Breaks are vital to productivity. Work smart, not hard!

Short Stories with Rose 

The Story of the Lumberjacks

El dios maya Itzamná es considerado uno de los dioses mayas más importantes, es el señor de los cielos y del día (también de la noche), es uno de los principales dioses mayas. Fue el primer sacerdote, por esta razón, se considera el señor de los sacerdotes, es considerado como el patrón del conocimiento, su misión era educar a la población maya y ayudarles a darle sentido a su mundo. Itzamná guardaba gran amor hacia la humanidad.
Palabras clave: 
Ixchel:  Diosa de la luna
Itzamná: Dios del sol
Xtab: Diosa del suicidio
Doncellas: Mujeres jovenes
Si tienes dudas del vocabulario no dudesen preguntarme.   
Música: https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress
License code: MKJWOXBI0TRYW4E1

Leyendas Mayas

La leyenda de Ixchel e Itzamná

咁就又一年啦，幾位粥友一齊回顧左下今年我地發生過嘅大事，從旅行，家庭，個人成長三方面開展。朱古力最煩醬爆每次開頭都要嚟一句“因為我結z咗婚”，雪條一家成功上車開始裝修新屋，雞胸就從打工仔又過渡番做學生。最後都一齊展望左下2024嘅計劃。大家2024過得點，2025又有咩期待？一年之計在於春，快啲計劃下


夠鐘煲粥 Congee Time

EP40. 一年原來發生了這麼多事

Intermediate Chinese Listening：年龄和称呼  Age and address

Intermediate Chinese Listening

In this episode, Karen and Baiwei chatted about different ways to relieve stress, including the classics such as listening to music, as well as the newer trends that might seem ‘weird’ to some.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

你的解压好办法 Your Secret to Relieving Stress

A2 LEVEL LISTENING

PAPAĞAN İLE BAKKAL

Do you find IELTS Writing Task 2 difficult? You’re not alone. Many IELTS students – especially those from exam-focused education systems like China and Turkey – struggle with critical thinking, idea generation, and writing balanced arguments.

In this episode of Kev’s English Podcast, I share:

Why students often misread IELTS Writing Task 2 prompts

The problem with one-sided essays and memorised templates

How cultural and educational backgrounds affect IELTS performance

The importance of critical thinking for achieving Band 7 or higher

Practical strategies to develop stronger ideas and examples in your essays

I also talk about my ongoing research project with IELTS students in China and Turkey, and how it can help learners like you write more natural, effective essays.

🎧 Listen now and take a big step toward your IELTS Writing goals!

👉 For transcripts, tips, and IELTS coaching, visit theenglishnative.com
And see me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEnglishNative

Kev's English Podcast

KEP 37: Why Many IELTS Students Struggle with Task 2 (Critical Thinking & Common Mistakes)

You will know about some home remedies prepared by Colombian grandmothers.

- Té de hierbas para el dolor de cabeza

- Aloe vera como anti inflamatorio

- Caléndula para las heridas de piel

- El Jengibre como cura

- Aguapanela, preparación tradicional


Remember that I teach Spanish on italki, you can book a class for more information you can look at it on my profile :)