 "The Umbrella Man" is  a great short story by Roald Dahl, who was a very famous British writer. I will read Part One to you and then highlight some key vocabulary. I guarantee you will be excited to hear Part Two next week. 

Stories to Stimulate!

The Umbrella Man - Part One

Today you’re going to hear how to talk about present actions in Saudi Arabic.

 

Sample sentences:

I’m going.
You’re running.
You’re (plural) sleeping.
She’s coming.
He’s speaking.
We’re seeing.
They’re knowing.

Aprende árabe con Radia 

How to talk about present actions in Saudi Arabic

Alam n’yo ba na paa ang panlasa ng mga paru-paro?

Learn Tagalog with Teacher Regina

Paa ng Paru-paro

iPhone１５　を　買（か）った　ときの　話（はなし）。

아이폰 샀어!

I got my new iPhone!


NANAのにほんごpodcast 

日本（にほん）のiPhoneは安（やす）い？　｜　Are Japanese iPhones cheap？

pingpingchinese(Elena Ann)

PingpingChinese E01：Third Tone Rule

In todays episode we discuss the stress of taking examinations and practice some vocabulary included in the podcast.

Let's have a chat (Discussions In English) 

Episode 20 : Exam stress (Vocabulary and discussion)

From this episode, you will learn 15 useful expressions in daily life. 

1.你好néih hóu/ nei5 hou2（hello）
2.請多多指教（please guide me）
chéng dō dō jí gaau/ ceng2 do1 do1 zi2 gaau3
3.多謝dō jeh/ do1 ze6（thanks）
4.唔該m̀h gōi/ m4 goi1（thanks/excuse me）
5.唔使客氣（you are welcome）
m̀h sái haak hei/ m4 sai2 haak3 hei3 
6.對唔住deui m̀h jyuh/ deoi3 m4 zyu6（sorry）
7.唔好意思m̀h hóu yi sī/m4 hou2 ji3 si1（sorry）
8.唔緊要m̀h gán yiu/m4 gan2 jiu3（It doesn’t matter）
9.有心喇（thanks for your concern）
yáuh sām la/ jau5 sam1 laa3.
10.再見joi gin/ zoi3 gin3（goodbye）
11.下次見hah chi gin /haa6 ci3 gin3（see you next time）
12.一陣見yāt jahn gin /jat1 zan6 gin3（see you in a while）
13.慢慢行（walk slowly/take care）
maahn máan hàahng/maan6 maan2 haang4
14.早晨jóu sàhn/zou2 san4（good morning）  
15.早唞jóu táu/zou2 tau2（good night）


Daliy Conversations for Cantonese (粵語會話）

Useful Expressions（常用表達）

TRANSCRIPTION (explanation included)
These expressions of apology encompass a range of tones and levels of formality. In everyday conversation, one might simply say "sorry" or "my bad" to acknowledge a mistake. When the apology is sincere, phrases like "I sincerely apologize" and "I'm truly sorry" convey the depth of regret. In informal settings, a more casual approach may be taken with expressions like "I messed up" or "oops, I'm sorry," adding a touch of camaraderie. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I offer my most sincere apologies" or "please accept my formal apology," while emphasizing the depth of regret. Politeness tempers the apology in expressions such as "I'm so sorry" and "please forgive me," demonstrating a genuine desire for reconciliation. A touch of wit adds a layer of humor to the apology, as seen in expressions like "I'm on the apology tour" or "I'm in hot water." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their regret with statements like "I must express my profound regret" or "please accept my sincerest apologies," maintaining an air of warmth. For royalty, an apology is conveyed with grace and respect, as in "I extend my most heartfelt apologies" or "please accept my deepest regrets," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.