Nuestros chicos siguen por Bratislava y descubren un lugar fantástico. Por supuesto, las bromas y el buen rollo continuan. ¿Quieres saber que les ha pasado ahora? ¡Dale!

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Audiolibros de Joan

Viajando por Europa. Capítulo 6.

啊，是星星吗？ Ah! You mean the stars? 对了，就是星星。 Yes, that's it. The stars. 你要拿这五亿星星做什么？ And what do you do with Five-hundred millions of stars? 五亿一百六十二万七百三十一颗星星。 Five-hundred-and-one million, six-hundred-twenty-two thousand, seven-hundred-thirty-one. 我是严肃的人，我是非常精确的。 I am concerned with matters of consequence: I am accurate. 你拿这些星星做什么？ And what do you do with these stars? 我要它做什么？ What do I do with them? 是呀 Yes. 什么也不做。它们都是属于我的。 Nothing. I own them. 星星是属于你的？ You own the stars? 是的。 Yes. 可是我已经见到过一个国王，他… But I have already seen a king who... 国王并不占有，他们只是进行‘统治’。这不是一码事。 Kings do not own, they reign over. It is a very different matter. 你拥有这许多星星有什么用？ And what good does it do you to own the stars? 它可以使我变得富有。 It does me the good of making me rich. 变富有了你想干什么？ And what good does it do you to be rich? 富了就可以去买别的星星，如果有人发现了别的星星的话。 It makes it possible for me to buy more stars, if any are ever discovered. 小王子自言自语地说：“这个人想问题有点象那个酒鬼一样。” "This man," the little prince said to himself, "reasons a little like my poortippler..."

小王子-The Little Prince-Read in Chinese

小王子第三十章：拥有星星

In the western world, people are living longer. This is good news, but an ageing population also creates social and economic problems, and we have to limit how much we spend. Who cares for the elderly, and equally important, who pays for that care? Should the government ask everyone to save more money for their old age, so they can pay for their own care? Should we also ask working people to pay for the elderly through higher taxes? One answer, of course, is to help older people to keep up their strength, and to stay fit for as long as possible.

English Mini Lessons

An ageing population

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— Olá! Você gosta de ler livros?

— Sim, eu adoro! Costumo ler romances e histórias de aventura. E você?

— Eu também gosto ler! Gosto especialmente de livros de mistério. Você tem algum livro favorito?

— Um dos meus favoritos é "O Senhor dos Anéis". Eu amo o mundo criado pelo autor.

— "O Senhor dos Anéis" é incrível! Eu gosto muito de "Harry Potter". As aventuras de Harry e seus amigos me fascinam.

— Sim, "Harry Potter" é ótimo! J.K. Rowling criou um universo mágico maravilhoso. Gosto de me perder nos livros. Eles nos levam a lugares incríveis, não é?

— Com certeza! Às vezes, os livros nos fazem esquecer do mundo ao nosso redor. É mágico. Você tem alguma recomendação de leitura?

— Recomendo "A Menina que Roubava Livros". É uma história emocionante e bem escrita. Acho que você iria gostar.

— Obrigado pela recomendação! Vou procurar esse livro na próxima vez que visitar a livraria. 


PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Você gosta de livros? — SMALL TALK IN PORTUGUESE (A2-B1 LEVEL)

Diverse representation matters in books, movies, and toys as an important part of a child's development. This episode will help you to assess and improve the representation in your compassionate classroom.

Teaching Compassion

Representation in the Classroom


两个许久未见得的朋友遇见了，他们会说什么？听完后，请回答以下问题
1. 刘老师在这边干什么？
2. 小王有女朋友吗？
3. 小王和刘老师下次什么时候见面？


Coco 的播客-----听见中国

偶遇老朋友。

** This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children. For mature audiences only. ** 18+
The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig from Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris Illustrations by Ian Falconer
Read by me Teacher Alyse. Listen and follow along.
Send me a message me for your free pdf copy of this book.

The way the pig is labeled based on his Vietnamese heritage, despite being born in the U.S., mirrors the real-world experiences of many immigrants and their descendants. Even when someone identifies as fully American, they can still be seen as "other" because of their background. The parrot's insistence on framing the pig's identity through an ethnic lens—rather than his actual achievements—reflects how media narratives and public discourse can shape (and sometimes distort) the way individuals are perceived.
This is especially important now, given the ongoing discussions about immigration in the U.S. Many immigrants and first-generation Americans face similar struggles with identity, belonging, and how they're portrayed in society. The story also highlights how insecurities—whether about identity, appearance, or status—can be exacerbated by external judgments.
Themes and Interpretation
•	Identity and Stereotyping: The pig’s frustration highlights how labels—whether about ethnicity or body image—can shape and limit a person’s self-perception.
•	Media Manipulation: The parrot, representing a journalist, distorts facts for a sensationalized story, raising questions about bias and ethics in reporting.
•	Self-Perception and Insecurity: The pig’s struggles with his body image illustrate how external judgments can create deep-seated insecurities.
•	Cultural Commentary: The story subtly critiques societal assumptions about identity and heritage, showing how people (or animals) can be boxed in by others’ perceptions.

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig

“And if those trespassers make a move for their rifles, get out of there quick fast!” said Tom as a 
final word of caution to his loyal subordinates. 

At that moment, Tom was startled by a loud SLAM. An unknown figure wrapped in multi-coloured plastic had dropped from the sky and landed right in front of him. The figure groaned as it struggled to breathe. The figure unwrapped itself and came face to face with a giant 15ft alligator. 

“ARRGGHHH!” screamed the skydiver. But his scream shifted to a groan. He winced in pain, grabbing his right arm – possibly a broken bone or dislocated joint. The skydiver got to his knees and begun backing away. 

“Please… Please! Don’t eat me!” cried the skydiver. But Tom the giant alligator was disinterested in eating the injured animal. “Name yourself, human,” said Tom. But all the skydiver perceived was a deadly growl. The skydiver couldn’t comprehend that the 
monster was trying to communicate with him. 

Seeing terror in the skydiver’s eyes, Tom tried to de-escalate the situation. “I am the great Tom. I preside over these lowlands. Simply identify yourself, human, and you will leave with your life. But if you are a poacher—” THUD! The skydiver had snatched the nearest rock, a good-sized one, the size of a bowling ball, and hurled it at the monster’s head. It struck like a sledgehammer on the alligator’s snout. With a momentary distraction, the skydiver limped away into the tall grass. Tom felt a flame of anger ignite in his reptilian brain. His instincts kicked in and he charged for the human. It was as easy as catching up to a crawling baby. Tom WHACKED the limping man across the face with the mighty power of his dragon-like tail. 

After the jaw-breaking blow, the last thing the skydiver saw was the horrific sight of dark
yellow eyes staring into his. “That wasn’t very nice…” said Tom to the unconscious body. “Did you think I wanted to eat you? I have no taste for human flesh or blood. I’m a pescetarian, for crying out loud!”

Being a Cloud

Tom the Crocodile

Today we're looking at vocabulary that we can use when someone has been asking us to do something for a long time, and you don't really want to do it, but you eventually agree! We're taking a look at the phrasal verbs "to give up", "to cave in", and "to capitulate". I hope you find today's podcast useful!