This episode introduces three idioms that use the word weather. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script.

Idiom Corner

Weather

Argentina es un país muy grande, con puntos turísticos muy distantes entre sí. En este podcast te ayudo a organizar tu viaje. 

Argentina y su cultura

Cuántos días en Argentina

Alam n’yo ba na puwedeng pantaboy ng lamok ang dumi ng elepante?

Learn Tagalog with Teacher Regina

Alam N’yo Ba? Dumi ng Elepante bilang Pantaboy ng Lamok

This episode is an introduction of myself, the host  and some idioms and their meanings

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IDIOMS ON THE PODCAST

Easy Steps to Chinese Grammar⭐

To mean "A looks like B", should I use "看起来 (kàn qǐ lái)" or "看起来像 (kàn qǐ lái xiàng)"？
You can find out the answer in this episode. 🍰



Easy Steps to Chinese Grammar 

13. Appearance with "看起来 (kàn qǐ lái)"【B1】

In this episode, I’ll share some beautiful and heartfelt New Year wishes in Chinese! Let’s learn and spread the joy with your family and friends this festive season:

身体健康 (shēn tǐ jiàn kāng)
中文解释：远离疾病。
英文解释：Good health, with a strong immune system and free from illness.

笑口常开 (xiào kǒu cháng kāi)
中文解释：笑容经常出现，形容人十分乐观、快乐。
英文解释：To frequently smile, describing a person who is cheerful, optimistic, and happy.

工作顺利 (gōng zuò shùn lì)
中文解释：形容工作中一切顺利，没有障碍。
英文解释：Smooth work with no obstacles, everything going well in one’s job.

事业有成 (shì yè yǒu chéng)
中文解释：事业上取得了成功，达到了预期的目标。
英文解释：To have a successful career, having achieved one’s career goals.

财源滚滚 (cái yuán gǔn gǔn)
中文解释：形容财运亨通，钱财源源不断地来。
英文解释：Wealth flowing in abundantly, signifying good financial luck.

生意兴隆 (shēng yì xīng lóng)
中文解释：生意繁荣，蒸蒸日上。
英文解释：A thriving business, prospering and expanding continuously.

阖家幸福 (hé jiā xìng fú)
中文解释：全家都幸福，和谐美满。
英文解释：The whole family is happy, living in harmony and bliss.

幸福安康 (xìng fú ān kāng)
中文解释：生活幸福美满，身体健康。
英文解释：Living a life full of happiness and peace, with good health.

心想事成 (xīn xiǎng shì chéng)
中文解释：心里想的事情都能顺利实现。
英文解释：May all your wishes come true, with everything you desire being accomplished.

万事如意 (wàn shì rú yì)
中文解释：所有事情都按自己的愿望发展。
英文解释：Everything goes according to one’s wishes, with all things being as desired.

梦想成真 (mèng xiǎng chéng zhēn)
中文解释：梦想变为现实，达成目标。
英文解释：Dreams come true, achieving one’s ambitions and goals.

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

New Year Wishes in China~用中文送上元旦祝福

Standing desks have been promoted as a healthy alternative for office workers who don't want to stay seated in front of a computer all day. But a new study suggests that standing desks may not be so good for us after all.

A research team, led by scientists at the University of Sydney, has found that standing for over two hours a day may increase the risk of developing circulatory diseases that can prevent the proper flow of blood in the body.

The researchers looked at data from over 83,000 adults in the UK who were not suffering from heart disease at the start of the study. For seven days, the participants wore a device on their wrists that recorded the time they spent sitting or standing each day.

After collecting this data, the researchers recorded any heart disease or circulatory health problems the participants experienced over the following seven years.

The research team calculated that after standing for two hours, every extra 30 minutes someone stands increases their risk of having a circulatory disease by 11%.

And although standing was not associated with an increased risk of health problems like heart disease or stroke, standing does not reduce the risk of developing such health problems either.

Speaking to The Guardian, Matthew Ahmadi, one of the authors of the study, said the key point of the study's findings is that standing instead of sitting doesn't provide any health advantage, and could increase health risks for some people.

Emmanuel Stamatakis, one of the other authors of the study, told The Guardian that moving around during the day and getting regular exercise are better ways to reduce the risk of heart disease.

"Take regular breaks, walk around, go for a walking meeting, use the stairs, take regular breaks when driving long distances, or use that lunch hour to get away from the desk and do some movement," he said.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Standing Desks Could Be Bad for Your Health

This episode gives students of English some advice about how to answer a common question type from Part 3 of the IELTS speaking test. Students will listen to some structures and phrases that will help them to compare the past and the present (in this case, relating to their hometown).

Please send me your own answers to this question, and I'll give you some advice about how to improve.

IELTS-style speaking questions

IELTS Part 3: "How has your hometown changed in the last 20 years?"

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10YhQG1UAr_tBFEnK0vuTMbHtY8lLrAin/view?usp=drivesdk