Learn to talk about lack of recognition at work. 

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Statements and Questions about Lack of Recognition - EP 117

[Conversation 1]

앤디 : 안녕하세요? 앤디예요. 이름이 뭐예요?
소라 : 소라예요.
앤디 : 소라 씨, 한국 사람이에요?
소라 : 네, 한국 사람이에요.
앤디 : 저는 미국 사람이에요.
소라 : 아, 그래요? 반갑습니다.

[Conversation 1]

Andy : Hello. I am Andy. What is your name?
Sora : I am Sora.
Andy : Sora, are you Korean?
Sora : Yes, I am.
Andy : I am American.
Sora : Oh, really? It is nice to meet you.

[Conversation 2]

앤디 : 소라 씨, 이분이 누구예요?
소라 : 미나 씨예요.
앤디 : 안녕하세요? 미나 씨. 앤디예요.
미나 : 안녕하세요? 앤디 씨.
앤디 : 회사원이에요?
미나 : 아니요, 학생이에요.

[Conversation 2]

Andy : Sora, who is this person?
Sora : This is Mina.
Andy : Hi, Mina. I am Andy.
Mina : Hi, Andy.
Andy : Are you an office worker?
Mina : No, I am a student.

[Grammar]

이다 :  attaches to the end of a noun to make it the predicate of the sentence.
이다 is used to express that the subject and predicate are the same thing.
The corresponding informal forms, 예요/이에요, are the same for both the descriptive 
and interrogative forms, with the interrogative form rising in intonation as it is pronounced:예요?이에요?
이에요/예요

[Vocabulary]

Korean : 한국 사람
American : 미국 사람
office worker : 회사원
student : 학생
name : 이름

Reading Korea.

Self-introduction

Popular conspiracy theories.
 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 74 - CONSPIRACY THEORIES 

Short story 「はなこさんの やすみのひ《 Hanako's holiday 》」
This is an original story I created.
This episode is N5 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.
After listening, please take the quiz!

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

☆Words☆
両親（りょうしん）ryōshin：parents
階段（かいだん）kaidan：stairs
運転手（うんてんしゅ）untenshu：driver
声（こえ）koe：voice

☆Grammar☆
・～へ･･･にいきます
・～ましょう
・～がすきです
・～があります／います

☆Script for this episode
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Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#13  Short story /  Hanako's holiday / storytelling // N5 Level

Today we're talking about a professional piece of vocabulary that we can use to talk about ourselves in a critical way, especially in the form of a jokes. This is "self-deprecating". Take a listen to today's episode of the podcast for a full explanation and I hope you find it useful!

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DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

I'm really bad at making podcasts!

¡FELIZ AÑO NUEVO 2023! En este episodio , Jon (Madrid) Y Joan (Barcelona) hablarán de los propósitos de año nuevo: los clichés, las personas que no son realistas con sus propósitos, ¡y mucho más! ¡Relájate y escúchanos!

¡Qué Pasa! Podcast en Español

¡ESTÚPIDOS PROPÓSITOS DE AÑO NUEVO!

In this episode of Italiano Chiaro, we will explore the first 25 essential Italian verbs that every beginner needs to know. These verbs are the building blocks of everyday conversations, from expressing actions and feelings to describing movements and daily routines.

You’ll learn:
✅ The meaning of each verb
✅ Practical examples to use them in sentences

Whether you’re just starting your Italian language journey or looking to strengthen your foundation, this episode is perfect for you. Don’t forget, this is only the first half—stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll cover 25 more must-know verbs!

💡 Ready to practice? Grab a notebook and join me as we explore these verbs step by step.

🎧 Press play, and let’s start speaking Italian together!

Italiano Chiaro Grammatica

Top 25 Italian Verbs Every Beginner Should Know ( first part)

This podcast you will know how the accents of Colombia sound.

- ¿Como es el acento rolo?

- ¿Como es el acento paisa?

- ¿Como es el acento costeño?

- ¿Como es el acento santadereano?

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Colombia

¿ Como son los acentos en Colombia ?

Practical Steps for Language Learning Through Social Media
Here are a few ways to make your scrolling habit more productive:
•	Notice Trends: Pay attention to popular phrases, abbreviations, and hashtags. Jot down new words and look them up if you’re unsure.
•	Evaluate Tone: Is the language used playful, serious, persuasive, or informative? Recognizing tone helps you decide when to use similar language styles.
•	Contextual Learning: When you come across unfamiliar slang or buzzwords, try using them in a sentence yourself or research examples. Understanding how a word fits into context is essential for true fluency.
•	Assess the Quality of Writing: Is the post well-thought-out or thrown together? The choice of words can reveal the writer’s intent and mindset, helping you decide what language to adopt or avoid.
