FLO TALKS 

IN PURSUIT OF ELEGANCE

¿Por qué Cartagena es la ciudad más emocionante de Sudamérica? Part 1

¿Por qué Colombia es un buen destino turístico?

In this episode, I make some observations about different conversational styles among native and non-native English speakers. I am generalizing, of course, and these are just my thoughts, based on what I've experienced in my life. *

I'd love to hear what YOU think! What have you observed? 

Here are some questions you might want to talk to yourself or write about - as we reflect on the year that has ended. Maybe you want to create a short monologue by recording your thoughts in a voice memo on your phone. Or perhaps you could try writing down your ideas on your phone or on a piece of paper. Do it for 5 or 10 minutes, and don't worry about your grammar or vocabulary. Writing is a great PROCESS - an exercise where you can use your English - anywhere, anytime, without a teacher or a listener. So getting in the HABIT of writing or speaking to yourself is as important as the words you use. Over time, your skills will improve! 

---- QUESTIONS TO ANSWER -----

What does the word SUCCESS mean to you? 
What does SUCCESS LOOK LIKE to you? 
What is something you have SUCCEEDED AT?

Based on YOUR definition of success - what made 2023 a successful year for you?
What will make 2024 a successful year for you? 

And here's a THOUGHT EXPERIMENT and a WRITING EXERCISE.
Imagine it is December 31, 2024. Using past tenses, write about what made 2024 a successful year for you. (This may feel strange, but it’s a great exercise for your English and for your mind! It can be fun and transformative, too!)

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*Note - In this episode, I make the mistake of using the word "American" to refer to people from the US. This is a bad habit that I am (still) trying to break. The truth is that we are all Americans in the whole hemisphere - North and South. But, as they say, "old habits die hard" or existing patterns are hard to change. 

Hear and There

4. How we speak with others & why we should talk to ourselves

Marcus decides to stay in Seattle and study computer science, but first, he must tell his family back in Mexico City. How will they react? And what challenges will he face next? Tune in to find out!


Turtle's Pace English Stories

Marcus Breaks the News

Please share your thoughts :)! 여러분의 생각도 말씀해 주세요 :)!

**For the full transcription/translation paired with a 2D animation for this episode,  please check out our YouTube video here:

https://youtu.be/QUGbQkS-zJ8

Dylan & Douglas' Korean Podcast!

(podcast #3) 고등학교에서 어느 과목을 가장 좋아했어요? (1B) (Which subject did you like the most in high school?)

Please check out the whiteboard here!
https://www.azumiism.com/category/podcast/

いっしょにNHK News Web Easyを読もう📢Reading News Articles

#449 Japan’s Capybara Long Bath Championship 2022

En este episodio hablo un poco sobre el día del libro, la lectura y en qué consiste éste día en España. In this episode I speak a little bit about Book Day, reading and what is this day about in Spain. (You can find more information about this podcast on minutopodcast.carrd.co/)

Minuto Español

El día del libro (World Book Day)

Intermediate Chinese Listening：5月21日 国际茶日 

Intermediate Chinese Listening

Best Practices for Learning English - My guest today is Teacher Meysam. He teaches English and Farsi on Italki.  His profile is here https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7480802