In this episode of Stairway to English, learn how to use the common idiom "drop the ball"

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Don't drop the ball on that deadline! Learn how to use the English idiom "drop the ball"

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ROMANCE DE LA PETENERA

In this episode, Tony breaks down the basics of telling time in English. Learn the Hour and Minutes method, the Past and To method, and the use of AM and PM. By the end, you'll be confidently telling time with ease!

Tony’s Talk Corner

Mastering Time: How to Tell Time in English

In this podcast, we talk about the following ten words:
Souvenir: Derived from the French word "souvenir," meaning "to remember," this word entered English in the late 18th century. It refers to an object or memento that serves as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Rendezvous: Originating from the French phrase "rendez-vous," which means "meeting" or "appointment," this word entered English in the 16th century. 

Cuisine: Borrowed directly from French, "cuisine" refers to a style or method of cooking, often associated with a particular culture or region. It encompasses the preparation and presentation of food.

Fiancé/Fiancée: These terms come from the French words "fiancé" (masculine) and "fiancée" (feminine), both meaning "engaged." They are used to describe a person who is engaged to be married.

Déjà vu: This widely recognized phrase comes from French, where it literally means "already seen." It refers to the feeling or sensation that one has experienced the present situation before, even though it is new.

Encore: Borrowed from French, "encore" means "again" or "once more." It is often used in the context of a performance to request an additional or repeated act from the performer.

Lingerie: Derived from the French word "lingerie," this term refers to women's underwear and intimate apparel. It encompasses a range of garments, including bras, panties, nightgowns, and robes.

Décor: Also borrowed from French, "décor" denotes the overall style, arrangement, and aesthetics of a space or setting. It refers to the decorative elements used to enhance the ambiance or atmosphere.

Croissant: This word, of French origin, describes a flaky and crescent-shaped pastry. It has become popular worldwide and is often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack item.

Ballet: Originating from French, "ballet" refers to a highly expressive and intricate form of dance. It combines precise movements, graceful gestures, and storytelling to create a visual spectacle.


English on the Road 

Top Ten English Words with French Origins

ストレスを感じたとき、どうしますか？
今日は、ストレス解消法についてお話します。

What do you do when you feel stressed?
Today I'm going to talk about how to relieve stress.

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#8 ストレス解消法 How I  Relieve Stress

给爸爸、妈妈的信！
爸爸、妈妈，你们好吗？我来中国三个月了。我能说汉语了，会写汉字了，还看了一本汉语书。你们听了高兴吗？北京今天下雨了，很冷。你们那儿怎么样呢？我们学校有一个汉语老师。同学们都很喜欢他。老师的家在学校前面。有时候，我们坐出租车去他家玩。他请我们喝茶、吃中国菜。他家的桌子、椅子都是中国风，很漂亮。我的朋友病了。昨天上午，我和他去了医院。医生说，现在天气很冷，你要多喝热水；多吃菜和水果；多睡觉。
我想睡觉了，爸爸妈妈晚安！
你们的女儿。

Gěi Bàba、Māma de xìn ！ 
Bàba、Māma ， nǐmen hǎo ma ？ Wǒ lái Zhōngguó sān gè yuè le 。 Wǒ néng shuō Hànyǔ le ， huì xiě Hànzì le ， hái kàn le yì běn Hànyǔshū 。 Nǐmen tīng le gāoxìng ma ？ Běijīng jīntiān xiàyǔ le ， hěn lěng 。 Nǐmen nàer zěnmeyàng ne ？ Wǒmen xuéxiào yǒu yí gè hànyǔ lǎoshī 。 Tóngxuémen dōu hěn xǐhuan tā 。 Lǎoshī de jiā zài xuéxiào qiánmian 。 Yǒushíhou ， wǒmen zuò chūzūchē qù tā jiā wán ， tā qǐng wǒ men hē chá 、 chī Zhōngguócài 。 Tājiā de zhuōzi 、 yǐzi dōu shì Zhōngguófēng ， hěn piàoliang 。 Wǒ de péngyou bìng le .  Zuótiān shàngwǔ ， wǒ hé tā qù le yīyuàn 。 yīsheng shuō ， xiànzài tiānqì hěn lěng ， nǐ yào duō hē rèshuǐ ， duō chī cài hé shuǐguǒ ， duō shuìjiào 。 
Wǒ xiǎng shuìjiào le ， Bàba、Māma wǎnān ！ 
Nǐmen de nǚér 。


