OK, we talk about communication between different cultures, but did you know that emotion can be a determinant factor in distinguishing them? Some people are more affective, others rather neutral. And we bet you might have noticed that in your everyday interactions. But why?

The Age of Humans

Episode 2: Affective vs Neutral Cultures 

A las 3 de la madrugada, cuando casi todo el mundo duerme, ocurren cosas que desafían la lógica. En este episodio exploramos esa hora misteriosa en la que el silencio se rompe con ruidos extraños, pensamientos inquietantes y sucesos que parecen imposibles. ¿Casualidad, sugestión o algo más? Acompáñanos en esta conversación donde la madrugada revela sus secretos más oscuros.

Spanish adventures

Madrugada extraña

En este episodio haremos un dictado especialmente preparado para ayudarte a mejorar tu comprensión y tu escritura en español. Es una historia interesante, con vocabulario útil y claro, perfecta para seguir avanzando en tu nivel. Prepárate, concéntrate… y empezamos.

VAMOS AL LÍO ¡¡¡ESCUCHA!!!

DICTADO B1."El día que casi pierdo el tren".

Are we simply nourishing our bodies, or are we indulging in the joy of flavors and experiences? Discover how our relationship with food shapes our lives and happiness!🍔🍟🥤



English Express by Donar Ivan

Meals | Article Listening

A story written by me. Based on a dream I had.

Calista is surprised when the magician knows her name and asks her to help him with a magic trick in front of the audience.

Vocabulary:
extend: to stretch out
dim: a little dark, not much light
spellbound: fascinated by something
squint: to close your eyes a little because the light is too bright
blush: when your face turns a little red because you like someone
amend: to change something, to improve it

Phrases:
to break the ice: to become comfortable with someone
in my element: to be around something you're completely comfortable with
to seek someone out: to search for a specific person
third wheel: an extra person on a date with the couple
by all means: yes

To read the transcript: https://saracasalino-books.weebly.com/blog/the-magicians-performance

Learn English with Stories

The Magician's Performance (short story)


Mǎlì: 	Nǐhǎo, 	wǒ 	xiǎnɡ 	qǔqián. 
玛丽： 	你好， 	我 	想 	取钱。 
Gōnɡzuò 	rényuán: 	Nínhǎo. 	Qǐnɡ 	nín 	xiān 	náhào, 
工作 	人员A： 	您好。 	请 	您 	先 	拿号， 
zài 	qù 	nàbiɑn 	děnɡhòu. 
再 	去 	那边 	等候。 
（Wǔ 	fēnzhōnɡ 	hòu） 
（5 	分钟 	后） 
Mǎlì: 	Nǐhǎo, 	wǒ 	xiǎnɡ 	qǔ 	sānqiān 	yuán. 
玛丽： 	你好， 	我 	想 	取 	3000 	元。 
Gōnɡzuò 	rényuán: 	Qǐnɡ 	shūrù 	mìmǎ. 
工作 	人员B： 	请 	输入 	密码。 
（Mǎlì 	shūrù 	mìmǎ） 
（玛丽 	输入 	密码） 
Gōnɡzuò 	rényuán: 	Xiǎojiě, 	nín 	de 	mìmǎ 	bú 	duì. 
工作 	人员B： 	小姐， 	您 	的 	密码 	不 	对。 
Qǐnɡ 	zài 	shū 	yí 	biàn. 
请 	再 	输 	一 	遍。 
Mǎlì: 	Zhè 	zěnme 	kěnénɡ 	ne? 
玛丽： 	这 	怎么 	可能 	呢？ 
(Mǎlì 	zài 	shūrù 	mìmǎ) 
（玛丽 	再 	输入 	密码） 
Gōnɡzuò 	rényuán: 	Xiǎojiě, 	qǐnɡ 	zài 	yòu 	xià 
工作 	人员B： 	小姐， 	请 	在 	右 	下 
jiǎo 	qiānzì. 	Zhè 	shì 	sānqiān 	yuán. 
角 	签字。 	这 	是 	3000 	元。 
Mǎlì: 	Xièxie. 	Gānɡɡānɡ 	wǒ 	tài 	zháojí 	le. 
玛丽： 	谢谢。 	刚刚 	我 	太 	着急 	了。

日常用语

存取钱

Today we'll talk about the does and don'ts when you're eating out in Italy!
How many of the mistakes I mentioned have you already made? 


Subtitled Italian

Season 01 / Episode 14 - Food etiquette in Italy

All about Cheese (with transcript)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ixD-TaYNB_YUlO1f4Z7csIQdQLYeUcH1/view?usp=drive_link



Teacher Joseph's Podcast

All about Cheese (with transcript)

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