Learn Mandarin from a short story. You can also watch the video about this story here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIaxmrfa97M

Learn Mandarin with Mandy

E01 小猫钓鱼【The Kitten Goes Fishing】

When we feel we have had a "setback" in our language learning - we often tell ourselves stories that keep us stuck. In this podcast episode, I will offer some ideas for how we can prevent that from happening, and when it does, how we can start to move forward again.

In summary, what I say is that first we need to assess what has REALLY happened. And we need to look at the STORY we are telling ourselves - about what happened. (We can do this by writing or talking to a coach or a friend or to ourselves using the questions below). 

If we can question the stories we have told ourselves about this setback - it becomes easier to take action to get ourselves moving again. Byron Katie is an author who created 4 questions that are helpful in changing our beliefs. The questions are: 1. Is it true? 2. Can I absolutely know that it’s true? 3. How do I react when I believe that thought? 4. Who would I be without that thought? 

Turning the setback into an opportunity to take action - any action - can help us get moving again. Getting support is also very helpful. 

Writing or speaking exercise (talk into your phone!) -- take 7-10 minutes and see what you discover!:

1. Think of a time when you were trying something new (learning to play a musical instrument, starting a new routine, exercise or diet) - and you had a "perceived setback" - or when you felt you hit a wall/were blocked/"failed." What did you tell yourself at that time? Was that "story" really true? What happened after that? Did you continue doing the thing? 

2. Now think of a skill you have mastered. Maybe it's cooking something or riding a bike or being a professional or an entrepreneur. Did you ever have any "setbacks" along the way? (I am sure you did!) What steps did you take to keep going forward? Did you get support to move past these obstacles - or how did you help yourself to continue? What happened next? 

If you want - save your words and share them with me! I would love to hear what you think!  


Hear and There

3. "Setbacks," the stories we tell ourselves, and getting unstuck

Introducing my country: MALTA 🇲🇹   ... What about yours?!

Intro

In this episode we will discuss about greetings in simple Pashto with English translation.

Learn Pashto with Zahid

Greeting in Pahto 

En este episodio vamos a estudiar el verbo "soltar" a través de ejemplos reales en diferentes situaciones.
Para ver las imágenes de los ejemplos puedes visitar:  https://youtu.be/FEjhy1ViKao


Natural Spanish Fluency

El verbo "soltar"

映画、ドキュメンタリーで見ることはありますが、どんなことをしているの？

ちょっとわからないですよね…私が知ってる、ちょっと不思議な/ふしぎな 儀式/ぎしき と、お金についてお話しています。

「へー」と思ってもらえるとうれしいです！

*不思議な/ふしぎな strange

Nihongo_Hanaso（N3+）

N3+ 日本人とお葬式

Join Tim as he narrates the tale of James, a young Brit introducing his international flatmates to the quintessential British tea party. Learn about tea etiquette, biscuit dunking, and more. For a transcript and glossary, send me a message!

Tea, Talk & Textbooks: An ESL Podcast

A Cuppa Culture: The British Tea Party Unveiled

In this episode you will find out what this podcast is about. 

Like a Chameleon

Intoduction to the podcast

 Встретить  людей, которые наполняют тебя позитивной энергией и дают чувство умиротворения - это большая удача :)