Meet my wife, Elena, and me. In this episode, Elena tells you a bit about her struggles in learning English as a foreign language and worries using it to communicate. We discuss the perspectives of both the first- and second-language speakers on communication in English. We hope you'll find our insights fun and interesting. You might even find something familiar in her language learning story, as you listen and help Elena gain confidence in her English skills. 

My Wife's English Journey

Episode 1: Welcome to our Podcast

Let's talk today about  Russian verbs of motion: идти/ходить

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fz52KuQm536RqojhC3oNgfXdzRCq_XSmM41fzjIvCb0/edit?usp=sharing

Enjoy Russian with Yanchik ❤️

# 5 Grammar, 'идти' or 'ходить' ?  (+transcription)

Listen and guess the name of this animal.
Learn some interesting facts about this animal.

Key words: nightvision; camouflage; weight; guitar.

Animal Facts

What animal is it?

HSK 3-6 Text Audios

HSK 3 Lesson 4 Passage 3

In this episode we will learn how to ask weather 天气！

HSK2

Learn how to ask weather

This short novel tells the story of some farm animals who rebel against their human masters. Orwell uses simple English to appeal to all reading levels and the animals speak in concise, clear sentences: perfect for language learners.

Audiobooks with Pip

Animal Farm by George Orwell: Chapter 1

Around the world, many countries are experiencing heat like they've never experienced it before — hotter temperatures, more heat waves and longer periods of warm weather.

And this trend isn't likely to slow down any time soon.

But scientists say there could be a simple way for people to prepare themselves for more hot weather in the future: going to the sauna.

Saunas have already been linked to several possible health benefits. Research suggests regular sauna use may support heart health, improve relaxation and reduce stress.

Going to a sauna might sound like the worst thing you could do on a hot day — but that's not what scientists are recommending!

The idea is that people use saunas in cooler weather to get ready for hot summers. It's thought that regular sauna use could improve your body's ability to regulate temperature, making it easier to cope in very hot weather.

This isn't new information — athletes often use saunas to improve their heat tolerance before going to compete in hotter environments.

Experts say this kind of heat training is usually done as part of a routine — for example, having 40 to 60 minutes of heat exposure a day, four to six days a week.

Regular heat exposure can also change how people behave in hot weather.

"People who are accustomed to heat pace themselves more sensibly, hydrate more consistently and recognise their own warning signs earlier," physiologist Jessica Mee told The Guardian.

But the benefits may not be the same for everyone — and people with health conditions or illnesses should be careful, and should speak to their doctor first.

Experts also say there's a difference between adapting to the heat and being protected from the heat. So even if people regularly use saunas, they still need to be careful to avoid heat-related illnesses.

Saunas are not a replacement for staying cool, hydrated and avoiding strenuous activities during hot weather.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Regular Saunas Could Help Us Cope with Heat Waves

歯が取れた（？！）事件についてお話ししました😊

Nihongo Hiyori | Japanese Podcast

[EP097] 歯が取れた？！ | Lost My Tooth?!

Hoy viajamos a Corea del Sur de la mano de Alberto de “el rincón coreano español”, un español que después de vivir unos años en Corea ha regresado a España. En el episodio Alberto nos cuenta experiencias de su vida en Corea, costumbres, comida, estereotipos y cómo ha sido el regresar a España después de tanto tiempo allí.

Espero que disfrutéis el episodio. Después de escucharlo echad vistazo a las redes sociales de Alberto y decidle que lo habéis escuchado en este podcast y qué os ha parecido la entrevista. 
