This episode introduces three idioms that use the word bat. 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

Ημέρα του Αγίου Βαλεντίνου 

it's all Greek to me!

Valentine's Day 

ROMANCES DE RAFAEL DE LEÓN

PROFECÍA

Sam is a meteor from outer space. After leaving his homeland orbit, Sam was pulled towards the nearest large planet. When entering Earth’s atmosphere, he faced so much resistance. This created extremely high temperatures which burned away layers and layers of his body. As a result, Sam, who used to be giant when floating in space, became so little that he could fit in a fisherman’s hand.
 
The overwhelming amount of pain Sam suffered as a result of his entry caused him to fall into a deep state of unconsciousness. When Sam struck the Earth, he was fast asleep. 

Waking up and opening his eyes, Sam sees nothing but a vast cloudless blue sky. An enormous wave of peace and serenity washes over him. He is like a newborn baby experiencing the wonder and mystery of life for the first time. For a few moments, this serene blueness the only mental phenomenon swimming around his meteor consciousness. Seconds later, questions appear. 

Where am I? What happened? What comes next?

Due to his traumatic experience, Sam has lost all memory of his life before coming to Earth. He rolls over and looks down the beach. There are some large laughing figures running around, chasing a flying red disk. Further away there are two large ones holding long boards under their arms while walking into the water. Closer to Sam, there are several little figures picking up other rocks and showing each other. 

“Wow, look at that one!” says one of the little boys. “It looks like emerald. With a little bit of sapphire too!” 

I wish that those boys will pick me up and take me with them… I want to explore, to see precisely what life on Earth has to offer…

“Come quick!” yells one of the boys, eagerly running straight to Sam. “Look at this one! It’s so strange and ugly, but fascinating at the same time!” 

“Grab it, quick! Before mom sees!” 

A distant voice calls for the two children to return to the family car. “Boys, we’re going now. Hurry up.” 

Being a Cloud

Sam the Meteor 

I made a story for Japanese language learners in Japan and abroad, a story about talking on the phone using words from the JLPT N2.

JLPT/N2 story

JLPT/N2 story in 24 words that start with "あ".

In English exams with questions where you have to fill in the missing word, often they will put two words that sound good. But how do you know which one is correct?

Previous quiz question with a preposition trap! https://www.italki.com/en/quiz/quiz/370676

Link to my teacher's profile with my podcast and all my quiz questions: https://www.italki.com/en/creator_portfolio/1667154?tab=quiz

The Social Evolutionary

Exam Tips: Filling in the missing word.

¿Por qué en ruso comparamos una persona muy ocupada con una ardilla? Escucha el episodio de hoy para averiguarlo.

Para más info entra en davayporusski.com

¿Cómo se dice en ruso?

¿Cómo se dice "dar vueltas" en ruso?

In this episode, we follow Ömer, a Turkish language learner visiting Istanbul, as he explores a cozy bookstore in Kadıköy. From asking for directions in Turkish to picking the perfect book for his language journey, Ömer’s day is filled with authentic interactions and cultural discoveries. Tune in to hear practical dialogues, useful phrases, and language tips to inspire your own Turkish learning experience :)

Merhaba Türkçe 

A Turkish Bookstore Journey: Learning Language Through Stories

Los nativos usamos muchas palabras coloquiales que a veces son difíciles de entender para los estudiantes, ya que a menudo no aparecen en los libros de texto. Por eso en el episodio de hoy te hablo de 6 verbos coloquiales que los españoles usamos en nuestras conversaciones diarias.

Como siempre, espero que disfrutes el episodio, después de escucharlo dime si:

-habías escuchado los verbos de los que hablo antes

-conoces otros verbos coloquiales que usamos en España.
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Otros episodios mencionados:

-Ep11-adjetivos coloquiales.

-Ep28.-palabras que no aparecen en los libros de texto.
