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Teacher Zoe- The Easy Way to Learn Natural English!

The Easy Way to Learn English

Try it now！ 听播客回答问题，Listen to the podcast and answer the questions below. There will be a text tomorrow after you finish the exercise!
1.为什么家具一两趟搬不完？wèi shén me jiā jù yì liǎng tàng bān bù wán?
2.搬家公司帮忙搬家怎么样？bān jiā gōng sī báng máng bān jiā zěn me yàng?
3.阿里能来吗？ā lǐ néng lái ma ?


他们在聊啥？What are they talking about？

搬家bān jiā：move house 

Japanese Channel with Momoko

Japanese proverb 猫に鰹節（ねこにかつおぶし）

1. Guru The word guru as used in English is used in the same sense as Sanskrit and refers to a person who is regarded as a teacher, guide, expert or master.

2. Juggernaut The word juggernaut, which means an overwhelming and unstoppable force, comes from the word “Jagannatha” which means ‘Lord of the World.’

3. Serpent The word serpent comes from the Sanskrit word “sarpa” meaning snake.

4. Avatar The word avatar comes from the Sanskrit word “avatara”, which means ‘descent’ and in Hinduism, the word refers to the manifestation or incarnation of a deity.

5. Loot The word loot as used in English comes from the Sanskrit word “lunth” which means ‘to rob’. It is used both as a verb and as a noun in English, with the noun referring to goods that have been stolen.

6. Punch While the word punch can refer to hitting someone with the fist, punch is also a drink that is made from wine or spirits and mixed with fruits and spices. This word comes from the Sanskrit word “pancha” which means ‘five’, as a traditional punch drink was made using five ingredients.

7. Pundit In modern English usage, the word pundit is used to refer to a person who is highly skilled or an expert in a particular field. It comes from the Sanskrit word “pandit”, which means ‘learned’ or ‘skilled’ as well as a ‘learned man’.

8. Mantra In English, the word mantra is used to refer to a slogan or a statement that is used often. It comes from the Sanskrit word “mantra” which means a hymn or a chant.

9. Jungle The word jungle, as used to mean forest or wilderness comes from the Sanskrit word “jangala” which means an arid or an uncultivated piece of land.

10. Thug Thug is an adjective usually used for a man who is violent or a bully. It has got its origin in Hindi “Thag” meaning “swindler” that has come from the Sanskrit word “sthagati”.

11. Singapore The English language name Singapore comes from its Malay name Singapura, which is believed to have been derived from Sanskrit meaning "Lion City".

Learn Fluent English with Professor Ashish

English Words Originated from Sanskrit

Più un blitz da parte delle cicale e della pioggia :(

Bedside Italian

Bedside Italian #38 - Gli Italiani e l'aglio.

Bailao* realmente no se escribe así, es "bailado" pero, ¿esta expresión realmente habla de bailar? No. Bueno... en mi caso sí... bueno, es complicado jajaja.

Expresiones en español

¡Que me quiten lo bailao*!

الكلمات المتشابه في الصوت

ADEL ALBANNA: A PROFISSIONAL ARABIC TEACHER

LECTURA COMPRENSIVA.


ESTE CUENTO NOS HABLA DE: La Carta.


El pequeño pueblo de Santa Cruz vivía sumido en una eterna calma. Sus habitantes, gente sencilla y trabajadora, se conocían todos y sus vidas transcurrían con una monotonía reconfortante. Hasta que llegó la carta.

Era una mañana soleada cuando el cartero, con paso cansado, depositó la misiva en el buzón de la casa de María. Un sobre grande, de un color amarillo pálido, que contrastaba con la pintura descascarillada de la puerta. María sintió un escalofrío al tomarla entre sus manos. No esperaba cartas, y menos una tan grande.

Con dedos temblorosos, rasgó el sobre y extrajo una hoja llena de una letra elegante y desconocida. Era una carta de su hermana, Ana, a quien no veía desde hacía más de veinte años. En la carta, Ana le contaba sobre su vida en la ciudad, sobre sus éxitos y sus fracasos, pero sobre todo, le pedía perdón. Perdón por haberla abandonado, por no haber estado presente en los momentos más difíciles de su vida.

María leyó la carta una y otra vez, tratando de comprender las palabras de su hermana. Sentimientos encontrados la inundaban: rabia, dolor, pero también una inmensa tristeza. Había pasado tantos años guardando rencor, que ahora no sabía cómo reaccionar.

Los días siguientes fueron una montaña rusa emocional para María. Recordó su infancia, los juegos con Ana, las promesas que se habían hecho. Pero también recordó la traición, el dolor de sentirse abandonada.

Finalmente, decidió responderle a su hermana. Tomó una pluma y comenzó a escribir, con la esperanza de encontrar la paz que tanto anhelaba.

Spanish Reading Comprehesion

The letter.

One Minute Speaking Challenge - Shopping

In today's One Minute English Challenge you'll find some questions that will help you to express your thoughts and ideas on the topic of Shopping.

If you want - write your answers but it's better to speak it out as it's the goal for One Minute Daily Challenges.

Enjoy the process and see you tomorrow.
