¡Bienvenidos! Somos Maria y Pablo, y en este tercer episodio aprenderemos sobre la Pachamanca, un plato típico peruano que te sorprenderá. Si vas a visitar Perú, sí o sí tienes que conocer la historia de este plato, pues es una parte muy importante de la cultura de los Andes. ¿Te animarías a cocinar bajo la tierra? Cuéntanos en un comentario lo que aprendiste en este nuevo episodio.

¡Conócenos! 

📍María: https://linktr.ee/spanishwithmariap  
📍Pablo: https://linktr.ee/pabloalejos 

Maria & Pablo Spanish

3. ¡A comer! La Pachamanca peruana 🇵🇪

#카공족 #스터디카페 #한국문화 #ZamZamPod #잼잼한국어  
#KoreanPodcast #StudyinCafe #KoreanCulture #LearnKorean

📌 잼잼한국어 ZamZamPod EP.3

오늘의 주제는 바로! 요즘 한국 카페에서 자주 보이는 '카공족'입니다.  
'카페에서 공부하는 사람들'이라는 뜻의 카공족,  
그들은 왜 카페를 공부방으로 쓰게 됐을까요?

하지만 이들의 존재가 항상 환영받는 건 아닙니다.  
커피 한 잔으로 몇 시간을 머무는 행동, 사장님들의 속앓이,  
그리고 ‘노 스터디존’, ‘스터디카페’까지…  
카공족을 둘러싼 한국 사회의 흥미로운 이야기, 함께 들어보세요!

🧠 여러분은 어떻게 생각하시나요?
댓글로 자유롭게 의견을 나눠주세요!

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🎧 ZamZamPod EP.3: “Study freedom or café nuisance?”  
Have you heard of the term *'카공족 (Ka-gong-jok)'*?  
It refers to people who study in cafés — a unique trend in Korean café culture.

But not everyone welcomes this.  
Some café owners are frustrated by customers who stay for hours with just one coffee.  
From “No Study Zones” to dedicated study cafés, let’s talk about this growing phenomenon!

💬 What do YOU think? Is it freedom or disturbance? Share your thoughts below!

📺유튜브  https://www.youtube.com/@ZamZam_Korean

ZamZamPod

[ZamZamPod] EP.3 – 카공족, 자유인가? 민폐인가?

In this episode, I talk about common ways to ask someone to repeat what they said. 
Make sure that you do the quiz attached to the episode and subscribe to never miss an episode. 
Enjoy! 

Summary:
Say: 
Pardon? Pardon me? (rising intonation) 
Sorry? I'm sorry? (Rising intonation; informal)
I missed what you said.
I didn't catch that. 
I didn't get that. 

Avoid: What? Huh? (Sounds rude)
Avoid: "Can you repeat?" (Wrong; "repeat" is usually transitive, and therefore needs an object) 

English with Eric

Informal English: What to say when you don't understand

El Jinete Negro es una de las leyendas más misteriosas de los Llanos Orientales de Colombia. La historia cuenta que, en vida, El Jinete Negro era un hacendado cruel que trataba mal a sus trabajadores y cometía muchas injusticias. Después de morir, su alma quedó condenada a vagar por los campos, montado en un caballo negro y vestido completamente de negro.

Se aparece especialmente en las noches sin luna, cuando el viento sopla fuerte. Los viajeros solitarios pueden escuchar el galope de su caballo, que se acerca rápidamente. Lo más terrorífico de El Jinete Negro es que no muestra su rostro; su sombrero y capa negra lo cubren por completo. A quienes se atreven a mirarlo, les arroja una maldición que los deja enfermos o los hace perderse sin rumbo.

Se dice que el galope de El Jinete Negro es una advertencia para quienes llevan una vida llena de maldad y egoísmo, y que aquellos que lo ven deben rezar inmediatamente para que el jinete no los persiga.

Colombian Legends

 El Jinete Negro

We have a light-hearted look at some crazy cures, but some have been proven scientifically to have therapeutic effects, for example Ginger, a fundamental part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The side effects of some modern medications make you wonder though, which is scarier: big pharmaceutical companies or Witches?

The Social Evolutionary

Herbal Medicine – Witchcraft, folk remedies or complete nonsense?



L'italiano è una lingua ricca di vocaboli e in questo podcast  ci divertiamo a esplorare tutte le sfumature dell'arte di inventare storie. Analizzeremo in modo approfondito i numerosi sinonimi della parola "bugia". Scopriremo le origini di questi termini, le loro connotazioni e i contesti in cui vengono utilizzati. Un viaggio linguistico affascinante per tutti gli appassionati della lingua italiana. Preparatevi a ridere e a imparare!"

Italiano espresso

10 sinonimi in italiano della parola "bugia" 

In this episode, we break down Fluency and Coherence in IELTS Speaking—what the examiner is really listening for, the most common mistakes that lower your score, and simple strategies to speak more smoothly and clearly. You’ll also get practical tips and mini-exercises you can start using immediately.

My IELTS Accelerator

Fluency and Coherence

En este episodio te explico dos expresiones coloquiales con la palabra "manía". 
Tener/coger una manía + tenerle manía a algo/alguien. 
🚀¡Consigue fluidez y confianza hablando español! 🎯Reserva una clase conmigo y te acompañaré en el proceso. 📩 Apúntate a mi boletín de noticias para aprender una palabra coloquial al día: https://acortar.link/d8H9at


Español coloquial

2 expresiones coloquiales con la palabra "manía"

🧭 Life in Korea through the Eyes of Foreign Residents: An Interactive Exploration

📊 1. Overview
80.3% of long-term foreign residents in Korea report overall satisfaction with their life here.
 However, 19.7% say they have experienced discrimination in everyday situations like restaurants, banks, and shops.
 Korea's convenience and safety are major strengths, but language barriers and cultural challenges still exist.

🔍 2. Deep Dive: Pros vs. Cons
This section allows users to filter and compare Korea’s strengths and weaknesses across key themes.
Top Pros:
Excellent public transportation and infrastructure

Advanced digital services and delivery culture

High level of public safety


Affordable daily living compared to some home countries

High-quality healthcare system

Top Cons:
Language barriers and complex administrative systems

Intense work culture and lack of work-life balance

High housing costs, especially in Seoul

Lack of personal space in public areas

Cultural misunderstandings and subtle social exclusion

🧭 Users can explore by theme: Daily Life, Work & Culture, Social Connections

✅ Final Takeaway
Korea offers a highly livable environment for many foreigners—especially thanks to its safety, infrastructure, and modern conveniences.
 However, language and cultural gaps, along with social isolation or subtle bias, still affect the daily lives of many.
This interactive project goes beyond data—bringing in real voices, real choices, and real-life insight.



