En este episodio exploramos la majestuosa Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá, una de las maravillas subterráneas más impresionantes de Colombia. Descubre su fascinante historia, su arquitectura única tallada en roca de sal y las experiencias que hacen de este lugar un destino imperdible cerca de Bogotá. ¡Acompáñanos en este viaje bajo tierra!

Latido Latino

La Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá: Un Tesoro Subterráneo de Colombia

In this episode I talk to an Argentinian traveller, who tells us about one of his adventures on his bicycle between Bologna and Florence. 

Viajes, viajes y mas viajes 🚲

En bicicleta por Italia

Halloween is a fun and spooky holiday that people celebrate on October 31st each year. But do you know where it comes from, and why we wear scary costumes? Let's explore the history of Halloween and costumes!
Halloween started a very long time ago, around 2,000 years ago. It began with an ancient Celtic festival called "Samhain" (pronounced sah-win). The Celts lived in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and France. Samhain was a special time when they celebrated the end of summer and the beginning of winter.
The Celts believed that on the night of October 31st, the boundary between the living and the dead was very thin. They thought that the spirits of the dead could come back to Earth on this night. Some people were afraid of these ghosts, so they dressed up in costumes to hide from them. They also lit bonfires to scare the ghosts away.
In the 8th century, the Christian church started a holiday called "All Saints' Day" on November 1st. It was a day to remember and honor all the saints. The night before, on October 31st, became known as "All Hallows' Eve," which later turned into "Halloween."
Over time, Halloween came to America with immigrants from different countries. People brought their own customs and traditions, and Halloween became a mix of all these traditions. One of these traditions was dressing up in costumes, which became a big part of Halloween.
Today, Halloween is a day for fun and creativity. People of all ages wear costumes, but the costumes are not just scary. You can be anything you want – a superhero, a princess, a witch, or even a funny animal. People also go trick-or-treating, where kids dress up in costumes and go door to door asking for sweets.
So, when you see people in scary costumes on Halloween, remember that it all began with the Celts who wanted to protect themselves from ghosts. Now, Halloween is a time for everyone to enjoy dressing up and having a spooky good time.


Lisa's Podcast

History of Halloween + transcript 

Did you know Koreans use the same word for a gentle breeze and a wagging tail? 🍃🐶

'살랑살랑' (Sal-lang-sal-lang) is a pretty Korean word used when the wind or a tail sways lightly and softly.

A pleasant spring breeze coming through the window, a dog affectionately wagging its tail to welcome you, and your heart fluttering sal-lang-sal-lang at the scattering cherry blossom petals. It's a magical word that makes your steps feel light and brings a smile to your face just by saying it out loud.

Today, if a pleasant sal-lang-sal-lang breeze blows, where do you want to go?

Korean Words of Senses

Ep.7 살랑살랑 (sal-lang-sal-lang)

👉Today, in the “Serbian to go” podcast, you will hear 19 useful phrases that you can use in an EMERGENCY while traveling around Serbia.  Let’s start!🙇‍♀️
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!📚
See you in class!👋


SERBIAN TO GO

Корисне фразе Тема: Хитни случајеви - Korisne fraze Tema: Hitni slučajevi – Useful phrases Topic: Emergency (A2 and above)

A friendly conversational phrase that builds connection. Learn how this soft question isn’t really about asking — it’s about showing empathy, agreement, or warmth. Great for practising conversational rhythm and upward intonation.

BrightStep: One Word

You know what I mean?

Vocabulario me gusta, no me gusta, pasatiempos y diálogo formal usando usted. 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zXa-iKAxamdwDDEz-BetzOx_c12YEYuFiTVLZ8mFRgo/edit?usp=sharing

Inspirando a principiantes: Audios para nivel A2

Un diálogo sobre el tiempo libre (con transcripción)

En este episodio exploramos el mágico Bosque de Pandora en Boyacá, un destino encantador lleno de belleza natural, biodiversidad y tranquilidad. Acompáñanos mientras te contamos todo sobre sus paisajes únicos, actividades recomendadas y la conexión especial que tiene con la comunidad local. ¡Descubre un lugar que parece sacado de una fantasía!

Descubriendo el Bosque de Pandora: Un Tesoro Natural en Boyacá

Read the podcast here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11ImVN4SdqY_pggpUcADrznul0pE5o_68/view?usp=sharing