Are you a fan of spooky stories and unexplained phenomena? In this episode of The Real English Conversations Podcast on italki, Canadian italki English teachers Amy and Curtis share their own personal experiences with UFOs, ghosts, and haunted houses - all while improving your English listening skills! Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or simply enjoy a good scare, this episode is sure to entertain and intrigue you. 

And if you're looking to improve your English even further, book a lesson with Curtis on italki today! Follow this link to book your lesson now: https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english

Real English Conversations Podcast

Spooky English Stories: UFOs, Ghosts, and Haunted Houses Real English Conversations Podcast On Italki

关于狗的介绍，以及如何照顾一条狗，了解养宠物的基本常识。
An introduction to dogs, and how to take care of a dog, learn the basics of keeping pets.

Yasmine's Chinese Reading - intermediate

照顾一条狗 Take care of a dog - part 1

🚗 I tergicristalli alzati: il misterioso codice di Roma

A Roma parcheggiare è una vera arte… e non sempre finisce bene! 😅
In questo episodio parliamo di uno dei gesti più tipici della città: alzare i tergicristalli a chi ha parcheggiato male.

Doppia fila, marciapiedi, passi carrabili, strisce pedonali… a Roma le possibilità sono infinite! Ma attenzione: i tergicristalli alzati sono solo un avvertimento. Se la situazione peggiora, possono arrivare multa, carro attrezzi e… cavoli amari! 🥬😂

Un episodio leggero e divertente per scoprire un piccolo rituale della vita quotidiana romana e imparare nuove parole ed espressioni italiane.

Cavoli Amari

EP.2 - I TERGICRISTALLI

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http://tayvinbayless.com/podcast/tea-time-story-2-charlie/

T.E.A. Time with Tayvin Bayless 

TEA Time story # 2 Charlie

In questo episodio, avevo l'intenzione di parlare delle gestualità degli italiani facendomi aiutare da Caro e ascoltando il suo punto di vista di argentina vivendo in Italia. Tuttavia, come spesso accade nelle conversazioni reali, abbiamo finito per discutere un tema completamente differente esprimendo opinioni diverse sull'uso e sull'esposizione dei bambini ad internet alle rete sociali agli smartphone eccetera..
Spero di ascoltare qualcuna delle vostre opinioni a tal riguardo! Buono ascolto a tutti!

The Italian Miscellaneous Podcast🖐 

Siamo andati completamente fuori tema!  #tinos e tanos

1. Guru The word guru as used in English is used in the same sense as Sanskrit and refers to a person who is regarded as a teacher, guide, expert or master.

2. Juggernaut The word juggernaut, which means an overwhelming and unstoppable force, comes from the word “Jagannatha” which means ‘Lord of the World.’

3. Serpent The word serpent comes from the Sanskrit word “sarpa” meaning snake.

4. Avatar The word avatar comes from the Sanskrit word “avatara”, which means ‘descent’ and in Hinduism, the word refers to the manifestation or incarnation of a deity.

5. Loot The word loot as used in English comes from the Sanskrit word “lunth” which means ‘to rob’. It is used both as a verb and as a noun in English, with the noun referring to goods that have been stolen.

6. Punch While the word punch can refer to hitting someone with the fist, punch is also a drink that is made from wine or spirits and mixed with fruits and spices. This word comes from the Sanskrit word “pancha” which means ‘five’, as a traditional punch drink was made using five ingredients.

7. Pundit In modern English usage, the word pundit is used to refer to a person who is highly skilled or an expert in a particular field. It comes from the Sanskrit word “pandit”, which means ‘learned’ or ‘skilled’ as well as a ‘learned man’.

8. Mantra In English, the word mantra is used to refer to a slogan or a statement that is used often. It comes from the Sanskrit word “mantra” which means a hymn or a chant.

9. Jungle The word jungle, as used to mean forest or wilderness comes from the Sanskrit word “jangala” which means an arid or an uncultivated piece of land.

10. Thug Thug is an adjective usually used for a man who is violent or a bully. It has got its origin in Hindi “Thag” meaning “swindler” that has come from the Sanskrit word “sthagati”.

11. Singapore The English language name Singapore comes from its Malay name Singapura, which is believed to have been derived from Sanskrit meaning "Lion City".

Learn Fluent English with Professor Ashish

English Words Originated from Sanskrit

Günlük hayat hakkında bilgi sahibi olur.

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Günlük Hayat

¿Tenés 3 minutos?  Perfecto para practicar la escucha y el vocabulario. 
En este breve cuento, tendremos una teoría particular y muy interesante de cómo comenzó la Literatura.
¿Qué te parece esta teoría? 

Narraciones breves (Literatura e historias)

Narraciones breves 2- Nacimiento 

Being a picky eater can mean a number of different things. It may describe someone who doesn't like to try new foods, or someone who prefers plain meals. It can also refer to someone who eats quite a narrow range of foods.

It's quite common for children to be picky eaters. They may only like their pasta without sauce, or their bread cut in a certain shape.

Parents often feel they're to blame when their children are picky eaters. But according to a new study, picky eating is mostly caused by our genes.

Researchers in the UK looked at data from identical and non-identical twins who had been followed from birth since 2007.

Identical twins share 100% of their genes, while non-identical twins share half, on average. Studying these twins allowed the researchers to compare the eating habits of people who were genetically the same and those who weren't, but still grew up in the same home together.

More than 4,800 twins were included in the study. Their parents completed questionnaires about how picky their children were aged 16 months, then again at the ages of 3, 5, 7 and 13.

Not all parents completed the questionnaires as their children got older, but from the results, the researchers found that the eating habits of identical twins were much more similar than those of non-identical twins.

They also found that genetic variation explained 60% of the differences in food pickiness at 16 months, and 74% between the ages of 3 and 13. Meanwhile, shared environment only explained 15% to 26% of these differences, and the environmental effect was strongest when children were younger.

However, the researchers added that environmental effects are still important: parents can still influence their children's eating habits by eating together as a family, and by offering a wide variety of different foods, for example.