Some facts about Spanish in the world and Mexico that maybe you didn't know.

The Mexican Way Podcast- Sandra Alvarado

México y el Español

Diferenças entre sotaques, palavras, expressões e gramática!

BRASILEIRIM DE CORAÇÃO

Diferenças entre Português do Brasil e Português de Portugal!

a. Fit as a fiddle - To be in excellent physical health.
      Example: "Even in his old age, he's fit as a fiddle."
   b. Sick as a dog - To be very ill or sick.
      Example: "After eating that spoiled food, I felt sick as a dog."
   c. Catch some Z's - To get some sleep or rest.
      Example: "I'm going to catch some Z's before the big presentation tomorrow."
   d. Mind over matter - The power of one's mind to overcome physical challenges.
      Example: "With a positive mindset, she proved that it's mind over matter."
   e. An apple a day keeps the doctor away - Eating healthy can help prevent illnesses.
      Example: "S


IELTS Podcast 雅思博客

Health-related idioms

We all have colleagues who like to speak their minds. Perhaps we could even call these people aggressive or harsh. However, there are definitely other pieces of vocabulary we could use here. Today we're looking at the word "direct", "to speak one's mind", and "to sugar coat" something.

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

This is terrible work. I can't believe you did this!

In this episode we are going to learn 【My work】in Chinese. 
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As a beginner, there're some vocabularies that you didn't learn before, and native speaker's speed seems too fast to understand. But don't worry, let's do it step by step. 
1st time: listen and catch the words you know already, have a guess about the content.
2nd time: look at the text to check if you guessed it right. 
3rd time: listen one more time, repeat after it.
4th time: practice until you can speak as the normal speed without looking at the text. 
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小时候妈妈问我：“你长大后要做什么？”
xiǎo shí hòu mā ma wèn wǒ ：“ nǐ zhǎng dà hòu yào zuò shén me ？”
When I was a child, my mother asked me, "What do you want to do when you grow up?"
我说：“我以后想当老师。”
wǒ shuō ：“ wǒ yǐ hòu xiǎng dāng lǎo shī 。”
I said, "I want to be a teacher in the future."
现在我是一名老师。
xiàn zài wǒ shì yì míng lǎo shī 。
Now I am a teacher.
我在学校工作。
wǒ zài xué xiào gōng zuò 。
I work at school.
我工作8年了。
wǒ gōng zuò bā nián le 。
I have been working for 8 years.
有时候我的工作很忙，忙得连喝水的时间都没有。
yǒu shí hòu wǒ de gōng zuò hěn máng ， máng de lián hē shuǐ de shí jiān dōu méi yǒu 。
Sometimes my work is so busy that I don't even have time to drink water.
我喜欢我的工作，因为很有意思。
wǒ xǐ huān wǒ de gōng zuò ， yīn wèi hěn yǒu yì sī 。
I like my job because it's fun.

Yuli's Chinese Channel

我的工作 My work （Beginner）

BEING A PARENT
Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

English with Angela -  conversation 

TASK 5 - WHAT TYPE OF PARENT ARE YOU?  

This episode is about the adventurous hobby  'of beachcombing' also known as metal detecting.

You can learn new vocabulary, definitions, and factual information based on tides and sea refuse. 

refuse
noun: unwanted waste material, especially material that is regularly thrown away from a house, factory, etc.:
Garden/kitchen refuse

Enjoy the podcast, and sign up for a class! 

Say Hi English! With Teacher Duran.

Hobbies: beachcombing (listening activity with vocabulary and definitions) 

Want to know what winter is like in Cape Town? Then you are in the right place! This episode looks at some of the things that locals like to do on a typical winter's day in Cape Town!

Please note there is a list of highlighted vocabulary at the end of the episode with example sentences to listen to and enjoy. You can also find the vocabulary list at the end of this description. 

Enjoy!

Sample:

“Picture this: it's winter in Cape Town. Raindrops gently tap against the windows, as the city is hugged in a cool embrace. 

Cape Town experiences rainfall during the winter months, creating the perfect setting for cozy indoor activities.

The temperature outside can drop a lot, especially during the night. It can go as low as 5 degrees Celsius. On cold days, the average temperatures range between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius.”

Vocabulary: 

1.	Embrace - (verb) to hold closely or tightly
2.	Central heating - (noun phrase) a system that provides heat to an entire building or house 
3.	Rely on - (phrasal verb) to depend on or trust in someone or something
4.	Bond - (verb) to form a close relationship or connection with someone
5.	Cozy - (adjective) comfortable, warm, and snug
6.	Quality time - (noun phrase) time spent in a meaningful and enjoyable way, typically with loved ones
7.	Beverage – (noun) something to drink
8.	Delightful - (adjective) very pleasing, enjoyable, or charming
9.	Ward off - (phrasal verb) to prevent or protect oneself from something unwelcome or harmful
10.	Magnificent - (adjective) extremely beautiful, impressive, or grand
11.	Calves - (noun) the young of certain animals, especially cows, elephants, or whales
12.	Locals - (noun) people who live in a particular place or community
13.	Spot - (verb) to see, notice, or detect something, often from a distance
14.	Breach - (verb) to break or burst through a barrier or surface
15.	Awe-inspiring - (adjective) creating feelings of wonder and admiration

Cape Town Chronicles

Episode 2: A Typical Winter's Day in Cape Town (A2-B1)

Mixing up "your" and "you're" is one of the most common  grammar mistakes—so let’s fix it! In this episode of Grammar & Giggles, I break down the difference once and for all, roast some hilarious real-life grammar fails, and challenge you with a fun Giggle Challenge to test your skills.

🚀 What’s inside?
✅ Funny grammar mistakes you’ve probably seen (or made!)
✅ The easiest trick to never confuse “your” and “you’re” again
✅ A rapid-fire quiz to sharpen your grammar on the go

If you love learning through laughter, this episode is for you! Hit play and let’s giggle our way to better English. 🎧🔥