A, An, and The - Special Pronunciation. Why do we pronounce the articles in a weird way sometimes?

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A, An, and The - Special Pronunciation

Making suggestions is an essential skill when you want to offer advice or ideas to someone. So, let's dive right in and explore these five useful ways to make suggestions.
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Five useful ways to make suggestions in English. Let's do a quick recap:
1.	"How about…?" for proposing new ideas or alternatives.
2.	"Why don’t you… ?" for offering suggestions to someone who's unsure.
3.	"Maybe we should… ." for collaborative and friendly proposals.
4.	"I’d recommend… ." for advice based on personal experience or expertise.
5.	"Have you thought about… ?" for introducing new ideas or options.


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"5 Ways to Make a Suggestion" 

En este episodio hablaré sobre Chile, información relevante sobre su cultura, su música, sus ciudades y otros detalles. Bienvenidos.

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Episodio 4 - Chile, sí poh.

Listen and repeat. 

The five nines dive in a line. 

Phonics Long Vowels

The five nines dive in a line. 

Sophie knows what it’s like to feel a mix of excitement and anxiety in learning. When she was younger, she often found herself overwhelmed when studying, fearing that her efforts wouldn’t pay off. Research shows that fear often stems from a lack of self-confidence, where we question our own abilities. Sophie’s self-doubt was compounded by her parents’ high expectations, which made her feel like she could never measure up. Instead of motivating her, these pressures caused her to avoid studying, fearing that no matter how hard she tried, she would never be “good enough.”

In adulthood, Sophie realized that her fear was more than just insecurity—it was often accompanied by a sense of learning guilt. This guilt made her feel undeserving of success. When she did well, she sometimes self-sabotaged by downplaying her accomplishments or giving up at the next hurdle. According to research, self-sabotage often results from feelings of inadequacy or low self-worth, where people create barriers to avoid possible failure. Sophie’s “learning guilt” made her believe she wasn’t truly capable or deserving of progress, reinforcing her tendency to give up rather than push forward.

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👩‍🦰Today, in the “Serbian to go” podcast, you will hear 5 useful dialogues with numbers that you can practice in 5 quizzes.🤸‍♂️ Let’s start!😎
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!📚
See you in class!👋


SERBIAN TO GO

Бројеви у дијалозима – Brojevi u dijalozima – Practicing numbers in dialogues (A1-A2)

TRANSCRIPTION (explanation included)
These expressions of apology encompass a range of tones and levels of formality. In everyday conversation, one might simply say "sorry" or "my bad" to acknowledge a mistake. When the apology is sincere, phrases like "I sincerely apologize" and "I'm truly sorry" convey the depth of regret. In informal settings, a more casual approach may be taken with expressions like "I messed up" or "oops, I'm sorry," adding a touch of camaraderie. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I offer my most sincere apologies" or "please accept my formal apology," while emphasizing the depth of regret. Politeness tempers the apology in expressions such as "I'm so sorry" and "please forgive me," demonstrating a genuine desire for reconciliation. A touch of wit adds a layer of humor to the apology, as seen in expressions like "I'm on the apology tour" or "I'm in hot water." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their regret with statements like "I must express my profound regret" or "please accept my sincerest apologies," maintaining an air of warmth. For royalty, an apology is conveyed with grace and respect, as in "I extend my most heartfelt apologies" or "please accept my deepest regrets," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

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How to say sorry in various registers of English

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。

ぼくの日常生活の話を聞くことで、日本語のリスニングをよくしたり、新しい言葉を知ってもらえたらいいなと思います。


みなさんお元気でしょうか。
今日もジョージアでPodcastを録っています。

今回は漢字。
好を説明します。

音読みは、こう
訓読みは、このーむ、すーく

意味は、このむ、すき、という意味があります。

熟語です。

・好天ーこうてん　良い天気

・好意ーこうい 好きな気持ち

・好調ーこうちょう　良い調子

・友好ーゆうこう　良い関係

・好評ーこうひょう　良い評価


例文
・今日は好天にめぐまれ、雲1つないので、お出かけ日和です。

・彼女の好意にずっと気づかなかった。

・好調の理由はなんですか？

・日本は武力を使わずに友好関係を作る努力をしている。

・このPodcastが好評だと良いですが。



ということで、今回は以上です。

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！






Atsushi のJapanese podcast (travel/news /文法・漢字・語彙/Osaka/Hokkaido/🇹🇷🇬🇪🇦🇲🇪🇸🇵🇹)

#456 N3 漢字　好(こう)について！

For British people, it is easy to set up our own companies and to do many jobs without formal qualifications. Especially in sectors like Finance or Technology. Experience is often valued more, because it is cheaper than employing a graduate.