In this episode, Karen and Baiwei chatted about trends that popped up in China for the past few years, such as the rise of air fryers, the rise of camping, and people’s increasing desire to see the world…

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

2023年度生活趋势报告 2023 Annual Life Trends Report

Struggling with the tricky GLI sound in Italian? You’re not alone! In today’s episode of Italian Everyday, I break down the best techniques to pronounce GLI clearly and confidently. From words like maniglia (handle) to tagliatelle (pasta), you’ll master this essential sound in no time!

Tune in now for tips and practice examples to improve your Italian pronunciation. 🎧

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Italiano Chiaro Grammatica

The "GLI" sound

1.	What is the purpose of your visit to the UK? 
This question assesses if your intentions align with the visa category you're applying for. 
Answer1: "I intend to study Computer Science at the University of Cambridge."
Answer2: "I plan to pursue a degree in Environmental Science at the University of Oxford."


2.	How long is your course duration? 
This question determines the validity of your visa. 
Answer1: "The course is [duration] years long."
Answer 2: "The program has a duration of [duration] years."


Language Lab: Conversations with Teacher Rose - Unlocking English Fluency

HOW TO ANSWER IMMIGRATION QUESTIONS : 1For students planning to study abroad.  Part 1

Egy tavaszi reggelen nagyon korán felébredtem.
A szobában még félhomály volt, és kint is alig kezdett világosodni.
A levegő hűvös volt, olyan igazi tavaszi reggel.
Egy ideig csak feküdtem az ágyban, és hallgattam a csendet.
Aztán egyszer csak megszólalt egy madár a kertben.
A fekete rigó volt.
Először csak néhány hangot énekelt.
Aztán egyre bátrabban, egyre hangosabban kezdett csicsergni.
Felkeltem, és odamentem az ablakhoz.
Óvatosan kinyitottam, hogy jobban halljam.
A kert egyik fáján ült a rigó.
Teljes nyugalomban énekelt, mintha az egész kert az övé lenne.
Ahogy hallgattam, eszembe jutott egy régi gyerekmondóka:
„Répa, retek, mogyoró,
korán reggel ritkán rikkant a rigó.”
Gyerekkoromban sokszor mondtuk ezt.
De most, ott állva az ablaknál, csak mosolyogtam rajta.
Mert a rigó éppen akkor énekelt a leghangosabban.
Arra gondoltam, hogy talán ez a rigó egyszerűen nem ismeri ezt a mondókát.
Talán ha tudná, mit mondanak róla az emberek, meglepődne.
Talán azt mondaná:
„Hogyhogy ritkán rikkantok reggel?
Hiszen ez a legjobb idő énekelni!”
El is képzeltem, hogy a rigó egy kicsit megsértődik.
Felfújja a tollait, és azt mondja:
„Na majd én megmutatom!”
És még hangosabban kezd énekelni.
A rigó közben tovább ugrált az ágon.
Néha megállt, körülnézett, aztán újra énekelt.
A kert lassan világosodni kezdett.
A nap első fényei megjelentek a házak fölött.
A rigó hangja pedig betöltötte a reggelt.
Mintha ő ébresztené fel a világot.
Néhány percig csak álltam az ablaknál, és hallgattam.
Aztán a rigó hirtelen felrepült a fáról,
és átszállt a kert másik végébe.
Még egy rövid dalt elénekelt,
aztán eltűnt a háztetők mögött.
A kert újra csendes lett.
De a reggel már egészen más volt.
Arra gondoltam, hogy talán a mondóka téved.
Vagy talán csak vicc.
Mert a rigó bizony nagyon is szeret korán reggel rikkantani.
És én ennek mindig örülök.
Mert amikor meghallom a rigó énekét,
mindig tudom, hogy egy új, szép nap kezdődik. 

Magyar Világ Podcast 

A rigó, aki nem ismerte a mondókát

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
3月30日水曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/3℃

大樹町　たいきちょう
・ロケットの打ち上げをする場所「宇宙港」
・日本から3年間でだいたい11億6000万円もらえる
・滑走路を1300メートルにする

［単語］
ロケット/ろけっと…空よりも上に行くための乗り物 rocket
打ち上げ/うちあげ…ロケットがとぶこと
宇宙/うちゅう…空よりもっと上 universe
港/みなと…船の駅 harbor
宇宙港/うちゅうこう
11億6000万…1,160,000,000
滑走路/かっそうろ… 飛行機やロケットが飛ぶ前に走る場所 runway


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#27〉3月30日水曜日　「宇宙港」日本からお金をもらう

Happiness and fulfilment rarely come from selfish pursuits, but almost always come from doing good deeds for others. By helping others we help ourselves. 



Short Stories with Rose 

The Pursuit of Happiness

Learn about how it has been getting more and more expensive to rent a place all across the States with this podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast and book a lesson with me to take your English to the highest level possible! -Kadir, your English teacher

All About English and How You Learn It!

Rents Have Been Getting Higher and Higher: Piece of News in English

Immerse yourself in the beauty of language through literature and poetry. By reading stories and verses, you unlock cultural insights, expand vocabulary, and develop a deep emotional connection to the language. Use tools like annotation, contextual vocabulary learning, and creative exercises like writing your own poetry to make language learning enriching and enjoyable. Remember, every story you read and every poem you recite is a step closer to fluency.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 62 : How to learn a language through Literature and Poetry 

"Less is more," they say. And a new social media trend is supporting this idea by encouraging people to stop buying new things, and use what they already have.

"Underconsumption core" content shows people using items and wearing clothes they've had for a long time, instead of buying new things often promoted by influencers.

In the last decade or so, social media has become the home of influencer marketing, where popular content creators use their platforms to promote products to their followers.

This might be anything from showing clothes they've recently bought to opening — or "unboxing" — new products and reviewing them.

According to Statista, 28% of TikTok users bought products influenced by celebrity content in 2022. But some people are growing tired of being told what to buy.

Diana Wiebe, a TikTok creator and self-named "de-influencer," went viral in 2023 when she posted a video of herself reacting to an influencer shopping at Target, an American discount retail chain.

In the video, Wiebe can be seen calling almost every item she sees "garbage," adding, "You don't need that." Many TikTok users supported her message in the comments.

Talking to Atlanta-based Scripps News, Wiebe explained that the new trend is "a direct rejection of overconsumption."

Another TikTok creator, Sabrina Pare, is sharing the same message to her 250,000 followers through videos showing her using items she's had for years, as well as reusing old materials and wearing secondhand clothes.

The content shows followers how underconsumption saves money and is better for the environment.

A 2017 report estimated that 83 million metric tons of shoes and clothing was thrown away in 2015, and that could increase to 134 million metric tons by 2030.

While Wiebe told Scripps News that companies making new products may have the biggest impact on the environment, she added, "If we consume less, they're not going to produce as much, and hopefully there will be less waste as well."