In Kashmir, old-fashioned carpet-making is getting a high-tech upgrade, mixing ancient skills with new technology to make beautiful carpets faster than ever.

Lisa's Podcast

Modernising Kashmir's Carpets: Tradition Meets Tech

En este audio-artículo describo los lugares de la provincia de Tarragona que, para mí, son los más interesantes : )

VIAJAR POR ESPAÑA  "AUDIOS"

Mi España - La Provincia de Tarragona

Usa estas tres formas de saludar en español. 
Hola
¿Qué tal?
¿Cómo estás?
¿Cómo vas? 

Hh Spanish for beginners A1-A2 //Español para principiantes. Spanish with Katy 

Saludos informales en español//informal greetings in Spanish A1

An urban design firm is hoping to create the "world's greenest highway" by covering a major road in Dubai with gardens, trees, walkways and solar panels.

The proposed 64-kilometer-long road, called the "Dubai Green Spine," would see the Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, one of Dubai's main highways, enhanced with over 1 million trees and enough solar panels to power 130,000 homes.

Dubai-based design firm URB says its road concept would help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 1 million metric tons per year, and help the city manage the needs of a population that's expected to grow from over 3 million today to nearly 8 million by 2040.

URB's design aims to reduce city heat and improve air quality while offering a safe, attractive and accessible route for commuting and leisure. Green spaces would be combined with walking and cycling paths, and electric tram lines would have solar panels built directly into the tracks.

Bus shelters and elevators would have rooftop solar panels, while garden-covered paths over the highway would make a walk from one side to the other easy and enjoyable.

URB CEO Baharash Bagherian says the concept is about "proving that our streets can do more than facilitate car traffic; they can significantly enhance quality of life."

He says the design takes a "human-centric approach" that prioritizes people and green spaces over cars.

However, it takes a lot of water to grow plants in Dubai. CNN notes that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) already consumes around 550 liters of water per person every day, compared to an average of 310 liters in the US and 144 liters in the European Union.

And most of the UAE's water isn't used for drinking — it's just needed to keep parts of the desert country green.

With this in mind, URB's design includes drought-resistant plants and special soil that helps retain water.

URB has also proposed designs for a 93-kilometer indoor cycling and walking "highway" called 

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Dubai Firm Hopes to Make 'World's Greenest Highway'

Do you know how to get better at anything? Athletes do. They work with a coach. 

You don’t have to try to get better at something on your own--a coach can help! Surgeon Atul Gawande says in a popular Ted Talk,  "Great coaches are your external eyes and ears, providing a more accurate picture of your reality." 

Some people seek out coaches proactively. They hire a professional coach to help with their resume, cover letter, LinkedIn Profile, and interview responses before they ever apply for a job. These people undoubtedly get jobs quicker because they hired a coach. However, the majority of people wait too long to get a coach, only seeking out help after a period of failure. 

In this Express to Impress Podcast episode, you will learn different approaches to bet better at something and the tremendous career opportunities from working with a coach. You’ll hear how others’ lives have been enriched by working with coaches. I talk about my experience working coaches in Brazil and the US. You’ll also hear a story about one of my clients - an engineer in Taiwan who enlisted my help after trying and failing to get a job for years.  You will find out what type of professional coaches exist and how they can help you. If you want to increase your English vocabulary, continue listening to the end, where you’ll hear definitions of five idioms and phrases that came up during the episode.

Episode originally published on August 14, 2020.
Transcript at express-to-impress.com/get-a-job/
Infographics at pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/ 

Express to Impress

How to Get Better At Anything, Including Getting A Job 

Netflixドラマ【First Love 初恋】は見ましたか？
【First Love 初恋】の撮影の場所は北海道です。
北海道に住んでいる私が、撮影の場所を紹介したいと思います。
北海道のこと、文化についても話します。

《話にでてくる言葉》
旭川市/あさひかわし
サンピアザ水族館/さんぴあざすいぞくかん
ろばた焼きウタリ/ろばたやきうたり
創生スクエア/そうせいすくえあ


北海道へようこそ【First Love 初恋】from Netflix

2.きみの声【First Love 初恋】from Netflix

今天聊什么

什么！在办公室睡觉

Join us as we explore the classic British experience of visiting a fish and chip shop. Perfect for B1-B2 English learners, this episode follows a local introducing his friend from China to the iconic British dish. Enjoy interactive elements such as shadow reading and a glossary to enhance your learning. Immerse yourself in British culture and discover the charm of this beloved tradition.

Transcript and glossary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XnAuMei0Hl5XosMm9SRrT8XCBdqssT-eJAx0js1rmck/edit?usp=sharing

Tea, Talk & Textbooks: An ESL Podcast

Episode 8: A First Visit to a Fish and Chip Shop

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iy12UtOlCHEeNtC_Wpxl__wuyVtxLEFA/view?usp=drivesdk