Let's explore the world of phrasal verbs and idioms by backing them up with an in depth explanation + examples in order for you to sound more like a native speaker and stop you from second-guessing. 

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In this episode I'll share a bit about the movie Inception (no spoilers).

Vocabulary:
architect- person who builds buildings
chemist- person who deals with chemistry
subconscious- the unconscious part of the mind
inception- the beginning
traumatized- feeling pain and hurt from a past experience

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Movie: Inception

从前有一个富人，家里有很多仆人。有一天，他给他们一瓶美酒。一个仆人说：“酒太少了，只够一个人喝，让我们来一场比赛吧。我们每个人都用笔在地上画一条蛇，谁先画好，这瓶酒就让他一个人喝，好不好？”大家都说好。
于是，他们拿起笔，同时在地上画起蛇来。有一个人很快画好了。他看见其他的人还在画着，就说：“你们画得真慢！你们看，我早就画完了！这酒是我的了。”他把酒拿过来，又看了看其他的人，笑着说：“你们还在画呢，那我再给我的蛇画四只脚吧！”
他一边说，一边在画好的蛇上又画了四只脚。可是，还没等他把脚画好，第二个人已经画完了。这个人马上从他手里把酒抢过来，说：“我们比赛画蛇，可是蛇没有脚啊！现在你却给它画上了脚，那还能叫蛇吗？现在我是第一个画完蛇的人了，所以这瓶酒应该是我的！”说完他就开始喝起来。
Vocabulary：
1.富人（fù rén）：rich person
2.仆人（pú rén ）：servant
3.抢（qiǎnɡ）：to grab
4.一边……一边……（yì biān … … yì biān … … ）：simultaneously

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画蛇添足Drawing a Snake with Feet

In questo episodio parlo di com'è in genere la colazione in Italia, buono ascolto a tutti!!!!!

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TRANSCRIPTION (explanation included)
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 'NO' in various English Registers

En este episodio especial de Hablemos de Salud, conmemoramos el 7 de abril, Día Mundial de la Salud, una fecha que celebra el aniversario de la fundación de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) en 1948. Bajo el título "6 claves de la salud pública para mejorar la salud del mundo", exploramos seis logros fundamentales impulsados por la OMS: la erradicación de enfermedades, la vacunación masiva, el acceso a agua potable y saneamiento, la respuesta a emergencias sanitarias, la promoción de estilos de vida saludables y la cobertura sanitaria universal.

Con un lenguaje claro, ameno y pensado para quienes están aprendiendo español, este episodio invita a reflexionar sobre cómo la salud pública transforma vidas y qué podemos hacer para contribuir desde nuestro entorno.