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Why Do I Feel Dizzy? — Anxiety-Induced Lightheadedness Relief | Guided Meditation with 4-4-8 Breathing If the floor has ever seemed to tilt beneath you, or the room's gone soft and swimming for no reason at all, today's guided meditation is for you. Calming Anxiety sits with anxiety-induced dizziness, the frightening, light-headed feeling that convinces you something is medically wrong, when the real cause may simply be anxious breathing. We slow the body first with 4-4-8 breathing (in for four, hold for four, and a long, slow exhale for eight), a technique Martin has used often as a paramedic kneeling beside people who were certain they were about to collapse. For daily support beyond this episode, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving next month.

In tennis, the ball is either in or out. No apology required. So why does saying no in real life feel so much harder? This episode kicks off a new 10-part series on boundaries — why they're so hard to hold, and how to actually do it, at work and at home. THE SIGNAL

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #117 Borrowing books at the library (Med).Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

Learn English useful for visiting a library. Practise everyday phrases for returning borrowed items, asking about late fees and due dates, renewing items, reserving titles, and using the library catalogue.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here.

Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally. - در این قسمت برای یادگیری انگلیسیِ کاربردی برای صحبت درباره حیوان خانگی بیمار، عبارت‌های روزمره را تمرین کنید تا بتوانید توضیح دهید حیوان چه زمانی غذا نمی‌خورد، آب نمی‌نوشد یا رفتار عادی ندارد.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here. - برنامه فارسی رادیو اس‌بی‌اس در روزهای شنبه و سه شنبه ساعت ۳ بعد از ظهر از طریق رادیو، به صورت آنلاین، کانال شماره ۳۰۲ تلویزیون‌های دیجیتال و از طریق اپ رایگان SBS Audio قابل دسترس است. برای شنیدن برنامه های زنده و پادکست های ما اپ SBS Audio را از APP Store یا Google Play دانلود کنید. همچنین می‌ توانید به اس بی اس فارسی از طریق اسپاتیفای، یا اپل پادکستز گوش کنید.

Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally. - تعلّم عبارات إنجليزية مفيدة للتحدّث عن مرض حيوانك الأليف، وتمرّن على استخدام جمل يومية لشرح تغيّرات الأكل والشرب والسلوك، ووصف الأعراض وطلب المساعدة من الطبيب البيطري.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here. - Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here.

Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally. - សិក្សាភាសាអង់គ្លេសដែលមានប្រយោជន៍សម្រាប់ការនិយាយអំពីសត្វចិញ្ចឹមរបស់អ្នកដែលឈឺ។ អនុវត្តឃ្លាប្រចាំថ្ងៃសម្រាប់ពន្យល់នៅពេលដែលសត្វមិនស៊ីចំណី មិនផឹកទឹក ឬក៏មិនប្រក្រតី។Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here. - Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #116 Visiting a vet (Med) - 지난주 에피소드 116: 수의사 방문하기 (중급)를 위한 보너스 연습 대화입니다.Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English. - 호주 공영방송 SBS 한국어 프로그램은 호주 한인 커뮤니티를 위한 뉴스와 생활 정보, 그리고 다양한 이야기를 전합니다. 호주와 한국을 잇는 신뢰할 수 있는 콘텐츠를 만나보세요.더 많은 뉴스와 팟캐스트는 SBS 한국어 프로그램 웹사이트에서 확인하세요.www.sbs.com.au/korean

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #116 Visiting a vet (Med) - تدرّب على التحدّث من خلال حوار الحلقة #116: زيارة الطبيب البيطري.Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English. - Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

Have you read the latest book that Alexa has read? In this final episode of Learn French with Fun Facts, host Alexa Polidoro talks about her latest read. Do you know this book? Practise listening to A2/B1 level French and learn more about one of the most renowned French teachers on YouTube!Like these lessons? Why not subscribe to more content just like this with even MORE learning materials? The Complete French Course is 15% off for podcast listeners! Use the code "ALEXAPOD" at the checkout.Need extra guidance for this episode? We've got you covered! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠my podcast page ⁠⁠⁠⁠for support guides from each episode in this new series. These include:questions & answerstranslationsand more!

Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally. - 病気のペットについて伝える際に役立つ英語を学びましょう。ペットが食事や水分を摂らなかったり、普段と違う行動をとったりする場合に、それを説明するための日常的なフレーズを練習しましょう。Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here. - Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here.

Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally. - 今集將會教你如何形容寵物生病，例如寵物不肯進食、喝水或表現異常時，應該如何表達。Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here. - 練習今集學到的實用英語，透過我們的測驗，測試你的學習成果。

Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally. - Mari belajar bahasa Inggris yang berguna untuk membicarakan hewan peliharaan Anda yang sedang sakit. Berlatihlah menggunakan ungkapan sehari-hari untuk menjelaskan kondisi saat hewan tidak mau makan, minum, atau berperilaku tidak seperti biasanya.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here. - Teruslah berlatih frasa-frasa dari episode ini dan ujilah pemahaman Anda melalui kuis ini.

Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally. - د انګلیسي ژبې په دې پوډکاسټ کې د حیواناتو ډاکټر (وترنر) ته د تګ په اړه خبرې کول زده کړئ.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here. -

Panic Attack Relief — Mindful Breathing to Calm a Racing Chest | 10-Minute Guided Meditation with the Physiological Sigh Panic attack relief starts with one breath — and this ten-minute guided meditation gives you the fastest one there is. If your breathing has gone high and shallow, if you are trying to take a deep breath and it keeps stopping halfway, this session is built for exactly that moment. Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, today's practice is about mindful breathing and one named technique: the physiological sigh. Two breaths in through the nose, a short sip of air stacked on top, then one long, slow release. It is the quickest way we know of to bring a heart rate down in real time, and it is the breath Martin coached people through on the front line. From there you are guided into stillness beside water at dusk — the setting sun, the ripples and reflections on the lake — while five gentle affirmations settle the nervous system and remind you that a panic attack cannot outlast a long, slow breath out. Whether you are riding out a wave of anxiety right now, managing daily stress, or looking for a breathwork practice you can return to every morning, this is anxiety relief you can carry with you and use anywhere. You are not broken. You are not in danger. Your breathing has simply got ahead of you — and it can be brought back. ⏱️ Time Chapters * 00:00 – Your breathing has got ahead of you* 01:06 – Welcome to Calming Anxiety* 01:25 – Anchored arrives on iOS this Thursday* 01:45 – Instant Calm: your always-on panic attack session* 02:18 – Settling in* 02:32 – The physiological sigh explained* 02:50 – Guided breathing, three rounds* 04:54 – Letting the words land* 05:23 – Today's affirmations* 06:22 – Stillness by the lake at dusk* 06:51 – Affirmations, second pass* 08:08 – Your three daily caring tips* 08:58 – Coming back into the room* 09:37 – Anchored, sharing, and the sign-off 

Learn English useful for talking about side hustles and earning extra income. Practise everyday phrases for describing additional work, managing responsibilities, and talking about money. - Learn English hmangin mirang holh rak cawng ve. Cawnnak chungah kan i hmaithlak dingmi cu rian hnihnak kawl, rian hnih tlaih silole a hlei in tangka kawlnak kong chim le rel kan duh tikah kan hman khawh mi biafang le biatlang pawl an si lai.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here. - Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #115 Working on the side. - Cawnnak #115 chungah an hman mi biafang le biatlang pawl kan rak ngai than hna lai.Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English. - Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally. - Learn English hmangin mirang holh rak cawng ve. Inn ah kan zuat mi saram an zawt, a dam lo tikah an zawtnak konglam chim le rel kan thiam a herh, ti le rawl an duh lonak, an ziaza a dannak kong a chimning kan rak cawng hna lai.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here. - Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here.

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #116 Visiting a vet (Med) - Cawnnak #116 chungah an hman mi biafang le biatlang pawl kan rak ngai than hna lai.Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English. - Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

