This podcast is designed for beginner and intermediate learners who want to practice the language in a fun and practical way. Each episode features simple stories and helpful grammar tips.

Story Bits in Russian

Bite-sized Ukrainian grammar lessons with English explanations and listening practice to train your ear, get used to irregularities, and build confidence in understanding Ukrainian cases and speech. 

Grammar bits in Ukrainian

主要介绍 “1.说白了 2.打不起精神来 3.拖…后腿”在汉语口语习惯语中的意思和用法。

A Course in Chinese Colloquial Idioms

How To Use 1.说白了 2.打不起精神来 3.拖…后腿 in Chinese Colloquial Idiom

Razonamos sobre la voz en la literatura con ‘Borges y yo’ y cómo la dualidad entre autor y persona transforma la experiencia del lector.

A media voz: lecturas y lectores 

Ep. 5: La voz en la literatura

Learn how to use this common Italian expression with many meanings 

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When something — or someone — is annoying you at work, you may feel that you need to share your feelings with another person.

We often call this "venting" — letting out negative emotions by talking about what's bothering us. It actually comes from the French word vent, meaning "wind" — because you're letting those feelings out of your body and sending them off into the wind!

It might feel good for a moment. But is it really healthy?

There are advantages to venting, experts say. Keeping stress inside us can increase our risks of getting things like heart problems or high blood pressure.

And sharing our problems with others can also help make us feel connected and supported, which can boost our mental health, according to Rachel Millstein from Harvard Medical School.

However, there are some studies that have found that venting can make things worse.

In fact, Brad Bushman of Ohio State University says it's the "worst thing you can do," and he believes that venting may only make us angrier.

Whether it's right or wrong, experts agree that we have to be careful when we're venting at work.

We most often feel the need to vent when our emotions are at their highest. But Michael Wiederman, writing for the Psychology Today website, says it's better to take some time to calm down before sharing anything with anyone.

Saying too much, or sharing with the wrong person, could get you into trouble and bring you much more stress!

And don't forget to think about the emotions of the person you're venting to — your venting could make them feel stressed too!

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

'Venting' at Work: Is It Good for Us?

Discover the haiku, a poetic form that originated in Japan. Learn about the structure and hear an example from Matsuo Basho, who invented haiku in the 17th century! 

The Wandering and Wondering Writers Club

Haiku

[ — Audio description, listen and read along for greater understanding. — ]

— Olá! Que dia bonito hoje, não é?
— Olá! Sim, está um dia ensolarado e quente.
— Verdade, parece que o verão está chegando.
— Com certeza! Eu gosto do calor, e você?
— Também gosto, mas às vezes prefiro o clima mais ameno da primavera.
— Entendo. E você costuma fazer atividades ao ar livre?
— Sim, gosto de passear no parque e fazer caminhadas. E você?
— Eu gosto de praticar esportes ao ar livre, como jogar futebol.

PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Que dia bonito! — SMALL TALK IN PORTUGUESE (A1-A2 LEVEL)

Grounding, Cleaning, and Harmonizing experience to balance you at work and improve your soft skills—spoken English communication.

Please do not listen to the exercise while driving; this is a deep Alpha exercise. You may want to sit comfortably, turn on a candle, and/or incent sticks to help you deeeepeen the experience.

For better results, return to the practice on a daily basis. This recording isn't just for your overall English but for You As A Whole.

You are allowed to share my work with others and please share your results & discoveries in the process. 

Much love.
