In todays episode we discuss December in South Africa and why people are happy when it comes!

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Episode 38: What is "December" for you?

男：你好！我姓李，你呢？
女：你好！我姓王。请问，你叫什么名字？
男：我叫李华。你喜欢喝什么？
女：我喜欢喝茶，你呢？
男：我喜欢喝咖啡。

1. 女的姓什么？
   - A. 李
   - B. 王
   - C. 张
2. 男的叫什么名字？
   - A. 李华
   - B. 王华
   - C. 张华
3. 女的喜欢喝什么？
   - A. 咖啡
   - B. 茶
   - C. 水

开口说汉语    "Chinese Chit-Chat"

你喜欢喝什么？

बच्चों इस कहानी से हमें ये सीख मिलती है कि किसी व्यक्ति के बाहरी रंग रूप से उसकी बुद्धिमत्ता का अंदाजा नहीं लगाया जा सकता इसलिए हमें सिर्फ इसलिए कि किसी ने खराब कपडे पहने हैं या वो देखने में अच्छा नहीं है; उसके बारे में गलत विचार नहीं बनाने चाहियें।

Stories from Panchatantra 

बाज की सीख 

1 -¡Eh, Ave Maria! / admiring the beauty of something or complaining about a situation or someone's action
 2 -Muy berraco / brave or something difficult
 3 -Tan charro / So weird or funny 

3 Frases de Medellín, Colombia y Actividad al final del episodio. Episodio en el cual aprenderás el dialecto que usan los Paisas en la ciudad de Medellín. Este pódcast es dirigido principalmente a mejorar la Compresión Auditiva, pero también puedes reforzar haciendo pequeñas actividades que te dejo al final de cada episodio, con el fin de que tu camino de aprendizaje en el idioma español sea mucho más divertido para ti.

Aprendiendo a lo Smart 

El dialecto de un Paisa, Medellín, Colombia. 

이번 등산은 정말 힘들었어.
这次爬山挺累的。

누가 아니래. 게다가 소나기까지 내렸으니까.
谁说不是呢。再加上下了一场雷阵雨。 

다행히 산중턱에 갔을 때 비가 멈췄지.
幸亏爬到半山腰的时候, 雨停了。

그러게 말이야! 우리 기념사진 찍고 다시 내려가자. 就是啊! 我们拍张纪念照再下去吧。 

등산 爬山
소나기 雷阵雨
다행히 幸亏
산중턱 半山腰
기념사진 纪念照

[YOON] 1분 한국어

이번 등산은 정말 힘들었어. 这次爬山挺累的。


Benvenuti a Comme se dice?, il podcast che celebra la lingua e la cultura napoletana. In questa settima puntata, ci addentriamo nella storia dei Quartieri Spagnoli, esplorando le radici della parola “Guappo” e del concetto di “Guapparia” e mettendo in luce le influenze castigliane sulla lingua napoletana. Spiegheremo i termini in tre lingue – italiano, spagnolo e napoletano – per mostrare come queste interazioni abbiano arricchito il nostro vocabolario.
Durante l’episodio, leggeremo la celebre canzone “Guapparia” di Libero Bovio, poi reinterpretata da Mario Merola, per introdurre la figura di Libero Bovio e la sua fondamentale influenza sulla tradizione della Sceneggiata napoletana. Un viaggio coinvolgente tra storia, musica e linguaggio, che vi farà scoprire le origini e il potere evocativo di termini che hanno segnato la cultura popolare di Napoli. Premete play, rilassatevi e lasciatevi trasportare in questo racconto vibrante e ricco di sfumature. Jammo ja!

Welcome to Comme se dice?, the podcast that celebrates the Neapolitan language and culture. In this seventh episode, we delve into the history of the Spanish Quarters, exploring the origins of the word “Guappo” and the concept of “Guapparia,” while highlighting the Castilian influences on the Neapolitan language. We will explain these terms in three languages – Italian, Spanish, and Neapolitan – to show how these interactions have enriched our vocabulary.
Throughout the episode, we will read the famous song “Guapparia” by Libero Bovio, later reinterpreted by Mario Merola, to introduce Libero Bovio and his significant impact on the Neapolitan "Sceneggiata" tradition. Join us on an engaging journey through history, music, and language as we uncover the origins and evocative power of terms that have shaped Naples' popular culture. Press play, relax, and let yourself be carried away by this vibrant and nuanced narrative. Jammo ja!


Neapolitan Language  - 🎙️ "Comme se dice?" - Il Podcast della Lingua Napoletana! 🌟

Guappo e Guapparia: Influenze dello Spagnolo sul Napoletano e storia dei Quartieri Spagnoli / Spanish Influences on Neapolitan 

These Pronunciation episodes follow chronologically. They follow a reading on Engoo - with explanations along the way. Go to the website in order to follow along. : https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/study-says-reading-fiction-helps-us-understand-others/MsfhnFVrEe22EWf-hDINhQ 

English in 60 Seconds

Pronunciation 8

How do you answer behavioral interview questions? Do you use the STAR or PAR method? How do you pick the perfect story to tell?

When you’re answering a behavioral question, you should always answer following a structured format. That way, you will provide everything the interviewer is looking for and answer the question within 90 seconds or less.

Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how to provide outstanding answers to behavioral interview questions. You’ll also hear a sample answer to the question, “Tell me about a time you motivated a team.”

Episode originally published May 6, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

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