Clients may forget exactly how much they paid, but they rarely forget whether the quality was excellent or disappointing. This is one of the most important lessons in sales. Price matters at the moment of purchase, especially when budgets are tight or procurement teams are involved. Over time, however, the emotional memory of the experience becomes much more powerful than the original invoice. A reliable product, a successful service and a supplier who acts with integrity create trust. Poor quality, broken promises and evasive behaviour create the opposite. The real question for salespeople is therefore not simply, "How do I defend my price?" It is, "How do I make the value and quality unforgettable?" Why do clients forget the price but remember the quality? The price is a short-term transaction, while quality becomes part of the client's long-term experience. Think about something you bought years ago that has continued to perform well. You may no longer remember whether it cost ¥50,000, ¥70,000 or ¥100,000. You do remember that it was dependable and that buying it was a good decision. The reverse is equally true. When a product fails, a consultant disappoints or a supplier does not deliver what was promised, the precise cost gradually becomes fuzzy. The frustration remains crystal clear. This applies across consumer purchases, professional services, B2B solutions and corporate training. Procurement may concentrate on the quoted price during negotiations, but the end users and decision-makers remember whether the solution actually worked. Do now: Stop assuming that the lowest number wins. Make the expected quality, outcome and client experience easier to understand than the price. Why is competing mainly on price dangerous for salespeople? When salespeople focus excessively on price, they turn their offer into a commodity and weaken their own professional brand. A salesperson who immediately discounts is teaching the buyer to believe there is little meaningful difference between suppliers. Once that happens, the conversation becomes a bidding contest. The damage can extend beyond a single sale. When clients believe they received poor value, they do not only reject the product or service. They may also decide that the salesperson is unreliable, lacks integrity or cannot be trusted to protect their interests. In Japan, where business relationships and reputations can develop over many years, this is especially dangerous. Dissatisfied buyers may quietly avoid the supplier rather than openly complain. They may also warn colleagues, industry contacts and future decision-makers. You are not only selling today's solution. You are building or damaging your name in the market. Do now: Protect your personal brand by selling a defensible result, not merely offering a cheaper price. What should salespeople do when something goes wrong? Clients can forgive a genuine problem, but they rarely forgive avoidance, excuses or a refusal to accept responsibility. Machines fail. People make mistakes. Supply chains are disrupted. Technology does not always work perfectly. Even respected organisations occasionally disappoint a client. The defining moment is what happens next. The client wants the supplier to acknowledge the issue, communicate clearly and fix it quickly. Attempts to justify the unjustifiable only make the situation worse. The salesperson who disappears, blames another department or debates whether the client should be unhappy destroys trust. A fast and honest recovery can actually strengthen the relationship. The client may forget the inconvenience and the original price, but remember that the supplier acted with integrity when it mattered. This is the difference between completing a transaction and becoming a trusted adviser. Do now: When a problem appears, take ownership, explain the recovery plan and keep communicating until it is resolved. Why do product specifications fail to communicate quality? Specifications describe what a product is, but quality is demonstrated by explaining how it solves the buyer's particular problem. Many salespeople mistake detail for value. They explain the size, weight, colour, functions, methodology, modules or technical capabilities of their offer. These details may be accurate, but accuracy alone does not make them persuasive. The buyer is thinking, "What does this mean for me?" A faster system may reduce processing time. A more durable component may lower maintenance costs. A leadership programme may improve communication, decision-making or employee retention. Until the salesperson connects the specification to the buyer's desired result, the presentation remains a product pitch. The quality conversation begins when the buyer can see a clear match between what they need and what is being offered. In B2B sales, this alignment is often more important than the number of features included. Do now: Translate every major specification into a practical business benefit that matters to this specific buyer. Why do Japanese salespeople often begin pitching too early? Many Japanese salespeople begin with a prepared explanation because both the salesperson and the buyer have been conditioned to expect a formal pitch. The salesperson arrives, exchanges business cards and opens the presentation. The buyer listens politely. Everyone follows the familiar pattern. The problem is that the salesperson may know almost nothing about the client's priorities, internal pressures, timing, previous experiences or decision criteria. Japanese corporate culture often rewards preparation, consistency and conformity. These qualities can be valuable, but they can also discourage a salesperson from departing from the standard presentation. Asking probing questions may feel risky, particularly when dealing with a senior buyer. Sales managers may repeatedly tell their teams to ask more questions, yet the old behaviour continues. Coaching must therefore happen in real client meetings, followed by specific feedback and repeated practice. Do now: Do not allow the presentation deck to control the meeting. Earn permission to investigate the client's situation first. What is the best opening question in a sales meeting? A powerful transition is: "To understand whether we can help, would you mind if I asked you a few questions?" The wording is simple, but the setup matters. First, briefly explain what your company does. Next, mention a relevant result you have achieved for a similar client. Then suggest that you may be able to produce a comparable result for this buyer. At that point, say: "In order for me to understand whether that would be possible in your situation, would you mind if I asked you a few questions?" Most buyers will agree because the request is logical and professional. You are not interrogating them or delaying the presentation. You are trying to avoid recommending something that may not fit. You can then explore their objectives, problems, priorities, urgency, stakeholders, budget expectations and definition of success. This is where genuine consultative selling begins. Do now: Practise this transition until it sounds natural, confident and client-focused rather than scripted. How can salespeople justify a higher price? A higher price becomes easier to accept when the salesperson proves that the quality, outcome and risk reduction are worth more than the difference in cost. Prices fluctuate because of competition, currency movements, energy costs, labour expenses and supply-chain conditions. Quality should be more stable. Salespeople need to show the commercial logic behind the price. That may include a longer product life, faster implementation, stronger support, reduced downtime, lower risk, better adoption or a more reliable result. The comparison should not be between two price tags alone. It should be between the total consequences of each decision. A cheaper supplier who fails can become extremely expensive. A higher-priced supplier who delivers the right outcome, responds quickly and protects the client's reputation may represent far better value. When quality is aligned with the client's needs, the price gradually fades from memory. The successful result remains. Do now: Help the buyer compare total value, business impact and risk—not simply the initial purchase price. Conclusion Clients do not remember every invoice forever. They remember whether the decision made them look smart, solved their problem and produced the promised result. That is why the strongest salespeople do not rush into a pitch or rely on product specifications. They ask questions, understand the buyer's requirements and connect their solution directly to the outcomes the client values. They also recognise that quality includes more than the product itself. It includes communication, responsiveness, accountability, problem resolution and personal integrity. Sell on price alone and the client may leave as soon as someone cheaper appears. Deliver memorable quality and the client has a reason to trust you, buy from you again and recommend you to others. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021 and received the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver leadership, communication, sales and presentation programmes globally, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including the bestsellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery, as well as Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō（ザ営業）, Purezen no Tatsujin（プレゼンの達人）, Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō（トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう）and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā（現代版「人を動かす」リーダー）. Greg publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and X and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews for executives and professionals seeking practical strategies for succeeding in Japan.

