Este episodio es sobre cultura. Voy a hablar de nombres y apellidos españoles. Vamos a aprender como modificamos algunos nombres para sonar más cercanos, y un poco sobre el origen y significado de los apellidos.

Blanca to go 

13 – nombres y apellidos en español 

大家好！今天我们要聊一聊中国传统节日腊八节。
腊八节是在每年农历腊月初八，是个充满传统韵味的节日。腊八可以追溯到古代，最初是农民们欢庆丰收、感谢祖先和神灵的祭祀仪式。因在十二月举行，所以被称为腊月，腊祭这一天则称为腊日。腊日最终确定为初八这天，也被称为腊八节。而“腊八节喝腊八粥”的习俗，正是源于佛教。寺院的僧人们会在这一天给大家发“佛粥”，传递吉祥的祝福。年复一年，这个传统如今已经深入人心。 那么，腊八粥到底是什么样的呢？主要材料有大米、小米、红豆、绿豆、花生、枣、栗子等，丰富得像一场食材的盛宴。大家把这些食材提前浸泡，然后慢慢炖煮，出锅时再撒上一些坚果，香气扑鼻，简直让人忍不住想立刻品尝！而且，南北方的腊八粥各有特色，南方的可能偏咸，北方的则偏甜，真是各有千秋。 腊八粥中的每一种配料都有着美好的寓意。比如，桂圆象征“富贵团圆”，百合寓意“百事和睦”，而红枣和花生则代表“早生贵子”。这些美妙的寓意和美食的味道交融在一起，真是让人忍不住想要一口接着一口，吃出幸福的感觉。
Hi everyone! Today, we’re talking about a beloved Chinese traditional festival—Laba Festival! 
Laba Festival falls on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month—a time brimming with tradition and warmth. Its roots go way back to ancient times, when farmers held year-end rituals to celebrate the harvest and give thanks to their ancestors and the gods. Since it took place in the 12th month—the “Làyuè” or “Preserved Month”—the ritual day itself was called “Làrì” (Laba Day).
Laba Day was permanently fixed on the 8th, becoming what we now call Laba Festival.
And the custom of drinking Laba congee? That comes straight from Buddhism! On this day, monks in temples would prepare and hand out “Buddha’s porridge” to the public as a blessing for good fortune. Year after year, this act of kindness became a national tradition.So what exactly is Laba congee? The base usually includes rice, millet, red beans, mung beans, peanuts, jujubes (Chinese dates), chestnuts, and more—like a feast of grains and treasures!
You soak all the ingredients overnight, then simmer them slowly until thick and fragrant. Just before serving, sprinkle on some chopped nuts—and the aroma alone will make your mouth water!
Fun fact: Northern Laba congee is often sweet, while Southern versions lean savory—both delicious in their own way!
And every ingredient carries a wish:
Longan = “prosperity and family reunion”
Lily bulbs = “harmony in all things”
Jujubes and peanuts = “may you soon welcome a precious child!”
With such sweet blessings in every spoonful, who wouldn’t want seconds?


天灵灵地灵灵来了Abracadabra’s coming 

腊八节-Laba Festival

How would you decline an invitation without being rude?
Here is a useful idiom to decline an offer politely or say that you would like to accept it, but at a later time.

Join me on this episode and learn how to use "take a rain check" in context!



English with Serena

Take a rain check (Rimandare l'invito)

¿Pueden nuestros conflictos emocionales o psicológicos afectar nuestra salud?¿pueden nuestras emociones enfermarnos? ