You will know some typical foods of Medellin

1- Bandeja paisa

2- Mondongo

3- Arepa paisa

4- Mazamorra antioqueña

5- Parva antioqueña

6- Calentado


7- Picada

Remember that I also teach Spanish on italki, in case you want to book a class with me :)

Colombia

Comidas Típicas de Medellín

Hello everyone, today’s episode is based on the article titled:” YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou sparks investigation in Japan for 'dodging train fares and stealing food'” published on the Dailymail.

I’ll briefly mention the context and give my two cents on the matter. As usual, don’t hesitate to give me your feedback if you wish. Enjoy.

Useful Vocabulary:
To claim to do something
To be controlled
A controller
To get caught
To issue an apology
To be obnoxious
To be infuriated
Non-confrontational nature
To be thrilled
The etiquette
An ambassador


Let's check out the news

A youtuber tries to apologize for his behavior in Japan

Preparing for HSKK Elementary Part 3? In this episode, I walk you through two practice essays to help you speak more smoothly, answer with confidence, and get ready for the real test. Listen along and practice with me!
1st Version:
我不高兴的时候，喜欢一个人待着。
Wǒ bù gāoxìng de shíhou, xǐhuan yí gè rén dāizhe.
第一，我会听听音乐。
Dì yī, wǒ huì tīngting yīnyuè.
我喜欢听慢歌。
Wǒ xǐhuan tīng màn gē.
听音乐让我慢慢放松下来。
Tīng yīnyuè ràng wǒ mànman fàngsōng xiàlai.
第二，有时候，我也喜欢吃东西。
Dì èr, yǒu shíhou, wǒ yě xǐhuan chī dōngxi.
我喜欢吃水果和蛋糕。
Wǒ xǐhuan chī shuǐguǒ hé dàngāo.
吃东西的时候，我会觉得很开心。
Chī dōngxi de shíhou, wǒ huì juéde hěn kāixīn.
第三，我还会出去走走。
Dì sān, wǒ hái huì chūqù zǒuzou.
公园很漂亮，我很喜欢。
Gōngyuán hěn piàoliang, wǒ hěn xǐhuan.
在公园，我看看天空，看看绿树。
Zài gōngyuán, wǒ kànkan tiān kōng, kànkan lǜshù.
最后，我会打电话给老朋友。
Zuìhòu, wǒ huì dǎ diànhuà gěi lǎo péngyou.
老朋友说话很好听。
Lǎo péngyou shuōhuà hěn hǎotīng.
听到老朋友的声音，我就忘了不高兴的事。
Tīngdào lǎo péngyou de shēngyīn, wǒ jiù wàngle
bù gāoxìng de shì.
2nd Version:
当我不高兴的时候，我会做一些事情让自己开心起来。
首先，我最喜欢听音乐。我会找一个安静的地方，戴上耳机，听一些轻松愉快的歌曲。有时候我也会跟着音乐轻轻唱歌，唱着唱着，心情就会慢慢变好。
第二是出去散步。我觉得一直待在房间里会让人更不开心，所以我常常去公园走一走。看看绿色的树，看看漂亮的花，呼吸新鲜空气，晒晒太阳，感觉特别舒服。
第三是给好朋友打电话。跟朋友说说话，聊聊最近发生的事情，听到朋友的声音，我就会觉得自己不是一个人，心情也会好很多。
此外，我还会吃一点好吃的东西，比如巧克力或者冰淇淋。甜甜的味道能让心情变好。
最后，我会看一部有趣的电影或者动画片。笑着笑着，那些不开心的事情就慢慢忘记了。

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Speak Chinese with Me | HSKK Oral Test Simulation | HSK 1-3

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
6月15日水曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/16℃ 

マスクについて新しく決まったこと
・屋外でほとんど会話をしない時はマスクの必要ない。
・屋外で、会話をする時も2メートル以上離れていればマスクの必要ない。
・屋内では、ほとんど会話をしないで、2メートル以上離れていればマスクの必要ない。
・これから夏で、熱中症になるかもしれない
・札幌市の図書館、動物園でも、同じようにする

［単語］
マスク/ますく…口の服みたいなもの
屋外/おくがい…建物の外
屋内/おくない…建物の中
熱中症/ねっちゅうしょう…体が暑すぎてかかる病気

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#80〉6月15日水曜日　マスクについて新しく決まったこと

Vocal clarity is all about making your voice sound clean, expressive, and easy to understand. It starts with strong articulation and enunciation—making sure each word is crisp and pronounced clearly. Breath support, especially from the diaphragm, helps maintain vocal strength and steadiness so your voice doesn’t fade or waver.

Resonance is another big piece of the puzzle. Using different areas like your chest, nasal passages, or head for tone placement can give your voice richness and projection. To keep your sound open and flexible, it's essential to release tension in your jaw, tongue, and lips. Gentle warm-ups and stretches can help with that.

Pitch control and expressive intonation ensure your voice doesn’t sound monotone or dull. Along with that, pacing and rhythm make a huge difference—speaking or singing with intention, and not too fast, helps your audience catch every word.

If you're using a microphone, knowing how to position yourself and control your volume makes a big difference. And of course, the secret ingredient to all of this is consistent practice. Recording yourself, getting feedback, or even working with a coach (me) can help you refine your sound over time.



The Global Professional Podcast

Vocal Clarity - Episode 126

Neste episódio darei exemplos e explicações das duas preposições que você mais gosta, rs! Vamos aproveitar para estudar? Recomendo que estude junto com a transcrição! O que é preposição? É uma palavra que serve para ligar dois elementos que se relacionam - o segundo será sempre subordinado ao primeiro. Então os dois elementos são interligados pela preposição. A preposição com relação de finalidade, destino e direção é a PARA. Logo no início do seu aprendizado, uma das primeiras preposições que você se depara é com ela. Geralmente, seguida pelo verbo Ir, um dos verbos mais utilizados na língua portuguesa, principalmente quando queremos usá-lo para nós referirmos ao futuro imediato do indicativo. Ex. Vou ir para o museu. A medida que nosso nível do idioma for aumentando, vamos entendendo melhor a situação das preposições.
Para continuar com a transcrição, me mande uma mensagem ,)

Brasileiríssimo

Por x Para

Did you know the word "gazette" — as in newspaper — comes from a tiny Venetian coin? In 16th century Venice, the first printed news cost one gazzetta. The coin was probably named after the gazza, the magpie — the bird famous for collecting and spreading everything it finds. From Venice, the word traveled across Europe and never came back. This is the story of one small coin, one chatty bird, and a word the whole world borrowed to name its newspapers.

Words that Italian donated to the world

Gazzetta

Después de una noche en un autobús, finalmente llego a Ciudad de México. La gran ciudad, origen de aztecas y capital de españoles. Acompáñame en este primer día en la segunda ciudad más grande de América.
¿Te vienes?


La vida de Héctor (Spanish Podcast)

Visitando Ciudad de México (I)

English teacher Smith speaks to James, from China about grammar and syntax. Grab a drink and give this episode a listen.