Este episodio sobre la Feria de las Flores en Medellín te ayudará a practicar tu listening en español mientras descubres una de las celebraciones más coloridas de Colombia.

Un tinto con Flora

Feria de las Flores Medellín

Today, I’m bringing you a tip that’s all about the magic of taking breaks—because sometimes, the best way to move forward is to pause. I know it might sound counterintuitive, but research shows otherwise. Pausing isn’t about slacking off; it’s a strategic tool that can supercharge your learning journey.

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Tip 41 – Hit Pause to Power Up: The Easiest Weapon to your Language Learning!

In this episode we will talk about 【Animal idioms】, you will learn idioms with fish and birds.
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1st time: listen without looking at the text.
2nd time: look at the text and write down the new words, later look up the dictionary. 
3rd time: listen again without looking at the text.
4th time: repeat after it without looking at the text.
大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
上次我们介绍了一些带有动物的成语，今天我们再来学习四个吧。
第一个是如鱼得水。它的意思是：像鱼得到水一样。所以这个成语可以用来形容一个人得到跟自己十分投合的人或对自己很合适的环境。例如，经理最近找到一位新助理，两个人配合得很好，他感觉如鱼得水。也可以说：丰富的教学经验让他在新工作上如鱼得水。
第二个是笨鸟先飞。它的意思是：行动笨拙的鸟要先飞起来。所以这个成语可以用来形容：能力差的人要比别人更努力，才不会落后。例如，我没有别人聪明，所以我要更加努力，笨鸟先飞。
第三个是一石二鸟。它的意思是：一块石头扔出去打中两只鸟。所以这个成语可以用来形容：做一件事情得到两种好处。例如，他做了一笔生意，不但赚了钱，还交了一个朋友，真是一石二鸟。
最后一个是鸟语花香。它的意思是：鸟叫得很好听，花开得很香。所以这个成语可以用来形容美丽的自然风景。例如，春天到了,花园里鸟语花香。
你还知道哪些成语呢？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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形容	/	xíng róng	/	describe
投合	/	tóu hé	/	suit each other
助理	/	zhù lǐ	/	assistant
配合	/	pèi hé	/	cooperate
如鱼得水	/	rú yú dé shuǐ	/	like a duck to water
笨拙	/	bèn zhuō	/	clumsy
落后	/	luò hòu	/	fall behind 
聪明	/	cōng míng	/	smart
笨鸟先飞	/	bèn niǎo xiān fēi	/	A slow sparrow should make an early start
一石二鸟	/	yī shí èr niǎo	/	kill two birds with one stone 
鸟语花香	/	niǎo yǔ huā xiāng	/	birds' twitter and fragrance of flowers

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动物成语 Animal idioms ② （Intermediate level）

⭐ Contents: 1/ La tendance générale 2/ Le e-commerce en France 3/ Le profil des consommateurs 4/ La consommation responsable 5/ Donner des objets, au lieu de les jeter 6/ Echanger des services, au lieu de les acheter 7/ Le minimalisme 8/ L'art du rangement 9/ Que faire ?

⭐ To go further, visit www.explorefrench.com. On my website, you can become a Premium Member and gain full access to all transcripts, games and language activities for both of my podcast channels "Learn French with Anthony" and "Explore France with Anthony". On my website, you'll also gain full access to my French online courses, "Skills Trainer" modules to enhance your proficiency in French, "Word Builder" modules to expand your French vocabulary, and audiobooks specially designed for learners of French. 

⭐ In this A2-level episode, we will talk about consumption, the development of online shopping, initiatives to consume less and differently, and minimalism. We will practice relative pronouns and the comparative, learn how to describe the use and function of something, and review the vocabulary of everyday life objects in French, among many other things.

⭐ In the first part of this podcast, I will speak only in French, and in the second part, I will translate and explain everything in English.

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A2#01 Consommation et minimalisme

En este episodio les contaré sobre esta famosa librería. 

Porteña

Librería El Ateneo Grand Splendid

Feeling lost when shopping in local markets? Don’t worry—I’ve got you covered!
In this episode of Spanish Unplugged, learn how to confidently ask for prices, negotiate deals, and handle common shopping scenarios like a true local.

🎙️ We’ll follow Luis, a curious traveler, as he explores a bustling market. From asking about products to paying like a pro, you’ll pick up practical Spanish that makes your shopping smooth and enjoyable.
💡 Want this guide? Drop me a message, and I’ll send it your way!

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EP4: Local Market Mastery in Minutes 🚀

En el episodio de hoy estoy con Nati, una profe de español polaca. En la conversación Natalia me cuenta su relación con España, por qué empezó a estudiar español y cómo se convirtió en profesora.
Además, mencionamos como cambia la respuesta de Nati a la pregunta “¿cómo estás?” dependiendo si contesta en español o en polaco.  

Después de escuchar este episodio no te olvides de dejar una valoración y de visitarnos en nuestro Instagram para decirnos qué te piensas del episodio. ¿Cuál es tu relación con el español? ¿Por qué empezaste a estudiarlo?
