Speak Lesson 62 | Getting Attention

In this lesson, we learn how to talk a little bit about school. 

In this lesson, we continue to explore examples of tārof relevant in situations where we have guests at our houses. 

In this lesson, we cover the thrilling conclusion to the Story of Zal in the Shahnameh with Leyla and Dr. Sahba Shayani, where Zal returns with Sam to their palace in Zabulistan, where he enjoys a hero's welcome. 

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

There are two kinds of people who never get lost-- those who don't know where they're going, and those who have GPS! In today's Chinese lesson, learn how to talk about this handy gadget in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1138 

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.com/1 ... Show More

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.chin ... Show More

In this English lesson I'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'm ready for it to be over. In this English class I'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. 

Have you ever looked for someone, only to find someone else? In today's Mandarin podcast, you'll learn how deal with this common situation. Today, you'll learn how to use Chinese to tell someone: sorry, you're not the one I was looking for. Episode link: https://w ... Show More

Hi! Welcome to the Complete Interpreter podcast by the Interpreting Coach. Why 'Complete Interpreter'? Because you're not just a translation machine, you're also a person and a business owner, and I hope to help you take a 360 view of yourself and share some g ... Show More

In this video I discuss the importance of noticing in language learning and whether it's something we can deliberately train.