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English News

This podcast series is based on current events about unusual news stories. With each episode usually less than 30-seconds, it's a great way for beginners to improve vocabulary!

Weird News: 30-second long news episodes to improve your listening and vocabulary

Hi Everyone! 

In this episode, I talk about my recent experience camping and some of the tips and tricks that I learned while out in the Peak District (UK). 

Did you learn anything new? Send me a message about your experiences! 

English with Emily 

Camping - Episode 4 

"The ultimate truth of who you are is not I am this or I am that, but I Am."

A 30-day positive affirmation journey with Rose

Day 18

Este episodio trata sobre el primer lugar que deberías visitar si vienes a Colombia. Un lugar con un embalse lleno de magia adornado de pequeñas islas de color verde que le dan un toque único y especial a este lugar.

100 Things to do in Colombia in Spanish so you can practice the language

1. Guatapé y la piedra del peñol

How can you memorize what you need without wasting a lot of time or feeling bored?  Unfortunately, some of the strategies that we learned in school are not very efficient or effective.  Learn what works in this episode!

The complete text of this podcast can be found at https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/whats-the-most-efficient-way-to-memorize-material-part-2/

Difficult English Explained

What's the most efficient way to memorize material? (Part 2)

Каждый день я встаю примерно в 6 или 7 часов.
Every day I get up at around 6 or 7 o'clock.

Потом я иду в ванную. Я чищу зубы и умываюсь.
Then I go to the bathroom. I brush my teeth and wash my face.

После этого, я иду на кухню. Там я готовлю себе завтрак.
After that, I go to the kitchen. There I make myself breakfast.

Иногда я завтракаю поздно потому что утром у меня не всегда есть время и я не очень голодная.
Sometimes I have breakfast late because I don't always have time in the morning and I'm not very hungry.

Утром мне нравится пить кофе с молоком и есть кашу с фруктами.
In the morning, I like to drink coffee with milk and eat porridge with fruit.

Я работаю за компьютером.
I work on the computer.

Я начинаю работать рано утром и заканчиваю поздно вечером.
I start working early in the morning and finish late in the evening.

Но я всегда стараюсь найти время, чтобы приготовить еду и немного погулять на улице.
But I always try to find time to cook food and take a walk outside.

Я очень рада, что мне не надо ездить на работу в офис, но иногда мне надоедает работать из дома потому что я мало гуляю.
I am very glad that I don't have to commute to work in the office, but sometimes I get tired of working from home because I walk very little.

Вечером я всегда смотрю телевизор.
In the evening, I always watch TV.

Обычно я смотрю старые фильмы или видео на YouTube про декор, природу, кухню и так далее.
Usually, I watch old movies or videos on YouTube about decor, nature, cooking, and so on.

Я ложусь спать поздно, примерно в 11 вечера.
I go to bed late, around 11 PM.

Я не могу ложиться спать рано.
I can't go to bed early.

Russian for daily life with Lena 📖💫

Мой день

You will know about some mistakes that you should avoid on your first vacation in Colombia

1. Suponiendo que en todas partes es seguro en Colombia

2. Hailing Cabs en la calle en Colombia

3. Solo Estancia en las Ciudades de Colombia.

4. Dejar tu libro de frases en español en casa

5. Juzgar mal el clima en Colombia

6. Hablando de Pablo Escobar con los locales

7. Dejando su teléfono celular tirado alrededor

8. Visitar Colombia durante el mes pico de vacaciones

9. Ignorar los carnavales en Colombia.

10. Olvidando el transporte público en Colombia

11. Olvidarse de llevar un montón de dinero en efectivo

12. Tratando de verlo todo en dos semanas

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

Colombia

12 errores de novato que debes evitar en tus vacaciones en Colombia

More than half of Japanese children spend at least one hour every day playing video games.

That's according to a 2022 survey by Japanese internet company Nifty Corporation.

Twenty-four percent of kids said they play for between one and two hours a day. Thirteen percent said they play for between two and three hours, and 17% reported playing three hours or more.

Only 9% said they do not play at all.

More than 2,300 elementary and junior high school children took part in the survey, which was done in September and October of 2022.

Almost 80% said they usually play video games alone. When they do play with others, they more often play with people online than with someone else in the room.

Parents in Japan have spoken of their concerns about the amount of time their children spend playing video games. In 2020, Kagawa prefecture said people under 20 should limit their time spent playing video games to one hour per day during the week and 90 minutes on weekends.

The Nifty survey also asked children about rules in their homes for playing video games.

Fifty-three percent said they have time limits for playing, with 44% saying they can only play after they have finished their other tasks.

One in five of the children surveyed said they are not allowed to play with strangers online, and more than half are not allowed to spend money when playing online games.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Most Japanese Kids Play over 1 Hour of Video Games a Day

Have you ever been pulled over by a police officer? How was your experience? For this week's listening practice, let's find out how Dave faced this dilemma. 

Here are the comprehension questions:
- Why does Dave stop his car? 
- Why does Dave get a warning? 
- What does the officer ask to see? 
- Why does Dave have to pay a fine? 
- How much is the fine? 