This is a short text about personal stuff,  for A1 level language learners.

Listen  to improve your listening and for better result, transcribe it and check the vocabulary.


Persian Listening

Personal stuff  وسایل شخصی

In this episode I share a mysterious story with you. "The neighbors knew the stories of the old house. They knew the rumors. Everyone agreed that the house was haunted."

You can read the transcript here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oO7AwlFQOcxsC3hriMh14KXUSqt7SheH/view?usp=sharing

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TEA Time Story # 3 The Cradle in the Attic 

"Good day, everyone, and welcome to our lecture on mastering American English vowel sounds. My name is Tom, and today, we’re going to explore the fascinating world of vowel pronunciation. By the end of this session, you’ll have a deeper understanding of vowel sounds and some practical exercises to improve your pronunciation."
Now, Let's Talk About Vowel Sounds
"First, what are vowel sounds? In simple terms, vowels are sounds produced with an open vocal tract, meaning there’s no significant obstruction of airflow. This openness is what gives vowels their clarity and resonance. In American English, vowels are especially distinctive and can change the meaning of words entirely. For example, compare bit and beat—a small difference in the vowel sound, but it creates two completely different words."


Sounds of American English: https://youtu.be/v5nh8u0zji8

Mastering American English- The Power of Vowel Sounds: https://youtu.be/v5nh8u0zji8

David Sedaris’ short story “Jesus Shaves” is a humorous story with an important message. While it makes the subject seem light, the overall message shows how communication and cultural barriers can prevent us from growing together as a society. It also shows how we do not necessarily try to understand each others cultures and often give up in the process. 
Send me a message for your free pdf copy of this book.

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

Jesus Shaves

Aceptémoslo, a todos se nos olvidan las cosas en algún punto de nuestra vida, ya sean cosas importantes o cosas que no lo son, pero ¿acaso no te gustaría sonar más nativo en español con expresiones que indican que se nos ha olvidado hacer algo?
Estás en el lugar indicado, porque en este podcast hablamos de algunas expresiones mexicanas del español que te harán sonar más nativo cuando quieras expresar que se te ha olvidado algo. Sin duda son expresiones que usamos en nuestras conversaciones todos los días y que usarás más de lo que te imaginas.
Si deseas leer la transcripción de este podcast para no perderte ni una sola palabra de lo que decimos, puedes hacerlo yendo a este enlace: https://esdeverdad.com/podcast/se-me-fue

Es De Verdad

T2 E2 - Expresiones en español para indicar que se nos olvidó algo

Tune in this week to learn about idioms and phrases in English. You'll learn how to use A Fan of (Someone or Something), Cut Down, Have Your (Fair) Share of Something, and more!

This episode is part two of “Why You Should Write Your Own Resume.” You will learn twelve idioms and phrases in English. 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.

If you want my tips on preparing for a job interview, I invite you to visit my website for my free five-step job interview preparation checklist. This checklist has already helped thousands of people worldwide perform well in interviews and get jobs they love. To sign up, visit my website at express-to-impress.com.

This podcast is listener-supported. So if you get a new job or a raise in part because of something you learned on the podcast, I invite you to make a donation to keep the podcast on the air. 100% of any amount you give will go to production expenses. 

Episode originally published March 26, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/idioms-and-phrases-in-english/
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Express to Impress

Idioms and Phrases in English

贵重物品
父亲把五岁的儿子抱在怀里，全神贯注地看篮球赛，孩子看到运动员拼命地抢球，便问道：“爸爸，篮球一定很贵，是吗”，爸爸惊诧地说：“宝贝，你怎么会这样想呢？”孩子说：“要是不贵，他们为什么不每人买一个呢？”
valuables
The father held his five-year-old son in his arms and watched the basketball game intently. When the child saw the players fighting for the ball desperately, he asked, "Dad, basketball must be very expensive, isn't it?" the father said in surprise, "baby, how can you think so?" The child said, "if it's not expensive, why don't they each buy one?"

开心一刻 Jokes

贵重物品 guì zhòng wù pǐn

What if sleep is more than just rest? Let's discover how dreams can reflect our deepest fears and desires, shaping who we are. Get ready to explore the hidden magic of sleep!🛌😴💤


English Express by Donar Ivan

Sleep | Article Listening

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。


今日は関西弁について話します。
みなさんは日本語を勉強していますね。

関西弁って聞いたことがありますか？
日本の関西地方の方言、なまりですね。

関西とは大阪府・京都府・兵庫県・奈良県・滋賀県・和歌山県の2府4県のことです。

2府4県とは、
大阪府・京都府ー2府
兵庫県・奈良県・滋賀県・和歌山県ー4県
のことです。

その地域で話されている言葉を関西弁、といいます。
ですが、その2府4県でもそれぞれ違います。

今日は大阪生まれのぼくが話す関西弁、について5つだけ紹介します。

ダメーあかん

本当ーほんま

早くーはよ

とても、すごいーめっちゃ

知らないー知らん

こんな感じですね。

例文を作ってみます。

・え、そんなんしたらあかんて！やめときや。
ーえ、そんなことしたらダメだよ、やめなよ。

・ほんまつかれたわ。はよ寝よ。
ー本当につかれたね、早く寝よう。

・めっちゃ人並んでるやん。こんな人気なん知らんかったわー。
ーすごい人並んでるね。こんなに人気があるの知らなかったね。

どうですか？
わかりました？

標準語に直してみると、変な感じです。
東京の人が本当にこう言うかはわからないですけど、一応、標準語だとこんな意味になります。


関西弁はめっちゃおもしろいです。
イントネーションとか、テンポとか、語尾とか、特徴があります。

ぼくはこのPodcastでは標準語に近い感じで話しますが、いつも奥さんと話す時は、完全に関西弁です。

2人で話すPodcastもまた作りますね。

ということで、今日はこれで終わります。

こんなぼくと一緒に話したい！と思った方はぜひ、オンラインレッスンでお話しましょう！

italkiでお待ちしています！

今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！
