Valerie and I conclude our discussion about moving abroad, including our tips for adapting to the local culture and learning the local language, as well as some specific advice for studying abroad in the United States.

Starting at 16:29, I explain the following vocabulary from the episode:

to make it
a work in progress
to take something with a grain of salt
to put something off
comfort zones

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破防(pò fáng) literally means “breaking defenses,” like in a battle. In slang, it refers to the emotional moment when someone’s psychological defenses collapse.

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破防 (pò fáng)

Uyghurche Learning FM/ئۇيغۇرچە تىل ئۆگىنىش

letter ئە / e / ä

Z wird in den meisten Ländern anders ausgesprochen. Im Deutschen muss man das Z wie „ts“ aussprechen. Ausnahmen sind Wörter, die eingedeutscht wurden. Also, Wörter, die aus einem anderen Land stammen. 

Viel Spaß beim Hören, Erkennen und Mitmachen:

Zum zwölften Mal zog Zita ihren zerrissenen Mantel zurecht. Zögerlich spazierte sie zum Zaun, wo Ziegen zwischen Zweigen nach Futter suchten. „Zeit zu handeln!“, murmelte sie, als sie einen zerbrochenen Zaunpfahl entdeckte. Schnell griff sie nach einer Zange und zog Nägel aus der Tasche.

Zwischenzeitlich näherte sich ein großer Zugvogel und setzte sich auf den Zaun. Zita lächelte, während sie den Zaun flickte. Plötzlich hörte sie ein leises Zirpen – ein kleiner Zaunkönig zitterte auf einem Zweig.

„Was für ein zauberhafter Moment!“, dachte Zita zufrieden, als sie den Zaun fertig reparierte und zurück in ihr kleines Zuhause ging.

Aussprachehilfe 

das deutsche Z

*This episode is about "Kashan " a city in the Central District of Kashan County, in the northern part of Isfahan province. 

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شهر کاشان / Kashan city

Neste conto vamos ouvir a história de três irmãos

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01-As Três da Maçanzinhas de Oiro

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Welcome to "9 Latin Words that Influence English," a captivating podcast that explores the lasting impact of Latin on the English language. Join us as we delve into the rich history and linguistic connections between these two influential languages.

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Discover the intriguing stories behind words like "tempus" (time), "via" (way), "amor" (love), and more. Unveiling their etymology, we'll explore how Latin roots seamlessly integrate into our daily vocabulary, allowing us to express complex concepts and emotions with precision.

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