A podcast all about natural English applicable in the real world! Aimed at English learners with an intermediate to advanced level to help you speak and sound more like a native!

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Throughout the 20th century, many scientists believed that bilingual children would have trouble concentrating and learning in school. In the last decade, however, studies have proved just the opposite.

People that speak more than one language often perform better on tests that measure problem solving, concentration, mental flexibility and multitasking.

Basically, speaking more than one language keeps your brain fit!

Over half of the world’s population speak more than one language, and most countries have more than one official language. Native English speakers usually only grow up speaking one language.

Young children learn language easily, but that’s because they’re constantly surrounded by native speakers! Unfortunately, adults don’t have that luxury.

Bilingual brains have more grey matter. This part of the brain controls our muscles, sight, hearing, emotions, speech, and decision making. Learning another language makes our brains work harder and builds up our grey matter.

Some schools in the U.K. and America have started conducting lessons in one language in the morning and switching to a different language for lessons in the afternoon. Teachers say that the children concentrate much better and have more self-esteem.

For adults, it’s sometimes hard to stay motivated when learning another language, so make sure it’s always an enjoyable experience! Be sure to set goals for yourself, try a lot of different learning activities and talk to native speakers as much as you can.

Don’t worry about the mistakes you make, after all, the reward for all that hard work is well worth it!

English Corner

Learning Another Language Keeps Your Brain Fit and Healthy

ADEL ALBANNA: A PROFISSIONAL ARABIC TEACHER

In today's podcast, I will be discussing the impact of AI technology in the job market. I will also discuss the implications it have on the job market and how you can prepare for the future.

FLO TALKS 

Will AI replace my job? 

En este episodio aprenderas el significado de este dicho mexicano muy popular y cómo utilizarlo en la vida diaria 

Dichos y refranes mexicanos

A caballo regalado no se le ve colmillo

In this episode I talked about "Eid Al-Fitr" and "Eid al-Adha" rituals. Very interesting topic and information to know, I hope you enjoy it! :)
This episode is a short version from my comprehensive podcast book. Dive into the full, immersive experience by accessing the book on Kindle:
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The audio version:
https://speakrealarabic.com/course/The-Syrian-Encounters

Beyond Borders: Immersing in Syrian Culture

The Eids rituals in Syria

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1 - Neighbours. Question 1.

How well do you know the people who live next door to you?

Linking words. To begin with. In addition.

Relevant vocabulary: close family friends, relationship, dear to us, intimate, visit often, great person, across, house, lives, adjacent to my house.

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IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1 - Neighbours. Q. 1.

The Democratic vice president Kamala Harris began the first — and possibly last — TV debate before the US presidential election with a power move, walking across the stage to shake Donald Trump's hand.

The two candidates had never met before the September 10 debate in Philadelphia, aired by ABC News.

"Let's have a good debate," Harris said.

"Nice to see you. Have fun," the former Republican president responded.

The exchange set the tone for the 90-minute debate to come: Harris controlled the conversation at times, tackling Trump on economic policy, crime, abortion rights, his refusal to concede his 2020 election loss and even his performance at his rallies.

Trump was measured at the start but grew more annoyed as the night went on.

Harris took the fight to Trump in a way that Joe Biden could not.

"You did in fact lose that election," Harris said of the 2020 race that Trump lost to Biden but still insists he won. "Donald Trump was fired by 81 million people," she said, referring to Biden's winning vote total.

A smiling Harris frequently shifted her message from Trump back to the American people.

"You will not hear him talk about your needs, your dreams and your needs and your desires," Harris said. "And I'll tell you, I believe you deserve a president who actually puts you first."

Trump was often on the defense, but he did push the main message of his campaign: inflation and immigration are causing Americans to suffer.

As he often does in his rallies and on social media, he made several false or unproven claims about migrants — including a debunked rumor that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are hunting and eating pets. Officials in Springfield say they have no evidence of this happening.

"Talk about extreme," Harris said after Trump talked about dogs and cats being eaten.

Trump also tied Harris to Biden, falsely claiming the Biden-Harris administration caused the "worst inflation" the country has had.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Trump and Harris Face Off in Presidential Debate

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Concluido en 1700, el Parián fue un mercado de élite en el que se comerciaban principalmente los productos llegados de Filipinas a través de la Nao de China. En la parte exterior se estableció un grupo informal de comerciantes conocido como “San José”. La zona circundante al Parián era insalubre, llena de perros y excrementos humanos. En 1828 el Motín de la  Acordada saqueó y dañó el Parían, tras lo cual los comerciantes lo abandonaron. Finalmente fue desalojado y demolido el 27 de junio de 1843.

El 22 de mayo de 1813 la plaza fue bautizada como Plaza de la Constitución. La razón fue un acto de lealtad del virrey Félix María Calleja hacia la recién instaurada Constitución de Cádiz y la Corona española, con ello se buscaba contrarrestar el movimiento independentista.

Tras la independencia de México, la Plaza de la Constitución fue escenario de los siguientes actos políticos importantes:

El 27 de septiembre de 1821, el Ejército Trigarante hace su entrada triunfal al Zócalo. En el contingente de 16,134 efectivos se encontraban Agustín de Iturbide, Vicente Guerrero y Antonio López de Santa Anna. Tras la entrada, se celebró una misa de acción de gracias en la Catedral de México y se entonó el himno Te Deum. Con dicho episodio se dio por consumada de la Independencia de México.

En 1866 se creo el Paseo del Zócalo como alternativa al proyecto inconcluso de Lorenzo de Hidalga. La estructura del jardín contó con 72 bancos, fresnos y lámparas iluminadas con hidrógeno.

En 1864 el emperador Maximiliano de México quiso concluir el proyecto de Lorenzo de Hidalga. En esta ocasión la columna iría acompañada por los héroes de la independencia y por una Victoria Alada en su cima. Debido a la ausencia de Maximiliano, la emperatriz Carlota fue la encargada de colocar la primera piedra el 16 de septiembre. El monumento nuevamente quedó inconcluso y actualmente es ocupado por  el asta bandera.








