*This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children, only for mature audiences*
The Faithful Setter by David Sedaris concerns a couple of dogs who debate whether or not it's cheating for the male dog to be a "stud" used to impregnate other dogs. He husband argues that it's not cheating, it's only work.
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Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

The Faithful Setter  (Adult 18+)

Medical Spanish 🎧 🏥

Entrevista a la nutrióloga Lucía del Carmen Álvarez García,  máster en Nutrición, Obesidad y Diabetes.

Medical Spanish

Nutrition 🎧 🏥

In this episode we are going to learn how to talk about【My holiday】. 
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As a beginner, there're some vocabularies that you didn't learn before, and native speaker's speed seems too fast to understand. But don't worry, let's do it step by step. 
1st time: listen and catch the words you know alreay, have a guess about the content.
2nd time: look at the text to check if you guessed it right. 
3rd time: listen one more time, repeat after it.
4th time: practise until you can speak as the normal speed without looking at the text. 
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春节我去北京玩儿了。
chūn jié wǒ qù běi jīng wánr le 。
I went to travel in Beijing in the Spring Festival.
我是和家人去的。
wǒ shì hé jiā rén qù de 。
I went with my family.
我们是坐飞机去的。
wǒ men shì zuò fēi jī qù de 。
We went there by plane.
我们去了长城、故宫、天安门。
wǒ men qù le cháng chéng 、 gù gōng 、 tiān ān mén 。
We went to the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and Tian 'anmen.
我们吃了烤鸭，太好吃了。
wǒ men chī le kǎo yā ， tài hǎo chī le 。
We ate roast duck. It was so delicious.
我认识了几个新朋友。
wǒ rèn shí le jǐ gè xīn péng yǒu 。
I made some new friends.
北京的冬天有点儿冷。
běi jīng de dōng tiān yǒu diǎnr lěng 。
Beijing is a bit cold in winter.
我想秋天再去一次。
wǒ xiǎng qiū tiān zài qù yí cì 。
I'd like to go again in the fall.

Yuli's Chinese Channel

我去北京了 I went to Beijing（for beginner）

Clara, a brilliant data analyst with a mind for numbers, walked into my office looking like a storm cloud. Networking events were her kryptonite. "I freeze up," she confessed, "Small talk? Forget it! I just stand there awkwardly, feeling like a total outsider."

Clara's shyness was hindering her career. Her analytical skills were top-notch, but promotions often went to colleagues who could "schmooze" with decision-makers. I knew I could help.

Our first step was reframing networking. Instead of a dreaded chore, we saw it as an opportunity to connect with people who shared her passion for data. We practiced "elevator pitches" - concise introductions highlighting her expertise. We focused on open-ended questions, like "What's the biggest data challenge you're facing?" to spark engaging conversations.

Next, we tackled the "shy freeze." Role-playing helped Clara practice making eye contact, smiling warmly, and using active listening techniques like nodding and acknowledging what the other person said. We even practiced "exit strategies" - polite ways to excuse herself from a conversation when she felt overwhelmed.

The turning point came when I suggested Clara volunteer at a data analysis conference.  She'd be interacting with people who shared her interests, but in a less intimidating setting.  It worked! Clara's passion for data analysis shone through, and she ended up having stimulating conversations with attendees.

The next networking event was a different story. Armed with her practiced pitch and newfound confidence, Clara actively approached people, discussed data trends, and even shared a few insights herself. She even left with a business card from a potential mentor!

Today, Clara is a networking pro.  She still gets nervous, but she no longer lets shyness hold her back.  Clara's story proves that anyone can become a confident networker with the right tools and a supportive coach.

The Global Professional Podcast

How to overcome shyness with a coach - Episode 76

Рассказываю о том, что в первый раз приехала в Испанию вместе с родителями на каникулы...

Le russe pour tous. Ruso para todos

Путешествие в Таррагону. Часть 1

¿Por qué una inmersión lingüística de español en el norte de África? Pues porque viajar por ese continente saca lo mejor de uno mismo y eso provoca unas ganas de compartir y eso directamente te hace hablar. Además, el norte de Marruecos fue un protectorado español hasta hace 60 años y hay muchas personas que hablan español. por todo eso. 

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

¡¡Inmersión de Español Viajando por Marruecos!!

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
2022年3月11日金曜日　天気/くもり　気温/-1℃

札幌市　Sapporo
・高校生が栄養バランスのよいお弁当を考えた
・札幌市が企画した
・札幌市は高校生に食事について考えて欲しい

［単語］
栄養（えいよう）...体に良い食べ物。nutrition
バランス（ばらんす）...右じゃない左じゃない、中。balance
お弁当（べんとう）...小さな箱に、食事が入ってる。Lunch box
企画（きかく）…計画。plan
健康（けんこう）...体が元気。health


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#14〉2022年3月11日金曜日　高校生がお弁当について考えた

Recientemente algunos miembros de mi familia me visitaron en Edimburgo, y aproveché la ocasión para sentarles y grabar una conversación sobre cosas del Reino Unido que les sorprende. Escucha para saber cuáles les llaman la atención.    


Blanca to go 

19-choque cultural de españoles en el Reino Unido

En este episodio, Jon (Madrid) y Joan (Barcelona) hablan sobre las cosas que más echan de menos de España cuando están viviendo en el extranjero. ¡Relájate y escúchanos!