We all do it regardless of knowing that it's often counterproductive and can put us in a bad mood or lead to us feeling insecure....no matter what the gurus tell you and their advice to NOT do it we just cannot help ourselves. 

This episode offers my take on this everyday phenomenon. I welcome you to share your opinion in the comments section.

British English with Maria

Comparing yourself to others

¿Cómo se define? ¿Qué es? ¿Positiva? ¿Negativa? Te contamos algunas experiencias personales también en este mini-episodio.

MARTIN https://www.italki.com/teacher/5211013

Dale Play al Español

Debatimos sobre "la motivación"

Simplified Chinese version:
《开学日》
开学了，平平背着书包去学校。
他在教室外面，看到漂亮的窗户和门。
他在教室里面，看到很多新的东西。
他看到教室前面的墙上，有每个学生的名字。
他看到教室的后面，有两个大垃圾桶和一个小垃圾桶。
教室还有新的桌子和椅子，他把放书包在桌子上面。
他还看到桌子前面的黑板，也是新的。
平平想：哇！新的教室很好玩。

Traditional Chinese version:
《開學日》
開學了，平平背著書包去學校。
他在教室外面，看到漂亮的窗戶和門。
他在教室裡面，看到很多新的東西。
他看到教室前面的牆上，有每個學生的名字。
他看到教室的後面，有兩個大垃圾桶和一個小垃圾桶。
教室還有新的桌子和椅子，他把放書包在桌子上面。
他還看到桌子前面的黑板，也是新的。
平平想：哇！新的教室很好玩。

English translation:
Start of semester
It was the first day of school. Ping ping went to school with his school bag.
He stood outside the classroom and noticed beautiful windows and doors.
He went into the classroom and noticed many new things.
He saw there were many students name on the wall in front of the classroom.
He noticed there were two big trash cans and one small trash can in the back of the classroom.
There were new desks and chairs in the classroom. He put his school bag on the desk.
He also noticed the new blackboard.
Ping Ping thought, “Wow! New classroom looks great!”

Yasmine's Chinese Reading - elementary

开学日 - Start of semester

In this episode, you will listen to Kristina talk about superstitions in America and around the world. You will learn new vocabulary and get speaking and writing practice at the end of the episode.

REAL English with Kristina

Episode 2: Superstitions

Zuótiān Běijīnɡ de tiānqì zěnmeyànɡ?    
A：昨天     北京  的  天气  怎么样？
   Tài rè le.
B：太热了。
      Mínɡtiān ne? Mínɡtiān tiānqì zěnmeyànɡ?
A：明天     呢？明天      天气  怎么样？
      Mínɡtiān tiānqì hěn hǎo,    bù lěnɡ bú rè.
B：明天      天气  很   好，不   冷 不 热。


日常对话 daily conversation

天气

LECTURA COMPRENSIVA.


ESTE CUENTO NOS HABLA DE LA RUTINA DIARIA DE ANDRES.


Antes de comenzar la lectura.


1. ¿Normalmente cual es tu rutina en la semana?

2. ¿Que actividades haces en tu tiempo libre?


Presta atención a la lectura de tu profesor.


Me llamo Andres gonzalez, tengo diecinueve años. Nací en Bogota, pero vivo en Medellin. Soy estudiante de primer curso de Periodismo.

De lunes a viernes me levanto a las siete y media, desayuno y camino hasta la universidad. Entro en clase a las nueve y salgo a la una.

Al medio día como la comida en mi casa y veo la televisión. Por la tarde, estudio hasta las siete y después quedo con mis amigos.

A nosotros nos gusta mucho el cine, el teatro y la música. Los viernes por la noche cenamos pizza y bailamos en la discoteca.

Todos los sábados visito a mi familia en Medellin.

El domingo por la tarde regreso a a mi casa y, si hace sol, salgo con mi perro a dar un paseo. ¡Me encantan los animales!

Spanish Reading Comprehesion

Andres's daily routine

 In questa quinta puntata, ci immergiamo nelle vicende di due figure emblematiche: il boss Vito Genovese e Lucky Luciano. Ambientata nel contesto della Seconda Guerra Mondiale, l'episodio svela come il tacito consenso del governo americano abbia favorito il ruolo strategico di questi personaggi nella risoluzione del conflitto in Italia.
Durante il racconto, analizzeremo nuove parole e termini legati al mondo della mafia, del contrabbando e della borsa nera, mettendo in luce il legame profondo tra storia e linguaggio. Verranno esplorati anche i riferimenti cinematografici, con un focus su film come Napoli milionaria, Ieri, oggi, domani e il film di Francesco Rosi su Lucky Luciano, che hanno saputo catturare e raccontare quell'epoca complessa. Un viaggio tra storia, potere e cultura, per comprendere come il denaro, il crimine organizzato e le strategie politiche abbiano lasciato un segno indelebile nel destino dell'Italia.

Welcome to Comme se dice?, the podcast that explores the Neapolitan language and its rich cultural heritage. In this fifth episode, we dive into the compelling stories of two iconic figures: boss Vito Genovese and Lucky Luciano. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the episode reveals how the tacit consent of the American government enabled these individuals to play a strategic role in resolving the conflict in Italy.
Throughout the episode, we analyze new words and expressions linked to the world of the mafia, contraband, and the black market, highlighting the deep connection between history and language. We also delve into cinematic references, focusing on films such as Napoli Milionaria, Ieri, oggi, domani, and Francesco Rosi’s film on Lucky Luciano, which capture the complexity of that era. This is a journey through history, power, and culture, illustrating how money, organized crime, and political strategies left an indelible mark on Italy's destiny. 

Neapolitan Language  - 🎙️ "Comme se dice?" - Il Podcast della Lingua Napoletana! 🌟

Vito Genovese & Lucky Luciano: Guerra, Mafia e Cinema – Quinta Puntata di Comme se dice?

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Čeština s Davidem

Vtipy 07

What are your thoughts before an exam?

How do you prepare yourself before the test?

What should you tell yourself before taking the test?

What should the state of mind be like before taking the test?

I'll do deeper into these questions and the suggestion is to listen with your heart and to see what it feels like when listening to my voice.

Enjoy it and see you in my classes!