Every new school year brings change, uncertainty, and fresh challenges. For many children, those changes trigger anxiety long before the first bell rings. When worry shows up, most adults naturally try to make it disappear. They offer reassurance, lower expectations, or remove the source of distress. Those responses feel loving in the moment, yet they can quietly strengthen anxiety over time.In this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline explains why the anxious brain reacts so strongly to the return to school and why accommodation often keeps anxiety alive. You'll learn what happens inside the brain when uncertainty feels dangerous, why reassurance rarely builds confidence, and how small changes in adult responses can help children develop lasting coping skills.Dr. Caroline introduces the VRI approach, and explains how to support children through emotional storms while maintaining calm, consistent boundaries. She also discusses extinction bursts, school avoidance, and practical ways to reduce accommodations without damaging connection or trust.If you're preparing for the new school year and want to help children build confidence rather than dependence, this episode offers practical strategies you can start using today.In this episode you'll learn:• Why back to school is one of the biggest anxiety triggers for children• How the amygdala and prefrontal cortex influence anxious behaviour• Why reassurance and accommodation can unintentionally reinforce anxiety• What extinction bursts are and why they happen• How to use the VRI communication strategy during emotional moments• Simple ways to encourage independence while supporting emotional regulationHomework IdeasDr. Caroline leaves listeners with practical actions they can begin immediately.1. Track Your AccommodationsSpend one week noticing every time you change your behaviour to reduce a child's anxiety or discomfort.Examples include:answering repeated reassurance questionscompleting tasks they could do independentlychanging family routines to avoid distressallowing avoidance of feared situationsstepping in too quickly to solve problems2. Practise the VRI StrategyUse VRI during anxious moments.Validate"I know this feels really hard."RemindCalmly restate the expectation and express confidence."I know you can handle this."IgnoreDo not engage in anxiety-driven bargaining, arguing, or repeated reassurance after you've communicated your message.3. Replace ReassuranceNotice how often you say, "You'll be fine."Instead, practise saying, "I know this feels scary AND I know you can handle it."4. Look for Independence OpportunitiesAsk yourself, "What am I doing today that my child is capable of doing themselves?"Build independence one small task at a time.5. Hold One Boundary ConsistentlyChoose one accommodation to reduce and stay consistent. Expect anxiety to protest before it improvesEnjoying the show? Help out by rating this podcast on Apple to help others get access to this information too! apple.co/3ysFijh Follow Dr. Caroline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzankoIG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzankoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/ Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

Practise asking and saying how old you or someone else is in Syrian Arabic. This beginner lesson uses useful everyday phrases and native-speaker audio. Complete course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-syrian-arabic-beginnerPhrases in this lesson:• How old are you?• I am 40 years old.• How old is he?• He is eighteen.• She is fifteen.• I am very old.Continue learning with LinguaBoostThis episode is a selected sample from the complete 30-lesson Beginner Syrian Arabic course. Follow the podcast so you don't miss upcoming sample lessons. Some rotating lessons are available for a limited time.Get the complete course with structured review sessions, downloadable MP3s, PDF transcripts, and lifetime access:https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-syrian-arabic-beginner

