You may heard about Nizar Qabbani but if you didn't then this is your chance to get to know the one who is considered to be Syria's National Poet. 
This episode is a short version from my comprehensive podcast book. Dive into the full, immersive experience by accessing the book on Kindle:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3DBW2JH
The audio version:
https://speakrealarabic.com/course/The-Syrian-Encounters

Enjoy it! :)

Beyond Borders: Immersing in Syrian Culture

Nizar Qabbani: The Damascan Expatriate Lover

Ъ - the hard sign, it seems what could be easier? But no, the Internet can change even that. 💡

A word to read in the episode "объект".

All about Russian language 🌟

明けましておめでとうございます！Happy New Year！
Episode76 新年の抱負　New Year's resolutions
2025年にしたいこと、チャレンジしたいことについて話します。

仕事では、このpodcastの内容を充実させたいです。日本語を学習している人の役に立つ内容にしたいです。日本語を聞く力や話す力をのばせる内容にしていきたいと思っています。
プライベートでは、ドイツに旅行しようと思っています。ドイツに友だちがいて、遊びにおいでと言ってくれているので。それから、HONDAのモーターバイク、カブで遠出をすること、バイオリンをもっと練習して上手に弾けるようになること、英語力をアップすること、ドイツ旅行のためにドイツ語の勉強をしたいと思っています。
もう一つ、絶対しなければならないことがあります。それは、健康のためにやせることです。2024年は病気で入院手術をしたので、今年は歩いたり、運動したり、そして食べ過ぎないようにしたいと思っています。これが　私の2025年の抱負です。

新年の抱負（ほうふ）: New Year's resolutions
仕事面（しごとめん）: In terms of work / Work aspect
充実（じゅうじつ）させたい: Want to enrich / Want to make fulfilling
役に立つ（やくにたつ）: Useful / Helpful
バージョンアップ: Upgrade
悩（なや）みながら: While struggling / With worries
伸（の）ばす: Improve / Enhance / Develop
やり方（かた）: Method / Way of doing things / Approach
力（ちから）になる: Be helpful / Be supportive / Be beneficial
プライベート: Personal / Private life
海外旅行（かいがいりょこう）: Overseas travel / International trip
計画を立てる（けいかくを　たてる）: Make plans / Plan out
～ているところです: (Be) in the process of ～
遠出（とおで）: Going on a trip / Travelling far
小1時間（こいちじかん）: About an hour / Roughly one hour
趣味（しゅみ）: Hobby
力になる: Be helpful / Be beneficial
つづけていきたい: Want to continue
欲張り（よくばり）: Greedy / Ambitious
質問（しつもん）される: Be asked questions
別の言語（べつのげんご）: Another language / A different language
困らない程度（こまらない　ていど）: To a level where one won’t struggle / Sufficient level
絶対（ぜったい）: Absolutely / Definitely
体調（たいちょう）: Physical condition / Health
入院（にゅういん）: Hospitalization
手術（しゅじゅつ）: Surgery / Operation
やせる: Lose weight
10キロ以上（いじょう）: More than 10 kilograms
重（おも）すぎる: Too heavy
健康的（けんこうてき）な体作り（からだづくり）: Building a healthy body / Creating a healthy physique

やさしい日本語（にほんご）

Episode76新年の抱負(しんねんのほうふ）New Year's resolutions

In today's episode, Nick is joined by a fashion designer to talk about this IELTS question. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Is the fashion industry good or bad for the environment?

Both “嫉妒” (jídù) and “羡慕” (xiànmù) are about wanting something that others have, but do they really mean the same thing? In this episode, we’ll dive into the key differences between these two words, explore their emotional nuances, and learn how to use them correctly in different contexts. Plus, I’ll share some handy phrases to help you express these feelings naturally in Chinese. Don’t miss it!

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

嫉妒 VS 羡慕：All Envy?

Ep.4 アニメや漫画の中でよく出てくる「日本の部活動」。今回は同じくテニス部だったホストの2人が日本と海外の部活動の違いについて語りました！

Do you know what is 「bukatsudou(部活動)」? It means after school club activities in Japanese. In this episode, hosts are going to share the difference of 「bukatsudou」between Japan and foreign countries!

Real-Life Japan

#4 日本の部活動は本気すぎる?/ #2 日本人が使う日常表現 | #4 Japanese students are so serious about their club activities! / #2 Daily Japanese conversations

New year's resolutions are a must but why do we actually fail at achieving these and what to do differently this time round.

British English with Maria

Will you finally reach your goals?

My English grammar is poor - how to improve that? Episode 399

Why learners think their grammar is poor:

1 .Comparison with Native Speakers
2. Fear of Judgment
3. Perfectionism
4. Focus on Mistakes
5. Cultural Differences
6. Lack of Confidence
7. Unrealistic Expectations
8. Overly Focused on Formal Grammar

Which one are you? Did you even know that ALL students do it and you are not alone in it? :)

How to correct the thinking pattern:

Reframe the Belief: Instead of “My grammar is poor,” rephrase it to something more constructive, such as: “My grammar is still developing,” “I’m making progress in my English,” or “I’m learning new grammar every day.” This shift in mindset is crucial.

Focus on Progress, Not Perfection: Celebrate small victories. Notice your improvements, no matter how subtle. Track your progress.

Embrace Mistakes as Learning Opportunities: View mistakes as opportunities for growth. Don’t dwell on errors; instead, learn from them and move on. This is a key part of the language learning process.

Compare Yourself to Your Past Self, Not Native Speakers: Focus on your own improvement, recognizing that language acquisition takes time and dedication. Celebrate your progress.

Build Confidence: Engage in activities where you can feel successful. This might involve writing, speaking, or simply listening to English. Focus on the positive aspects of your ability.

Focus on Communication, Not Just Accuracy: The most important thing is to communicate effectively, even if your grammar isn’t perfect. Emphasis should be on understanding and being understood.

Which point did you like best that you are going to incorporate in your mental image from now on?

and let me know what are your current challenges are that I can help you to overcome them step by step.

Join my 1-1 coaching classes and we'll dive deep.

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

My English grammar is poor - how to improve that? Episode 399

Stretch your Vowels (with transcript)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w9wGYDipzufhiby2GfHdxdX78T0z2V94/view?usp=drive_link