A：我要去北京旅游，你觉得什么时候去最好？
B：九月去北京旅游最好。
A：为什么？
B：九月的北京天气不冷也不热。


HSK Standard Course Level 2 Audio of the textbook

Lesson 1 text 1

In this episode, I talk about the difference between passive and Active Vocabulary. I also explain ways to improve productive knowledge.

Rethinking Language Learning

Receptive & Productive Vocabulary

You will know of some reasons why you should see Encanto

1. Su música y coreografías﻿﻿﻿

2. El diseño ﻿visual

3. La historia familiar ﻿que esconde

4. Las 'Dos Oruguitas﻿' de Sebastián Yatra

5. Lo extraordinario ﻿está en lo normal

6. Disney demuestra ﻿que sigue viva

7. Es un homenaje ﻿a Colombia.

Remember that I also teach Spanish on italki, in case you want to book a class with me :)

Colombia

Razones para ver Encanto de disney

Tune in this week to learn about idioms and phrases in English. You'll learn how to use Suffice (it) to Say, To Be on the Receiving End, and Pass the Buck.

This episode is part two of “How to Answer Difficult Questions in a Meeting.” Expanding your English vocabulary will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. And as always, you’ll get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills.

If you want my tips on preparing for a job interview, I invite you to visit my website for my free five-step job interview preparation checklist. This checklist has already helped thousands of people worldwide perform well in interviews and get jobs they love. To sign up, visit my website at express-to-impress.com.

This podcast is listener-supported. So if you get a new job or a raise in part because of something you learned on the podcast, I invite you to make a donation to keep the podcast on the air. 100% of any amount you give will go to production expenses. 

Episode originally published April 13, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/english-idioms-in-use/.

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Express to Impress

English Idioms in Use

In this audio dialogue you will learn how to order a food or drinks at a restaurant. Enjoy!

Transcript

WAITER: Hello, I’ll be your waiter today. Can I start you off with something to drink?
RALPH: Yes. I’ll have iced tea, please.
ANNA: And I’ll have lemonade.
WAITER: OK. Are you ready to order, or do you need a few minutes?
RALPH: I think we’re ready. I’ll have the tomato soup to start, and the roast beef with mashed potatoes and peas.
WAITER: How do you want the beef — rare, medium, or well done?
RALPH: Well done, please.
ANNA: And I’ll just have the fish, with potatoes and a salad.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Ordering A Meal

Segundo episodio de este canal. Hoy escucharemos un cuento con una mezcla de tragedia y comedia. Seguimos ambientados en la selva de misiones y nuestros personajes favoritos de la selva. Hoy la historia de un ave muy grande, elegante pero un poco tonta

Cuentos para aprender español

Las medias de los flamencos

Did you know?

Glass Frogs

欧盟European Union13日召开能源部长会议，虽然“会议超时数小时”，但是各成员国the member states未能就天然气限价方案达成共识。
欧盟成员国此前一直在设置天然气价格上限方面存在分歧。德国、奥地利和荷兰等国对相关方案有异议，认为限价price caps会导致欧洲急需much-needed的天然气向其他市场转移divert to，扰乱能源市场的运作。但希腊、比利时、意大利和波兰等国提出相反的意见，要求设定价格上限，以保护其经济免受高能源价格的影响。


财经早咖啡【财经新闻】【Business News】

欧盟13日召开能源部长会议；The European Union will hold a meeting of energy ministers on the 13th

In this audio I go over my way of preparing my students to succeed in Part 2 of IELTS speaking exam. 

Please listen to it and try to catch the logic behind the process.

The topic: The most important benefit of the internet.

Connection, communication, sharing, other people, social media, internet wars, conflicts, misunderstandings, whatspp, wechat, fraud theft, banks, photos, videos, messenger.

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