In this episode we discuss language related to making a good first impression when you start a new job. Best for intermediate students!

New English US

Business English: How to make a good first impression at work (B1: intermediate)

O Peter é americano e quer arrendar (to rent) uma casa em Lisboa. Liga para uma agência imobiliária para saber o preço da renda (the house rent).

Language Coach by Edite

Telefonema para uma agência imobiliária (real state agency)

In this podcast you will know about some typical dishes of Cartagena

Bandeja de Pescado Frito

Cazuela de Mariscos

Camarones al Ajillo

Posta Negra

Sancocho

Mote de Queso

Arepa de Huevo

Patacón con Todo

Arroz de Mariscos

Remember that I also teach Spanish on italki, in case you want to book a class with me :)

Colombia

Platos típicos que tienes que probar en Cartagena

These Pronunciation episodes follow chronologically. They follow a reading on Engoo - with explanations along the way. Go to the website in order to follow along. : https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/study-says-reading-fiction-helps-us-understand-others/MsfhnFVrEe22EWf-hDINhQ 

English in 60 Seconds

Pronunciation 3

Fao nos cuenta su viaje al amazonas, cómo vivir con los indigenas y cómo sobrevivir en la selva

Ritmos del mundo

#1 Amazonas Sonidos de la selva

In dieser Episode spreche ich über den Abschied und meine erste Wohnung in Japan und was mich daran eigentlich am meisten überrascht hat.

Aju no doitsugo: Persönliche Geschichten in Japan

Meine erste Wohnung in Japan 

In many of the world's richer countries, young adults feel they can't afford to start a family. They also see the idea of buying a house as an impossible dream.

So, they're going on holiday instead!

And Elizabeth Currid-Halkett from the University of Southern California told CNN that young people are happy to take on some debt to go on a trip.

That's because it feels like a very small amount of debt compared to the cost of college or a house.

In fact, a May 2024 survey by US money website WalletHub found that two out of five Americans agree: they think it's worth going into debt to be able to have a good vacation.

Some call it "doom spending" — spending money on short-term pleasure, not saving it for something bigger in the future.

People point to the fact that house prices have increased much faster than wages, and so young adults today feel that saving for a home isn't realistic.

They feel the money would be better spent on a nice vacation.

There are also airlines that let customers book a flight but pay for it later, something that may appeal to these younger travelers.

However, experts say doom spending is a risky way to use your money, especially if it becomes a habit.

Money expert Louise Hill told Sky News that spending on short-term pleasure also makes it even harder to save for big things in life like a house or a family.

She said: "By the time you've saved enough for it, think about whether you still really want it."

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Many Americans Happy to Go into Debt for a Vacation

'Pull' is a very diverse verb in English and there are many idioms that contain that verb. Be sure to listen to my podcast episode to hear them out. :)

All About English and How You Learn It!

Idiomatic Expressions with 'Pull'

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1084gLdRHyQk2KAlveDxDk58Qk2f-O4Hc/view?usp=drivesdk