The Migrating Warblers concerns issues of racism. The titular birds have just returned to Texas from their migration in Guatemala. When they return, they relate tales of Central America that they find to be scandalous or gruesome. They recount their experiences in a sort of mangled "Spanglish" that disrespects the region from which they've just returned.

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The Migrating Warblers

Recommended to listen repeatedly until you understand.
 Key words and Commonly used phrases, Please read after me.
 You can record the phrases you read and send it here, I'll correct the pronunciation for you. Follow me ,you will learn more Chinese.

 key words:
钱、读书、分钟、工作、买东西、怎么、家、飞机、米饭、高兴、看见、商店、做饭、老师、漂亮
（ money/read book/minute/work/buy something/how to/home/airplane/rice/happy/see/shop/cook/teacher/pretty)

Common phrases:
什么时候、你是谁、写汉字、桌子上、开车、几分钟、没有水、买水果、听不见、喝茶、有点儿、不下雨、没有人、我能去
（when/who are you/write Chinese characters/on table/drive a car/a few minutes/no water/buying fruit/can't hear/have a cup of tea/a little/doesn't rain/nobody/I can go）

Merry's voice (HSK一）

HSK一， Commonly used phrases 8 , Please read after me, Pay attention to pronunciation (^+^)

Neste episódio aprendemos sobre as divisões da casa e sobre o que podemos ter no nosso quintal.

 Portuguese Audios for Intermediate B1 -Áudios em Português para Intermédios B1

A casa do Artur

Simply put, gratitude is a habit. It’s a way of looking at the world and all the good things in it with a feeling of appreciation, regardless of whether or not your current situation is to your liking.

Gratitude is a heart-centered approach to being at peace with yourself and with all you have. When you practice this feeling of gratitude, it attracts even MORE things into your life for which to be grateful.

Go ahead, try it out right now. What or who do you have in your life to be thankful for? 🙂

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Gratitude

It’s hard for many people to admit they don’t understand something (whether they're native or non-native English speakers). But it’s crucial for avoiding misunderstandings and a vital skill to learn for your career success. 

In the workplace, you must speak up when you don’t understand. Otherwise, you’re not doing your part to ensure good communication is taking place. Do you have the humility, confidence, and vocabulary needed to speak up in the workplace? 

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Episode originally published December 10, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

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Feeling Misunderstood? 5 Phrases to Use When Asking for Clarification

王后不喜欢白雪公主。
Wánghòu bù xǐhuan báixuě gōngzhǔ。
But the queen didn't like Snow White.

她从来不和白雪公主在一起。
Tā cónglái bù hé báixuě gōngzhǔ zài yīqǐ。
She never spent time with the girl.

她经常和魔镜说话。
Tā jīngcháng hé mójìng shuō huà。
She talked to her mirror often.

“魔镜！我是最美的女人，对吗？” 
“Mójìng! Wǒ shì zuì měi de nǚ rén, duì ma?”
"Mirror! I'm the most beautiful woman, right?"

“尊敬的王后，” 魔镜说，
“Zūnjìng de wánghòu,”Mójìng shuō,
"My Lady," the mirror said.

“您确实很美。但是现在有一个人比您更美。” 
“Nín quèshí hěn měi。Dànshì xiàzài yǒu yī gè rén bǐ nín gèng měi。”
"You are indeed quite fair. But now there's someone more beautiful."




Listening & Speaking (Mandarin)

白雪公主与七个小矮人（ 新王后-3） Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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Episode originally published June 10, 2021

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

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How to Write a Winning Resume by Adding Measurable Achievements

Transcripción: 

"Las diferentes dietas de los países europeos tienen como base productos originarios de América. Productos tan presentes en la vida cotidiana como la papa, el tomate, el maíz, el zapallito, el ají, la palta, los maníes o el cacao, entre otros, son llevados a Europa después de la llegada de Colón al "Nuevo Mundo" a fines del siglo XV."

Lecturas en español

Productos de América en Europa

Acompáñanos a Camille y a mí en esta plática sobre el Jabón de Marsella y algo más.
