Celebrating Christmas in the UK. 
Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

This topic is also available for intermediate and higher-level learners.


English with Angela -  conversation 

TASK 66 - CHRISTMAS AND CONSUMERISM

💍 What you’ll learn in this podcast: 💞
✔ Essential English vocabulary to describe boring events
✔ Fun and creative idioms to spice up your conversations
✔ Phrases for expressing boredom or dissatisfaction politely
✔ Small talk tips to keep the conversation going during uneventful moments
✔ How to discuss boring events with friends or colleagues in English

English with Hamed

✅ Turn a Boring Wedding ❤️ into English Learning Fun!

In this episode you will find out interesting information about Bulgarian Easter traditions and history.

BULGARIAN

Великден (Easter)

Sophie has a new kitten and does not want to take a nap.

Yasmine's English Reading

Sophie's Nap

Staying healthy can be difficult — it might mean we don't always get to eat and drink the things we want.

Sometimes we have to sacrifice some sweet things because we know they're not such a good idea!

But how far would you go to make sure you have a healthy diet?

A new survey has found that almost a quarter of people in the UK don't enjoy their meals because they put health before taste.

That means they're choosing to eat meals they don't like just because they're healthy.

However, the survey, by a bread company called Warburtons, also found that 74% of people aged between 25 and 44 aren't quite sure how to eat a balanced diet.

So it's perhaps not a surprise that people are eating meals they don't enjoy!

It's true that foods full of sugar, salt and butter can taste good, but experts say that healthy meals can taste great too.

And we can still enjoy some tasty things as part of a healthy diet.

In fact, some experts say that we shouldn't think of foods as "good" or "bad" — we should be able to enjoy everything in moderation.

This is something that older adults are better at, according to the survey, which included 2,000 people in the UK.

Adults over the age of 65 were most likely to put their enjoyment first when making food. Younger people admitted to eating meals in front of others to look like they're healthy — even if they don't like the food.

English Conversation/Dialogue

Survey: Young Adults Sacrifice Taste for Health in Meals

In this enlightening episode of our podcast, join us as we delve deep into the fascinating world of English tenses. From the fundamental Simple Present to the dynamic Present Continuous and the versatile Present Perfect, we unravel the mysteries behind these three crucial tenses. With expert insights and practical examples, we demystify their usage, shed light on their nuances, and equip you with the knowledge to master these tenses confidently. Whether you're a language learner or simply curious about the intricacies of English grammar, this episode is your passport to understanding and using these tenses with precision and fluency. Tune in and unlock the secrets of effective communication in English!

English Learner's Boost

"Understanding English Tenses: Simple Present, Present Continuous, and Present Perfect".

Bienvenidos a... ¿Cómo le llamas a esto en tu país? En esta segunda edición, continuamos aprendiendo más palabras de Colombia y Perú. Durante este episodio, les estaremos contando dos anécdotas distintas, cada una incluye seis palabras propias de nuestros países y las anécdotas tratan sobre rutinas diarias. Ustedes deberán identificar cuáles son esas palabras únicas. Pueden encontrar las respuestas en la descripción del episodio y nuestra página web.

✨Minibus: la micro - la buseta
✨Workplace/Job: la chamba - el camello 
✨Cap: la gorra - la cachucha 
✨Backpack: la mochila - el morral
✨Pen: el lapicero - esfero, bolígrafo
✨Sweater: la chompa - el suéter

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Maria & Pablo Spanish

6. ¿Cómo le llamas a esto en tu país? - Edicion anécdotas 

The Adventures of Captain Underpants” is a popular children's book written by Dav Pilkey. It is about the hilarious adventures of George and Harold as they try to trick their strict principal Mr. Krupp, but their trick ends up backfiring on them!

Send me a message for your free pdf copy of this book to follow along. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914

The Adventures of Captain Underpants

Chapter 6 Busted

こんばんは！Atsushiです。
今日の北海道の天気は、雨です。
気温は23℃です。

今日は1つうれしいことがありました。
このポッドキャストを聞いて、レッスンを予約してくれた方がいました。

とてもうれしかったです。
自分の知らないところでも、このポッドキャストを聞いて、日本語を勉強してくれている人がいることを実感しました。

これからもがんばってポッドキャストを作ろうと思いました！

本当にありがとうございます！


さて、今日は、イントネーションについて。
イントネーションをあげたり下げたりすることで、
疑問文にしたり、感情を表すことができます。

文の最後を上げることで、疑問文になります。
例えば、
・このコーヒーはおいしいですか？
・北海道は涼しいですか？
など。質問をしたい時は、最後をあげて疑問文にしてください。ーかをつけなくても、文末を上げることで疑問文にできます。


言葉のイントネーションを変えることで感情を伝えることができます。
例えば、そうですか、という言葉を使って、やってみましょう。
・そうですか！ーおどろきの気持ち
・そうですか？ーうたがいの気持ち
・そうですか。ー不満の気持ち
・そうですか。ー怒りの気持ち
・そうですか！ーうれしい気持ち

どうですか？伝わりますか？
同じ言葉でもイントネーションが変わると、伝わり方が変わります。

よかったら、練習してみてくださいね！

ということで、今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！

ではまた！



