A podcast a day keeps the doctor away!

An in depth look at three idioms. 
Step 1: Learn the history behind them. 
Step 2: Repeat the stories to friends at dinner parties. 
Step 3: Pretend you are smart and cultured. 
Step 4: Profit!

The Jerome Meadows Experience

Idioms - Gut Feeling, Honeymoon Period, In Deep Water

Gai comme un pingouin !
- Qui peut vivre dans un froid pareil ? Avec des morceaux de glace gros comme des montagnes ?
C'est nous, les pingouins ! Les charmants plaisantins !
En blanc et noir, nous nous élançons. Et zou ! Sur le ventre, nous glissons jusqu’à l’eau. Et plouf ! Bec en avant, nous plongeons dans les vagues.
Un jour, un goéland m’a assuré :
- Vous, les pingouins, vous ne savez pas voler dans le vent du ciel. Vos ailes sont riquiqui !
Je lui ai rétorqué :
- Nous n’avons pas besoin de voler dans le ciel, nous volons déjà dans l’eau !

Des Milliers D'histoires

Histoire 24 - Gai comme un pingouin !

在這集裡我談了自己對「台灣人在台灣對外國人說英文」的看法，希望學中文的各位別怪台灣人跟你說英文。你自己的經驗和想法是怎麼樣？可能有我沒有考慮到的地方，歡迎你和我分享！

In this episode, I talked about my views on "Taiwanese speaking English to foreigners in Taiwan" and I hope that you guys who are learning Chinese will not blame Taiwanese for speaking English to you. What about your own experiences and opinions? There might be something I haven't taken into account. Please share it with me!

Fu-lan Speaking -- Natural Taiwanese Mandarin

EP2. 在台灣跟外國人說中文還是英文？Speaking to a foreigner in Taiwan in Chinese or English?

Have you ever wondered how comparing yourself to other English learners might affect your progress? Join Smith and their esteemed guest speaker as they unravel the key to effective language acquisition: embracing your individual journey. How can celebrating your own milestones lead to more fulfilling learning? Let's explore. In this insightful discussion, Smith and the guest speaker delve into the pitfalls of constant comparison, emphasizing that every learner's path is unique, shaped by personal circumstances and experiences. By releasing the pressure of benchmarks set by others, individuals can find their own rhythm and flourish in their linguistic pursuits. Through this liberating perspective, learners not only build confidence but also create a positive and encouraging learning atmosphere, ultimately propelling their proficiency in English.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Stop Comparing Yourself To Other English Learners

Spanish México

HIERBAS Y ESPECIAS MEXICANAS.

Top 10 words of 2023. 
There is transcript. 

Lily´s Chinese 中文世界

20240101年度流行词语

여기가 어디입니까? <보기>와 같이 알맞은 것을 고르십시오.

[보기]
남자: 어떻게 오셨어요?
여자: 버스표를 사려고 하는데요.

1)  은행     2) 버스 터미널        3) 여행사       4) 신문사

1.
1)  백화점        2) 은행           3) 여행사         4) 신문사

2.
1)  백화점        2) 은행           3) 여행사         4) 우체국

3.
1)  백화점         2) 서점          3) 여행사        4) 도서관

4.
1)  백화점         2) 서점          3) 여행사        4) 신문사

5.
1)  백화점          2) 은행           3) 약국          4) 신문사







한국어 토픽 듣기 

한국어 토픽 듣기 1

This bit of grammar is explained in English for beginners at A1 level. Let's learn the difference between MISLITI O and MISLITI NA. 🤔🤔🤔
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!✨
If you like this podcast, please contact me for the transcript.🧾
See you in class!👋


SERBIAN TO GO

Мислити О или НА? – Misliti O ili NA?  (A1 level)

LECTURA COMPRENSIVA.


ESTE CUENTO NOS HABLA DE: La Sombra de la Mansión.


La mansión al final de la calle era un enigma para los habitantes de Villacreces. Su pasado era oscuro y sus habitantes, extraños. Ana, una periodista intrépida, decidió investigar.

Acompañada de su amigo David, exploraron la mansión una noche oscura. El interior era lúgubre, con un silencio sepulcral interrumpido solo por el tic-tac de un reloj parado. Mientras avanzaban, sintieron una presencia invisible. Objetos se movían solos, las puertas se cerraban y un frío gélido los envolvía.

En el sótano, encontraron un diario con extraños símbolos y dibujos. Antes de poder descifrarlos, un ruido los sobresaltó. Una habitación repleta de espejos los esperaba al final del pasillo. Al entrar, el reloj comenzó a funcionar y las luces se apagaron.

A la mañana siguiente, la mansión estaba vacía. La grabadora de Ana solo captó unos segundos de silencio antes de cortarse. Los vecinos aseguraron haber escuchado gritos, pero nadie volvió a ver a Ana ni a David. La mansión quedó sumida en el misterio, una sombra oscura en la memoria del pueblo.