00:00Hello, everyone. Welcome to English for Beginners.
00:04This is the podcast where you learn English naturally, step by step.
00:09Today, we have a very exciting topic.
00:12We are talking about the biggest sports event in the world, the World Cup.
00:16In this episode, we will visit three beautiful countries, Canada, the United States and Mexico.
00:23Are you ready? Let's start.
00:26Before the tournament begins, there is a lot of preparation.
00:30Imagine a young football fan from Morocco. His name is Youssef.
00:36Youssef lives in Casablanca. He loves football, and his big dream is to watch the World Cup live.
00:43First, Youssef needs a passport and a visa. Getting a visa takes a lot of time and patience.
00:50He also needs to buy match tickets online.
00:53The tickets are difficult to get because millions of fans want them.
00:57Next, Youssef packs his suitcase. What does he put in his bag?
01:03He packs his Moroccan football jersey, a red and green flag, comfortable shoes, and his camera.
01:09He also brings a lot of enthusiasm.
01:12Finally, the departure day arrives.
01:16Youssef goes to Mohamed V Airport in Casablanca.
01:19He feels very excited, but also a little nervous.
01:23He boards the airplane for a long flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
01:28Goodbye Morocco, and hello North America.
01:31Let us talk about tourism.
01:33This World Cup is very special because there are three host countries.
01:38Host countries means the nations that welcome the event.
01:41The first country is Canada.
01:44Canada is famous for its beautiful nature.
01:47It has giant mountains, clear blue lakes, and very large forests.
01:53In the summer, the weather is wonderful.
01:56If you visit Canada for the World Cup, you can see Vancouver on the west coast or Toronto on the
02:01east coast.
02:02It is a perfect place for tourists who love nature and modern cities.
02:07The second country is the United States.
02:10The United States is huge.
02:13Huge means very, very big.
02:15There are many famous cities to explore, like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami.
02:21For a tourist, the United States offers everything.
02:25You can visit Hollywood, look at giant skyscrapers, or walk through historic museums.
02:32Traveling between cities takes time because the distances are very long.
02:36The third country is Mexico.
02:39Mexico is full of history, color, and energy.
02:43It has beautiful white sand beaches, ancient Mayan pyramids, and incredible cities like Mexico City and Monterrey.
02:51Mexico is perfect for tourists who want to learn about ancient history and enjoy a warm, sunny climate.
02:57Now, let us discover the culture.
03:00Culture is about food, music, language, and traditions.
03:04The three host countries have very different cultures, and this makes the event amazing.
03:11In Canada, the culture is very multicultural.
03:15Multicultural means that people from many different countries live together.
03:19There are two official languages in Canada, English and French.
03:23The food is diverse, but you must try a traditional dish called poutine.
03:28Poutine is French fries covered with cheese and warm gravy sauce.
03:33The people in Canada are also known to be very polite and welcoming to foreigners.
03:38In the United States, the culture is very fast, modern, and dynamic.
03:44Every city has a different style and identity.
03:47Music is everywhere.
03:49The United States is the birthplace of jazz, hip-hop, rock, and country music.
03:55When it comes to food, Americans love big portions.
03:59You can find burgers, pizza, and barbecue in every city.
04:03It is a culture of entertainment and spectacle.
04:07In Mexico, the culture is warm, family-oriented, and very festive.
04:13Music is a major part of daily life.
04:16You will see musicians called mariachis playing guitars and wearing traditional big hats.
04:22Mexican food is famous worldwide.
04:25It is delicious, but often very spicy.
04:28Spicy means it has a lot of hot pepper.
04:31Tourists love eating authentic tacos, fresh guacamole, and sweet churros.
04:37Let us go back to Youssef, our Moroccan fan.
04:41Youssef arrives at the Fan Fest.
04:43A fan fest is a big public park where people watch the football matches on giant screens.
04:49Here, Youssef meets thousands of supporters from different countries.
04:54He sees fans from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Brazil, Argentina, and the local hosts.
05:01At first, Youssef is shy, but football makes interaction easy.
05:05He meets an American fan named John and a Mexican fan named Carlos.
05:11Even with basic English, they can communicate.
05:14They talk about their favorite players, their predictions for the tournament, and their cultures.
05:20John explains American football rules, and Carlos shares his traditional snacks.
05:26Youssef teaches them some Arabic words and tells them about Morocco.
05:30They take pictures together, exchange social media profiles, and become friends.
05:36This is the true beauty of the World Cup.
05:38It connects people and helps them make international friends.
05:42Finally, it is match day.
05:45The atmosphere inside and outside the stadium is unbelievable.
05:49Atmosphere means the feeling or mood of a place.
05:52The streets are alive with colors, singing, and drums.
05:57Millions of fans experience strong emotions during the event.
06:01Let us learn the words for these emotions.
06:05Before the match starts, the fans feel excited.
06:08Excited means full of energy and happiness.
06:12They are singing national anthems and waving flags.
06:16When the game begins, the emotion changes.
06:19Fans become nervous.
06:21Nervous means worried or tense.
06:24Every pass and every shot on goal is stressful.
