Esta semana hablamos de eufemismos, que son estructuras, palabras más suaves o más políticamente correctas que usamos en lugar de usar su equivalente, que a veces puede sonar vulgar o duro.

Después de escuchar el episodio no te olvides de dejar una valoración ni de pasarte por mi instagram para decirme qué te ha parecido el episodio, ¿habías escduchado estos eufemismos antes? En tu idioma nativo, ¿también los usáis?


Blanca to go 

137 – Eufemismos en español

Este es un episodio, como otros anteriores, sobre el vocabulario y los temas que suelen aparecer en el DELE B2 y C1. En este caso es un episodio sobre el alquiler de vivienda.

DELE exam (B2-C1)

20. Vocabulario: alquiler de vivienda

This is English on the Road episode 5. In this episode, we talk about the earth's five oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern and Arctic. English on the Road is a podcast for English learners and the topics include geography, travel and nature. Please use this English podcast to practice your English listening. I try to speak at a slow pace and explain particularly difficult vocabulary or phrases. 

English on the Road 

The Five Oceans

Full episode is coming soon, Stay tuned!
Gabriela y yo platicamos sobre el salario mínimo en México. Esto es solo una probadita, el episodio completo va a estar disponible pronto. Stay tuned!

Mucho que decir

Minimum Wage in Mexico

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w0DsxTUsoJBTAKr2_IeHfwbTPEc9FRCl/view?usp=share_link

Amrutham 

prepositions

In this episode Mona and I discuss some highlights of American literature. She recommends some of her favorite American novels and uses some great vocabulary to describe them. Even if you don’t end up reading them yourself, you’ll learn plenty of useful words and phrases to describe books, movies, etc.

***For English learners! – Detailed vocabulary lesson begins at 20:41***

***Full transcript available ⁠at https://american-idiom.com/f/003-the-great-american-novels⁠***

Episode Outline:

Crossroads (Jonathan Franzen) - (Starts at 1:38)
The Marriage Plot (Jeffrey Eugenides) - (Starts at 6:52)
American Pastoral (Philip Roth) - (Starts at 12:48)

Vocabulary and examples (Starts at 20:41)

“to come out” (used at 2:03 and explained at 21:07)
"to take place in” (used at 2:32, 2:51, 3:17, 7:23, 11:34, 13:55, 15:15, 15:17, 16:07 and explained at 23:27)
“neck of the woods” (used at 2:39 and explained at 25:53)
“to set A apart from B” (used at 5:38 and explained at 28:05)
“smooth sailing” (used at 9:21 and explained at 30:38)
“to believe in (something)” (used at and explained at 32:40)

Brentoni's English Podcast

003 The Great American Novel(s)


Imagine the frustration and disappointment of walking out of a job interview, knowing that you could have done better. You reflect on missed opportunities and wonder what you could have done differently. Well, worry no more! This business English episode is here to equip you with the essential insights and strategies to nail your first interview. From meticulous preparation and researching the company to mastering professional appearance and effective communication skills, this speech covers it all. But that's not all; it holds a powerful tip that can make all the difference in leaving a lasting impression on your interviewer. To uncover this valuable secret and enhance your business English proficiency, I invite you to book specialized Business English lessons. Get ready to transform your interview game and seize those career opportunities that come your way.

LEARN BY LISTENING

How to Ace a Job Interview

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

What are British People Watching on TV?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kFgNyyItY1fo8_oEJm6HvP771YhWrk5t/view?usp=drivesdk