Speak Lesson 62 | Getting Attention

<p>In this lesson, we continue our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's <em>Shahnameh</em> with Dr. Omid Arabian. This part of the epic poem discusses the very beginnings of the universe.</p> 

<p>In this lesson, we begin our discussion of the section of Ferdowsi's <em>Shahnameh</em> called “On the Creation of the World” with Dr. Omid Arabian. We begin with a discussion of just the first two lines (the first two rhyming couplets).</p> 

In this lesson, we learn some more expressions for expressing thanks, particularly in the context of visiting a jewelry store or other shop and making arrangements in advance. 

The command form or Imperativ in German is used differently and much more frequently than it is in English. So, this lesson is as much a cultural lesson as it is a grammatical one. Review the transcript, study the lesson and do the quizzes: www.newsinslowgerman.com/series/guts/6/ ... Show More

<p>There are two kinds of people who never get lost-- those who don&#39;t know where they&#39;re going, and those who have GPS! In today&#39;s Chinese lesson, learn how to talk about this handy gadget in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1138</p> 

<p>How long is "just a moment?" In today's Chinese lesson, you'll learn how to talk about things that are about to happen. Wait for it-- the lesson is almost here. Just a bit longer, and you'll be learning Mandarin. Hold on, almost there... Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.co ... Show More

<p>There is a phenomenon in China called "mute English." You've probably met someone who has experienced this - someone who studied English (or any language, for that matter) but who just can't speak it! Well find out more about this in today's lesson. Episode link: https://www.c ... Show More

In China there's a whole special language reserved for counting out change (and no, Shanghai poddies, we're not talking about Shanghainese!). This is the language where the Chinese word for "to search for" suddenly becomes "to give back money." Learn all the essential Mandarin in ... Show More

Remember the first time you wrote up your resume, and its 10 pages of vainglory? Recent university grads in China make the same mistake, and benefit from some sage advice on how to distill a CV to its essence. Learn the Chinese for this key job search language in this lesson. Epi ... Show More

In this English lesson I&apos;ll help you learn how to complain in English about something that you are no longer enjoying.  For me, winter is the most amazing season, but I&apos;m ready for it to be over. In this English class I&apos;ll teach these six phrases: to have had enoug ... Show More

In this video, I explain why language learning is often made harder than it needs to be and how to stop overcomplicating it. 

In this lesson, we will continue learning easy tools beginners can use to talk about the future in Spanish. You can find more at https://learningspanishforbeginners.com/20 

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs What kind of things are more likely to be broken by people at home? What kind of people like to fix things by themselves? Do you think elderly people should teach young people how to fix things? Is the older genera ... Show More