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The Americas, Part 1 | Intermediate English

大龙：小咪！你也来学生餐厅吃饭啊？我们一起坐吧？

吴小咪：好啊。对了，还有一个星期就是春节了，这是你们第一次在中国过年，你们有什么打算？

铃美：我还没想好呢。

大龙：我也没什么打算。本来想去旅游，不过我听说有“春运”，人太多了。

吴小咪：没错！对中国人来说，春节是最重要的节日。无论我们在哪，都会赶回家的。既然你们两个没有安排，就去我家吧，怎么样？

铃美：会不会太麻烦你们了？

吴小咪：一点也不麻烦！我的家人都喜欢热闹，人越多，我们越开心。

大龙：我听说中国人过年要吃饺子。

吴小咪：看情况。在北方，大部分人爱吃面食，过年的时候，一家人一起一边包饺子一边聊天。可是在南方，很多人过年的时候不吃饺子。

大龙：原来是这样，我以为所有人都要吃饺子。

吴小咪：每个地方都有自己的习俗，所以年夜饭不太一样。我外婆是广东人，她们过年的时候要吃“盆菜”，就是一盆海鲜。我有个浙江的同学说，她们过年会吃年糕。我的四川朋友，过年之前会准备熏肉和腊肠，好吃得不得了！对了，大部分人都会吃鱼。

铃美：我知道！“鱼”和“余”的读音一样，吃鱼是希望“年年有余”。

吴小咪：是的。

大龙：那你们家过年吃什么？

吴小咪：我们家会做鱼，还有一些海鲜和很多炒菜，也会包饺子。

铃美：你们喝什么？

吴小咪：喝的东西有很多。一般来说，喝白酒比较多，也有的喝红酒，还有的喝果酒或者米酒。不喝酒的人，就喝饮料或者茶。

大龙：我发现不管是哪个国家，节日都和美食有关系。

铃美：这就是节日的重要意义吧！

Yazi Chinese TV Show

Listen and record your reading in the comment.

Full episode is coming soon, Stay tuned!
Gabriela y yo platicamos sobre el salario mínimo en México. Esto es solo una probadita, el episodio completo va a estar disponible pronto. Stay tuned!

Mucho que decir

Minimum Wage in Mexico

This is the third part in a multiple part episode series. I will teach you the most common business idioms that you can use at the office, in class, or with friends today! Check back soon for the next part of this series! 

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Stairway to English: Short easy to understand episodes to improve your English grammar and fluency

Business (and everyday!) common idioms series: Episode 3

Modern Chinese(時代華語)B1- Reading(短文)

you will know some typical Colombian fried.

- Las empanadas colombianas

- La arepa de huevo

- La carimañola, todo un manjar

- Los patacones

- Los buñuelos colombianos

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Colombia

Cinco fritos tradicionales de la comida típica colombiana


So you crave the challenge and impact of a leadership position?

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Bonus Tip: Many leadership roles require strong public speaking skills. Take a class or join a Toastmasters club to hone your ability to articulate your vision and captivate an audience.

Ready to embark on your leadership journey?  By meticulously crafting your personal brand, actively networking, and refining your interview skills, you'll be well on your way to securing the leadership role you deserve.

The Global Professional Podcast

Landing Your Dream Leadership Role: Episode 67

Después de una noche en un autobús, finalmente llego a Ciudad de México. La gran ciudad, origen de aztecas y capital de españoles. Acompáñame en este primer día en la segunda ciudad más grande de América.
¿Te vienes?


La vida de Héctor (Spanish Podcast)

Visitando Ciudad de México (I)

Los refranes son dichos populares y coloquiales que intentan transmitir una enseñanza o dar un consejo o mensaje que nos haga pensar. El refranero español es muy amplio y está lleno de consejos útiles para la vida. En el episodio de hoy comento algunos de ellos y las enseñanzas que tienen.

Como siempre, espero que disfrutes este episodio. Si lo haces, no te olvides de dejar una valoración en la plataforma donde lo estás escuchando. Después de hacerlo, sabes que te estoy esperando, pásate por mi Instagram y cuéntame qué te ha parecido este episodio.

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