This is a review of my chapter 4  in my book Expect the Unexpected, about living in a foreign country.  This chapter is about a weekend with my dad back in 1972. In this story, I learn several lessons which follow through the book.

Expect the Unexpected

Another Weekend of Hunting

In this podcast in Russian, I'm talking about coffee, which helps us to wake up! This is the fourth podcast in the mini-series of episodes "About the most popular drinks in the world".

Here I will tell you about the history of the appearance of coffee as a drink, about the properties of coffee, why it has become so popular in the world, where the first coffee shop appeared, about the most expensive kind of coffee and some interesting facts about this drink. If you are looking for a podcast that offers useful information about coffee, then listen to this podcast in Russian! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced listener of podcasts in Russian, you will enjoy this episode!

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В этом подкасте на русском языке я говорю о кофе, который помогает нам проснуться! Это четвертый подкаст в мини-серии эпизодов "О самых популярных напитках в мире".

Здесь я расскажу вам об истории появления кофе как напитка, о свойствах кофе, о том, почему он стал таким популярным в мире, где появилась первая кофейня, о самом дорогом сорте кофе и некоторых интересных фактах об этом напитке. Если вы ищете подкаст, который предлагает полезную информацию о кофе, тогда слушайте этот подкаст на русском языке! Независимо от того, являетесь ли вы новичком или опытным слушателем подкастов на русском языке, вам понравится этот эпизод!

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Russian with Nick

#8 Магия кофе

Il podcast ”Comme se dice?” nasce da un’idea di Vincenzo Luca Forte, insegnante di Napoletano e altre lingue su Italki. Il Podcast è dedicato alla Lingua Napoletana.
In questo episodio analizzeremo la vocale Schwa utilizzata anche dalla lingua napoletana, poi parleremo con Gino che ci delizierà con una sua versione della famosa canzone classica Core 'ngrato fino a parlare di Storia e di Cinema Napoletano.
Ci sarà l'analisi di una parola, la parola del giorno, in questo caso la parola è ''Sciòrta", se volete scoprire di più sul significato di questa parola e altre molte curiosità e regole grammaticali e fonetica su questa nobile e antica lingua, allora non vi resta che schiacciare il tasto play, rilassarvi e godervi questa nuova e interessante puntata del Podcast ''Comme se dice'',  prettamente in lingua Napoletana! Jammo ja!

Neapolitan Language  - 🎙️ "Comme se dice?" - Il Podcast della Lingua Napoletana! 🌟

Neapolitan Language - 'A Sciòrta - Seconda puntata del Podcast ”Comme se dice?” - (“How do you say it?”)

Do you eat too much meat?
Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

This topic is also available for intermediate and higher-level learners.


English with Angela -  conversation 

TASK 77 - EATING MEAT

The ability to learn and adapt is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.  This is where the concept of continuous learning comes in.  Continuous learning is the ongoing pursuit of knowledge and skills to enhance both personal and professional development. 

It's a commitment to staying abreast of industry trends, acquiring new skillsets, and fostering a growth mindset that propels individuals and organizations forward.

The Global Professional Podcast

Getting the Job: Continuous Learning and Professional Development  EP 13

¡Buen día a todos! Mi nombre es Alba Naranjo, tengo 31 años y nací en Cádiz, una ciudad con más de 3.000 años de historia situada al sur de España.
Hoy comenzamos con el tercer capítulo para hablar sobre aquellos dulces típicos Navidad.
Todos sabemos que esta época está llena de regalos, fiestas, pero, sobre todo, ¡comida! Por eso, los dulces navideños son imprescindibles.
Los mantecados y polvorones podemos considerarlos uno de los dulces de Navidad más consumidos. Son unas pequeñas tortas de manteca de cerdo, harina de trigo y azúcar. (Aunque algunos tienen ingredientes como limón, almendra, chocolate…que hacen variar mucho el sabor final)
Los polvorones suelen incluir almendras y una capa de azúcar a modo de adorno que se podría parecer al polvo, de ahí su nombre. 
Los polvorones y mantecados más conocidos de España son los de Estepa, un pueblo en la provincia de Sevilla. 
El turrón es el dulce típico de Navidad por excelencia, uno de los primeros que nos vienen a la mente al pensar en esta época del año.
El más común se elabora con miel pura, azúcar, almendras y clara de huevo, aunque pueden tener muchos más ingredientes si son turrones menos convencionales. Hay muchísimas variedades de turrón, desde los que tienen pistachos hasta los que llevan coco, aunque los más conocidos y demandados siguen siendo el turrón duro y el blando, los de toda la vida.
El turrón más popular de España es el de Alicante, también conocido como turrón de Jijona.

El mazapán es un postre con origen en Toledo que se obtiene a través del amasado de almendras crudas peladas con azúcar y suele presentarse en distintas formas. Una vez amasado, a la pasta resultante le daremos la forma que queramos y ¡listo!
Otro dulce típico es el Roscón de Reyes, pero este contiene una tradición tan divertida que haré un episodio entero para contároslo.

CALENDARIO DE ADVIENTO DE ALBA NARANJO

EPISODIO 3. DULCES DE NAVIDAD

日本人(にほんじん)の本音(ほんね)
Wanna know Japanese honest thoughts?
일본인의 솔직한 마음을 알고 싶어요?

こんにちは！日本語教師(にほんごきょうし)のNANAです👩‍🏫
Hello! I'm Japanese teacher NANA 
안녕하세요! 일본어강사 나나입니다

●YOUTUBEに英語、韓国語の字幕ver.があります
English, Korean Subtitles on YOUTUBE
유튜브에는 영어, 한국어 자막이 있습니다
https://www.youtube.com/@nanasensei777

NANAのにほんごpodcast 

日本人(にほんじん)の本音(ほんね)Wanna know Japanese honest thoughts?

Enjoy in this short story called SMELOST, or in English COURAGE, that tells us about two seeds and their attitude towards life! After listening to this beautiful story, try to solve the quizzes.
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!


SERBIAN TO GO

Смелост – Smelost (A short story for B1-B2 level)

In today’s episode, I wanted to speak to your heart—and your senses.

I want to encourage you to engage all five of your senses in your language learning journey. You see, language doesn’t just live in your brain—it dances through your fingertips, your eyes, your ears, even your nose and tastebuds. That’s right. When you involve multiple senses, you’re actually building stronger, deeper neural pathways that help memory stick.

Science tells us this works. Multisensory learning, especially when involving touch and movement, boosts retention and comprehension. When you touch flashcards, hear new words aloud, write them out by hand, or associate a scent or taste with a new phrase—you’re telling your brain, “This matters.”

And it does matter. You matter. Your learning journey is sacred.

So today, I reminded you to slow down, to savor the process. Whether it’s the sound of a foreign lullaby or the warmth of a dish from another culture, let your senses be your gentle guides. Let your whole body learn. And remember—there’s no right way to do it. There’s only your way, done with intention, done with love.

Until next time, I’m here cheering for you, every step and every sense of the way. 🌿
