Every obstacle we come across in life gives us an opportunity to improve our circumstances, and whilst the lazy complain, the others are creating opportunities through their kind hearts, generosity, and willingness to get things done.

Short Stories with Rose 

The Obstacle In Our Path (Opportunity)

Welcome English learners! Today we’re continuing the conversation between Jennifer and James. In the last episode, James had just met Jennifer while he was walking in the park. Her dog had fetched a ball and had come close to him. Jennifer was in the middle of telling him why she started dog sitting for her friend. Listen to the story in this episode to grow your vocabulary and listening skills. Enjoy!
“I was having coffee with my friend, Sarah, and we were talking about how difficult it is to live up to the standards of being a “modern woman.” Jennifer started her story.
“Oh, that sounds like an interesting conversation…” James responded. “I’ve always felt like it must be almost impossible for women to balance career and family. Especially single women.”
“Well, yeah, that’s what we were saying to each other. There’s a lot of pressure on women to be “independent,” as if they don’t need men in their lives. I think marriage and family are great and I hate the stigma that is sometimes given to housewives in our society.”
“That’s an interesting perspective to hear from a woman.” James replied. “You wouldn’t know that based on what you see in the media.”
“Exactly. Anyways, Sarah is married, so she and her husband are taking a trip this weekend. She works as an accountant, so she stays busy, but she wants to have kids, too. That’s why we were talking about “modern women.” Anyhow, I offered to watch their dog for the weekend, so here I am!” Jennifer explained.
“I see. That’s nice of you to do for her!” James appreciated this small act Jennifer was doing for her friend. He wanted to learn more about her, but she had a question for him.
“So, what brings you out to the park on a Saturday morning?” Jennifer inquired.
“I like to go for a walk when I’m thinking about something.” James told her.
“Ah, ok. So, can I ask what’s on your mind?” Sarah asked with an inquisitive look on her face. 
James was more than happy to tell her.


Stories in English

Why Jennifer is Dog Sitting

【结语】
        人在劳累、疲惫、绝望、种种挫败感扑面而来的时候，最需要的不过是朋友的理解、倾听和鼓励，闺蜜也是如此。

【今日话题】

         听完关于闺蜜和朋友的分享，你脑海里想到的人是谁呢，你们之间又有什么故事呢？


Ruby's  Reading club of  Chinese

优雅是种力量（九）你的好朋友，走散了多少?

¿Por qué Cartagena es la ciudad más emocionante de Sudamérica? Part 3 final

¿Por qué Colombia es un buen destino turístico?

MedicalSpanish🏥

La gravedad de la depresión puede ir desde episodios de tristeza leves y temporales hasta cuadros de depresión persistentes y graves.

Medical Spanish

Clinical depression 🏥

This week I will be focussing on New Year’s traditions.
By the time you listen to this podcast, the new year will be behind you. How did you celebrate the solar new year? Join me in this brief foray into the new year’s traditions we celebrate in our home.

Philosophical Friday

New Year’s episode of Philosophical Friday

another short episode focussing on useful vocabulary to use when talking about books.

IELTS Vocab

IELTS Vocabulary - Books

For beginner level learners✨　
わたしのいろいろなはなし　LESSON12　

「どうして？って いわないで」 Don't ask me "why?"

The aim of this lesson...
こわくて、できないことを　はなします。
to talk about what you can't do because you're scared!!




2)The aim of this lesson, Text, Vocabulary ［5：25］


★★Text & Vocabulary★★
Please repeat after me...

1．
「どうしてですか。エレベーターは　はやくて　らくですよ。」
しっています。でも、わたしは　エレベーターが　こわいです。
だから、エレベーターに　のることが　できません。


1）どうして…か〈interrog.〉Why?为什么？
2）エレベーター〈N〉Elevator、电梯
3）らく（楽）〈な〉Easy,Comfortable、简单、舒适
4）のります（乗ります）〈V〉Take（the elevator）、乘（电梯）

　

2．
こんなことが　ありました。
３、４ねんまえ、エレベーターに　のっていたとき、
きゅうに　エレベーターが　ストップしました。
そして、エレベーターから　でることが　できませんでした。
ひとりでした。だれも　きませんでした。それが　すごく　こわかったです。


5）こんなことがありました　Something like this happened to me、像这样的事情发生在我身上
6）きゅうにV　（急にV）Suddenly...、突然间...
7）ストップ〈N/する〉Stop、停下来
8）でます（出ます）〈V〉get out of （the elevator）、走出（电梯）
9）だれも・・・ません　No one is （～ing）、没有人（过来）



3．
また　ストップしたら、どうしよう？ 
だから、わたしは　いつも　かいだんや　エスカレーターを　つかいます。
できるだけ　エレベーターは　つかいません。
だから、もう　どうして？ って　いわないで　くださいね。

10）どうしよう?　What should I do?、我应该怎么做？
11）かいだん（階段）〈N〉Stairs、楼梯
12）エスカレーター〈N〉Escalator、自动扶梯
13）できるだけ〈adv.〉As little as possible、尽可能的少
14）いわないでください（言わないでください）Please don't say “…"、请不要说 “…"。



LESSON12　どうして？って いわないで Don't ask me "why?"
1)［3：59］Introduction of the characters, Please tell me about yourself 
2)［5：25］The aim of this lesson, Text, Vocabulary 
3)［3：51］Sentence pattern and expression 1&2　 
4)［3：57］Text, Applied conversation practice, Extra thinking training　 
5)［5：07］Let's challenge you too!
6)［3：09］Interview...

You can see the text of this lesson on my free website.
你可以在我的免费网站上找到这一课的内容。

Japanese! わたしの いろいろな はなし

どうして？っていわないで（2）

Did you know that some words in Spanish have no translation in English? 

This podcast we will talk about these words below: 


Aguanta

Bacán

Bizcocho

Boleta

Caché

Changua

Chévere

Gomelo

Showsero

Quiubo

Tenaz

Tener huevo

Tusa

Vale huevo

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