A summary of the news reported by the Guardian newspaper. 

News in Slow English

23rd May 2025 (First Episode)

Pequeño teaser de lo que será mi primer podcast dedicado a quienes quieran explorar un poco las mentes chilenas. ¿Quién soy yo? ¿Por qué hago este podcast? ¿Hablaremos estupideces y te haremos reír y querer venir a Chile en algún momento? Lo único que puedo responder por ahora es SÍ a la última pregunta y para el resto...tendrás que embarcarte a esta aventura y disfrutar del webeo🎉

Entre pebre y terremotos

CAPÍTULO 1: Bienvenidos al webeo

In this episode, I explain how to ask your friends "You good? Are you bored?" in Japanese. There are some cultural differences between Japanese and English. 

Takeshi's 2 minutes Japanese!

How to say "Are you bored?" in Japanese without offending anyone!

【成语释义】原为佛教用语。佛家把色、
声、香、味、触、法叫做“六尘”，说道者不为六尘所玷污，保持心地清静。形容不受坏思想、坏作风的沾染。也形容环境清静整洁。
【活用例句】保洁人员不一会就把大礼堂打扫得～了。
【近义】一干二净、冰清玉洁
【反义】污七八糟、污秽不堪

成语故事 Idiom story

一尘不染

** This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children. For mature audiences only. ** 18+
The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig from Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris Illustrations by Ian Falconer
Read by me Teacher Alyse. Listen and follow along.
Send me a message me for your free pdf copy of this book.
https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914
The way the pig is labeled based on his Vietnamese heritage, despite being born in the U.S., mirrors the real-world experiences of many immigrants and their descendants. Even when someone identifies as fully American, they can still be seen as "other" because of their background. The parrot's insistence on framing the pig's identity through an ethnic lens—rather than his actual achievements—reflects how media narratives and public discourse can shape (and sometimes distort) the way individuals are perceived.
This is especially important now, given the ongoing discussions about immigration in the U.S. Many immigrants and first-generation Americans face similar struggles with identity, belonging, and how they're portrayed in society. The story also highlights how insecurities—whether about identity, appearance, or status—can be exacerbated by external judgments.
Themes and Interpretation
•	Identity and Stereotyping: The pig’s frustration highlights how labels—whether about ethnicity or body image—can shape and limit a person’s self-perception.
•	Media Manipulation: The parrot, representing a journalist, distorts facts for a sensationalized story, raising questions about bias and ethics in reporting.
•	Self-Perception and Insecurity: The pig’s struggles with his body image illustrate how external judgments can create deep-seated insecurities.
•	Cultural Commentary: The story subtly critiques societal assumptions about identity and heritage, showing how people (or animals) can be boxed in by others’ perceptions.

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk ( Adult 18+) 

The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig

This episode is part two of How to Find a Job Using LinkedIn. It's a short episode today! You'll learn four new English phrases and idioms. You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. Tune in to take your knowledge of English to a new level!

Episode originally published October 9, 2020.
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/idioms-and-phrases/.

Express to Impress

Keep An Eye Out and More Idioms and Phrases

I will talk about my family.
This episode is N5 level.
Please use it for listening practice.

☆Script for this episode
The scripts (URL) are listed in the overview section of the channel.

☆Quiz for this episode
https://onl.bz/UD8HRwD

Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#1 わたしの　かぞく（My family）//N５Level

Often times when we think of a goal we think we are seeing it in a positve way, a way that is inspiring and motivating...

Listen to the podcast and see what is real for you and many people and how it's influence your attitude and efficiency.

Enjoy and let me know how I can support your spoken English development, your business English and your confidence for career and interview purposes.

Check my availability, choose a class type and join me soon.

Talk to you personally in one of my classes.

With Love,
Anatoly

The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

What future projection are you 'firing off'?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fmexu0yzB522TY4Z60jzH_U7HkGrBiK1/view?usp=drivesdk