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English Learning for Curious Minds

Korean Listening Practice

뭐 주문할까요?

In this episode you will listen to story of Coca cola and how it became famous! 
The key vocabulary : recognizable , syrup, shape, advertised , distinctive , licence , a handful of people, source, object , soldiers ! Enjoy:)

Kate´s speaking :)

The story of Coca cola bottle

Насколько тёплыми будут весна и дето в России в этом году? Как на погоде скажется глобальное потепление? Чтобы узнать об этом подробнее сегодня прочитаем статью.
Текст статьи доступен по ссылке: https://prufy.ru/news/society/181501-vesna_i_leto_v_rossii_mogut_nachatsya_ranshe_obychnogo/
Рекомендую читать и слушать одновременно.
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Весна и лето 2026 в России.  B1-B2

✨ Your Hands Can Speak Too ✨

Did you know your sense of touch can make your language learning faster, deeper, and more enjoyable?
From the silky calm of smooth glass to the lively spark of rough bark… every texture tells your brain how to learn.

💡 In this episode, discover:

Why smooth = easier memory, rough = sharper grammar focus

How touching organic textures lowers anxiety and boosts speaking confidence

The surprising way each finger could influence your learning style

In Episode 85 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, we explore the gentle but powerful role of touch in language learning.
Your hands are not just tools—they are memory-makers.
We talk about:

How smooth textures calm the mind for easier vocabulary learning.

How rough textures sharpen focus for grammar and pronunciation.

How asymmetrical surfaces help with irregular language patterns.

How organic textures (like leaves, fur, or fruit) lower anxiety and make speaking feel safer.

How inorganic textures (like keyboards and books) boost procedural memory for writing and spelling.

How different fingers—from the grounding thumb to the communicative little finger—may influence learning focus.

With science, sensory awareness, and a touch of metaphysical insight, this episode helps you “feel” your way into new words and phrases.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 85 - How 🫶The Art of Touching 🫶 can help you learn a language

元の記事/ Original Article↓
https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/535052

｢マリカー8｣全世界で圧倒的に支持される理由」という記事を音読しつつ、思うことを話しました。マリカーのファンの方は8の良さを教えてください！

☆目次
0:00 オープニング
0:45 (1p)1-3
1:34 売り上げすごい
2:28 (1p)4-7
3:35 最近のゲーム
5:12 (1p)8-9
5:49 対戦
7:39 (2p)1-5
9:15 アイテム
11:40 (2p)6-12
13:28 運ゲー
15:28 (3p)1-5
16:45 配信
18:28 (3p)6-9
19:27 まとめ

☆語彙
事情（じじょう）
醍醐味（だいごみ）
真（ま）に受（う）ける
熟練（じゅくれん）
拮抗（きっこう）
一発逆転（いっぱつぎゃくてん）
肉弾戦（にくだんせん）
親和性（しんわせい）
新時代（しんじだい）
補填（ほてん）

☆引用文献
赤木 智弘. "｢マリカー8｣全世界で圧倒的に支持される理由: ゲーマーが勧める｢最初に買うべき最高の1本｣". 東洋経済ONLINE. 2022-03-12. http://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/535052, (accessed 2022-03-12).

"After 5" by Japanese Teacher

“The reason why Mario Kart 8 is popular in all over the world” ｢マリカー8｣全世界で圧倒的に支持される理由」

Hi everyone!

This episode is dedicated to people who are worrying about their speaking exam - here is some essential information about ALL of the speaking exams. 