A bit of a ramble from me this week, just talking about my usual routine. I will have more guests on my show when I can find someone who has the time to appear. All my students seem too busy these days!..ah well, nevermind...

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Kev's English Podcast

KEP Episode 25: My Typical Day!

Definitivamente, India me cambió la vida. No sé en qué, pero algo dentro de mí es diferente. Ser testigo de tantas cosas... fue una experiencia intensa. 
¿Quieres saber más? Aquí te lo cuento. Dale al play, y a vivirlo.


La vida de Héctor (Spanish Podcast)

Mumbai II

Security conditions in pact agreed by Trump and Starmer seen as targeting Beijing. 

China has criticised a trade deal between the UK and US that could be used to squeeze Chinese products out of British supply chains, complicating London’s efforts to rebuild relations with Beijing.

If you feel like your English needs some brushing up, schedule a lesson with me here

https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/6499740



Short & Sweet Daily Business English News

Episode 7, China criticises UK trade deal with US

Let's talk about Hong Kong. What a beautiful place. What can you share with me?

Can I Say - Can I Do

Hong Kong

What kinds of things do you like to study or work on with other people?

We've got 6 new, and really useful expressions for you in this episode.  Take your time and have fun thinking about your own answers to this question--along with the 6 example questions.

When you're done, try using these expressions the next time you're speaking to a native speaker.

Don't forget to subscribe and send me a message if you like what you've heard.

Speak English With Muki

Episode 13: Collaborating With Others

La Semana Santa, también conocida como Pascua, en España es una celebración popular. Todas las ciudades la celebran de alguna manera. 
En el episodio de hoy hablo con Manuel, un chico sevillano que ha sido músico de la Semana Santa Sevilla durante 20 años. En el episodio nos habla de la Semana Santa Sevilla, sus celebraciones y tradiciones y su experiencia como músico.

Después de escuchar el episodio no te olvides de dejar un comentario o visitarme en Instagram  y decirme:

-qué te ha parecido el episodio

-si habías escuchado sobre las celebraciones de Semana Santa antes 

-si tú celebras o no la Semana Santa, y cómo lo haces.


Blanca to go 

33 – La Semana Santa Sevillana 

You can read the podcast here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bs5OpST0_Fu6KsoKjPakzuGbfRk6wA7h/view?usp=sharing

Lisa's Podcast

Cars in Singapore Cost an Arm and a Leg


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