In this episode, we explore the ancient area of İznik in Turkey. We talk about its history, culture, and why this city is so special. At the end, as always, we will learn some new Turkish words and expressions.

Merhaba Türkçe 

A Journey to an Ancient Region in Türkiye

In today's episode I will talk about the use of passato prossimo, how to form it and when to use the auxiliary verbs avere or essere. 

Italiano Chiaro

Il passato prossimo


❓ Ti piace cucinare?
❓ Hai mai mangiato qualcosa di strano? Ti è piaciuto?
❓ Che cosa mangi adesso che non mangiavi da piccolo/a?
❓ Ti piace mangiare nuovi cibi?

🙋🏼‍♀️ Queste sono alcune delle domande legate al cibo alle quali risponderò in questo episodio. 

🎧 Buon ascolto!

⬇️ VOCABOLARIO ⬇️

- Orecchiette alle cime di rapa (piatto tipico pugliese) = Orecchiette with turnip tops (typical dish from Puglia)

- Cibo da asporto = Takeaway food

- Questo influisce molto = This has a big impact

- Mercato della frutta e verdura = Fruit and vegetable market

- Bancarelle di frutta e verdura = Fruit and vegetable stalls

- Prezzi intoccabili = Sky-high prices

- Fruttivendolo = Fruit vendor

- Macellaio = Butcher

- Panificio = Bakery

- Cavallo di battaglia = Signature dish 

- Patate riso e cozze (piatto tipico pugliese) = Potatoes, rice, and mussels (typical dish from Puglia)


Domanda scontata = trivial question


Corpo sano, mente sana = Healthy body, healthy mind


Sarebbe impensabile = It would be unthinkable


Furbo = Clever / Sly

Mi piange il cuore = It breaks my heart


Qualcosa che non mi aggrada = Something I don't like






Puro Parlare

24. Il cibo

I think this really speeds my learning up! 

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 12 – Jot Down Weird but Interesting Tidbits 

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
7月1日金曜日　天気/くもり　気温/22℃ 

網走市/あばしりし
・6月30日朝の気温9.6度まで下がった
・オホーツク海側では、気温が低くなってる
・6月26日は32.8度だった
・20度以上の寒暖差があり、体調に注意が必要

［単語］
オホーツク海/おほーつくかい…北海道の北東（ほくとう）にある海
側/がわ…そば
寒暖差/かんだんさ…寒さと暖かさのちがいが大きい
体調/たいちょう…体の元気について

〈美和Miwa〉
日本語の先生
Podcast「どこでも.JAPANESE」も放送中！
最近、SPY×FAMILYにはまってる。

北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#85〉7月1日金曜日　寒暖差に注意！

Tune in this week to learn about idioms and phrases in English. You'll learn how to use Suffice (it) to Say, To Be on the Receiving End, and Pass the Buck.

This episode is part two of “How to Answer Difficult Questions in a Meeting.” Expanding your English vocabulary will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. And 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 April 13, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter

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Express to Impress

English Idioms in Use

Here I give a brief take on each of the four seasons. 

What is your favourite season and what season does your birthday reside in? 

Luke's English Sessions

Ep 7. What is your favourite season? 

Conoce los significados de términos del LUNFARDO y FRASES NATIVAS usadas en el Río de la Plata.

Español del sur 

El lunfardo y frases nativas

Universal Truths about Learning

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12MWfIcCKsxs0640qEZ6r4CI_Fkc4ic9O/view?usp=drivesdk