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Duración: 10 minutos
Escúchanos a Belem (de Chihuahua) y a mí (de Coahuila), hablar de algunas leyendas de nuestras ciudades.


Mucho que decir

La Pascualita y La Taconera 🎧

迁: 迁移，搬家。
        战国的时候，有一个很伟大的大学问家孟子。孟子小的时候非常调皮,他的妈妈为了让他受好的教育. 花了很多心血。当他们住在墓地旁边时，孟子就邻居的小孩一起学着大人跪拜、哭嚎的样子,玩起办理丧事的游戏。妈妈看到了，就皱起眉头说:"不行!我不能让我的孩子住在这里了。”于是带看孟子搬到市集旁边去住。
        到了市集,孟子又和邻居的小孩,学起商人做生意的样子。一会儿鞠躬欢迎客人、一会儿招待客人、 一会儿和客人讨价还价，表演得像极了! 妈妈知道了，又皱起眉头说：“这个地方也不适合我的孩子住。”
        他们又搬家了，这一次搬到了学校附近。孟子开始变得守秩序、懂礼貌、喜欢读书。这个时候，孟子的妈妈很满意地点着头说 :“这才是我儿子应该住的地方呀!”

Vivi甜讲中国故事

孟母三迁  （孟子）

Mona and I discuss an enigmatic concept known as the American Dream. What does it mean and what doesn't it mean? How do Americans and non-Americans view it differently? In our conversation, we attempt to tease out some answers.

(By the way, my apologies for the poor sound quality in this episode. I'll certainly do my best to fix it for the next episode!)

Link to episode transcript: https://american-idiom.com/f/004-the-american-dream

***For English learners! - Detailed Vocabulary Lesson begins at 30:50***

Vocabulary and Examples (Starts at 30:50)

“to make it” (used at 2:10, 4:19, 7:09, 9:48, and explained at 31:17)
"to get ahead” (used at 3:01, 3:11, 3:15 and 3:17 and explained at 33:31)
“to get by” (used at 3:09 and explained at 33:53)
“to throw (one)'s hat in the ring” (used at 4:04 and explained at 37:00)
"to wear (something) on your sleeve" (used at 13:28 and explained at 39:01)
“to sell (someone) short” (used at 21:21 and explained at 41:53)
“to be fed up with (something)” (used at 25:56 and explained at 43:53)

Brentoni's English Podcast

004 The American Dream

Are you thinking of learning Russian? You can start with this plan. ✅

All about Russian language 🌟

The key to learning Russian

SANDRA: So … what should we do?
JULIE: Well, I like to do arts and crafts, and I’m really good at
drawing. What do you think?
SANDRA: Hmm … how about playing a board game? That would 
be more fun.
JULIE: OK. Let’s play Scrabble! I’m really good at spelling, too!
SANDRA: Oh, yeah? We’ll see about that!

LANGUAGE NOTES
• So … Notice how the “o” sound is drawn out here, combined with the intonation, which 
shows boredom.
• I’m really good at “Really” means “very” and is used to emphasize “good.” It goes before 
the adjective.
• What do you Notice the pronunciation here — it sounds like “Whaddaya.”
• Hmm … is used to show that the speaker is thinking. It is also used to show that the speaker 
disagrees with an idea.
• How about is used to make a tentative suggestion. The speaker is introducing an idea and 
doesn’t want to sound too strong.
• Let’s is used to make a strong suggestion. The speaker feels confident about the plan.
• Oh, yeah? We’ll see about that! “Oh, yeah?” is used in a joking way to show a bit of friendly 
competition. Notice the emphasis on “that,” which refers back to “good at spelling.”

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 22: What you are good at!

It's all Greek to me 

Feeling nervous about ordering drinks or striking up conversations in a new country? We've got your back!

This episode of Spanish Unplugged dives into the essential phrases you need to confidently order your favorite beverages, ask for recommendations, and connect with locals. Whether you’re in a cozy café or a bustling bar, we’ve got tips to help you blend right in.

💡 Want this guide? Drop me a message, and I’ll send it your way!

Spanish Unplugged Podcast

EP7: Bar Language Unlocked: Cheers Edition 🔓

Descubra como as inteligências artificiais afetam o meu trabalho e qual a minha expectativa para o futuro.

Português em 1 minuto com o Júlio

Inteligências artificiais

Comerse unos taquitos en la banqueta es la primera fila de un espectáculo de suadero que se susurra lentamente al hervor del aceite en comales hondos, del oloroso vapor de los tacos sudados y del pastor que se dora y rebana con habilidad, vuela la piña, cebolla, cilantro, salsas, unos pedazos de limón y ¡salen cinco!

Es un ritual nocturno, a veces también mañanero, durante décadas varias taquerías se han ganado la fidelidad de los glotones, porque los chilangos podrán no tener contador, pero sí un taquero de confianza.

La Ciudad de México es el estado con más taquerías en el país, según el mapa llamado “Universo del Taco”, creado en 2019 por el el geógrafo Baruch Sanginés, quien mapeó 1.6 millones de lugares basado en datos del Directorio Estadístico Nacional de Unidades Económicas del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI).

“Aquí en Ciudad de México prácticamente te podría decir que 95 por ciento de la gente tiene un puesto de tacos a 400 metros de su casa, no importa dónde vivas, casi casi a 400 metros vas a tener un puesto a la mano. Eso habla de la popularidad del taco”.

los clásicos de suadero, longaniza, pastor, bistec o campechanos, pero si se piden “con cochi” se les echa encima un aderezo grasoso que surge de los restos de carne quemados en el comal.

Existen tacos monumentales, de tortilla grande, con copia, cebollitas y nopales para acompañar la carne: bistec, milanesa, longaniza, chuleta, enchilada, alambre campechanos o pechuga.

Por si fuera poco, puedes terminar de armar esa montaña de sabor con jícamas, pepinos, pico de gallo con chicharrón y salsa.

Hay de todo: suadero, tripa, longaniza, pastor, cabeza, bistec, chuleta, pechuga, lengua, sesos, arrachera, costilla, “machos”, en tortilla de maíz, de harina, tortas, “suaquesos”, “choquesos” y gringas.







