A gerund is a verb in its present participle form (root verb + “ing”) that acts as a noun in a sentence. 

What are the different kinds of gerunds?
Subject
Direct object
Indirect object
Object of a preposition
Subject complement
Object complement

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What Is a Gerund? Not just "ing"

Transcripción 

El león y el ratón

Había una vez un león que estaba durmiendo. Un ratón comenzó a correr sobre su cuerpo y lo despertó. El león, enfadado, atrapó al ratón con su gran garra. El ratón le suplicó al león que lo dejara ir, prometiéndole que algún día le devolvería el favor. El león, riéndose, lo dejó ir. Más tarde, el león fue atrapado en una red por unos cazadores. El ratón escuchó sus rugidos de ayuda y corrió para liberarlo, royendo la cuerda de la red. El león comprendió entonces que incluso los más pequeños pueden ayudar a los más grandes.

Podcast en español para principiantes - Vocabulary (Podcast in Spanish for beginners)

El león y el ratón (con transcripción)

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Ahoj! In today’s episode, I talk about what I like, what my family likes, and what my friends like — all in simple, slow Czech with English translations. You’ll hear about our favorite foods, drinks, weather, hobbies, and more.
Whether you're a beginner or just want to improve your Czech listening skills, this episode is a great way to learn everyday vocabulary in context.

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-k2gCZI1l_SYuGzTpzuMQFB-fZjQU90rjZAa8XLj1S8/edit?tab=t.0 

Vocabulary list here: 
https://quizlet.com/mx/1054884989/mit-rada-flash-cards/?i=2rv5kb&x=1jqt 

What do YOU like? Co máš rád TY? Co máš ráda TY? 

Hezky česky

Co mám rád/a / What I Like (A1)

In this episode we are using a quote from modern day rapper, author and philosopher Robert Gwisdek from his fictional tale, The Invisible Apple, and in German, Der Unsichtbare Apfel. In this episode we are exploring the dilemma of seeking guidance or trusting one’s intuition.

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Robert Gwisdek

‘Ali: as-salâmu ‘aláikum
‘Ammâr: wa ‘aláikumu s-salâm
‘Ali: hadzihi sûrat usra-tî** / This is the picture of my family
‘Ammâr: mâ shâ Allah! (OMG) man hadzâ? / Who is this?
‘Ali: hadza wâlid-î ‘Adnân, huwa muhandis / This my father, ‘Adnân, he is an engineer.
‘Ammâr: wa man hadzihi? / And who is this?
‘Ali: hadzihi wâlida-tî Sa‘îda, hiya tabîba / This is my mother, Sa‘îda, she is a doctor
‘Ammâr: wa man hadzâ? / And who is this?
‘Ali: hadzâ aj-î ‘Îsâ, huwa tâlib / This is my brother ‘Îsà, he is a student
‘Ammâr: wa man hadizhi? / and who is this? 
‘Ali: hadzihi ujt-î ‘Abla, hiya mu‘allima / mudarrisa; wa hadzâ ŷadd-î, wa hadzihi ŷadda-tî / this is my sister, ‘Abla, she is a teacher; and this is my grandfather and this my grandmother. 
‘Ammâr: mâ shâ Allah!
 
عـلي: السـلام عـلـيـكـم
عـمّار: وعـلـيـكـم السـلام
عـلي: هـذه صورة أسـرتــي
عـمّار: مـا شـاء الله! مـن هـذا؟
عـلي: هـذا والـدي عـدنان، هـو مـهـنـدس
عـمّار: ومـن هـذه؟
عـلي: هـذه والـدتـي سـعـيـدة، هي طـبيـبة
عـمّار: ومـن هـذا؟
عـلي: هـذا أخـي عـيـسـى، هـو طالـب
عـمّار: ومـن هـذه؟
عـلي: هـذه أخـتـي عـبـلة، هـي مـعـلـمة. وهـذا جـدّي، وهـذه جـدّتـي
عـمّار: مـا شـاء الله!
 



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I hope this doesn't cause you any setbacks!

Today we're talking about a phrasal verb that you can use to talk about those times that you don't know what to say. Those moments in meetings or presentations when someone asks you a question, or you get to a challenging part of what you're saying and you stop talking. You just can't find the right words. Maybe you'll find this a useful phrasal verb to describe what sometimes happens to many of us!

Silence... sudden silence... Are you OK?

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