This is the first episode in a new series. It is a wonderful short story by the amazing British writer, Roald Dahl. Learn new vocabulary and enjoy a very entertaining story.

Stories to Stimulate!

The Landlady Part 1

In this episode we talk about one of the pillars of British culture: ☕

English with Jack 

How to Make a Cup of Tea ☕

In this podcast you will know what Buñuelo is and how it is prepared.

1/2 cucharadita de sal
2 cucharadas de mantequilla blanda sin sal
2 huevos batidos
aceites suficiente para freír
1/4 taza de leche tibia
1/4 taza de azúcar
1 taza de fécula de maíz
2 tazas de queso costeño
1 taza de almidón de yuca
1/2 cucharadita de bicarbonato

Remember that I teach Spanish on italki, you can book a class for more information you can look at it on my profile :)

Colombia

¿Que es El buñuelo y como se prepara?

はい。こんにちは洋平先生です。
ええ、今日はよくある間違いで、い形容詞についてやりたいと思います。 
これは上級者でもよく間違えてるんですけども、じゃあ皆さん聞いてくださいね。
・高いじゃありません 
・安いじゃありません。
これは何が間違いかわかりますか。オッケー。正しくは
・高くありません。
・安くありませんです。 
オッケーですか？えー、じゃあもう1個辞書形の否定形、行きますね。
・優しいじゃない。
・ 怖いじゃない。
これも間違いです。これは本当によくある間違いです。正しくは
・優しくない。
・怖くないです。
オッケーですか？
えー、これを間違っていてもまあ日本人は、理解はできます。けど、うんんー、ちょっと、なんだろう(笑)。とても変な感じがします。いいですか？
 
じゃあちょっと練習しましょう。 えー、皆さんいいですか。私が”い形容詞”を言いますので、否定形にしてください。
・低い→低くありません
・おかしい→おかしくありません
・しつこい→しつこくありません
・面白い→面白くありません
・おいしい→味しくありません 
どうでしたか。簡単？難しい？はい、じゃあ次。辞書形の”い形容詞”の否定形いきますね。
・高い→高くない
・軽い→ 軽くない
・かわいい→かわいくない
・悲しい→悲しくない
・辛い→辛くない
 
ですね。はい、どうでしたか。えーっとこれ本当に中級者、上級車でもよく間違えています。
で、え～、さっきも言いましたけど、日本人は理解は間違っていても理解はできるんですけど、聞くたびに、うーん... ちょっと疲れる。うん、ちょっとパワーを使ってしまうんですね。うん、「理解しよう、理解しよう」っていう気持ちがあって、
 
はい、じゃあ、えー、ちょっと次からみんなも話す時に気を付けてくれたら嬉しいです。はい、ご視聴ありがとうございました。 
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洋平先生　N3～N2クラスの生徒へ　(^^♪

＃1　い形容詞について（よくある間違い）

I discuss some of my favorite idioms! 
Can't see the forest for the trees
better late than never 
fishing for compliments 
could care less 
go above and beyond (the call of duty) 
go the extra mile 
You give them an inch and they take a mile. 
on the fence/in two minds about
Take it easy

Nit-Picky English with Nika 

Interesting Idioms

In this episode, Smith shares effective strategies to expand your English vocabulary. Learn how to use context, word families, and new learning techniques to build a richer, more varied vocabulary. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced learner, these tips will help you use new words confidently in your writing and conversations!

LEARN BY LISTENING

STOP Overusing Vocabulary

Wozu gibt es Smalltalk? Was können wir beim Smalltalk konkret sagen? Welche Themen sind in Deutschland tabu? 
In dieser Episode erfährst du, wie der Smalltalk in Deutschland funktioniert.  

Deutsch mit Sonia

Smalltalk in Deutschland

Disneyland Paris has launched a new light show called Disney Tales of Magic, an immersive 20-minute show that uses drones, synchronized fountains, and high-definition projections.

The show's main feature — ultra-bright lasers — has been used only once before, at the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony featuring a performance by Celine Dion. The lasers, which travel 37 kilometers, deliver extraordinary power while remaining safe near crowds.

"The Paris Olympics used it first. But we saw it first," said Dana Harrel, executive entertainment director at Disneyland Paris.

The show brings Disney and Pixar tales to life with the use of drone-made 3D figures projected onto the night sky, synchronized fountains and a 100-piece orchestra.

The show also reflects Disney's storytelling evolution. Tim Lutkin, artistic director of the production, noted the shift from classic fairy tales to modern narratives like Encanto and Inside Out 2, which explore deeper themes such as anxiety and depression.

The show is just one part of Disneyland Paris' $2 billion expansion plan, part of a $60 billion global investment announced in September 2023, aiming to redefine Disney parks, cruises and attractions over the next decade.

At the heart of the expansion is the transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park, doubling in size and reimagined as Disney Adventure World. Opening in spring 2025, a new park entrance, World Premiere, will greet visitors with the glamor of a Hollywood film premiere, leading them into immersive themed areas.

The expansion includes two eagerly awaited themed lands: The World of Frozen, opening in 2026, and The Lion King land. The Disneyland Hotel has also been revamped, with rooms themed around classic Disney royalty.

"These projects reflect our commitment to innovation and storytelling," said Natacha Rafalski, head of Disneyland Paris, adding that they will further strengthen it as Europe's top tourist destination.



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Drones and Lasers Light Up Disneyland Paris in New Show

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