Learn Chinese through stories - HSK1  （more podcast：https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_Q-vfEdpBJCRJviEEY0KQ）

A letter for Dad and Mum

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Consejos para mis estudiantes e invitados.

Superando los altibajos en el aprendizaje del español (con transcripción). 

An Indian movie about a woman who agrees to be a surrogate for an American couple.

Vocabulary:
surrogate: a person who carries an embryo in her womb for someone else
lakh: 1 lakh = 100 thousand, Indian currency
IVF: in vitro fertilization, when the egg is fertilized in a lab to create life
manure: horse dung, used to fertilize crops
impregnate: to make pregnant
DNA: genetic code
gig: a job doing a stage performance
Down Syndrome: a genetic disorder
cops: police officers
Hindi: language spoken in northern India
deliver: to give birth
delivery room: the room where a woman gives birth
caucasian: a person of European descent
fair: having light skin

Idioms:
to leave someone hanging: to end support for someone
to break the news to someone: to tell someone bad news
to take someone to court: to file a lawsuit against someone

Learn English with Stories

Movie: Mimi

In this episode we are going to learn a Real Chinese Conversation【Have a holiday 】. 
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Step 1: Listen and catch the words you know already, have a guess about the content.
Step 2: Check the script to learn one by one. 
Step 3: Listen and repeat after it.
Step 4: Practice until you can perform the dialogue. 
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A: 明天就放假了，你回老家吗？
míng tiān jiù fàng jià le ， nǐ huí lǎo jiā ma ？
Holiday is starting tomorrow! Are you going back to hometown?
B: 回啊，好不容易有8天的长假。
huí a ， hǎo bù róng yì yǒu bā tiān de cháng jià 。
Yes, we finally got an 8-day holiday.
A: 是啊，今年中秋节和国庆节一起放，好多人准备去旅游。
shì a ， jīn nián zhōng qiū jié hé guó qìng jié yì qǐ fàng ， hǎo duō rén zhǔn bèi qù lǚ yóu 。
Right, this year the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day are together, so many people are going to travel.
B: 你呢？有什么安排？
nǐ ne ？ yǒu shén me ān pái ？
What about you? What are your plans?
A: 我准备去新疆旅游，票和酒店都订好了。
wǒ zhǔn bèi qù xīn jiāng lǚ yóu ， piào hé jiǔ diàn dōu dìng hǎo le 。
I'm going to Xinjiang. I've booked tickets and hotels.
B: 这个季节新疆很漂亮，有的地方已经开始下雪了。
zhè gè jì jié xīn jiāng hěn piào liàng ， yǒu de dì fāng yǐ jīng kāi shǐ xià xuě le 。
Xinjiang is very beautiful this season, and It has begun to snow in some places.
A: 是啊，我很期待去看雪。
shì a ， wǒ hěn qī dài qù kàn xuě 。
Yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing the snow.
B: 祝你玩得开心。
zhù nǐ wán de kāi xīn 。
Have a good time.
A: 你也是，回家一路顺风。
nǐ yě shì ， huí jiā yí lù shùn fēng 。
You too, have a safe trip home.
B: 我买不到高铁票，要开车回去。希望不要太堵车。
wǒ mǎi bú dào gāo tiě piào ， yào kāi chē huí qù 。 xī wàng bù yào tài dǔ chē 。
I could't get a high-speed train ticket. I have to drive back. I hope there's not too much traffic.
A: 是啊，堵车太麻烦了。
shì a ， dǔ chē tài má fán le 。
Yeah, traffic jam is too much trouble.