"Listening Exercises with Basak in Turkish"

Unit 1 Vocabulary

Do you see bridges more as strong or elegant? This question does not make much sense in English, but it does in some languages.
In our first ever episode we explore the question of how language influences thought. In this video, we present you with a short example of how this occurs.

The Age of Humans

Episode 1: Linguistic relativity (How object gender influences the way you perceive it)

In questo podcast parlo su come si deve ricominciare ad avere nuove tradizioni quando ti trasferisci in un altro paese, le differenze tra fare i picnic in Italia e in Colombia; come puoi ricominciare ad avere delle nuove tradizioni combinando le tradizioni del tuo paese e quelle del nuovo paese. A livello grammaticale uso dei verbi modo indicativo: presente, passato prossimo, imperfetto. Vocabolario: tempo libero.

Vivendo tra due lingue

Ricominciare lontano da casa

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Lily's Chinese 对话

20240213高尔基致罗曼罗兰的信

The Super Bowl, one of the biggest nights in US sports — and the American cultural calendar — ended with victory for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday February 9.

The Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in New Orleans. The game was played amid heavy security — and with President Donald Trump in attendance — just 41 days after a man drove a truck into New Year's partygoers on the city's Bourbon Street.

There were tributes before the game to the 14 people who were killed in the incident.

On the field, there was plenty for millions of viewers around the world to enjoy — although the game was not so enjoyable for Chiefs fans.

The Kansas franchise had won three out of the last five Super Bowls, but they didn't come close in the 59th edition.

Not even the presence of pop superstar Taylor Swift, who has spent all season supporting boyfriend Travis Kelce, a player with the Chiefs, could make a difference!

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said his players had to work together to win. "This is the ultimate team game. You can't be great without the greatness of others," he said.

The Chiefs' star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was kept quiet by the Eagles defense, denying him a fourth Super Bowl win.

A lot of the pre-game interest in the Super Bowl had centered around the traditional halftime entertainment, with rapper Kendrick Lamar performing just days after winning five Grammy awards.

His show didn't disappoint, with dancers in red, white and blue performing around a car onstage, while the rapper also performed his Grammy-winning song of the year "Not Like Us."

However, one of the many performers was detained on the field after unfurling a combination of the Sudanese and Palestinian flags with "Sudan" and "Gaza" written on it.

An NFL spokesperson told The Associated Press that the performer would be banned for life from all NFL stadiums and events.

Trump, meanwhile, became the first serving US President to attend the Super Bowl.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Drama On and Off Field as Eagles Win Super Bowl

Um breve episódio falando sobre a importância da cultura para a língua.

Tudo é cultura

TUDO É CULTURA EP. 7 - A LÍNGUA É CULTURA

Joy to Our World

Where there is sugar, ants will be there. Is this good? 

Bu metin Taksim'in en önemli mekanlarından biri olan Çiçek Pasajı'nın tarihi hakkındadır.

ALL ABOUT TURKıSH

ÇİÇEK PASAJI

The Zen philosophy teaches us to approach each task with mindfulness and enthusiasm. Language learning isn’t just about mastering grammar or vocabulary; it’s about immersing yourself in the culture, sounds, and rhythms of a new world. Start with curiosity and joy.

Why Passion Matters
Studies in motivation psychology reveal that intrinsic interest—the joy of learning for its own sake—leads to better retention and long-term success (Deci & Ryan, 1985). To channel this:
•	Choose a focus that excites you: Is it the music, the cuisine, or the stories of the language’s culture? Let your interests guide your learning.
•	Set a theme for the month: Dedicate January to learning words and phrases around a specific theme, like food or travel.
