English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving their English. Find more episodes at leonardoenglish.com.

English Learning for Curious Minds

Vocabularies
灯会 dēnghuì - lantern show
豫园 Yù Yuán - Yuyuan Garden (a scenic spot in Shanghai)
灯 dēng - lantern HSK3
拍照 pāizhào - to take a photo HSK3
特别 tèbié - special/ especially HSK3
只 zhī - measure word for certain animals HSK1
有名 yǒumíng – famous HSK3
怪物 guàiwu – monster HSK7-9
年轻人 niánqīngrén - young people HSK3
小朋友 xiǎopéngyǒu – children HSK1
除了 chúle – besides HSK3
次 cì – measure word for particular event HSK2
比 bǐ – than (for comparison) HSK2
以前 yǐqián – before HSK3
更 gèng – more HSK3
外滩 Wàitān - The Bund (a scenic spot in Shanghai)
商场 shāngchǎng - shopping mall HSK2
外国人 wàiguórén – foreigner HSK2
荷兰人 Hélánrén - Dutch person 
女儿 nǚ'ér – daughter HSK1

News in Chinese for beginner

HSK2-3 |Labubu lights up Shanghai Lantern Show | 在上海灯会看Labubu | zài shàng hǎi dēng huì kàn Labubu

In this enlightening episode of our podcast, join us as we delve deep into the fascinating world of English tenses. From the fundamental Simple Present to the dynamic Present Continuous and the versatile Present Perfect, we unravel the mysteries behind these three crucial tenses. With expert insights and practical examples, we demystify their usage, shed light on their nuances, and equip you with the knowledge to master these tenses confidently. Whether you're a language learner or simply curious about the intricacies of English grammar, this episode is your passport to understanding and using these tenses with precision and fluency. Tune in and unlock the secrets of effective communication in English!

English Learner's Boost

"Understanding English Tenses: Simple Present, Present Continuous, and Present Perfect".

A：这是今天早上的报纸吗？
B：不是，是昨天的。
A：你听，是不是送报纸的来了？
B：我看一下。不是，是送牛奶的。


HSK Standard Course Level 2 Audio of the textbook

Lesson 3 text 2

안녕하세요! 2023년 7월 26일 수요일 한국어강사 세이디예요. 찾아온 무더위로 지치는 계절 여름! 더위를 가시게 해 여름 하면 떠오르는 음식 중 하나가 바로 빙수인데요. 요즘에는 여러 종류의 빙수가 있지만, 대표적이고 전통적인 빙수는 역시 팥빙수지요. 팥빙수는 한국의 여름 디저트로, 얼음과 달콤한 팥 앙금, 과일, 떡 등을 함께 먹는 음식이에요. 얼음을 다져서 그 위에 다양한 재료를 올려서 먹는데, 시원하고 달콤한 맛이 일품이에요. 한국에서는 팥빙수를 전문으로 판매하는 가게나 카페 혹은 빵 집에서도 쉽게 찾아볼 수 있어요. 가수 윤종신의 노래 “팥빙수”도 많은 사람들의 인기를 받았죠. 이 노래를 들으면 한국인들의 팥빙수에 대한 남다른 애정을 느끼실 수 있어요. 그럼 한번 들어보실까요~

# 새 단어: 
무더위 : heat wave， 暴暑
지치는: exhausting, 令人疲惫的
계절: season, 季节
여름： summer, 夏天
대표적인 representative, 代表性的 
전통적인:  traditional, 传统的
여러 종류의: various kinds of, 各种各样的
재료: ingredients, 食材
팥빙수: Patbingsu (red beans shaved ice), 红豆刨冰
일품이다: excellent, 一流
얼음: ice, 冰块
팥앙금: red bean paste， 豆沙馅
달콤하다： sweet, 甜
인기를 받다: gain popularity, 受欢迎
남다른: special, 特别的 

因炎热的天气, 疲惫的季节夏天！ 一说起消暑就会想起的食物， 其中之一就是刨冰！ 虽然现在有很多种刨冰，但是代表性的传统刨冰还是红豆刨冰。 刨冰是韩国的夏季甜点，是冰块和甜甜的红豆馅、水果、年糕等一起吃的食物。 把冰块剁碎后在上面放各种材料吃,凉爽甜蜜的味道是一流的。 您可以轻松地找到专门销售红豆冰的商店、咖啡厅和面包店。歌手尹钟信的歌曲《红豆冰》也受到了许多人的喜爱。如果听这首歌，您就可以感受到韩国人对红豆冰的特别热爱。

