In this episode we are using a quote from modern day rapper, author and philosopher Robert Gwisdek from his fictional tale, The Invisible Apple, and in German, Der Unsichtbare Apfel. In this episode we are exploring the dilemma of seeking guidance or trusting one’s intuition.

Philosophical Friday

Robert Gwisdek

Presentación personal de una persona. Con oraciones básicas y sencillas en árabe moderno estándar. 

Aprende árabe con Radia 

Presentación personal 1

* Today's phrase is "کاشکی / ای کاش " which means " I wish  ...
** Listen to audio file for correct pronunciations and examples to learn how to use it in your conversation
***Feel free to text me if you have any questions

اصطلاحات و عبارات رایج فارسی / Persian common expressions & phrases 

ای کاش / کاشکی

What is Doppiaggio? And what is Doppiaggese? Why are Hollywood movies always late to arrive to Italian cinemas? 
Are there positive sides of the Fascism repression? 
What grants the success of a Hollywood movie in Italy more - the movie itself or its dubbed version? 
Have a listen and let's find out together!


Language Tales

Impact of Fascism on Italian language

A short introduction in Afrikaans describing the intent and content of podcasts to follow.

Inleiding tot Afrikaanse potgooie

8 important Modal Verbs are - 

Can
Could
May
Might
Should
Must
Will
Would


Learn Fluent English with Professor Ashish

Introduction to Modal Verbs

This story uses words from '3000 most common words in English'. 

TV NEWS music plays and introduction animations fly across the screen. A reporter is standing on the street. Behind her is a loud group of protesters. They are holding signs and chanting. The reporter is yelling to be heard over the noise.

Reporter: I’m here in front of the Ace’s Chicken Company factory. As you can see behind me, 
protesters have gathered to take down the chicken giant. They are chanting Down with Ace and other slogans. They have set up a sound system and are playing loud hip-hop music—which, as insider sources have speculated, is Ace’s most hated genre of music. Let’s now speak to the leader of this movement, Sally. Why are you all out here today?

Sally: We’re not going to stand for the propaganda that Ace has been spreading. He’s published lies about me and is trying to manipulate the public perception of his slaughterhouse. The truth must be known. Ace’s chicken is killing people!

Reporter: And what do you have to say to the opposition? As you know, there is a vocal group of employees who have publicly commented that Ace is a kind leader who only wants what’s best for public health.

Sally: They have been paid off! My sources have told me that Ace personally approached every one of them and offered huge amounts of money, and if they declined, he said he would have their careers destroyed. Ace is only interested in how people perceive him. He isn’t a genuine
manufacturer. He’s a powerful baby!

Reporter: You heard it here, folks. Sally, an ex-employee, claims that Ace is spreading propaganda and paying employees to pretend. Sally, what is it that your group wants?

Sally: We want to see that evil dictator fall!

Reporter: Strong words. Back to you in the newsroom.

Being a Cloud

Sally the Fried Chicken

Las expresiones son algo muy cultural y que nos ayudan a expresarnos de una manera más natural. En el episodio de hoy, vamos a comentar algunas muy comunes que usan la palabra manga en el español del día a día.

Blanca to go 

14-Expresiones con la palabra manga

In this episode we will talk about 【Re-energizing】, you will learn how to say 【brace oneself up,pleasure,at ease】 ect. The material helps you get used to different voice and accent. 
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
1st time: listen without looking at the text.
2nd time: look at the text and write down the new words, later look up the dictionary. 
3rd time: listen again without looking at the text.
4th time: repeat after it without looking at the text.
大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
今天想和大家聊一聊【恢复能量】的话题。大家有没有这样的经历？有时候会觉得情绪低落，做什么都打不起精神来。这种情绪可能只是短暂的，这里有一些方法可以帮助你恢复能量。
有几件恢复能量的小事。第一件，和植物待一会。无论街边的树，家里的绿植，还是野外的花，都会让你感受到植物的宁静和能量。
第二件，向上看，再向上看。人类在向上看时会产生愉悦感。我们看向云朵，看向天空，眼光瞬间开阔。
第三件，自己待4分33秒。可以是家、公司、公园，闭上眼睛，打开计时器，倒数4分33秒，明显会放松，让人恢复力量。
第四件，轻松洗个澡。不管多么烦恼和焦虑，洗完澡好像坏心情通通不见了，格外舒展。
其实幸福来自小事，顺境中善待别人，逆境中善待自己。罗曼罗兰说：“这世界只有一种真正的英雄主义，那就是在看清生活的真相之后依然热爱生活。”加油。
希望这些方法对你能有所帮助，情绪低落的时候就试试吧。我们下期见。
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恢复	/	huī fù	/	recover
情绪	/	qíng xù	/	emotion
打起精神	/	dǎ qǐ jīng shén	/	brace oneself up
短暂	/	duǎn zàn	/	transitory
愉悦感	/	yú yuè gǎn	/	pleasure
瞬间	/	shùn jiān	/	instantly
开阔	/	kāi kuò	/	broad,wide
计时器	/	jì shí qì	/	timer
倒数	/	dào shù	/	countdown
明显	/	míng xiǎn	/	obvious
通通	/	tōng tōng	/	completely
格外	/	gé wài	/	exceptionally
舒展	/	shū zhǎn	/	at ease
顺境	/	shùn jìng	/	favourable circumstances
逆境	/	nì jìng	/	adverse situation
善待	/	shàn dài	/	be kind to
英雄主义	/	yīng xióng zhǔ yì	/	Heroism