Step into the rich world of Spanish language and culture with The Macondo Man, a podcast designed especially for English speakers who are learning Spanish. Hosted by Jeff, a passionate tutor and storyteller, this podcast brings fascinating words, anecdotes, and traditions from Spanish-speaking countries straight to your ears.

In the latest episode, we dive into the intriguing concept of "la ñapa"—a small extra gift or bonus rooted in generosity and community, common in countries like Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, and more. Learn about its fascinating origin from the Quechua word yapa ("something added") and discover its cultural significance, including modern uses and humorous anecdotes.

Whether you're a language learner or simply curious about the Spanish-speaking world, The Macondo Man is the perfect blend of fun and learning. Tune in for stories, insights, and practical tips that will enrich both your vocabulary and cultural understanding.

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The Quechua and Spanish Word Mark Twain Invites You to Learn—and Use

Sabiam que é importante saber ao menos um pouco de português para viajar para o Brasil? Neste episódio, explicamos o porquê e damos exemplos de situações engraçadas que aconteceram devido ao não conhecimento da língua. Esperamos que gostem! 

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In this episode, I explain how to ask your friends "You good? Are you bored?" in Japanese. There are some cultural differences between Japanese and English. 

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How to say "Are you bored?" in Japanese without offending anyone!

Please let me know if you have any requests of words or phrases that you wish you’ll be able to say in casual Japanese so I’ll make an episode about it!🙌 
In this episode, I’m gonna talk about “Japanese New Year” in the way not like Japanese textbooks tell you but how Japanese people actually talk. Could you listen to it well?😏 Thank you very much for listening to this podcast😁




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Today we're talking about a very important phrasal verb, and also one that I hope you never have to use! Today's podcast is about layoffs.

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I hope you never need to use this word!

En el episodio de hoy te hablo sobre el 24 de diciembre en España. La Nochebuena. Muchos países no celebran la víspera de Navidad, pero en España la cena del día 24 es casi tan importante como la comida de Navidad.
Para saber cómo celebramos la Nochebuena escucha el episodio de hoy.


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For the past few years, companies around the world have been testing out a four-day work week. In many cases, this means allowing employees to spread their work hours over four days instead of five.

Many of these tests have been successful, and people in the UK may soon get more rights to ask for a four-day work week.

Since April, employees in the UK have had the right to ask for more flexible working conditions, but companies do not have to agree to it.

But under the government's plans to increase flexibility for workers, companies may have to offer flexible working hours from the day the employee starts working — although it's not yet clear what this means.

"One possibility is for the government to make it more difficult for employers to refuse such requests, because at present it is quite easy for them to do so," Charlie Thompson, an employment lawyer who works for law company Stewarts, told Sky News.

Education Minister Jacqui Smith said more flexibility could be better for productivity.

"You're still doing the same amount of work, but perhaps you're doing it in a way that enables you, for example, to need less child care, to spend more time with your family, to do other things, that encourages more people into the workplace," she told LBC Radio.

But not everyone is happy with the idea of a four-day work week, and some tests weren't as successful as others.

UK supermarket Asda tested a four-day week, but changed back to the five-day week after staff said the longer work days were too demanding.

Another supermarket, Morrisons, also tried a four-day work week at its head office, but to make it work, staff sometimes had to work on Saturdays, which they weren't happy about.

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こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

ぼくの日常生活の話を聞くことで、日本語のリスニングをよくしたり、新しい言葉を知ってもらえたらいいなと思います。


みなさんお元気でしょうか。
今日もトルコからPodcastを録っています。

日本では、新年のはじめに初詣、はつもうでに行きます。
人によりますが、だいたいの人が行くと思います。

初詣とは、その年はじめに神社へ行き、その年の健康などを願います。

元旦早朝から行われることが一般的ですが、1日に行けない人は1月前半、遅くても1月中には行きます。

神社に行って、お参りする時は、
二拝二拍手一拝をします。

2回お礼をして、
2回手を叩き、
最後に1回お礼をします。

願いごとをする時は、最後のお礼の時にします。

今年は残念ながら行けません。
毎年行っているので、行かないとちょっと変な感じがします。

みなさんの国では、新年にする特別なことはありますか？

そんな話をオンラインレッスンでしましょう！
お待ちしています！

ということで、今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！

ではまた！






Atsushi のJapanese podcast (travel/news /文法・漢字・語彙/Osaka/Hokkaido/🇹🇷🇬🇪🇦🇲🇪🇸🇵🇹)

#428 初詣について！

おはようございます！
Atsushiです。

今日も川沿いを歩いています。
今日の北海道の気温は16℃。
今日は曇っています。

今日は、北海道へ引っ越してきて良かったことを3つ話します。
その後に少し困っていることも話します。

良かったこと1つ目
ー自然が近くにあります

きれいな川が家の近くにあります。
とても水がきれいです。
周りの緑も多く、とても癒されます。

良かったこと2つ目
ー野菜が安くておいしい
今まで住んでいたところよりも、とても安いです。
例えば、トマトは1つ¥40ぐらいでした。今までは1つ¥100ぐらいしていたので、とても安いです。
そして、どの野菜も甘みがあり、おいしいです。

良かったこと3つ目
ー人が優しい
ご飯を食べに行った時や、お店で何かを買う時、接客をされます。
その時のサービスはとても良いです。
みなさん、とても優しいです。

少し困っていることは
ー洗濯物が乾きにくいです。
これは今までは経験したことがありません。
洗濯物がなかなか乾かないので、
今は暖房を使ったり、干し方を変えたりして、工夫しています。

はい、ということで、今日は北海道へ引越して良かったこと、について話しました。
北海道はとても良いところですよ。

今回も最後まで聞いてくださり、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！