In Episode 2 of the Smithing Podcast, we discuss the importance of acknowledging your progress and setting achievable goals, rather than getting caught up in perfectionism. We also share some of our personal language learning successes and encourage listeners to share their own. Tune in to this episode for some inspiration and motivation to keep improving your language skills!

LEARN BY LISTENING

Episode2-Celebrating your achievements as a Language learner

Oi gente, aqui é Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No podcast de hoje falaremos sobre algumas gírias cariocas. Se você é iniciante e está se sentindo perdido, pode pular direto para a parte em que explico tudo isso em inglês em dois minutos e vinte segundos. (If you are a beginner and feel lost, you can skip straight to the part where I explain all this in English at two minutes and twenty seconds). 
Se você quiser acompanhar o script do podcast é só clicar nesse link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aelsJ2SO9QA_DI0fnhR39OJlkahJwV8mvS1AI3-mwR4/edit?usp=sharing
Vamos lá?

Portuguese Drops 

Gírias (slangs) 

In this episode, we take our story into the past tense! Building on "йти (іти)" and "їхати," I’ll explain how these verbs change in the past and introduce other important verbs to expand your understanding.

We’ll also dive into one of the trickiest parts of Ukrainian grammar—perfective vs. imperfective verbs in the past tense. With clear explanations and useful tips, you'll learn how to recognize and use them correctly in different situations.



Grammar bits in Ukrainian

Йти (Іти) vs Їхати in the Past. Learn Through a Story! 

I made a song you can learn N5 and N4 Japanese with AI.
N5とN4の日本語が勉強できる歌を、AIで作りました。

歌詞はこちら↓
(verse 1)
今日は朝　早く起きた
お日さまが　きらきらしてる
「ごはんを食べて　学校へ行く」
いつもと同じ　毎日だけど
(Chorus)
行く、来る、見る　何でもできる
明日はもっと　楽しくなるかな
「どこか行きたい」と　君が言った
だから一緒に　歩いてみよう
(verse 2)
友達と　笑いながら
「本を読んで　休む時間」
今日はちょっと　疲れたけど
「元気を出して　もう一度頑張ろう」
(Chorus)
行く、来る、見る　何でもできる
明日はきっと　素敵な日になる
「これをしてみたい」と　君が言う
だから一緒に　挑戦してみよう
(outro)
日常の中で　小さな幸せ
「ありがとう」と　言いたくなる
毎日の中に　幸せがいっぱい
この瞬間を　大切にしよう

日本語聞いてみよう！

【N5～N4】Japanese song　日本語の歌

You will listen to a summary of IELTS Listening test.
Remember!! IELTS only plays the recordings once.

IELTS Insights📚📝

IELTS Listening Test Summary 

Enjoy in this short story called TRI DRUGA, or in English THREE FRIENDS, that tells what a real friendship is! After listening to this beautiful story, try to solve the quizzes.
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!


SERBIAN TO GO

Три дуга – Tri druga (A short story for B1 level)

Enjoy the twenty-fourth episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

In this episode, we will uncover the well kept secrets behind seemingly ordinary aspects of daily life including: 

Have you ever wondered which hand should be used to show respect in Mongolia?

Why is buffalo allowed to be eaten, but not cows in Nepal? 

Are Polish people really unfriendly? 

And which country consumes the most meat per capita? 