06:28If a team scores a goal, the stadium explodes with joy.
06:32The fans feel ecstatic.
06:34Ecstatic means extremely happy.
06:37They jump, shout, and hug each other.
06:40However, football also brings sadness.
06:44If a team loses the match, the fans feel sad and disappointed.
06:48Disappointed means unhappy because something did not go as planned.
06:53You can see tears on some faces.
06:55But soon, the sadness disappears because the fans respect each other.
07:00Win or lose, they share a unique human experience.
07:05Let us talk about an important topic, communication.
07:09When millions of people gather from all over the world, they speak many different languages.
07:14Our Moroccan fan, Youssef, speaks Arabic and French, but he only knows basic English.
07:21John speaks English, and Carlos speaks Spanish.
07:24How do they understand each other?
07:27They communicate using simple words, hand gestures, and smiles.
07:33This is called nonverbal communication.
07:36In a World Cup, you do not need perfect grammar to connect with someone.
07:40If Youssef wants to say that a player is amazing, he can simply say,
07:45Player, number 10, very good.
07:47And use a thumbs up sign.
07:49John and Carlos will understand immediately.
07:53Technology also helps a lot.
07:55Many tourists use translation apps on their smartphones.
07:59You can speak into the phone in Arabic,
08:01and the app translates your words into English or Spanish instantly.
08:05This makes finding directions, ordering food, and asking for help very easy.
08:12But the most important thing is patience and kindness.
08:15Everyone knows that tourists are trying their best to speak English.
08:20When you show effort, local people in Canada, the United States and Mexico are very happy to help you.
08:26They speak slowly and use clear language to make you feel comfortable.
08:31Part 7.
08:32Sharing Traditions and the Global Passion
08:35The World Cup is a giant cultural exchange.
08:38It is a beautiful opportunity to share traditions and learn about others.
08:43For example, Youssef decides to share a piece of Moroccan hospitality.
08:48He brought some traditional Moroccan sweets from Casablanca in his bag.
08:53He offers them to John and Carlos while they wait for the match.
08:57John and Carlos love the sweets.
09:00In return, Carlos explains the meaning behind his colorful Mexican hat.
09:05John shows them a video of American football stadium celebrations.
09:11Through these small moments, the fans discover that despite living thousands of miles apart,
09:16human beings are very similar.
09:19Let us talk about an important topic, communication.
09:23When millions of people gather from all over the world, they speak many different languages.
09:28Our Moroccan fan, Youssef, speaks Arabic and French, but he only knows basic English.
09:35John speaks English, and Carlos speaks Spanish.
09:39How do they understand each other?
09:41They communicate using simple words, hand gestures, and smiles.
09:46This is called non-verbal communication.
09:50In a World Cup, you do not need perfect grammar to connect with someone.
09:54If Youssef wants to say that a player is amazing, he can simply say,
09:59Player, number 10 very good.
10:01And use a thumbs up sign.
10:03John and Carlos will understand immediately.
10:07Technology also helps a lot.
10:09Many tourists use translation apps on their smartphones.
10:13You can speak into the phone in Arabic, and the app translates your words into English or Spanish instantly.
10:20This makes finding directions, ordering food, and asking for help very easy.
10:25But the most important thing is patience and kindness.
10:29Everyone knows that tourists are trying their best to speak English.
10:34When you show effort, local people in Canada, the United States and Mexico are very happy to help you.
10:40They speak slowly and use clear language to make you feel comfortable.
10:45Part 7. Sharing Traditions and the Global Passion
10:49The World Cup is a giant cultural exchange.
10:53It is a beautiful opportunity to share traditions and learn about others.
10:57For example, Youssef decides to share a piece of Moroccan hospitality.
11:02He brought some traditional Moroccan sweets from Casablanca in his bag.
11:07He offers them to John and Carlos while they wait for the match.
11:11John and Carlos love the sweets.
11:14In return, Carlos explains the meaning behind his colorful Mexican hat, the sombrero.
11:20John shows them a video of American football stadium celebrations.
11:25Through these small moments, the fans discover that despite living thousands of miles apart,
11:30human beings are very similar.
11:33We are reaching the end of our journey today.
11:36We traveled with Youssef from Morocco, explored Canada, the United States and Mexico,
11:42and learned about tourism, culture and emotions.
11:45Before we finish, let us review our important English words.
11:50Please repeat after me.
11:51Host country
11:53Host country
11:53Piyot
11:55الدولة المستضيفة
11:57Preparation
11:58Preparation
12:00الاستعداد
12:01Huge
12:02Trigran
12:04ضخم
12:05Spicy
12:06Epis
12:07حر
12:08Excited
12:10Enthousiast
12:11متحمis
12:13Nervous
12:14Nervu
12:16متوتر
12:17Disappointed
12:18Deku
12:20Khaiibul Amal
12:21Thank you very much for listening to English for Beginners.
12:25Listen to this episode many times to improve your pronunciation and vocabulary.
12:31Keep practicing your English every day, and see you in the next episode.
12:35Goodbye.
12:37Goodbye.
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