In the 1920s the boss of the Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, attempted to build a huge rubber plantation in the Amazon jungle. It didn't quite go to plan…

English Learning for Curious Minds

Fordlandia

In this week's episode of English In A Teacup, we will be learning idiomatic expressions to talk about money and the economy. To help us with the subject, our fine English lady, Miss Finesstocrat, who will telling us of her difficulties trying to make ends meet. Who can she ask for help? Let’s put the kettle on and find out!

ENGLISH IN A TEACUP

ENGLISH IN A TEACUP: TRYING TO MAKE ENDS MEET (B2-C1)

No hace falta vivir experiencias muy intensas para ser feliz. Un paseo en la montaña, comida rica y buenas conversaciones son más que suficiente. Y, en México, hubo un día que tuve todo esto. Pero, además, también tuve... ¡MEZCAL! Desde entonces, mi bebida favorita.
Refugio de Morelos, un pequeño pueblo de Oaxaca donde pasé el mejor día de todo mi viaje. ¿Te vienes?


La vida de Héctor (Spanish Podcast)

Cómo vivir MÉXICO

In questo episodio, come già anticipato nell’episodio precedente parleremo di un uomo che ha fatto delle sue sfortune i suoi punti di forza e che oggi è un imprenditore della moda artigianale made in Italy e fondatore del marchio Benheart. 🗝️
if anyone wants the transcript of the podcast, write me privately. ✍️✉️

Impara l’italiano con Isa

La storia di Benheart 🗝️

Practicamos frases y preguntas simples sobre esta clase. 

¿Qué?
¿Cómo?
¿Dónde?

...

A1.1. Español básico para principantes. 

Clase 3. Pronombres interrogativos.

In this episode I talk about how to disagree politely and teach you some phrases to help you to disagree without causing offence. 
If you would like the transcript, send me a message on Italki. I would love to hear from you and find out where you are listening from!


Business Buzz

Business Buzz Episode 2 

Se describe la celebración de la novena de aguinaldos, que son 9 días de reunión familiar para rezar y cantar villancicos. Se realiza en la víspera de l nacimiento del niño Jesús. Esta es una tradición que reune familias y amigos, y que tiene unos componentes muy interesantes de la cultura colombiana. 
Acá se  emplea vocabulario  y expresiones de navidad y se describe la relación familiar y social alrededor de una celebración. 

HABLAR ESPAÑOL

NOVENA DE AGUINALDOS

We all have had negative experiences at work - a bad boss, a boring role, horrible colleagues - and that's why we want to leave asap!!  But what do you say in an interview when asked this questions - listen to this brief podcast for some tips!

How to create an awesome job application strategy: Advice on careers, CVs, cover letters, interview planning

"Why are you leaving your current job?" - I hate this question! Help me!

Learn to talk about happiness and the relationship between money and happiness.