Enjoy the sixth podcast from Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed. 

This episode focuses on 5 Tooth Fairy traditions from around the world that give us an insight into what happens to baby teeth. Some of the stories have animals involved, while other traditions give luck or strength to the child. 

August 22nd -- National Tooth Fairy Day

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Culture To Grow

Episode 6: Tooth Fairy Traditions from Around the World

Intentional living is a way of living your life. It forces you to get to know yourself and identify what it is that is important to you. You decide how you want to live and what you want to cut out of your life. It forces you to prioritise what you want and live each day in alignment with these priorities. In today’s world we are stressed, overstressed, and anxious all the time and it’s no surprise that intentional living is becoming increasingly popular. But what does it mean to live intentionally?

Matcha & Meditation

Intentional Living

En este episodio hablo un poco de mi experiencia con el campo y la ciudad en la sierra ecuatoriana. Creo que son dos lugares fantásticos, pero me identifico mucho más con el campo. 
Espero les guste

Experiencias en español

El campo y la ciudad  en la sierra del Ecuador

Today we'll talk about the does and don'ts when you're eating out in Italy!
How many of the mistakes I mentioned have you already made? 


Subtitled Italian

Season 01 / Episode 14 - Food etiquette in Italy

"Suivez les aventures de Ploum et Ploumette qui vous apprends à compter de 1 à 20 en français." Extrait de 5 pages sur 10. Voix off Sunhi Sight. [FR]

"Follow the adventures of Ploum and Ploumette who teach you how to count from 1 to 20 in French." Extract from 5 pages out of 10. Voiceover Sunhi Sight. [ENG]
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Écrit par Lise Marin aux éditions Nathan de 1989. Livre pour les enfants de plus de 3 ans. [FR]

Written by Lise Marin published by Nathan in 1989. Book for children over 3 years old. [ENG]

Sunhi Sight's - Childhood Reading - [FR] [JP]

J'apprends à compter (I'm learning to count)

An impromptu speech  refers to a presentation delivered with little to no prior preparation. Often called "speaking off the cuff," it requires the speaker to think on their feet and effectively communicate ideas on a given topic with minimal notice. Impromptu speeches can arise in various situations, including:

Meetings: Brainstorming sessions, project updates, or responding to questions from colleagues can all turn into impromptu speaking opportunities.

Client Interactions: A chance meeting with a potential client or answering unexpected questions during a presentation might necessitate impromptu remarks.

Networking Events: Making a strong first impression often involves conversing and sharing ideas on the spot.
While lacking the polish of a prepared speech, impromptu presentations offer several benefits:

Authenticity: Speaking without a script can project genuine enthusiasm and passion for the topic.

Adaptability: Impromptu speeches allow you to tailor your message to the audience's interests or address emerging issues.

Thinking Skills: They challenge your critical thinking and communication skills on the fly.
Here are some tips for delivering successful impromptu speeches:

Take a Breath: A brief pause allows you to collect your thoughts and formulate a response.

Start with a Strong Opening: Grab attention with a relevant anecdote, statistic, or question.

Focus on Key Points: Organize your thoughts around a central message and a few supporting points.

Use Clear Language: Avoid jargon and speak in a concise and confident manner.

End Gracefully: Summarize your main points and conclude with a call to action or impactful statement.

By honing your impromptu speaking skills, you can become a more effective communicator and build trust with colleagues, clients, and potential partners in the business world.

The Global Professional Podcast

Impromptu Speech Explained - Episode 91

I discuss with my guest Jerome phrasal verbs using GET! We explain "get back into sth." , "get through" , and  "get over", take a listen and you can try these phrasal verbs out in your next English class!

Thanks to Jerome for being such a great guest!!!

Alexis : https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9464070
Jerome: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/4075458