With the arrival of scorching summer, the exhausting season is coming! One of the foods that comes to mind when you think of summer that makes you feel hot is shaved ice. Nowadays, there are many types of shaved ice, but the representative and traditional one is definitely patbingsu. Patbingsu is a Korean summer dessert that is a food made by eating ice and sweet red bean paste, fruits, rice cakes, etc. together. Crushed ice is put on top of various ingredients, and the cool and sweet taste is irresistible. You can easily find stores, cafes, and bakeries that specialize in selling patbingsu. The song "Patbingsu" by singer Yoon Jong Shin has also been popular among many people. If you listen to this song, you can feel the special love of Koreans for patbingsu.

Learn Korean with Sadie

🍧팥빙수🍧/ 红豆刨冰 / Red beans shaved ice

Calling for Help
PETER: Hey! That car just ran a red light and hit that truck!
GAIL: Is anyone hurt?
PETER: I don’t know … let’s call 911. … Hello? I’d like to report
a car accident near the post office on Charles Street.
It looks like a man is hurt. Yes, it just happened. OK, 
thanks. Bye.
GAIL: What did they say?
PETER: They’re going to send an ambulance and a police car 
right away.
GAIL: Good, they’re here. I hope the man is OK.
PETER: I know. You have to be so careful when you’re driving.


LANGUAGE NOTES
• Hey! This expression is used to show surprise. Notice how That car just ran a red light
and hit that truck! is said with a lot of energy.
• Is anyone hurt? This is a yes/no question, so the intonation rises at the end. Notice 
how this question is asked in a worried way.
• 911 is the phone number you dial for emergency services. The person who answers 
will ask you questions about the emergency situation and then send out the necessary 
emergency services, which may include police officers, firefighters and an ambulance.
• I’d like to report a car accident near the post office on Charles Street. Notice how 
the key words “car accident,” “post office” and “Charles Street” are stressed. These are 
the important details that the emergency services need. 
• It just happened is a way of saying “It happened a moment ago.” Notice the stress on 
“just,” which emphasizes that the accident happened very, very recently.
• What did they say? Notice how “say” is emphasized, but the intonation falls at the end 
of the word. This is a “what” question, so the intonation falls at the end

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 13: Calling for help

#UMA

元の記事/ Original Article↓
https://www.huffingtonpost.jp/entry/story_jp_62a3f981e4b06594c1c8d1b2

☆目次
0:00 オープニング
0:36 記事全文
3:07 本当にUAO？

☆語彙
一見（いっけん）すると
せめて
胴体（どうたい）
見（み）間違（まちが）え
新種（しんしゅ）
懐疑的（かいぎてき）

☆引用記事
ハフポスト日本版編集部. “謎の生き物が動物園のカメラに…正体予想で憶測飛び交う。市は「手を貸して」と情報募る”. HUFFPOST. 2022-06-11. https://www.huffingtonpost.jp/entry/story_jp_62a3f981e4b06594c1c8d1b2

"After 5" by Japanese Teacher

“UAO? in Amrillo city” 謎の生き物が動物園のカメラに…正体予想で憶測飛び交う。市は「手を貸して」と情報募る

In this American English language podcast I talk about what book I would choose if I could only have one book while stranded on a deserted island. What book would you choose?
Here's my teaching profile link  https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 
Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my podcasts (Streetwisenglishdotcom)

Streetwise English

SWE26 If you were stuck on a deserted island what book would you choose?

El Día de Muertos es una celebración internacionalmente conocida que tiene lugar en México. En el episodio de hoy tengo a Diego y a Efraín de Mextalki para que nos cuenten más sobre esta fiesta. 

En esta primera parte hablamos del origen del Día de Muertos, su significado, la relación de los mexicanos con la muerte, las ofrendas y los altares entre otras tradiciones.

Podéis encontrar a Diego y a Efraín en todas las plataformas con el nombre de Mextalki.
