In this episode Karen and Baiwei discussed the various ways of using “再(zài)” to express the meaning of “again”, “more”, and so much more! Let’s start listening!


Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Grammar - how do you use the character “再(zài)”

This San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, is world-renowned. In this episode, students learn about the saint behind the holiday and the rules that govern the dangerous race.  🎧🇪🇸

Holidays and Event 🌎🎉

Running of the Bulls 🐂 🇪🇸 

There is a difference in meaning between thinking about something and thinking of something! Do you know what it is? Learn about the difference in today's episode. Give me an example of each in the comments!
👉 Book with me: https://italki.com/teacher/8476284

Stairway to English: Short easy to understand episodes to improve your English grammar and fluency

I was thinking about it and it made me think of you! Learn the difference between think about and think of

Walt Disney is known for creating some of the most beloved children's movies in history. But his path to success wasn't a direct one.

Born in Chicago in 1901, Disney's journey began in 1923, when he moved to California to make cartoons. He made a series of silent cartoons called Alice Comedies, which became successful and led to the founding of the Walt Disney Studio.

In 1927, Walt Disney created a new cartoon character called Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, and made 26 short films with him in just one year.

However, when Disney asked for more money to continue making them, he discovered that his distributor had secretly hired his animators to make Oswald cartoons without him. Worse still, Disney didn't own the character of Oswald — the distributor did.

This setback forced Disney to create a new character. And that's how he came up with his most famous creation — Mickey Mouse. Mickey first appeared in the 1928 movie Steamboat Willie, and became an instant hit.

Disney then made the world's first full-color cartoon, 1932's Flowers and Trees, winning him an Oscar for Best Short Subject.

Building on these successes, Disney began working on his first full-length movie in 1934 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Over 300 people were involved in making the movie, including animators and artists. It went four times over its budget, and some dubbed the movie "Disney's Folly," believing it would fail.

But it didn't — when it was released in 1937, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs became the highest-grossing film of all time, although it lost that title two years later to Gone with the Wind.

Walt Disney passed away in 1966, but his legacy lived on. His company continued to release successful animated movies like The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, and now also creates successful computer animated films like Frozen and Moana.



Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

From Setbacks to Success: The Story of Walt Disney

CHISTES MEXICANOS

MEXICAN JOKS.

"Good day, everyone, and welcome to our lecture on mastering American English vowel sounds. My name is Tom, and today, we’re going to explore the fascinating world of vowel pronunciation. By the end of this session, you’ll have a deeper understanding of vowel sounds and some practical exercises to improve your pronunciation."
Now, Let's Talk About Vowel Sounds
"First, what are vowel sounds? In simple terms, vowels are sounds produced with an open vocal tract, meaning there’s no significant obstruction of airflow. This openness is what gives vowels their clarity and resonance. In American English, vowels are especially distinctive and can change the meaning of words entirely. For example, compare bit and beat—a small difference in the vowel sound, but it creates two completely different words."


Sounds of American English: https://youtu.be/v5nh8u0zji8

Mastering American English- The Power of Vowel Sounds: https://youtu.be/v5nh8u0zji8

Пушкин-боксер, Толстой-сапожник, Гоголь-портной. Чем еще увлекались русские классики?

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Давай по-русски!

Необычные хобби русских писателей

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
5月5日木曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/13℃ 

旭川市/あさひかわし
・4日「20才を祝うつどい」があった。
・本当は、今年1月10日「成人式」だったけど、コロナのせいでできなかった。
・今年4月1日から、法律が変わった。18才からが大人になった。
・だから、20才は「成人式」ではなく、「20才を祝うつどい」に変わった。

［単語］
20才/はたち
つどい…人が集まる
成人/せいじん…大人
式/しき…関係する人が集まって、お祝いをする。
コロナ/ころな…COVID19
法律/ほうりつ…国が決める約束

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#53〉5月5日木曜日　20才のお祝い！

Gardening and growing your own food are on the rise and for good reason! In this fascinating episode of The Real English Conversations Podcast, Canadian italki English teachers Amy and Curtis share their passion for gardening, discussing the benefits of growing your own food and connecting with nature. From the joy of eating fresh, organic produce to the satisfaction of getting your hands dirty in the soil, you'll discover why gardening is becoming such a popular hobby. Plus, you'll hear about their friend Sebo's organic vegetable farm, gaining valuable insights into sustainable agriculture practices. So why not tune in and learn more about this rewarding pastime? 

And if you're looking to improve your English skills, book a lesson with Curtis on italki today! Follow this link to book your lesson now: https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english