Teacher Melody reads Aesop's Fables. 
The moral of this story is: 
Do not attempt the impossible.

Life Lessons from Aesop's Fables

Episode 1: The Frogs & the Ox

Сегодня знакомимся с Михаилом Зощенко и его весёлыми героями рассказа “Бабушкин подарок” Лёлей и Минькой. 

Слова, которые объясняю в эпизоде: 
горячо́ - (перен.) очень сильно - dearly, strong, so much; дари́ть - to give, present; вдоба́вок - к тому же, в добавление - in addition, moreover, as well; корзи́нка пиро́жных - a basket of cakes; позво́лить - разрешить, дать возможность - to allow; вы́брать - to choose; како́е придётся - любое - any, which one will have; вся́кий раз - каждый раз - every / each time; хны́кать - to whimper; серди́ться - быть раздраженным, злиться на кого-то - be / feel angry; да́ча - dacha; су́мочка, су́мка - bag, purse, handbag; подбежа́ть - run up; поздоро́ваться - say hello, to greet; грусть - sadness; на э́тот раз - this time; рассерди́ться - to get angry; невоспи́танная осо́ба - ill-mannered person; открове́нно - frankly, openly; благовоспи́танный - well-mannered; на све́те - in the world; благодаря́ - по причине, вследствие - thanks to, due to; такти́чное молча́ние - tactful silence; веле́ть - приказывать - to command; протяну́ть - to reach out, reach; ладо́нь - palm, hand; положи́ть - to put; моне́та - coin; копе́йка - penny.

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Reading Russian

Отрывок из рассказа "Бабушкин подарок" М.М. Зощенко

Let's Learn Turkish with Me

Greeting in Turkish

Get ready to infuse your English with the festive spirit in this special episode of "English Learners Boost." Join me as we unwrap the magic of "Useful Phrasal Verbs for the Christmas Season." From getting into the holiday spirit to decking out your surroundings, we'll discover practical examples and useful expressions to navigate the Christmas season with confidence. Plus, don't miss our special segment on giving back during this season of generosity. And, as a bonus, learn how to ring in the New Year with flair and wrap up the festivities in style. Stay tuned for a unique learning experience, and if you're ready to boost your English skills, check out my italki profile for a personalized and immersive learning journey. 'Tis the season to enhance your language skills, and this episode is your ticket to a linguistic sleigh ride!

English Learner's Boost

Christmas Phrasal Verbs

En el episodio de hoy hablamos de otra tradición navideña, el aguinaldo. Hoy te explico qué es, 
la tradición y los orígenes de esta costumbre. Además de contarte como puedes pedirlo.

Después de escuchar el episodio, dime si en tu país existe una paga extra en Navidad, y si se pide el aguinaldo, o esto es un concepto nuevo para ti.


Blanca to go 

Especial Navidad 2.2-El aguinaldo

[ — Audio description, listen and read along for greater understanding. — ]

Ana: Oi, Camila! Tudo bem?
Camila: Oi, Ana! Tudo e você?
Ana: Tudo bem! Quais são os seus planos para o final de semana?
Camila: Ainda não sei... Talvez eu vá ao parque no sábado. E você?
Ana: Eu vou ao cinema com a minha irmã.
Camila: Que legal! Qual filme vocês vão assistir?
Ana: Acho que vamos ver uma comédia. Eu adoro filmes engraçados!
Camila: Eu também! Qual cinema vocês vão?
Ana: No shopping perto da minha casa. Você quer ir com a gente?
Camila: Ah, eu adoraria! Que horas?
Ana: A sessão começa às sete da noite.
Camila: Perfeito! Então nos encontramos no shopping.
Ana: Combinado! Até lá!

PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Ana e Camila falam sobre cinema — SMALL TALK A2-B2 LEVEL

这个短语容易学习并且在很多情境中使用，因为它的意义作为一个副词具有非常普遍的意味。

西班牙语表达

转眼之间 - En un abrir y cerrar de ojos

We are familiar with countable and uncountable nouns. In this episode, we will have a look at some measure words that can help us count uncountable nouns. In other words, they change uncountable nouns into countable ones.
Let's have a look at some of them.

Learn With Kimiya

changing uncountable nouns into countable ones

You will know of a very famous telenovela in Colombia.

1.- Una de las mejores telenovelas. 

2.-La versión colombiana marcó pauta. 

3.-La fortaleza de Betty

4.- Es imposible no reírte. 

5.- Es una enseñanza de amor propio.

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