A, and An Recap; Everything you need to know about the articles "A" and "An".

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A, and An - Everything you need to know

This episode covers a sample  greeting conversation with analysis. 

News and conversations in colloquial Yoruba

Yoruba greetings

1.  What's the foundation of learning a new language?

Baffling Lingo

Language Acquisition 

AHUAUTLE 1
Se piensa que el ahuautle es de huevos de mosco, sin embargo, se trata del huevo del axayácatl, un tipo de chinche de agua. Su nombre proviene de los vocablos en náhuatl “atl” (agua) y “huautli” (semilla de la alegría o amaranto), por lo cual, significa “amaranto de agua”. Basta con ver estos huevecillos para entender que el parecido con los granos de amaranto es inmenso. Aunque sin duda, el parecido con el amaranto solo es superficial pues el ahuautle posee un olor penetrante y un sabor único, que difícilmente se puede olvidar.
Muchas personas han comparado su sabor con el del camarón, sin embargo después de haberlos probado podemos decir que el sabor de estos huevecillos es fuerte e incomparable y solo podrá entenderlo quien lo haya degustado.
Según Gilberto Contreras Rivero, profesor del área de Ecología en la Facultad de Estudios Profesionales Iztacala, el ahuautle es el caviar mexicano por excelencia. Cabe señalar que hay quienes le otorgan este título a los escamoles, que pertenecen, junto con los huevos de mosco, a la orden de insectos Hymenoptera.
El consumo del ahuautle comenzó durante la época prehispánica. Se dice que era presentado en la mesa de los emperadores -Moctezuma, por ejemplo-, quienes se deleitaban comiéndolos recién sacados del lago a la hora del desayuno. Y es que tanta era la preferencia por este platillo que incluso cada 52 años -duración del siglo mexica-, este caviar se utilizaba en las ceremonias dedicadas al dios del fuego: Xiuhtecuhtli. Durante estos rituales, después de que seres humanos eran sacrificados, se encendía fuego sobre su pecho vacío -pues previamente se había extraído el corazón- y se rociaban huevecillos de axayácatl sobre el cadáver que iba vestido como Xiuhtecuhtli.
Dato curioso: El culto al axayácatl fue de tal magnitud que así se le nombró al sucesor del emperador Moctezuma I y padre de Moctezuma II.


Spanish México

AHUAUTLE 1

你   nǐ   you      我   wǒ    I;me
有点   yǒudiǎn    a little
一点也不  yīdiǎn yě bù     Not at all; none 
不，我一点也不忙/渴/饿/累。 Bù, wǒ yīdiǎn yě bù máng/kě/è/lèi. 
  No, I'm not busy/thirsty/hungry/tired at all.

零基础汉语---zero basic Chinese

第四课 lesson 4

Do you watch videos in your Target Language? 
If yes, then let me ask you another question. Are you sure you are doing it in the most productive way possible?

In this episode, I outline a way in which you can Watch videos and at the same time get the most out of your Listening Exercises.

All Things English

Effective Listening - An Ideal Listening Exercise

En este episodio hablamos sobre deporte, canales de televisión y su relación con las ligas de fútbol en México.

Oscar Cuenta - Your daily minute of Spanish

FOX ADQUIERE DERECHOS DEPORTIVOS EN MÉXICO 

You've been working for weeks on a project and finally get it finished, but someone else takes the credit — what could be more annoying?

Nothing, according to a new workplace survey! It found that people who steal your credit are the most annoying colleagues to work with.

Jobs site Kickresume asked almost 2,900 people around the world about the things that annoy them at work, and they had a lot to talk about!

Around 85% of people said they've worked with an annoying person.

And annoying colleagues don't just make people roll their eyes — they actually affect productivity too. In fact, almost six out of 10 people said that having annoying colleagues has a big effect on their productivity.

Thirty percent of people have a problem with colleagues who complain too much, while the same number get annoyed by those who don't respect personal space — they always stand a little too close!

Colleagues who steal other people's food from the fridge are also a source of annoyance.

Another common annoyance is bosses who micromanage — watching every move you make.

So what can we do about annoying behavior at work?

Many people say they'd like to talk to the person about it, but most don't have the courage.

Instead, 32% of people said they just try to stay away from the person who is annoying them. But that's not always easy, especially if they're stealing your credit — or your lunch!

Experts suggest speaking to a manager about workplace problems.

But here's a question: how do you know if you're not one of the people annoying your colleagues yourself?

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Annoying Colleagues Affect Productivity, Say Workers

In this episode of English Learners Boost, we uncover The Destructor of Motivation—the silent force that kills your progress in learning English. Discover why motivation fades, how to overcome frustration, and practical strategies to stay on track. Plus, hear a real-life success story and get expert guidance to keep improving. Stay inspired, and don’t forget to book an English lesson with me on iTalki to experience a fun and effective learning journey! 🚀🎧