001 Introduction

Hello everyone and welcome to my first ever iTalki podcast.

I just discovered this tool the other day, and thought to myself, 'Hey.  Why not?'

Since this is my first contribution to this particular tool on the iTalki platform, I thought that it would be appropriate to at least offer an introduction of myself, and then as a bonus, offer you the same guidance that I give to my students as they prepare for their sessions with me.

So...

{Message me for the full transcript of this podcast}

Peace

Organic English

001 | iTalki Podcast Introduction

ROMANCES DE RAFAEL DE LEÓN

ROMANCE DE LA PETENERA

Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well. A new episode of let’s check out the news is out now!
In this episode I’ll comment on article titled: “Chinese provinces warn of thick fog, dozens of Shanghai flights delayed” published on Reuteurs. Let me know what you think, enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
An episode of extreme weather
To issue a warning
Heavy rain – heavy snow – high winds – thick fog
A flight delayed – diverted
To cause disturbances
To salt the roads
To deploy snowplows
Wait for the fog to dissipate
One phenomenon / many phenomena
To cover long distances
To wreak havoc
Tornadoes or floods
The whims of nature
The modern era

Let's check out the news

Super thick fog over China

Con motivo de día de Muertos, hoy quiero compartir con ustedes el cuento de Francisca y la Muerte. Esta historia fue escrita por el autor cubano Onelio Jorge Cardoso. Nació el 14 de mayo de 1914 y murió el 29 de mayo de 1986, muchas de sus obras han sido adaptadas a la televisión, obras de teatro y la radio.

Español con Patty Intermediate Level B1-B2

Francisca y la Muerte

Like a Chameleon

Intro

In questo episodio vedremo come sostituire verbi ed espressioni di uso comune con altri più ricercati.

19 verbi italiani che devi conoscere per parlare come un madrelingua italiano

L’italiano è una lingua dal suono piacevole, melodica, musicale!Vediamo insieme alcuni verbi che sostituiscono i verbi che usiamo di solito

Desumere/dedurre= Concludere, arrivare a una conclusione 
ex= dal tuo atteggiamento posso dedurre che sei arrabbiato

Esitare /Titubare= Essere incerti
ex= invece di stare a titubare tanto prendi una decisione!

cogitare= Pensare
ex= stare a cogitare non ti porterà a nulla!

Lesinare= risparmiare
ex= con gli ospiti non si può lesinare sul cibo

Vacillare/ Brancolare= essere indecisi
ex= Non brancolare nel buio, chiedi consiglio!

tergiversare= Indugiare
Ex= Non tergiversare e rispondi mia  alla domanda

procrastinare= rimandare 
ex= se procrastini sempre non affronti mai il problema

rimediare, Risolvere= trovare una soluzione 
ex= per risolvere quella situazione ci vuole uno specialista

convenire = Essere d’accordo
ex= dovrai convenire con me su ciò che ho appena detto

Infliggere= Imporre
ex= infliggere pene fisiche è sbagliato

Ripercuotere= Influenzare
ex= il suo cattivo atteggiamento si ripercuote su di te

ammonire= Avvertire
ex= lo studente è stato ammonito dal professore

ammiccare= lasciare intendere
ex= smettila di ammiccare verso tutte le ragazze per strada!

temporeggiare= prendere tempo
ex= gli studenti temporeggiano per evitare l’interrogazione

vivacchiare= arrangiarsi
ex= Paolo vivacchia alla giornata senza fare nulla di serio

Gingillarsi/ cincischiare= non fare nulla
ex= Invece di gingillarti e cincischiare datti da fare!

inficiare/ confutare= contraddire
ex= i suoi cattivi gesti inficiarono la sua reputazione.

apostrofare= Rimproverare
ex= l’uomo apostrofò in malo modo il dipendente.



Italiano espresso

livello B2/C1: 19 verbi italiani che devi conoscere per parlare come un madrelingua italiano

The character "耳 - ěr" is a pictographic character resembling the shape of a human ear.

1. Meaning (字义)
The character "耳 -ěr " primarily means "ear." It can also relate to hearing and listening.

2. Usage (用法)

"耳" is commonly used in words and phrases related to ears and hearing. 

Example Words (例词)

1.耳朵 (ěr duo) - ear
我的耳朵很敏感。 (Wǒ de ěr duo hěn mǐngǎn.)
My ears are very sensitive.

2.耳环 (ěr huán) - earring
她戴着漂亮的耳环。 (Tā dàizhe piàoliang de ěr huán.)
She is wearing beautiful earrings.

Example Sentences (例句)

1.他用耳朵听音乐。 (Tā yòng ěr duo tīng yīnyuè.)
He listens to music with his ears.

2.她的耳朵很大。 (Tā de ěr duo hěn dà.)
Her ears are very big.

3.小心保护耳朵。 (Xiǎoxīn bǎohù ěr duo.)
Be careful to protect your ears.

Idiom (四字成语)

成语: 耳目一新 (Ěr mù yì xīn )

Meaning (意义)
"耳目一新" literally means "a fresh new look for the ears and eyes." It refers to something that is refreshing and gives a new and pleasant impression.

Usage (用法)
This idiom is used to describe a new experience or change that is refreshing and invigorating.

Example Sentence (例句)
新装修的房子让人耳目一新。 (Xīn zhuāngxiū de fángzi ràng rén ěr mù yì xīn.)
The newly renovated house is refreshing and gives a new impression.

Summary
The character "耳" is related to ears and hearing. Its usage is common in everyday expressions and phrases. The idiom "耳目一新" describes something new and refreshing, often used to express a positive change or improvement.


每日一字

[日本旅行の経験]

1.いつ、どのくらいの長さ、日程

2.どの町を訪れましたか？

3.観光地、思い出の場所

4.神戸と大阪について

5.日本の本屋、買った本など

6.日本人の印象、話しやすかった？

7.バーでの会話

8.奈良の鹿たち

9.食べ物

10.渋谷、新宿など

11.思い出や印象に残ったこと


SAMURAI BROADCAST　侍放送  継続は力ニャり

Vol.63ロジェさんとポッドキャスト [日本旅行の経験]　その1

Chapter 5 of the Neil McTaggart series.   A transcript is available. 

In this episode, Neil spends his first Saturday in Canada with his new family.  
They walk through the snowy fields and meet the MacLeods, fellow Scottish emigrants who speak both Gaelic and English. 

For the first time since his grandmother’s death in 1918, Neil hears the sound of Gaelic again. Among the MacLeods is Esther, a girl who will become important in Neil’s journey, both as a friend and as a guide in learning to read and write English.  

This series explores themes of migration, identity, and belonging.  
It is also perfect for English learners who want to improve listening skills through story.  

📌 Subscribe for more chapters of Neil McTaggart’s story.  
📖 Suitable for English listening practice (B1–C1).  
🌍 Themes: Scottish history, emigration, identity, family, friendship.  

#Storytelling #EnglishListeningPractice #ScottishHistory #Audiobook #LearnEnglishThroughStory