En este episodio de Spanish from the South viajamos por la historia, el deporte y la religión a través de cuatro figuras argentinas que dejaron una huella en el mundo: Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, el impulsor de la educación pública; José de San Martín, el Libertador de América; Lionel Messi, ídolo mundial del fútbol; y el Papa Francisco, el primer pontífice latinoamericano. Un recorrido breve y entretenido para descubrir más sobre Argentina mientras mejorás tu español.

Spanish from the South

Personalidades de Argentina

 曾在三毛的《送你一匹马》中，看到这样一句话：
        读书多了，容颜自然改变，许多时候，自己可能以为许多看过的书籍都成了过眼云烟，不复记忆，其实他们仍是潜在的。在气质里，在谈吐上，在胸襟的无涯，当然也可能显露在生活和文字里。

        我来不及认真地年轻，待明白过来时，只能选择认真地老去。
      


Chilling Chinese 

三毛：我笑，便面如春花，定是能感动人的，任他是谁。

Discover the profound impact of grammar on English communication. Uncover how it shapes clarity, precision, and cultural understanding, empowering you to navigate linguistic intricacies with finesse and impact.

English Learner's Boost

 The Impact of Grammar on English Communication

Welcome to "English Learners Boost," the podcast that fuels your language-learning journey with insights, tips, and real-life experiences. In today's episode, titled "Motivation Vs. Discipline," your host explores the delicate balance between staying motivated and maintaining discipline in mastering the English language. Discover how these factors work together, and get practical tips to enhance your language-learning routine. Plus, don't miss the chance to experience a personalized approach to English lessons on italki – book your lesson today and elevate your English skills to new heights. Tune in, boost your English, and enjoy the journey!

Motivation Vs. Discipline 

How to describe the place where you live in Russian? 房子的描写
Usage of the Prepositional Case 前置格

New words 生词：
Заходите! - come in! 进来吧！
Одежда - clothes, 衣服；
Идем в (кухню) - Let's go (to the kitchen), 我们去厨房吧；
Открой окно, пожалуйста! - Open the window, please! 请你打开窗户！
Арбуз - watermelon, 西瓜；
Диван - sofa, 沙发；
Мягкий - soft, 软的；
Будешь (кофе)? - Would you like (a cup of coffee)? 你要咖啡吗？

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This is a practical podcast. You will  need to look at the quiz. I introduce the topic, and then give you some exercises. The exercises take the form of a dialogue between A and B. You read what A says, listen to B ( which I read ), and then choose the most appropriate response.

Scott's Podcast

What to Do When Someone Else Misunderstands

Di episode ini aku akan cerita soal tipikal tempat tinggal orang Indonesia yang belum berkeluarga dan hidup di rantau.

Diari Tyas

Kos, Hunian Para Jomblo Indonesia

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3. Natural environment. Q1-2

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2. What environmental problems are common in your country?

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IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3. Natural environment. Q1-2

Another current part 2 topic with example answer.
As I commute into the city for work every day, I always do my best to avoid the rush hour traffic, which is not always easy. I usually get up at 6 am and catch the bus at 6.30 to beat the heavy traffic, and go for a relaxing coffee before starting work. 

 However, about 2 weeks ago, I slept in on a monday morning and didn’t wake up until 8am,missing the early bus, and not catching the next one until 8.30, which i knew would mean being late for work due to the traffic.

Normally the bus ride into the city centre takes about 45 minutes, but because of taking the bus during the peak rush hour it now took almost 2 hours. The traffic was unbelievable, and cars were bumper to bumper, moving at a snail’s pace, for the entire journey.

What made it even worse was that the bus was full, and passengers were packed like sardines , which also meant I had to stand for the full journey. To try and pass the time, I just read the  news using my mobile phone, as well as messaging my boss to let him know I would be late for work due to the heavy traffic.

I’m not the  most patient person and being stuck in a traffic jam like this is something I really hate, and always something I try to avoid. I also take pride in always being on time for work, and felt absolutely terrible  to be over an hour late on this day. I now set 2 alarms every night to make sure that this doesn’t happen again. 