Practise asking how often someone does an activity and using expressions such as never, rarely, and often in Persian. This beginner lesson uses useful everyday phrases and native-speaker audio. Complete course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-persian-beginnerPhrases in this lesson:• How often do you go to the cinema?• I never go to the cinema.• I rarely go to the cinema.• How often do you go swimming?• I go swimming three times a week.• I often go shopping.Continue learning with LinguaBoostThis episode is a selected sample from the complete 30-lesson Beginner Persian course. Follow the podcast so you don't miss upcoming sample lessons. Some rotating lessons are available for a limited time.Get the complete course with structured review sessions, downloadable MP3s, PDF transcripts, and lifetime access:https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-persian-beginner

Practise asking and saying how old you or someone else is in Korean. This beginner lesson uses useful everyday phrases and native-speaker audio. Complete course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-korean-beginnerPhrases in this lesson:• How old are you?• I am 40 years old.• How old is he?• He is eighteen.• She is fifteen.• I am very old.Continue learning with LinguaBoostThis episode is a selected sample from the complete 30-lesson Beginner Korean course. Follow the podcast so you don't miss upcoming sample lessons. Some rotating lessons are available for a limited time.Get the complete course with structured review sessions, downloadable MP3s, PDF transcripts, and lifetime access:https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-korean-beginner

Practise asking where someone is and saying where you are or where you are going in Japanese. This beginner lesson uses useful everyday phrases and native-speaker audio. Complete course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-japanese-beginnerPhrases in this lesson:• Where are you?• I am at the beach.• I am at home.• I am at work.• I am at the post office.• I am going to the post office.• I am at the bus stop with my wife.Continue learning with LinguaBoostThis episode is a selected sample from the complete 30-lesson Beginner Japanese course. Follow the podcast so you don't miss upcoming sample lessons. Some rotating lessons are available for a limited time.Get the complete course with structured review sessions, downloadable MP3s, PDF transcripts, and lifetime access:https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-japanese-beginner

Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally. - 아픈 반려동물에 대해 이야기할 때 유용한 영어 표현을 배워보세요. 동물이 먹지 않거나, 마시지 않거나, 평소처럼 행동하지 않을 때 사용할 수 있는 일상적인 표현들을 연습해 보세요.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here. - 호주 공영방송 SBS 한국어 프로그램은 호주 한인 커뮤니티를 위한 뉴스와 생활 정보, 그리고 다양한 이야기를 전합니다. 호주와 한국을 잇는 신뢰할 수 있는 콘텐츠를 만나보세요.더 많은 뉴스와 팟캐스트는 SBS 한국어 프로그램 웹사이트에서 확인하세요.www.sbs.com.au/korean

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #116 Visiting a vet (Med) - 通过本期播客，跟着第116集《带宠物去看病》一起开口练练对话吧！Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English. - Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English.

Practise talking about places you want to visit, past trips, and travel experiences in Swahili. This beginner lesson uses useful everyday phrases and native-speaker audio. Complete course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-swahili-beginnerPhrases in this lesson:• I like to travel.• I want to visit Germany.• I enjoy visiting Italy.• Have you been to England?• I have never been there.• I was in France.• Have you ever been to Paris?• I went there on holiday last year.Continue learning with LinguaBoostThis episode is a selected sample from the complete 70-lesson Beginner Swahili course. Follow the podcast so you don't miss upcoming sample lessons. Some rotating lessons are available for a limited time.Get the complete course with structured review sessions, downloadable MP3s, PDF transcripts, and lifetime access:https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-swahili-beginner

Practise talking about places you want to visit, past trips, and travel experiences in French. This beginner lesson uses useful everyday phrases and native-speaker audio. Complete course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-french-beginnerPhrases in this lesson:• I like to travel.• I want to visit Germany.• I enjoy visiting Italy.• Have you been to England?• I have never been there.• I was in France.• Have you ever been to Paris?• I went there on holiday last year.Continue learning with LinguaBoostThis episode is a selected sample from the complete 70-lesson Beginner French course. Follow the podcast so you don't miss upcoming sample lessons. Some rotating lessons are available for a limited time.Get the complete course with structured review sessions, downloadable MP3s, PDF transcripts, and lifetime access:https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-french-beginner

