Un lupo vede un agnello che sta bevendo in un ruscello e decide che è giunto il momento del pranzo...

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Il lupo e l'agnello

Hello everyone and welcome to our podcast! Today, we're going to talk about a very famous Mexican artist: Frida Kahlo. Frida is known all over the world for her unique art and fascinating life. 

Quetzal: Explorando la Cultura Mexicana

Episodio 9. Frida Kahlo 

Job Interviews & Business Vocabulay

Advertising Vocabulary 

Enjoy the thirteenth episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

In this episode, you will hear from guests about childhood games around the world in hopes to take a deeper dive into the topic of culture and its impact. Get ready to learn, laugh, and be inspired by the power of cultural diversity in the world of childhood games and feed that inner child of yours! 

China - Diu Shou Juan (Drop the Handkerchief)
Germany - The Feuer, Wasser, Strum, Blitz (Fire, Water, Storm, Lightning)
Japan - Acchi Muite Hoi (Look Over There)
Mexico - La Vibora de la Mar (The Sea Snake) 
Malaysia - Chongkak (Moncala)
Nepal - Kabaddi (Holding Hands)

Culture To Grow

Episode 13: Childhood Games Around the World

The Global Professional Podcast

I give a 3 minute impromptu speech. - Episode 92

SALESPERSON: Can I help you?
GLORIA: Yes, I’m looking for a sweater — in a size medium.
SALESPERSON: Let’s see … here’s a nice white one. What do 
you think?
GLORIA: I think I’d rather have it in blue.
SALESPERSON: OK … here’s blue, in a medium. Would you
like to try it on?
GLORIA: OK … yes, I love it. It fits perfectly. How much is it?
SALESPERSON: It’s $50. It will be $53, with tax.
GLORIA: Perfect! I’ll take it.

LANGUAGE NOTES
• Can I help you? or “May I help you?” is what a salesperson normally says to greet 
a customer.
• I’m looking for a here means “I don’t know exactly which one I want.”
• Size medium. Clothing usually comes in small, medium and large sizes. Some 
women’s clothing comes in number sizes, usually ranging from 2 to 16.
• Let’s see … An expression used when a person wants to think something over, to 
make a choice or decision, or to look for something.
• I’d rather have it in here means “I don’t like this exact one. I would prefer it in a 
different” color/size/material, etc.
• Would you like to …? is a polite way to ask “Do you want to …?”
• Try it on means to test the fit or appearance of a garment by putting it on. “Try on” is a 
separable phrasal verb, so the object “it” goes between “try” and “on.”
• How much is it? means “How much does it cost?” Notice that the main sentence 
stress falls on “is” in this question.
• I’ll take it means “I will buy it.”

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 18: Shopping

Learn the best expressions related to talking on the phone!
Best for pre-intermediate students.
Happy learning!

New English US

English Lesson: On the Phone (pre-intermediate level)

El Belén es tan común en las casas españolas en Navidad como el árbol. En el episodio de hoy te cuento qué es el Portal de Belén, las figuras que no pueden faltar, y el significado de una expresión con esta palabra.

Después de escuchar el audio, pásate por mi Instagram y dime si en tu país también es común poner el Belén.
