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Kenneth Business English

El Gobierno rumano presentó el pasado miércoles el primer consejero gubernamental de inteligencia ar􀆟ficial del mundo, que actuará como puente entre los ciudadanos y el Ejecutivo.

Cafecito con Ale

Rumanía designa una IA como consejera del gobierno

In this American English language podcast episode I talk about the difference between Portland Oregon and Portland Maine. My italki teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my full-length podcasts . https://www.streetwisenglish.com

Streetwise English

SWE51 Portland  v.s. Portland 

** This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children. For mature audiences only. ** 18+
The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig from Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris Illustrations by Ian Falconer
Read by me Teacher Alyse. Listen and follow along.
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The way the pig is labeled based on his Vietnamese heritage, despite being born in the U.S., mirrors the real-world experiences of many immigrants and their descendants. Even when someone identifies as fully American, they can still be seen as "other" because of their background. The parrot's insistence on framing the pig's identity through an ethnic lens—rather than his actual achievements—reflects how media narratives and public discourse can shape (and sometimes distort) the way individuals are perceived.
This is especially important now, given the ongoing discussions about immigration in the U.S. Many immigrants and first-generation Americans face similar struggles with identity, belonging, and how they're portrayed in society. The story also highlights how insecurities—whether about identity, appearance, or status—can be exacerbated by external judgments.
Themes and Interpretation
•	Identity and Stereotyping: The pig’s frustration highlights how labels—whether about ethnicity or body image—can shape and limit a person’s self-perception.
•	Media Manipulation: The parrot, representing a journalist, distorts facts for a sensationalized story, raising questions about bias and ethics in reporting.
•	Self-Perception and Insecurity: The pig’s struggles with his body image illustrate how external judgments can create deep-seated insecurities.
•	Cultural Commentary: The story subtly critiques societal assumptions about identity and heritage, showing how people (or animals) can be boxed in by others’ perceptions.

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig

A gerund is a verb in its present participle form (root verb + “ing”) that acts as a noun in a sentence. 

What are the different kinds of gerunds?
Subject
Direct object
Indirect object
Object of a preposition
Subject complement
Object complement

Dusty's LETS TALK!

What Is a Gerund? Not just "ing"

Spanish México

TALLADO EN PIEDRA.

Learn about laws that protect employees' rights to rest and to disconnect from work.
Best for upper intermediate and advanced learners!
Happy learning!

New English US

Business English: The Right to Rest and other employment laws

How to get a higher score in IELTS speaking fast?

Imagine you'll be thrown various questions you've never prepared in advance.

How will you react? Do you think you'll be stuck and frustrated as the result?

Most students would panic and unable to put two words together. Does it sound familiar?

In my 1-1 success activation meetings I help my students with the fear factor and the technical side of English so you can A) Be confident in yourself B) Have the know how to pass the test with flying colors!

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IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

How to get a higher score in IELTS speaking fast?

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