今天Karen和柏威聊了聊在柏威-一位美国人-眼里中国那些“奇怪”的习惯和文化现象。


Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

那些”奇怪“的中国习惯 Those "strange" habits Chinese people have

In this short but sweet episode I expand on common phrasal verbs that are heavily used in a dentist/doctors office setting. Please leave a comment below if it was helpful and what you would like her hear more on future podcasts! 

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Here's a definition of the phrasal verbs listed in the episode:

fall out - to separate. When one thing separates from another thing. Often used with teeth and hair.

keep up - continue.

cut out - stop.

cut down - reduce / consume less.

lie down - to put your body in the position where it is flat and horizontal - like being in bed.

come back - remember

pull out - remove using force.

wear off - the effects of something like a drug/medicine end gradually.

check up (noun) - inspection or examination.

check out - inspect, examine or investigate.

Smart Cookie English

Check It Out Doc! 

El podcast de tu vieja.

CARAL MILENARIO

Korean Podcast with Naeun

마음을 채우는 음식 | What's your heart-filling SOUL FOOD? | Korean Podcast for Intermediate

What if you could live with someone you love forever?
An Intriguing story you have never seen before!
Welcome to Yonder world!

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Please search for “그거 봤어?(Did you watch it?)”


그거 봤어? Did you watch it?

54. 욘더(Yonder) 

In today's episode we discuss our perception of time and whether it moves too slow or too fast?

Let's have a chat (Discussions In English) 

Episode 17 : What is your perception of time? Does time stand still or move too fast? 

In this episode, we'll cover the basics of meeting someone in Swahili. You'll learn key phrases and tips for making a good first impression, whether you're traveling or connecting with Swahili speakers in your community

My Swahili Podcast Channel

Introduction : Meeting Someone in Swahili 

🐺Caperucita Roja y el Lobo.🐺

Caperucita Roja era una niña dulce que siempre llevaba una capa roja con capucha. Un día, su madre le pidió que llevara una cesta con pan y miel a su abuelita, que vivía en el bosque. Antes de salir, le advirtió: "No hables con extraños y sigue el camino directo a la casa de la abuela". Pero en el camino, Caperucita se encontró con un lobo astuto que, fingiendo amabilidad, le preguntó a dónde iba. Sin sospechar nada, la niña le contó su destino, y el lobo, con una sonrisa maliciosa, planeó llegar antes que ella.

El lobo corrió a la casa de la abuela y, con engaños, logró entrar. Se la comió de un bocado y luego se disfrazó con su ropa para esperar a Caperucita en la cama. Cuando la niña llegó, notó algo extraño en su "abuelita": "¡Qué ojos tan grandes tienes!" —dijo—. "Para verte mejor", respondió el lobo. "¡Y qué orejas tan grandes!", insistió Caperucita. "Para oírte mejor", contestó el lobo. "¡Y qué dientes tan grandes tienes!" —exclamó la niña asustada—. "¡Para comerte mejor!" Y de un salto, el lobo intentó atraparla.

Justo en ese momento, un leñador que pasaba por allí escuchó los gritos y entró corriendo a la casa. Con su hacha, ahuyentó al lobo y, al abrir su enorme barriga, rescató a la abuela sana y salva. Caperucita, agradecida, aprendió una gran lección: nunca debía hablar con extraños y siempre debía seguir las advertencias de su madre. Desde ese día, tuvo mucho más cuidado al caminar por el bosque.

Spanish Reading Comprehesion

Little Red Riding Hood

In Zen, the act of sitting down and doing nothing isn’t about idleness. It’s about allowing the mind to rest and reset. When you stop forcing progress, you invite understanding to emerge naturally. This stillness isn’t passive—it’s active receptivity.

In language learning, this means stepping back from constant effort to allow the language to settle into your subconscious. Play a podcast in your target language without trying to grasp every word. Let the rhythm of the language flow through you. Over time, your brain will pick up patterns and nuances effortlessly.

Research supports this approach: studies on the brain’s default mode network (DMN) show that periods of quiet reflection are crucial for consolidating memories and integrating information. In short, doing nothing allows your brain to do its most creative and productive work.
