 1 to 20, 1 to100 in Mandarin Chinese -