podcast focused on chapter-by-chapter story reading

ando leiendo

curiosities of life, a bit of music and everyday conversations of someone who lives in Venezuela

curiosidades de la vida, un poco de musica y conversaciones diarias de alguien viviendo en venezuela

Ando Iendocast

Hello and welcome to my Chinese Channel. Today let's take a look at how to express the different nationalities, such as I am Chinese. And how to ask which country do you come from? Are you ready?

Veronica's Chinese Channel

你是哪国人？which country do you come from?

Improve your listening skills watching this video about Gracias Lempira, Honduras. You need to check the vocabulary before watch the video, then try to answer the questions about it.

Learn Spanish Exploring

Learn Spanish Exploring Gracias Lempira, Honduras.

Сегодня пишем отрывок из повести Николая Васильевича Гоголя “Невский проспект” с рассуждениями о том, какое у судьбы бывает чувство юмора.

Делаем как и раньше. Я читаю текст два раза. В первый раз медленно, по несколько слов, но обязательно ставьте эпизод на паузу, чтобы всё успеть. Второй раз читаю быстрее, чтобы вы проверили, всё ли правильно записали.

Отправьте мне сообщение со словами “пятый диктант готов” и я пришлю вам текст для проверки. Пишите грамотно, говорите свободно! Хорошего дня, друзья!

Writing Russian

Отрывок из повести Гоголя о судьбе (диктант)

In this video, you can join me for a nice walk with a cute dog and learn some vocabulary which you might not learn from the text book. Hope you learn some Chinese in a relaxing way . 
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Story learning Chinese with Annie

You can even learn something by walking the dog with me(INTERMEDIATE CHINESE IN CONTEXT)

Can I Say - Can I Do

Sri Lanka

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

In this episode you will learn about one of the most important celebrations in Colombia.

Spanish with Jas

EP 29. COLOMBIA: CARNAVAL DE BARRANQUILLA

In this episode you will learn about some animals that live in Colombia and will practice your listening skills