Practise asking about someone's week and describing work, visitors, routines, and recent purchases in Greek. This beginner lesson uses useful everyday phrases and native-speaker audio. Complete course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-greek-beginnerPhrases in this lesson:• How was your week?• It was good.• My friends arrived on Monday.• I worked in the office.• My sister visited on Thursday.• I walked my dog everyday.• I bought a new phone a few days ago.Continue learning with LinguaBoostThis episode is a selected sample from the complete 50-lesson Beginner Greek course. Follow the podcast so you don't miss upcoming sample lessons. Some rotating lessons are available for a limited time.Get the complete course with structured review sessions, downloadable MP3s, PDF transcripts, and lifetime access:https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-greek-beginner

Practise asking about someone's week and describing work, visitors, routines, and recent purchases in Turkish. This beginner lesson uses useful everyday phrases and native-speaker audio. Complete course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-turkish-beginnerPhrases in this lesson:• How was your week?• It was good.• My friends arrived on Monday.• I worked in the office.• My sister visited on Thursday.• I walked my dog everyday.• I bought a new phone a few days ago.Continue learning with LinguaBoostThis episode is a selected sample from the complete 50-lesson Beginner Turkish course. Follow the podcast so you don't miss upcoming sample lessons. Some rotating lessons are available for a limited time.Get the complete course with structured review sessions, downloadable MP3s, PDF transcripts, and lifetime access:https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-turkish-beginner

Practise asking what someone needs and talking about help, time, transportation, and other necessities in Haitian Creole. This beginner lesson uses useful everyday phrases and native-speaker audio. Complete course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-haitian-creole-beginnerPhrases in this lesson:• What do you need?• I need a taxi.• Do you need anything?• No, I don't need anything.• I need some time to think.• He needs help.• They need flowers for a wedding.• I needed this.• As far as I know• As far as I know, he doesn't need any help.Continue learning with LinguaBoostThis episode is a selected sample from the complete 50-lesson Beginner Haitian Creole course. Follow the podcast so you don't miss upcoming sample lessons. Some rotating lessons are available for a limited time.Get the complete course with structured review sessions, downloadable MP3s, PDF transcripts, and lifetime access:https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-haitian-creole-beginner

Practise talking about places you want to visit, past trips, and travel experiences in Spanish. This beginner lesson uses useful everyday phrases and native-speaker audio. Complete course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-spanish-beginnerPhrases in this lesson:• I like to travel.• I want to visit Germany.• I enjoy visiting Italy.• Have you been to England?• I have never been there.• I was in France.• Have you ever been to Paris?• I went there on holiday last year.Continue learning with LinguaBoostThis episode is a selected sample from the complete 70-lesson Beginner Spanish course. Follow the podcast so you don't miss upcoming sample lessons. Some rotating lessons are available for a limited time.Get the complete course with structured review sessions, downloadable MP3s, PDF transcripts, and lifetime access:https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-spanish-beginner

Practise talking about places you want to visit, past trips, and travel experiences in Brazilian Portuguese. This beginner lesson uses useful everyday phrases and native-speaker audio. Complete course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-brazilian-portuguese-beginnerPhrases in this lesson:• I like to travel.• I want to visit Germany.• I enjoy visiting Italy.• Have you been to England?• I have never been there.• I was in France.• Have you ever been to Paris?• I went there on holiday last year.Continue learning with LinguaBoostThis episode is a selected sample from the complete 70-lesson Beginner Brazilian Portuguese course. Follow the podcast so you don't miss upcoming sample lessons. Some rotating lessons are available for a limited time.Get the complete course with structured review sessions, downloadable MP3s, PDF transcripts, and lifetime access:https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-brazilian-portuguese-beginner

Practise talking about places you want to visit, past trips, and travel experiences in German. This beginner lesson uses useful everyday phrases and native-speaker audio. Complete course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-german-beginnerPhrases in this lesson:• I like to travel.• I want to visit Germany.• I enjoy visiting Italy.• Have you been to England?• I have never been there.• I was in France.• Have you ever been to Paris?• I went there on holiday last year.Continue learning with LinguaBoostThis episode is a selected sample from the complete 70-lesson Beginner German course. Follow the podcast so you don't miss upcoming sample lessons. Some rotating lessons are available for a limited time.Get the complete course with structured review sessions, downloadable MP3s, PDF transcripts, and lifetime access:https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-german-beginner

Practise asking about someone's week and describing work, visitors, routines, and recent purchases in Mandarin Chinese. This beginner lesson uses useful everyday phrases and native-speaker audio. Complete course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-mandarin-chinese-beginnerPhrases in this lesson:• How was your week?• It was good.• My friends arrived on Monday.• I worked in the office.• My sister visited on Thursday.• I walked my dog everyday.• I bought a new phone a few days ago.Continue learning with LinguaBoostThis episode is a selected sample from the complete 50-lesson Beginner Mandarin Chinese course. Follow the podcast so you don't miss upcoming sample lessons. Some rotating lessons are available for a limited time.Get the complete course with structured review sessions, downloadable MP3s, PDF transcripts, and lifetime access:https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-mandarin-chinese-beginner

