Today we're talking about the idiom "bells and whistles", we'll also hear the phrase, "nice-to-have". I hope you find today's vocabulary useful!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

I don't really need these bells and whistles! 

In todays episode we discuss December in South Africa and why people are happy when it comes!

Let's have a chat (Discussions In English) 

Episode 38: What is "December" for you?

💐🌷🌼Наближава Цветница! Това ме подсети, че в България празнуваме имените си дни - това е ден, в който се чества светец с твоето име. Има ли такава традиция във вашата държава?

Bulgarian Today

Имени дни в България

Hola, bienvenidos a mi canal “Aprendiendo Español con una Argentina”.

En esta oportunidad podrás escuchar tres cortos trabalenguas para practicar el sonido de la letra R. Este podcast está recomendado para estudiantes de español con un manejo intermedio o avanzado del idioma. 

Nº1:
El perro de San Roque no tiene rabo porque Ramón Rodríguez se lo ha robado.

Nº2:
¿Cuántos robles roería un roedor si los roedores royesen robles?

Nº3:
Rosa Rosales cortó una rosa, ¡Qué roja la rosa de Rosa Rosales! 

Espero que puedas practicar estos trabalenguas (que también los voy a dejar escritos) y te invito a descubrir más sobre mi idioma en las próximas ocasiones.

Saludos desde Buenos Aires, 
Aprendiendo Español con Una Argentina.

Aprendiendo español con una argentina

Trabalenguas con la letra R

Have you ever wondered how comparing yourself to other English learners might affect your progress? Join Smith and their esteemed guest speaker as they unravel the key to effective language acquisition: embracing your individual journey. How can celebrating your own milestones lead to more fulfilling learning? Let's explore. In this insightful discussion, Smith and the guest speaker delve into the pitfalls of constant comparison, emphasizing that every learner's path is unique, shaped by personal circumstances and experiences. By releasing the pressure of benchmarks set by others, individuals can find their own rhythm and flourish in their linguistic pursuits. Through this liberating perspective, learners not only build confidence but also create a positive and encouraging learning atmosphere, ultimately propelling their proficiency in English.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Stop Comparing Yourself To Other English Learners

This is an Italian legend about the giant of Barletta, who saved the town from invaders.

Learn English with Stories

The Giant of Barletta- Italian legend

Tutors hold an important part in people's journey of learning a language. Listen to this podcast episode to learn even more about the topic. ^^

All About English and How You Learn It!

Why Should You Have a Tutor to Help You with Your English

JAG HAR FÅTT MITT PERMANENTA VISA I AUSTRALIEN! Det har krävts svett, tårar och en stor gnutta tålamod. 

EN 29 MÅNADERS LÅNG RESA ÄR ÖVER :D Här är mina luddiga tankar några timmar efter att mitt visa beviljades ! Vilken lättnad nu behöver jag aldrig oroa mig över visa , vilken sjuk tanke eftersom tankarna på diverse visum har funnits i mitt liv i över 5 år. 

Tankar på svenska

Tankar På Svenska : 29 månaders väntan är över : permanent visa i Australien

In this episode of Streetwise English Podcast, We hear a conversation between two Americans meeting at a bar for the first time.  My teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Welcome my friends to another episode of the Streetwise English Podcast. I'm your host Carl and Italki American English tutor. 

Podcast first time meeting someone in a bar (dialogue)
(02:27-09:47)


1. a. Excuse me, do you run marathons?
b. I did run a half marathon last summer. How did you know?

2. a. I'm a psychic.
b. Are you serious?

3. a I'm just joking. But I do like your running shoes.
b. Oh thanks. I love these New Balance 5000's.
Do you run too?

4.  a. I only run from the police. haha. No, I'm not a runner but I do like to swim.
b. Oh yeah I love swimming too.  I swim twice a week.

5. a.  No way. Where do you swim?
b. I swim at the YMCA downtown.

6. a. Me too.  But I've never seen you there.
    b. I swim at 6am in the morning before work.

7. a. Oh, I see. I swim at 5pm just after work. So  that's why we've never crossed paths.
     b. I'm usually still sitting in traffic at 5pm on my way home.

8. a. Sorry,  what's your name again?
b. My name is Sarah.

9. Hey Sarah, I'm Carl. Listen I need to leave soon. What's your IG?
b. My IG is Sarahthegreat

10. a. Haha that's funny. Here, I just followed you. I'll DM you later. Let's grab a coffee sometime next week or go for a swim.
b.  Sounds good.  I'll follow you back. Great meeting you. Take care.
