In this episode, we will talk about Nelson Mandela. An influential person who freed South Africans of the oppressive Apartheid government. Check out these movies about Mandela: “Invictius”, “Mandela”, “Mandela and Klerk”, “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” and “Endgame”.

Dusty's LETS TALK!

Dusty's LETS TALK! Interesting facts about NELSON MANDELA

Analysis of the cultural, social and linguistic content, of the text of the song Meraviglioso of Domenico Modugno
Analisi culturale, sociale e linguistica del testo della canzone Meraviglioso di Domenico Modugno


SOLO MUSICA ITALIANA  PODCAST

Meraviglioso di Domenico Modugno|Aprende italiano cantando|Learn italian singing

American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald once said the "worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to."

Many of us will have experienced this at some point — lying in bed for what feels like hours, trying to fall asleep. But what if there was a way to fall asleep in just five minutes?

Of course, some people take longer to fall asleep than others do. But experts say there are different things we can do to help us fall asleep quicker.

Here are some of them:

Morning light is important
It might sound strange, but according to sleep scientist Russell Foster, getting a good night's sleep starts in the morning. Speaking with The Telegraph, he said it's important to get as much natural light as early as possible.

This can help move our body clock to an earlier time, so that we already feel tired when we get into bed later on.

Don't nap after 4 p.m.
If you've had a long day at work, you may be tempted to have a nap in the afternoon. And while short naps can help us feel less tired during the day, Foster says we shouldn't nap for longer than 20 minutes or less than six hours before going to bed, or we might have difficulty falling asleep later.

Practice mindfulness
"Most people don't have a sleep problem, they have an anxiety problem," Foster says, and he recommends practicing mindfulness as a way to relax before bed.

This means being present with our thoughts, instead of thinking about things that have happened or could happen. You could try reading or doing some breathing exercises as a way to relax, and avoid using your phone.

He adds that important conversations should be saved for when it's light outside, as they could keep your mind active and stop you from falling asleep quickly.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Tips for Falling Asleep in Just a Few Minutes

Today, I came across a wedding vow that resonated my thoughts exactly. As an ambitious person, I believe that one must fulfill personal goals before marriage. It is because marriage is a team effort and both individuals must grow before even tying the knot. I will be sharing a love story that started 14 years ago.

FLO TALKS 

KISMET: The importance of fulfilling INDIVIDUAL dreams before marriage

Hoje, mergulharemos na rica e diversa cultura dos povos indígenas do Brasil. Vamos explorar suas tradições, desafios e contribuições para a sociedade brasileira.
E não esqueça de me mandar um e-mail me contando suas impressões sobre o podcast e mandando sugestões de temas para os próximos. Se me mandar um áudio, melhor ainda!

Português Brasileiro

#9 – Povos indígenas do Brasil

speak like Egyptians

Parts of the body

Рассказываю как прошёл мой день, какие планы на будущее

Русский язык для B2-C2. Живая настоящая речь

Дневник. День 1, 27 июня

This first episode explores some of the challenges experienced by learners of the English language, suggesting some strategies to overcome difficulties. My podcast is based on popular topics from my “Guided Conversation Classes",  and it aims to practice key vocabulary around each topic. Each of these podcasts is linked to a short video documentary that you can watch for extra practice. 
This episode also includes an online script with a vocabulary key:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1deHLoK10lQHzwFTGlC4McgfnzvRVF_0AN6U2jTe_H-8/edit?usp=sharing


UK TALKS WITH LIZ

EPISODE 1: ACCENTS & PRONUNCIATION 

こんにちは！Atsushiです。
北海道の今日の天気は晴れ。
気温は24℃です。

今日は8/11。今日は日本では、なんの日か知っていますか？

今日は、山の日という祝日national holidayになっています。「山の日」とは、「山に親しむ機会を得て、山の恩恵に感謝する」という日です。

日本はおよそ6～7割が山地で、海に囲まれていますよね。日本人は、昔から山や海に畏敬の念respectを抱きながら自然とともに生きてきました。

そして2016年から8月11日が山の日となりました。
日本のいろんな場所で、山にまつわるイベントが開催されています。もしかしたら、今日は登山をしている人も多いかもしれませんね。

私の登山の経験ですが、大阪にいる時は時々山登りをしていました。有名なところだと六甲山なども登りました。

1番の経験はやはり富士山です。
夜10時ごろから登りはじめ、8合目あたりで仮眠をし、夜明けに山頂まで登り、日の出を見ました。

日の出を見ることを、朝日を拝むとか、正月だと初日の出を拝む、など言いますね。

話がそれましたが、富士山の山頂での日の出は言葉では表現できないほどの美しさと、満足感、達成感があります。
寒いですけどね！

北海道にも山がたくさんありますので、また山登りを始めてみようと思います。



はい、ということで、今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！

ではまた！