In todays episode we discuss why people plan their vacations vs those who don't. 

Let's have a chat (Discussions In English) 

Episode 25 : Do you plan for a vacation?

Listen to me reading an American news article about 'Blue Zones', areas in the world where people live longer because of their diet.

Listen to English with Pip

News article: How diet affects people's health

❥ In this podcast, Melo reads from The Aesop for Children found for free online at: https://www.read.gov/aesop/001.html
❥ Listen and learn the moral of each story.
❥ Practice listening and/or reading comprehension by answering the quiz questions.
❥ Today's fable is called “The Stag & His Reflection” and can be found here:
https://www.read.gov/aesop/017.html
❥The moral of today’s fable is: 
“We often make much of the ornamental and despise the useful.”

❥ 在这个播客中，梅洛朗读了《儿童伊索》，可在网上免费找到：https://www.read.gov/aesop/001.html
❥聆听并学习每个故事的寓意。
❥ 通过回答问答问题练习听力和/或阅读理解。
❥ 今天的寓言叫"雄鹿和他的倒影"，可以在这里找到：
https://www.read.gov/aesop/017.html
❥今天的寓言故事的寓意是： 
"我们常常夸大装饰性，而轻视实用性。"

Life Lessons from Aesop's Fables

Episode 16: The Stag & His Reflection

東京(とうきょう)に何(なに)が起(お)こってる!? 
What's going on in Tokyo!?
도쿄에 무슨 일이 일어나고 있어!?

NANAのにほんごpodcast 

【Japanese Podcast#32】東京(とうきょう)に何(なに)が起(お)こってる!? | What's going on in Tokyo!?

In this episode, I will teach you how to introduce yourself to your new Brazilian Portuguese teacher or tutor and make the best out of your first lesson here on italki. Show them you're ready to start this journey by having the answer to the most frequent "first-conversation-questions" under your belt.

Teach Yourself Portuguese

02 - How to introduce yourself to your brazilian tutor or teacher

Learn some Spanish vocabulary relating to objects that can be found in class. I also added a mini-review for clothes, descriptions, and some basic verbs. Enjoy!

Super Basic Spanish

Learn Basic Spanish: Los objetos de la clase (class objects)

Welcome to 'English Learners Boost,' where language meets culture! In today's episode, we're exploring 'New Year's Resolutions Around the World.' Join us as we delve into common resolutions, from language mastery to global traditions. Discover practical usage tips, cultural insights, and don't miss our sponsor segment for a chance to experience a unique teaching methodology on italki. Let's make 2024 the year your English proficiency skyrockets! Subscribe, share, and embark on this linguistic adventure with 'English Learners Boost.

English Learner's Boost

New Year's Resolutions Around the World

A：你很少生病，是不是喜欢运动？
B：是啊，我每天早上都要出去跑步。
A：你每天几点起床？
B：我每天六点起床。


HSK Standard Course Level 2 Audio of the textbook

Lesson 2 tex 1

Forget what everyone else says—this tip is all about empowering YOU to embrace the learning methods that work for you, no matter how unconventional they may seem. Research shows that confidence and personal relevance are key to successful learning. So why let someone else dictate your path? When it feels wrong, then it is probably wrong for you. That is also why this podcast is about 111 Tips for Learning a Language and Not 111 Must Do Methods for Learning a Language.

💥 Know that you are allowed to break Free from Convention:
Teachers might tell you that memorizing sentences word-for-word isn’t the best approach. Sure, there’s logic behind understanding sentence structure to expand your conversation skills. But what if you just want to start speaking now? What if memorizing phrases helps you get that plate of food, navigate a new city, or simply break the ice in a conversation? Guess what? That’s totally okay!

Studies indicate that personalized learning strategies—no matter how unconventional—can enhance motivation and retention. So, if memorizing a few key phrases helps you feel confident and ready to speak, go for it! It’s your learning journey, and every step counts.