Practise asking about someone's week and describing work, visitors, routines, and recent purchases in Hindi. This beginner lesson uses useful everyday phrases and native-speaker audio. Complete course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-hindi-beginnerPhrases in this lesson:• How was your week?• It was good.• My friends arrived on Monday.• I worked in the office.• My sister visited on Thursday.• I walked my dog everyday.• I bought a new phone a few days ago.Continue learning with LinguaBoostThis episode is a selected sample from the complete 50-lesson Beginner Hindi course. Follow the podcast so you don't miss upcoming sample lessons. Some rotating lessons are available for a limited time.Get the complete course with structured review sessions, downloadable MP3s, PDF transcripts, and lifetime access:https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-hindi-beginner

Practise asking about someone's week and describing work, visitors, routines, and recent purchases in Russian. This beginner lesson uses useful everyday phrases and native-speaker audio. Complete course: https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-russian-beginnerPhrases in this lesson:• How was your week?• It was good.• My friends arrived on Monday.• I worked in the office.• My sister visited on Thursday.• I walked my dog everyday.• I bought a new phone a few days ago.Continue learning with LinguaBoostThis episode is a selected sample from the complete 50-lesson Beginner Russian course. Follow the podcast so you don't miss upcoming sample lessons. Some rotating lessons are available for a limited time.Get the complete course with structured review sessions, downloadable MP3s, PDF transcripts, and lifetime access:https://linguaboost.com/learn-to-speak-russian-beginner

Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally. - 学习实用英语，了解如何描述生病宠物的状况。练习如何描述宠物不吃不喝、行为变化以及异常的情况。Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here. - Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here.

In this episode, Paul pulls back the curtain on the often-overlooked skills that separate well-rounded guitarists from those who feel stuck or stagnant. While most players focus on learning chords, scales, and songs, there are essential skills that only develop when you actually play rather than just practice. Paul outlines these hidden skills and offers motivational advice to help you grow not just as a player, but as a musician.Key Takeaways1. Recovering from MistakesGreat guitarists aren't flawless—they're just excellent at recovering from slip-ups during performances. Learning to keep going after you make a mistake is a vital skill that can only be developed through actual playing, not just isolated practice.2. Keeping the Music MovingMusic is about flow and continuity. Stopping your strumming hand or hesitating is more disruptive than a misplaced chord. Keep the rhythm and music moving—even if it means simplifying or skipping a section. The audience is more likely to notice a pause than a minor fumble.3. ListeningDuring practice, we focus almost exclusively on technique and finger placement. When playing, it's crucial to listen—to yourself, to backing tracks, or other musicians. Listening back to recordings of yourself is a powerful way to identify areas for improvement and hone your musical ear.4. Musical ExpressionThe notes are just the beginning—how you play them is what sets you apart. Dynamics, timing, tone, space, and vibrato all add your unique voice to the music. Expression is what makes the same song sound completely different when played by different guitarists.5. ConfidenceConfidence isn't accidental—it's earned through experience. Every time you play through nerves, recover from a mistake, or perform for others, your confidence grows. Stick with a proven path and recognize that every bit of progress builds both your competence and your self-assurance.Weekly ChallengePick a complete song and imagine you're performing it for someone who matters to you. Play it from beginning to end. If you make a mistake, recover and keep going. Use expression, listen as you play, and reflect at the end on which of the five skills you experienced during the performance.Upcoming Live WorkshopJoin Paul this Sunday, August 9th at 9 PM GMT, for the "From Practice to Playing" live workshop. The session is designed to help you transition your practice skills into genuine musical performance—building confidence, using backing tracks, and making your music come alive. Members can register via the Academy forum or email. Not a member yet? Start with a $1 two-week trial and join the workshop as part of your trial. Join HereFinal ThoughtsPracticing technique is essential, but playing is what makes you a musician. Don't just chase new information—invest in becoming the guitarist you've always wanted to be by developing these musician's skills.Rate and review the podcast to help spread the word and inspire more beginner guitarists!For more information, updates, or to start your membership, visit beginnerguitaracademy.com.

Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally. - Piööc thööŋ English wël path bï yïn lai wën ci tuääny. Dhuök keek yiic akököl ku bi kuaany yiic ye nɛ̈n këc lai cam, dëkdëk, wala luui ci den thɛɛr.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here. - Lɔɔr tuëŋ ke cooth yiic wël ke looi daan cuk looi kenë yic ku them rot ku ba ŋic yeŋo ca piɔ̈ɔ̈cathëëm daan tɛ̈n.

Do you know what Alexa did when she was younger? You'll find out in today's episode (EP 11) of Learn French with Fun Facts. Host Alexa Polidoro talks about what job she had when she was younger. What job did you do when you were younger? Practise listening to A2/B1 level French and learn more about one of the most renowned French teachers on YouTube!Like these lessons? Why not subscribe to more content just like this with even MORE learning materials? The Complete French Course is 15% off for podcast listeners! Use the code "ALEXAPOD" at the checkout.Need extra guidance for this episode? We've got you covered! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠my podcast page ⁠⁠⁠⁠for support guides from each episode in this new series. These include:questions & answerstranslationsand more!

Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally. - እንግሊዝኛ ይማሩ ስለ ታመመ የቤት እንሰሳዎ ለመናገር ጠቀሜታ አለው። እንሰሳት በማይመገቡበት፣ በማይጠጡበትና እንደ አዘቦታቸው በማይሆኑበት ወቅት ያንን ለመግለፅ ገላጭ ቃለ ሐረጎችን በየዕለቱ ይለማመዱ።Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here. - ከእዚህ ክፍለ ዝግጅት የቀሰሟቸውን ቃለ ሐረጎችን ይለማመዱና እራስዎን እዚህ በዕንቆቅልሻችን ይፈትኑ።

Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally. - Học tiếng Anh giao tiếp hàng ngày để nói chuyện với bác sĩ thú y, mô tả các triệu chứng của thú cưng và giải thích những thay đổi trong chế độ ăn uống và hành vi của chúng.

Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally. - Baro erayo iyo weedho la isticmaalo marka aad rabbaayaddaada dhakhtar u geyso. Ku tabo-baro weedhaha maalinlaha ah ee lagu sheego in aanu rabbaayaddaadu cuntada cunahayn, biyaha cabbaynin ama uu ka duwan yahay sidii caadiga ahayd.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here. - Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here.

Learn English useful for talking about your sick pet. Practise everyday phrases for explaining when an animal is not eating, drinking, or acting normally. - Узнайте фразы для разговора о больном питомце. Они пригодятся, чтобы объяснить ситуации, когда животное ест, пьет или ведет себя необычно.Keep practising the phrases from this episode and test what you've learned with our quiz here. - Практикуйте фразы из этого эпизода и проверьте свои знания с помощью нашего квиза здесь здесь.

World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 5th August 2026.Today: Russia resort attack. Ukraine war crime. Denmark military conscription. France boat rescue. United States missiles. Guatemala Fuego eruption. US Washington wildfires. S Africa land seizure dispute. Ethiopia landslide deaths. WHO Ebola testing. Vietnam N Korean memorial. Japan lion heatstroke. Colombia cartoon senator.With Juliet MartinBecome a SEND7 supporter!Ad-free listeningBonus quiz episode every FridayDaily transcripts (written by us, not AI!)Vocabulary listsWednesday worksheetsAsk questions in Ask Me Anything episodes10% of our profit goes to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.supercast.comFor more information about SEND7 visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #115 Working on the side. - 讓我們一同練習上星期在第 115 集學會的詞彙。Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English. - 在 SBS Learn English 網站，可以找到完整節目、學習筆記和更多免費資源。

Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #115 Working on the side. - 지난주 에피소드 115: 부업하기 (중급)를 위한 보너스 연습 대화입니다.Find the full episode, learning notes and more free resources at SBS Learn English. - SBS Learn English에서 전체 에피소드, 학습 노트 및 기타 무료 자료를 확인해 보세요.

We've got a more personal, sentimental episode this week! In Episode 10 of Learn French with Fun Facts, host Alexa Polidoro talks about her father, where he is from and what he did for a living. Do you have a fun fact about your family? Share it below in the comments! Practise listening to easy A2/B1 level French and learn more about one of the most renowned French teachers on YouTube.Like these lessons? Why not subscribe to more content just like this with even MORE learning materials? The Complete French Course is 15% off for podcast listeners! Use the code "ALEXAPOD" at the checkout.Need extra guidance for this episode? We've got you covered! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠my podcast page ⁠⁠⁠⁠for support guides from each episode in this new series. These include:questions & answerstranslationsand more!