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Funny Mishaps During Virtual Presentations  and How to Avoid Them! EP 35

Step into the rich world of Spanish language and culture with The Macondo Man, a podcast designed especially for English speakers who are learning Spanish. Hosted by Jeff, a passionate tutor and storyteller, this podcast brings fascinating words, anecdotes, and traditions from Spanish-speaking countries straight to your ears.

In the latest episode, we dive into the intriguing concept of "la ñapa"—a small extra gift or bonus rooted in generosity and community, common in countries like Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, and more. Learn about its fascinating origin from the Quechua word yapa ("something added") and discover its cultural significance, including modern uses and humorous anecdotes.

Whether you're a language learner or simply curious about the Spanish-speaking world, The Macondo Man is the perfect blend of fun and learning. Tune in for stories, insights, and practical tips that will enrich both your vocabulary and cultural understanding.

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The Quechua and Spanish Word Mark Twain Invites You to Learn—and Use

Welcome to Spanish in the workplace, the podcast for professionals looking to speak better Spanish at work in order to create more money, more clients, more career opportunities.

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#1 My Journey into Teaching (English)

In this episode, I’ll share some interesting knowledge about the names of cherry in Chinese! You’ll not only discover the origins of these names but also learn some fun new vocabulary along the way：

樱桃 (yīng táo)
中文解释：一种小而圆的水果，通常呈红色或深红色，味道甜美。
英文解释：A small, round fruit typically red or dark red in color, with a sweet taste.

车厘子 (chē lí zi)
中文解释：一种进口樱桃，通常较大，味道较甜，常用于高端市场。
英文解释：A type of imported cherry, usually larger and sweeter, often marketed in high-end markets.

华北 (huá běi)
中文解释：中国的一个地理区域，包括北京、天津、河北等省市，位于中国北方。
英文解释：A geographical region in China, including Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei etc located in the northern part of the country.

江浙 (jiāng zhè)
中文解释：指的是江苏省和浙江省，位于中国东部，经济发达。
英文解释：Refers to Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, located in eastern China, known for their economic development.

音译 (yīn yì)
中文解释：将外国语言的发音按汉语拼音或其他方式进行转写。
英文解释：Transliteration of foreign language pronunciation into Chinese pinyin or another system.

引种 (yǐn zhòng)
中文解释：引进外地或国外的植物种类进行种植或繁殖。
英文解释：To introduce new plant species from other regions or countries for cultivation or breeding.

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

How do you call it? 樱桃or车厘子 ？

みなさんは、都会と田舎、どちらが好きですか？そしてどちらに住みたいですか？
このエピソードでは、日本で都会もしくは田舎に住むことについて、メリット・デメリットを話しています。

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都会と田舎、どっちに住みたい？

Hablar de tradiciones navideñas venezolanas es bastante emocionante para los que nacimos en la tierra de Bolívar, y todo esto porque se conjugan un conjunto de símbolos cargados de significados, uno de ellos es sin duda, la comida que se consume, ejemplo de esto: la hallaca. El plato emblemático de la tradición decembrina venezolana. Aunque un poquito tarde considerando la fecha, la practica auditiva siempre será útil, así que... continua escuchando.

Español con todo 

Cuento- sabor a encuentro -

Modo indicativo, tempo imperfetto.

Buona grammatica e buon ascolto!

Il podcast del modenese!

L'indicativo imperfetto

Marina y yo platicamos sobre la gastronomía de su país.

Mucho que decir

Gastronomía boliviana Ft. Marina

In this episode of Streetwise English Podcast, I talk about why I like studying languages on italki. My teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! 
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