In this episode of Word of the Day, we explore the meaning of "ephemeral" and how the fleeting nature of moments adds value to our experiences. From conversations to sunsets, we discuss how embracing impermanence can deepen our appreciation for the present and enrich our language learning journey.

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Word of the Day: 'Ephemeral' – The Beauty in Fleeting Moments

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Helena: Caio, quais são seus hobbies?
Caio: Eu gosto de ler e praticar esportes. E você?
Helena: Também leio bastante, e adoro fotografia. Você tirou alguma foto legal recentemente?
Caio: Sim, algumas durante minhas caminhadas. Deveríamos sair para fotografar juntos.
Helena: Adoraria, Caio! Vamos combinar isso.

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Hobbies: Helena e Caio —  SMALL TALK A1-B2 LEVEL.

今天，我们将跟随小王的足迹，通过他的旅行故事来提升我们的汉语听力和阅读理解能力。准备好了吗？让我们开始吧！

小王是一个非常喜欢旅行的人。每年，他都会去不同的地方旅游。去年，他去了北京和上海。他在北京参观了故宫和长城，还品尝了北京烤鸭。在上海，他去了外滩和南京路，感受了现代都市的繁华。今年，他计划去西安，因为他想看看兵马俑和大雁塔。

 问题：
1. 小王每年都会做什么？ 
2.小王去年去了哪些地方？ 
3.他在北京做了什么？ 
4.上海给小王的印象是什么？ 
5.今年小王计划去哪里？
6.他为什么想去那里？


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小王的旅行故事

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Esta es una semana en la que hay que hacer ejercicios de contención para que el ego no se suba por las nubes. Estoy recibiendo muy buenas noticias de estudiantes con los que estuve trabajando en su preparación del DELE durante la convocatoria de mayo y la verdad, es que todo han sido buenas o muy buenas noticias. 

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