In this episode of “English Vibes,” we explore NASA’s recent $843 million contract awarded to SpaceX to develop a vehicle for the decommissioning and safe return of the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth. We delve into the history and significance of the ISS, SpaceX’s pivotal role, and the challenges ahead. The episode includes a vocabulary review and discussion questions to enhance your English learning experience. Tune in for an engaging mix of space exploration and language practice!

English Vibes

SpaceX Given Contract to Destroy Space Station

時差有りのアップロードですみません。
5月のGWの話です！

日本語でおしゃべり　podcast for Japanese learners

＃30 GW楽しかったよ〜の話

Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well. Today I’ll be commenting on an article titled: “Why are people on TikTok asking men how often they think about the Roman Empire?” published on CBSNews. Don’t hesitate to participate in the discussion if you wish. Enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
An enthusiast
To go viral
Modern-days sewage system
To popularize
An Aqueduct
To rise to power
A spectacular collapse
To expand
A political / military system
An emblematic movie
To be portrayed (in TV shows or movies)


Let's check out the news

New TikTok trend: How often do you think about the Roman Empire?

Уживајте у поучној причи / Uživajte u poučnoj priči! After listening to this short story try to answer these questions in the comments below:
1. Шта је лисица покушала да дохвати? / Šta je lisica pokušala da dohvati?
2. Да ли је у томе успела? / Da li je u tome uspela?
3. Која је поука приче? /  Koja je pouka priče?
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!


SERBIAN TO GO

Лисица и грожђе – Lisica i grožđe (A short story for A2 level)

Hi, Guys. Thank you all for taking mins to listen to this podcast/ 
Today we talk about how to use active/passive voice in Chinese.
For example, My girlfriend dumped me/我的女朋友甩了我 （Subject+Verb+Object)
                         I was dumped by my girlfriend/我被女朋友甩了（Object+被bei+Subject+Verb)

See, it is very easy, 你学会了吗？ 

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Learn passive voice with "被“ in Chinese in one minute, Let's check it out. 

Tommy and Emily discuss what is Christmas? What? are the presents for? Why do we give presents?

English My Way

The meaning of Christmas

“My English isn’t good enough.”

If you’ve ever thought that — especially after a meeting or interview —
this voice message is for you.

You don’t need native-like grammar.
You need structure, presence, and calm confidence.

Your ideas already matter.
Your voice just needs a stage.

Hit play.
Then DM me “VOICE” if you’re ready to speak up with clarity — under pressure, in real life.

#EnglishCoach #BusinessEnglish #InterviewSkills #SpeakWithClarity #UnlockYourVoice

The Habits of Women Growing Into Strong, Confident English Communicators

“My English isn’t good enough.”

The three princesses tell their father the king, every day, how much they love him. One day, the youngest daughter tells the king she loves him like salt. He gets upset and sends her away. The princess goes to her aunt and her aunt devises a plan to teach the king a lesson.

Learn English with Stories

I love you like salt

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
2022年3月9日　水曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/-2℃

・函館市（はこだてし）では、学校で子どもたちを預かる。
・コロナが原因で学級閉鎖
・親が仕事で休めない。

［単語］
預（あず）かる...見る、守る、いっしょにいる。
コロナ(ころな）…COVID-19
感染（かんせん）…病気になること
学級（がっきゅう）…クラスのこと
閉鎖（へいさ）…休むこと
勇気（ゆうき）...がんばる気持ち