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Ιούνιος
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My Lovely Greece

Months of the Year in Greek -  Vocabulary 2

Language lovers, this episode is for you!

Do you love the idea of learning a new language?

To succeed, you'll need a plan and dedication. But it’s not all hard work. There are many ways to learn a language and have fun! 

In this episode, you will learn how to learn another language. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, this episode is filled with ideas so you can create your own language learning plan with activities that you enjoy.

You’ll learn the benefits of learning another language, which can serve as powerful motivators when you need a pick-me-up during your learning. You’ll also hear about my recent language learning experience in Brazil. Finally, you’ll get many tips that will help you learn a new language while having fun. 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/learn-a-new-language/

Theme music by Lucas Knutter

Infographics at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/_created/

Episode originally published on November 6, 2020.

Express to Impress

How to Learn A New Language

Listening for beginners

الأسرة - 3 - The family

Let's practice Japanese pronunciation with 日本語初歩. You can get it with the following link. Today's lesson is Chapter 4, P32/428.

はつおんの練習🗣Pronunciation Practice!!

Let's practice Japanese pronunciation with 日本語初歩 Chapter 4 (あそこに人がいます)

En este episodio aprenderás algunas frases que no se pueden traducir leteralmente del inglés al español y te explicaré la traducción correcta en español

Spanish Shortcut

EP 16. FRASES QUE NO SE TRADUCEN LITERALMENTE

大家好，今天我们来聊聊元宵节必不可少的美食 - 元宵，又称“汤圆”。“元宵”的叫法主要流行于北方地区，南方地区较多称为“汤圆”。虽然它们外皮都是用糯米粉做的，且外形相似都为圆形，但制作方法和口感却各有千秋。北方的元宵是用干粉“滚”出来的，而南方的汤圆则是用湿粉“包”出来的。二者内里的馅料也各具特色，元宵多为甜馅，汤圆则有甜、咸、荤、素馅的不同选择。甜馅包含枣泥、豆沙、芝麻、花生甚至是水果口味。咸馅为猪肉馅。无论哪一种，都是美味无比的。吃元宵象征着团团圆圆，和和美美。
Today we’re talking about yuanxiao—the essential Lantern Festival delicacy, also known as tangyuan.
“Yuanxiao” is the name commonly used in northern China, while “tangyuan” is preferred in the south. Though both are made from glutinous rice flour and shaped into round balls symbolizing unity, they differ in preparation and texture: northern yuanxiao are made by rolling solid sweet fillings in dry rice flour until a coating forms, giving them a slightly chewy, rustic bite, whereas southern tangyuan are crafted by wrapping moist rice dough around the filling by hand, resulting in a smoother, softer texture. 
Their fillings also reflect regional tastes—yuanxiao are typically sweet, filled with red bean paste, black sesame, peanut, jujube (date) paste, or even fruit flavors, while tangyuan come in a wider variety including sweet, savory, meat (like minced pork), and vegetarian options. No matter the type, they’re all delicious—and eating these round treats symbolizes family reunion, harmony, and a happy, whole life.


天灵灵地灵灵来了Abracadabra’s coming 

元宵 Yuanxiao

这集主要介绍汉语口语中“1.只不过…罢了；2.照…不误；3.是-不是…那块料”这三个习惯用语的意思及用法。

A Course in Chinese Colloquial Idioms

How To Use 1.只不过…罢了；2.照…不误；3.是/不是…那块料 in Chinese Colloquial Idioms

Talking with good English vocabulary involves not just the content words to amplify the meaning inherent in your piece but also the functional and transitional words to have them well backed up with the right expression. 

It helps get over any hesitation in speaking fluently and any distraction as to how the dialogues are knit. It creates a positive impression on the examiner and gives a better sense of the value presented in your words.

In the podcasts there are 15 relevant words & it's meaning that you can start using now and here are some more for you to see:

Active Vocabulary Words
Basic
Media updates
To go viral, phishing
Traffic, live streaming
Synergy, mentions
Communities, campaigns
Platform, engagement
Online content/Digital resources
Web influence
Widgets, Search Engine
On fleek, keep score, know your meme
Shares, Stories, Sign-ups, Visits, Views/Impressions, and likewise

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