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.

Cafecito con Ale

Qué dice de ti la música que escuchas, según la ciencia

11 吃 chi 1
12 出租车   chi1 zu1che1
13 打电话    da3 dian3 hua4
14  大   da4
15  的  de
16 点  dian3
17 电脑   dian4 nao3
18 电视   dian4  shi4
19 电影   dian4 ying4
20  东西   dong1  xi

hsk1  词汇  11-20

** 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.
https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914
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 ( Adult 18+) 

The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig

Sientes que eres otra persona cuando hablas un idioma diferente a tu lengua nativa? ¿Te has preguntado por qué te comportas, sientes o piensas de manera distinta según el idioma que usas? Si tus respuestas son afirmativas, no eres el único o única. Muchas personas que hablan más de un idioma experimentan cambios en su personalidad al cambiar de lengua. ¿Sabes a que se deben estos cambios y qué implicaciones tienen para nuestro cerebro y nuestra vida? ¿Qué tan diferentes somos cuando hablamos idiomas? Hoy los develaremos.

Español con todo 

¿Qué tan diferentes somos cuando hablamos idiomas?

Embark on a solo journey to Cornwall's Eden Project, a haven for plant lovers and artists alike. Our visitor explores the tropical biome and captures its beauty through watercolour paintings. Ideal for English learners at the B1-B2 level and those interested in British travel spots.

Transcript and glossary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1447_3B35upqVnnBZOKirUCW9qP6SRlM9i5672QHEMAA/edit?usp=sharing

Tea, Talk & Textbooks: An ESL Podcast

Eden & Art (B1-B2)

В этом выпуске я рассуждаю, почему люди выбирают есть дома или в ресторанах и кафе. Приятного прослушивания!
Словарь:
голодный = hungry
приём пищи = eating
пища = еда
готовка = cooking
оторваться (СВ) от экрана ноутбука = to look away from the screen, to take one’s eyes off from the screen
поставить музыку = to put music
вынужден = has to
свойственно (+Dative) = to be peculiar to
пробка = a traffic jam
считает в уме = to do mental arithmetic
произведение искусства = a masterpiece
смена обстановки = change of scenery
незамысловатый = простой
принарядиться (СВ) = to dress up
привередливый = fastidious
обслуживание = service


Привет, это Наташа!

Еда дома и вне дома

In this episode, I’ll explore the meanings of “平面” and “立体” in Chinese. You’ll learn how these words are used in both math and storytelling! Plus, get some vivid examples to help you tell a flat character from a truly three-dimensional one~

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

Flat or Dimensional? 平面 vs 立体 in Math and Storytelling

The Spanish have lots of yummy food. But when you see what their name means, it doesn't sound so good.
I wrote a romantic comedy novel about bad translations. "Loosely Translated", by Simon Wheeler, is on Amazon, as a digital book.

The Social Evolutionary

Spanish Food Translates Badly!

Como decimos acá "ningún exceso es bueno", nos adentramos en el tema junto con Martín! Y vos... ¿sos extremadamente autoexigente? 

Perfil de Martin, profe acá también en Italki: https://www.italki.com/teacher/5211013