📚 In this exciting episode of Tiny Talks, we dive into the world of Raymond Carver, the master of minimalist short stories. But did you know there's a hidden side to his work? 😮 We explore how the release of 'Beginners,' the original version of his famous collection, sparked a debate on the power of experimentation in writing. Is sticking to the rules limiting creativity? Can taking risks make stories more engaging? Join us as we uncover how breaking the rules can lead to literary magic! 

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Raymond Carver's Magic Trick | Episode 2 | Tiny Talks Podcast

it's all Greek to me!

Months & Seasons

En este episodio número 5 de 'Hablemos de viajes', vamos a diagramar un primer día en una nueva ciudad. Vamos a ordenar las actividades que haríamos, las prioridades, los momentos para comer y la vida nocturna. ¿Estás listo/a? DALE PLAY!

Disfruta de aprender

Hablemos de viajes, parte V

Give and receive advice as well as a gift & articles kein/keine VS ein/eine, nein VS nicht VS kein.

Paul is watching TV with his parents. They complain: Paul has no girlfriend, no good job and no money. He should get his act together. They give him a valuable book as a present in order to make his apartment more stylish. That confuses him: Why is the book valuable? And how valuable?

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It's not difficult to create a learning story and jump to complicated grammatical structures early on, just so the author doesn't have a hard time writing. But it's very difficult to fit your writing into a well structured teaching plan, so that the student doesn't have too much trouble learning German.

We did it the hard way. Hard for us, easy for you: Luckily there's only a little bit of grammar per episode for you to learn. If you're curious about our motivations behind putting in so much effort, go to german-stories.com/the-best-way-to-learn-german

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11: Das Buch | The book

Deutsch durchdacht 

Episode 2: Der Winter

When you think about rainforests, you might think of somewhere with a tropical climate — somewhere like the Amazon or the Congo.

But in fact, a very large rainforest can be found in a country famous for its dreary weather: the UK.

The Eden Project, an attraction in southwest England, calls itself the world's largest indoor rainforest.

Sometimes referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," the Eden Project was created in 2001 from an old clay pit. It's famous for its two enormous biomes, which are designed to look and feel like rainforests and tropical regions from all over the world.


Collage of the Eden Project's iconic biomes seen from the inside and outside.
The Rainforest Biome is about 16,000 square meters in size, and is full of plants found in tropical climates, like sugarcane, pineapples and bananas.

There are rare and unusual plants too, like the titan arum — a flower famous for its terrible smell that only blooms around once a year.

The Mediterranean Biome is a little smaller at 6,540 square meters, but has plants from the Mediterranean and regions with similar climates, such as California, South Africa and Australia.

The Eden Project is not just a place for people to look at plants, though — there is an environmental message behind the attraction, and it aims to teach visitors about the importance of looking after the environment.

As well as activities and workshops that teach visitors about the importance of living sustainably, the Eden Project even offers courses for a university degree!

And there's plenty of other things to see and do, too.

Throughout both biomes, visitors can find art and installations which focus on important topics like climate change.

And every year, the Eden Project hosts the Eden Sessions, a series of outdoor music concerts. Famous artists such as Amy Winehouse, Elton John and Oasis have performed at the Eden Sessions in the past.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

The Eden Project: The UK's Indoor Rainforest

In this special year-end wrap-up of English Learners Boost, we celebrate the milestones we’ve reached together—from the podcast’s growth to the achievements of amazing English learners. Reflect on the journey, feel the gratitude, and get inspired to stay positive and motivated for the year ahead. Don’t miss tips for setting goals and how you can book a personalized English lesson on iTalki to make 2025 your most successful year in learning English yet! Let’s celebrate and look forward to new beginnings! 🎉

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Must-Listen Before 2025: Your Guide to an Empowered New Year!

La Universidad de Cambridge decidió investigar la relación entre personalidad y gustos musicales para determinar qué dicen de nosotros nuestras listas de reproducción en Spotify y Apple Music. De esta manera, podemos aprender mucho de las personas incluso antes de conocerlas.