Life sometimes challenges us with difficult circumstances. Getting through these complicated times takes support, motivation and skill, even though failure feels both scary and possible.

In this episode, we discuss how to stay motivated and consistent even during times of personal challenge.

Motivation Monday

Resilience, Grit & the Art of Not Giving Up


   a. Under the weather - To feel unwell or sick.
      Example: "I can't come to the party tonight; I'm feeling a bit under the weather."
   b. Weather the storm - To endure a difficult situation or challenge.
      Example: "Despite the setbacks, we managed to weather the storm and complete the project."
   c. Come rain or shine - Regardless of any circumstances or conditions.
      Example: "She's committed to attending the event, come rain or shine."
   d. Blow hot and cold - To alternate between two contrasting opinions or attitudes.
      Example: "He blows hot and cold on the idea, making it difficult to know where he stands."
   e. A ray of sunshine - Something or someone that brings happiness or hope.
      Example: "His kind words were a ray of sunshine in her difficult day."


IELTS Podcast 雅思博客

Weather-related idioms:

The Key to Remembering NEW Words and Idioms is to Make as many Associations in your mind as you can. This way, you will never forget what you learnt. 

Tell me in the Comments Section if there are any stories you'd like to share.

All Things English

Vocabulary Acquisition - Sharing Stories

Cada año el organismo encargado de regular el español se reúne para hacer un balance de las palabras más usadas y aceptadas en el lenguaje popular y decidir cuál de ellas incorpora en el diccionario.

En el episodio de hoy comento las últimas incorporaciones y te digo que pienso yo sobre ellas.
Como siempre, espero que disfrutes el episodio. Después de escucharlo, no te olvides de dejar una valoración ni de visitar mi página en Instagram para decirme qué piensas del episodio, ¿qué te parecen a ti las últimas incorporaciones al diccionario?

Artículo de El País: https://elpais.com/cultura/2023-11-28/las-nuevas-palabras-que-entran-en-el-diccionario-de-la-lengua-espanola-machirulo-big-data-regana-var-perreo-chunda-chunda-y-pobreza-energetica.html 


Blanca to go 

121- Palabras nuevas-versión 2023

Enjoy in this short story called SMELOST, or in English COURAGE, that tells us about two seeds and their attitude towards life! After listening to this beautiful story, try to solve the quizzes.
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!


SERBIAN TO GO

Смелост – Smelost (A short story for B1-B2 level)

Medical Spanish🎧🏥
Duración: Casi 2 minutos
Les hablo brevísimamente de los músculos, y algunas lesiones comunes.


Mucho que decir

Muscle Injuries 🎧🏥 Medical Spanish

En esta serie de episodios cortos, junto con Martin, vamos a derribar algunos mitos que se dicen sobre aprender un idioma nuevo. No queremos que estos mitos perjudiquen tu aprendizaje! Escuchá esta información para estar atento y creerte "verdades" que NO LO SON!

Para encontrar el resto de los mitos, te invito al perfil de Martin, profe de México: https://www.italki.com/teacher/5211013

Dale Play al Español

Derribando mitos sobre aprender un idioma 

日本人（にほんじん）はチップを払（はら）わない？
Don't Japanese pay tips?
일본인은 팁을 주지 않는다?


NANAのにほんごpodcast 

#66 日本人はチップをはらわない？

BOB: We’d like two tickets for the 3:30
show, please.
TICKET SALES: Here you go. Enjoy the movie!
[Inside the theater]
BOB: Would you mind moving over one,
so my friend and I can sit together?
WOMAN: No, not at all.
BOB: Thanks a lot!



LANGUAGE NOTES
• The 3:30 show Movies are shown at different times throughout the day. This refers to 
the movie that starts at 3:30. Notice the emphasis on 3:30.
• Enjoy the movie! Notice how the intonation rises on movie. This is said in a friendly 
way, and is followed by an exclamation point.
• Would you mind is a polite way to ask “Can you do something for me?” Notice the 
verb ends in “-ing.” Compare this structure to “Would you mind if I” plus a verb that 
ends in “-ed” (Would you mind if I opened the window?).
• Moving over one Here “one” is short for “one seat.”
• No, not at all is a way of saying “No, I don’t mind” or “I will be glad to.” Notice the 
answer to “Would you mind” is in the negative form.