Welcome to the debut episode of Language Diaries! Uncover language learning insights, conquer challenges, and boost your confidence for an enriching journey ahead.

Language Diaries

Episode 1: Embracing the Language Journey

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Learn American English with Tom!
Today, we’re diving into 50 common phrases in English that you can use in everyday conversations. These are phrases you’ll hear all the time, and knowing them will help you sound natural, confident, and fluent.

So grab a notebook, and let’s get started! By the end of this lesson, you’ll be ready to use these phrases effortlessly in your daily life. Let’s go!

Greetings and Introductions
Hi, how’s it going?
Good morning! / Good afternoon! / Good evening!
How have you been?
It’s great to see you!
Long time no see.
What’s new with you?
Nice to meet you.
Pleased to meet you.
How do you do?
See you later!

Polite Expressions
Thank you so much.
You’re welcome.
Excuse me.
I’m sorry.
No problem.
Don’t worry about it.
Could you repeat that, please?
Can you help me, please?
That’s very kind of you.
I really appreciate it.

Everyday Conversations
What do you mean?
That sounds great!
I’m just kidding.
I have no idea.
Let’s catch up soon.
I’ll think about it.
It’s up to you.
Let’s keep in touch.
What’s going on?
That’s amazing!

Agreeing and Disagreeing
I totally agree with you.
You’re absolutely right.
That makes sense.
I see what you mean.
I’m not so sure about that.
I don’t think so.
That’s not exactly true.
You might be right.
I can’t agree with that.
Let’s agree to disagree.

Asking for Clarification
Could you say that again?
What does that mean?
Can you explain that?
Sorry, I didn’t catch that.
What are you trying to say?
Could you speak more slowly?
What do you think?
Am I making sense?
Could you give me an example?
Is that clear?

Expressing Opinions and Feelings
I think it’s great.
In my opinion, it’s the best option.
I feel the same way.
I’m not sure how I feel about that.
It’s really exciting!
It’s a little confusing.
I’m so happy about this.
That’s really frustrating.
I feel so relieved.
It’s unbelievable!

Thank you for joining me for this lesson! 

Fluent Talk with Tom 50 Common Phrases: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D1RgqYzORs&list=PLRVrpPXgsbx3wKZKZYZ9L7YA8eekBEfS4

Learn English with Tom: Dating with Tom https://youtu.be/CPbiD1RYL_I

Script

おはようございます。日本語だんだんポットキャストのゆかりです。

今日は北海道(ほっかいどう)で、
オーロラが見えた！というニュースです。

みなさん、オーロラをみたことがありますか？
オーロラとは、北極(ほっきょく)や
南極(なんきょく)で見ることができる、

美しい光(ひかり)のことです。

カナダやヨーロッパでも、見ることができますね。

そのオーロラが、北海道で見ることができたそうです。

いつも、見えません。

めずらしいことです。

私は北海道に、住んでいました。

そのときは、オーロラは見えませんでした。

一度(いちど)でいいので、
オーロラを見てみたいです。

みなさんは、オーロラを、見たことがありますか？

見たいと思いますか？


では、今日も最後まで聞いてくれて、だんだん、です。

また明日！

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Today's Keywords

□オーロラ
aurora

Japaneseだんだんpodcast

54.オーロラを見たことがありますか？/Japaneseだんだんpodcast

En todos los países se celebran bodas. Y aunque la mayoría de las bodas tienen muchas cosas en común, creo que cada país tiene alguna característica diferente. 

En este episodio comento un poco como son las bodas españolas.

Espero que disfrutes el episodio. Después de escucharlo, me encantaría que me dijeras:

-qué piensas sobre las bodas españolas.

-cómo son las bodas en tu país, y si tenéis alguna tradición especial.
  


Blanca to go 

52 – Las bodas en España 

In this episode of Streetwise English Podcast, I talk about the distinction between arrogance and confidence. My teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening!

Streetwise English

SWE 104 Arrogant vs Confident vs Proud

こんにちは、あかりです。今日(きょう)のトピックは、スウェーデンのフィーカと日本(にほん)の3時(さんじ)のおやつについてです。

Usage of Slow Japanese:
STEP 1. Listen to the episode without seeing the scripts.
STEP 2. Go to mochifika.com/podcast/ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", and listen again to the episode while seeing the list.
STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

👉Support the Mochifika project, and see full scripts + access to the additional materials!
https://www.patreon.com/mochifika

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Slow Japanese

Episode #49 - Swedish Fika and Japanese snack time

A look at how the brain creates memories, so we can understand how to remember new words better.

The Social Evolutionary

The Science of Learning Vocabulary

Enjoy in this short story called TRI DRUGA, or in English THREE FRIENDS, that tells what a real friendship is! After listening to this beautiful story, try to solve the quizzes.
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!


SERBIAN TO GO

Три дуга – Tri druga (A short story for B1 level)

Transcript:- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bvl2TTBhY4n5E2iLxcfoC2WVIFdo_t5m/view?usp=drivesdk