In August 1995 Britain's two biggest bands battled for the number one position. Discover what happened, how the battle divided the nation, and why the story is about much more than just music.

English Learning for Curious Minds

Oasis vs. Blur

The video related to this podcast is here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcTYw5tsKpI&t=4s 

French Conjugation For All

AVOIR / to have (conjugaison / conjutation)

In this episode of Streetwise English Podcast, I talk about using a camera to meet new people. Book an English conversation class with me . My teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening!

Streetwise English

SWE 94 - Breaking the Ice with a Camera

En este episodio te explico quién o qué organismo escribe el examen DELE, quién o qué institución lo corrige y otras cosas relacionadas con el examen.

DELE exam (B2-C1)

18. Cómo se elabora el DELE

大家好，我是Honglin老师。欢迎来到我的汉字频道。

这是我的第四次推送。今天要给大家分享的字是，“独“，孤独的独，独自的独。

“独”是一个，单个的意思。这个字呢，左边是犬字旁，指的是狗；右边是个虫子，也是一种小动物。那一只狗和一只虫子，为什么组成了“一个”“单个”的意思呢。

独其实是个会意字，也就是说，它把两个单独的汉字放在一起表示一个新的意义。狗有什么特点呢，它们会为了食物打斗，失败了，狗就逃走，赢了，这只狗就可以独自享受食物。那虫子呢？

在以前，或者在繁体字里，独不是这样写的。犬字旁的右边其实是个“蜀”字。这个“蜀”有时候也用来指四川省，中国西南部的省份。它是指的是一种喜欢独自呆在一种花里的虫子，长得有点像毛毛虫。 

狗喜欢吃独食，这个叫“蜀“的虫子又喜欢独自在花里。那把他们两个放在一起，就变成了独，表示“只有一个”。

那今天给大家分享一个含有“独”的词语，叫“独裁”，“独裁”。大家应该都听说过卓别林，Charlie Chaplin。他有一部非常伟大的电影，叫“The Great Dictator’，讲了一个想要统治全世界的人，翻译成中文，就是《大独裁者》。所以独裁的意思，就是指独自裁断，独揽政权，一个人统治一个国家。而这样的人，就叫，“独裁者”。

关于“独“字，你还能想到什么词语呢？


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四：”独“字里为什么有狗和虫 & 独裁

how to say hello and how r u in Thai? lets seee

finn ur thai friend

Basic greeting ~

今日はふたつの「いがい」についてお話しします。
「この映画は意外に面白かった」
みなさんはこの「意外」の意味がわかりますか？
この「意外」は「想像していたことと違う」時に使います。つまり面白くないと思っていた映画が実は面白かったという意味です。

次の文はもう一つの「以外」を使った文です。
「私は仕事以外のことには興味がない」この文の意味はわかりますか？「私は仕事にだけ興味がある。他のことには興味がない。」ということです。
また、「私は日本語以外話せません」と言うと、「私は日本語だけ話せます。他の言語は話せません。」という意味です。

最後に、最近起こった意外だったエピソードをお話します。どちらの意味か考えて聞いてください。

私は先日ギリシャに旅行に行きました。ドイツの田舎にある小さな空港からのフライトだったので、小さな飛行機を使うのかなと思っていたら、意外に大きな飛行機だったのでびっくりしました。

このふたつの「いがい」はどちらもよく使うので正確に使えるようになるまで練習しましょう！

意外：surprisingly
以外：except for, apart from~
想像する：そうぞうする　imagine
つまり：to sum up
興味がある：きょうみがある　I’m interested in
ギリシャ：greece

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

いがい-Today’s Word 

In this episode of the ESL Learning Podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of computers. Computers have become an integral part of our lives, and being able to discuss them in English is essential. Whether you're a beginner or a pre-intermediate learner, this episode is designed to help you expand your vocabulary and confidently talk about computers in English.

Hosted by Louis, this informative episode begins by introducing key computer-related terms, such as computer, laptop, keyboard, mouse, monitor, internet, software, hardware, and email. Through repetition, you'll practice pronouncing these words to boost your fluency.

Next, Louis guides you through useful phrases to talk about computers. You'll learn how to answer the question, "Do you have a computer?" and respond with phrases like "Yes, I have a computer." Furthermore, you'll practice using the phrase "I use my computer for..." followed by specific activities like emailing, gaming, or studying.

Expanding on this, Louis teaches you to express preferences by saying "I prefer [software/program]" to describe your favorite software or program. For instance, "I prefer using Photoshop for editing photos." This phrase allows you to discuss your preferred tools confidently.

Additionally, Louis introduces the phrase "Can you help me with my computer?" to assist you in seeking help with computer-related issues. Understanding basic troubleshooting vocabulary like "restart," "update," or "install" will also prove valuable.

By the end of this episode, you'll have expanded your computer-related vocabulary and gained the confidence to discuss computers in English. Remember to practice using these phrases in your conversations and seek assistance when needed. Tune in to the ESL Learning Podcast and embark on an exciting journey of improving your English skills while exploring the world of computers. Happy learning!

English on the Road 

Talking about Computers


You just got into bed after a long day, and you're exhausted. You plan to spend a few minutes on your phone — maybe scrolling Instagram or TikTok — and then sleep.

But when you try to sleep, it's not as easy as you thought it would be. You were so tired — what happened?

According to a new study, your phone may be the problem.

The study, done by researchers at New Zealand's University of Otago, involved 85 kids aged 11 to 14. They each spent a week wearing a body camera on their chest starting from three hours before they got into bed.

A second camera was also placed in their bedrooms to monitor their phone use once they were in bed. They also wore a device that tracked their sleep.

The researchers found that 99% of the participants used their phones in the two hours before bed. More than half used their phones while they were in bed, and about a third used their phones after trying to go to sleep.

The results showed that screen time in bed affected participants' sleep — it stopped them from going to sleep for about half an hour, and also reduced the amount of sleep they got.

The impact was larger when participants had a more interactive experience — such as playing a game — or if they used more than one screen. For every additional 10 minutes of this type of screen time, sleep time was reduced by the same amount.

Interestingly, phone use in the two hours before bed had little impact on sleep.

According to lead researcher Bradley Brosnan, the results suggest that, while current guidelines recommend no screen time in the hour or two before bed, keeping phones out of the bedroom might be enough for a better night's sleep.