In this episode for intermediate and advanced English learners, I'll talk about how the Valentine's Day holiday is typically celebrated in the U.S., and at the end, you'll have some listening comprehension questions to answer. (Music by Lesfm from Pixabay)


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Devi avere un obiettivo linguistico specifico da raggiungere in un periodo determinato, ma l'obiettivo deve essere specifico e realizzabile.

In 6 mesi puoi cominciare a comunicare in una lingua, anche abbastanza bene, questo sì è possibile. 

Ma avere come obiettivo imparare una lingua in 6 mesi è pericoloso per la tua autostima, molto probabilmente non riuscirai a farlo e al sesto mese penserai di avere un problema, penserai di essere stupido/a.


Imparare una lingua è un po' come avere una corretta alimentazione e fare sport. 

Il consiglio di un mio amico personal trainer è valido anche per l'apprendimento linguistico: vuoi migliorare la tua situazione psico fisica per sempre e per tutta la vita? Devi fare sport per tutta la vita... 
La stessa cosa si può dire per l'apprendimento linguistico!


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te sorprenderá este corto episodio a la vez que aprendes escuchando.

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8_Plastik – SEGEN ODER FLUCH?

(A)  In den 60er Jahren hielt Plastik Einzug in den Alltag der Menschen. Hatte man eine Tragetasche aus Plastik ergattert, war man glücklich. Sie war HALTBAR, leicht, wasserdicht und man bekam sie – es war einfach unglaublich – kostenlos im Supermarkt. 
(B)   In den 80er Jahren begann sich das öffentliche Bewusstsein zu ändern. Plötzlich HIESS ES, dass Plastik ein GEFÄHRLICHES Umweltproblem darstellte. Die Menschen begannen sich zu fragen, was eigentlich mit dem leeren Joghurtbecher passierte, nachdem man ihn in die Mülltonne geworfen hatte. 
(C)   Heute wissen wir, dass Plastik BEI ALLER NÜTZLICHKEIT ein problematisches Material ist. Verbrennen wir es, erzeugen wir GIFTIGE Dämpfe. Werfen wir es auf die Müllhalde, dann liegt es dort Hunderte von Jahren bis es zerfällt. Es kann auch im Ozean enden, wo Meerestiere es verschlucken und QUALVOLL daran sterben. Recycling ist auch eine Möglichkeit, allerdings ist das aufwendig und teuer.
(D)   Es existieren einige vielversprechende neue Methoden zur Lösung des Problems. Die beste Idee ist aber, Plastik nur dann zu verwenden, wenn man es wirklich braucht.


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8_Plastik - Segen oder Fluch

Tune in this week to learn how to use “Race Against the Clock” and four other idioms and phrases in English. This episode is part two of “How to Delegate Effectively and Achieve Better Results.”  Using idioms and phrases will make you sound more natural in English. As always, you’ll get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills.

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Episode originally published May 27, 2021

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