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Express to Impress

Nesse episódio, vamos aprender maneiras formais e informais de agradecer.

Dicas sobre Português Brasileiro

Maneiras de agradecer em Português do Brasil

Сегодня пишем диктант на основе монолога известного писателя-сатирика Михаила Жванецкого. Есть у него одна история, называется “Воскресный день”. В первом абзаце очень интересно обыгран глагол “потянуться” в разных его вариациях: это и медленно идти, и потянуть мышцы после сна, к примеру. А во втором абзаце потренируемся описывать своё утро и правильно писать названия продуктов.

Система такая же: я читаю текст два раза. В первый раз медленно, по несколько слов, но обязательно ставьте эпизод на паузу, чтобы всё успеть. Буду говорить, где заканчивается предложение и нужно ставить точку (.), ок? Второй раз читаю быстрее, чтобы вы проверили, всё ли правильно записали. 

Отправьте мне сообщение со словами “четвёртый диктант готов” и я пришлю вам текст для проверки.

Пишите грамотно, говорите свободно! Хорошего дня, друзья!

Writing Russian

Отрывок из монолога "Воскресный день" (диктант)

みなさんは、都会と田舎、どちらがすきですか。
日本の田舎に住んでいるわたしが、田舎のいいところについて話します。

Which do you like better, urban area or countryside?
I'm talking about why I like my countryside life.

+++ words +++
都会（とかい）　　　　urban area
～かもしれない　　　　might
田舎（いなか）　　　　countryside
土地（とち）　　　　　land
育てる（そだてる）　　grow up
音（おと）　　　　　　sound
DIY　　　　　　　　　 do it yourself, or carpentry
工具（こうぐ）　　　　tools for carpentry
夫婦（ふうふ）げんか　quarrels with your partner
次回　　　　　　　　　next time

+++ grammers +++
Vたり、Vたりする　　　do such things as that and this
Vても　　　　　　　　  even if V



Country Life in Japan とかいとちがう　かもしれない　いなかのくらし

#00_田舎の生活（いなかのせいかつ）

Do you use your powerhouse - your voice - to your benefit?
Would you like to try it out? 

111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 5 - Read out Aloud!

Junto con Martín jugamos un rato a contar anécdotas. Practicá con nosotros los tiempos PASADOS del español!

MARTIN: https://www.italki.com/teacher/5211013

Dale Play al Español

Cuándo fue la última vez que...

Some things you should do in Santa Marta.

- 1. Minca

- 2. Centro Histórico

- 3. Playa Blanca

- 4. Parque Tayrona

- 5. Taganga

- 6. Ciudad Perdida

¿Qué deportes náuticos se pueden practicar en Santa Marta?

- Las Fiestas del Mar, un homenaje a la ciudad

- La tierra de Carlos Vives y de figuras del fútbol colombiano como el Pibe Valderrama

Remember that I teach Spanish on italki, you can book a class for more information you can look at it on my profile :)


Colombia

Cosas que debes de hacer en Santa Marta

Narrator: Queen Elizabeth the First was born in 1533. Her father, King Henry the Eighth, was disappointed that his second wife Anne Boleyn had not produced a son and he had Anne’s head cut off when Elizabeth was only two years old. Elizabeth received the same education that a son would have and studied classical and modern languages, history and religion.

Narrator: When Henry died in 1547, Elizabeth’s younger brother Edward briefly became king, but on his death in 1553, her older sister Mary took over. Mary was a Catholic and wanted to bring England back into the Catholic faith after her father had broken with the Catholic Church and the Pope in Rome. She tried to achieve this by force and had 300 Protestants burnt at the stake. When “Bloody Mary” died childless in 1558, Elizabeth became queen.

Narrator: The first challenge Elizabeth faced was to bring the country together after the religious conflicts it had experienced during Mary’s rule. The Church of England that she set up occupied a middle ground between the Catholic and Protestant faiths and allowed some freedom in people’s personal beliefs as long as they attended church regularly. This saved England from further violence, although there were constant threats from both sides.

Narrator: Elizabeth was very skilled at presenting an image. She had many pictures of herself painted wearing expensive clothes and jewelry as well as makeup to make her face look pale, sometimes showing herself as a goddess or other figure from classical myths. She traveled around the country regularly on horseback so she could see and be seen by her people, who were very loyal to her.

Narrator: Elizabeth never married. Many men both at home and abroad wanted to marry her, but she played them off against each other. This meant she could avoid taking sides in various domestic and foreign political and religious conflicts, but it also meant that when she died, there would be no clear heir. She saw herself as married to the country...

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Queen Elizabeth the First 

IELTS Speaking Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1. Birthdays Celebration.

Q. What is your date of birth?
Q. When was the last time you celebrated your birthday?
Q. Describe a birthday party you have attended?
Q. Do you celebrate your family members' birthday?

Let me know how you'd answer these questions ( don't hesitate to send me a message, I am approachable :) 