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Bienvenidos al chisme! Aquí hablaremos sobre Latinoamérica, la vida cotidiana y lo que tienen que saber para comunicarse y tener experiencias inolvidables en el mundo hispanohablante ✈️ 🌎 

Chismecito en Español ☕️🇨🇴

En este episodio, aprenderás a presentarte en español y a hacer preguntas sencillas para iniciar y mantener una conversación cuando conoces a alguien nuevo, ya sea en un evento social o de networking. A través de diálogos prácticos, te mostraremos cómo hablar sobre tu nombre, origen, profesión y gustos, usando preguntas clave como “¿De dónde eres?” o “¿A qué te dedicas?”. Este episodio es ideal para practicar interacciones básicas en español y ganar confianza en situaciones cotidianas.

Easy Spanish 

Presentándote y Conociendo a Alguien Nuevo / Introducing Yourself and Meeting Someone New

In dieser Episode erfährst du mehr über die Wiener Heurigen-Tradition und wo du das beste österreichische Essen in Wien genießen kannst.
Außerdem spreche ich in dieser Episode im Wiener Dialekt, wodurch du dich auf deine Zeit in Wien und die Verständigung mit Wienern besser vorbereiten kannst. 

Wiener Geschichten

>DIALEKT< Episode 3: Die Wiener Heurigen

A la hora de visitar un país, es importante conocer su cultura y sabemos que dentro de cada una, hay muchas tradiciones y costumbres. Argentina no es la excepción: país del tango, fútbol, asado y mate.

Aprende español con Nico desde Argentina

CULTURA ARGENTINA

The IELTS speaking test is a crucial part of the exam, as it assesses your ability to communicate effectively in English. To prepare for this test, there are several key strategies you can use to improve your performance.

IELTS Speaking Practice

How to prepare for your IELTS speaking test

This episode introduces three idioms that use the word dog. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script. 

Idiom Corner

TRANSCRIPTION (includes explanation)
These various expressions for negation span a spectrum of formality and tone. In the lexicon of everyday conversation, one might simply assert "no," "nope," or "nah," and even employ a touch of informality with "not gonna happen." When a matter is more absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, no" and "under no circumstances" make the position clear. In informal settings, a definitive refusal might take the form of "not a chance" or "ain't gonna happen," perhaps even with a touch of camaraderie, as in "nah, mate." For matters requiring decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I'm afraid the answer is no" or "I must decline," while adding regret, as in "regrettably, no," imparts a sense of genuine consideration. Politeness tempers the refusal in phrases such as "I'm sorry, but no" and "thank you for considering me, but I'll have to say no," expressing gratitude for the offer. The witty turn of phrase adds a touch of humor to the refusal, suggesting impossibility with expressions like "I'd sooner sprout wings and fly" or "when pigs fly." In more elevated circles, the upper class might communicate their refusal with statements like "I regret to inform you that the answer is in the negative" or "it would not be fitting, I'm afraid," while maintaining an air of politeness. For royalty, a refusal is conveyed with grace and tact, as in "one must respectfully decline" or "I cannot acquiesce to that request," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

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How To Say 'YES' In Various English Registers

Go and listen to this episode to learn multiple meanings of 'search' and how you can use that verb as a phrasal one and also as a part of an idiom! Go to my profile and book your next English lesson right away with me, your bilingual English teacher! ^^

All About English and How You Learn It!

'Search' As A Verb Has Many Uses 

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