Today's episode is about focusing. This topic interests me greatly as I get constantly distracted. I share some top tips to help you focus.

Matcha & Meditation

Focus

In this episode you will learn HSK2-7 Text 1.


HSK2

HSK2-7 在家里

⭐ In this B1-level podcast we will delve into Modern and Classic languages, explore the history of the French language, and discuss artificial and fictional languages. We will also practise using complex relative pronouns, built with “lequel”, “laquelle” and “lesquel(le)(s)”, as well as expressing doubt with structures such as “I don’t think”, “I don’t believe” followed by the subjunctive. Additionally, we will review the vocabulary related to languages and much more.

⭐ In the first part of this podcast I will speak French only, and in the second part I will translate and explain everything I said in English.

⭐ Contents: 1/ Les langues 2/ Histoire de la langue française 3/ L'Académie française 4/ Les langues mortes 5/ L'enseignement des langues mortes 6/ L'espéranto et les langues construites 7/Les langues fictives

Learn French with Anthony

#24 (B1) Français, langues mortes et langues vivantes

В этом подкасте я даю лексику, которая необходима, чтобы говорить об отдыхе.

Привет, это Наташа!

Эпизод 39. Говорим об отдыхе.

想 (xiǎng) and 要 (yào) are both verbs in Chinese that can be translated as "want" in English, but they are used in different contexts and convey slightly different meanings.
想 (xiǎng) is used to express a desire or inclination, often accompanied by a feeling or emotion. It can be translated as "to think" or "to wish" in English. For example:
我想去旅游。 (Wǒ xiǎng qù lǚyóu.)
I want to go traveling.
他想学游泳。 (Tā xiǎng xué yóuyǒng.)
He wants to learn how to swim.
要 (yào) is used to express a strong desire or intention, often with the idea of taking action to achieve a goal. It can be translated as "to want" or "to need" in English. For example:
我要一杯咖啡。 (Wǒ yào yī bēi kāfēi.)
I want a cup of coffee.
他要买一辆新车。 (Tā yào mǎi yī liàng xīn chē.)
He wants to buy a new car.
Note that in some contexts, 想 (xiǎng) and 要 (yào) can be used interchangeably, especially in spoken Chinese. In this case, the choice of word may depend on the speaker's style or emphasis.

Difference between A and B in Chinese with Shanmei

想 (xiǎng) VS 要 (yào)

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Leisure Activities Q1. - Q3.

1. What type of leisure activities are popular in your country?
2.  Why it is important for people to have leisure activities?
3.  Why are some leisure activities more popular than others?

Taker your time and relax while listening to it. Pause when you have to and reflect on what's being said. The goal isn't to listen to me but to develop your own ideas as it's you whose going to take the test!

Let me know how I can help you!

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Leisure Activities Q1.-Q3..

저는 한국어를 공부합니다

안녕하세요? 저는 마리아입니다. 저는 미국 사람입니다. 지금 한국어를 공부합니다. 제 친구는 존입니다. 존도 한국어를 공부합니다.

아침에 저는 학교에 갑니다. 한국어 수업이 있습니다. 선생님이 친절합니다. 친구들도 재미있습니다. 저는 한국어를 배웁니다. 새로운 단어를 공부합니다. 발음 연습도 합니다.

수업이 끝나면 친구와 같이 점심을 먹어요. 저는 김밥을 좋아해요. 존은 불고기를 좋아해요. 우리는 같이 밥을 먹고 이야기해요.

오후에는 숙제를 합니다. 한국어 숙제가 많습니다. 저는 조금 어렵습니다. 하지만 재미있어요. 저는 매일 공부해요.

저녁에는 드라마를 봅니다. 저는 ‘오징어 게임’을 좋아합니다. 아주 재미있습니다. 그리고 한국 노래를 들어요. 저는 K-pop을 좋아해요. BTS 노래가 좋아요.

저는 한국에 가고 싶습니다. 한국에서 여행하고 싶어요. 그리고 한국 친구를 많이 사귀고 싶어요.

한국어 공부가 재미있습니다. 여러분도 한국어를 공부하세요! 😊

한국의 문화

저는 한국어를 공부합니다

Host: Welcome back to the podcast everyone. Now we’re moving on to the part of the show that we call ‘Explain yourself!’. This is where our guests talk about a topic and say what they think and why. Listeners, you can tell us who was the most convincing. So we’ve got Jake with us, Jake is from New York in the United States. Then we’ve got Andrew who’s from York in the UK.

Andrew: The original York before the Americans made a worse one.

Jake: No one knows where York is, or cares.

Host: Whoa! We’ve started already. Don’t worry, Jake, Andrew’s just trying to provoke you. This could be an interesting discussion! And today’s topic is Food and Drink. Which is better: American or British?

Jake: Well, this is going to be a short discussion. It’s American food and drink. It’s definitely the most well-known food around the world. What’s the next topic?

Andrew: Just because American food is the most well-known, which it is, it doesn’t mean it’s good. I think most of it is really unhealthy. Yes, he’s definitely an American male. Do all of you just sit watching games on TV that no other countries are interested in, drinking ice cold beer-flavored water and shouting (Mimics) ‘We’re the best at everything! USA!’

Jake: Oh you’re talking to me about beer? Good luck with tempting people to come to your barbecue on a hot day with a nice glass of warm beer. Not that you have barbecues because it’s always raining. You just sit inside with your warm beer and your fish and chips feeling sad.

Andrew: (laughs) I’m not going to apologize for enjoying beer that is slightly warmer than ice. There are things that are more important than how cold it is, you know? Like, oh I don't know - taste?

Host: Beer wars! Are we going to be able to resolve this difference at all, gentlemen?

Andrew: Obviously I’m a little more favorable toward British beer, but Jake has a point about the weather. It doesn’t actually rain all the time, but it’s not usually as hot as it gets in most places in the US. 

English Conversation/Dialogue

Discussion Opinions 

お弁当🍙の思い出について話しました！みなさんの国には「お弁当」のような文化がありますか？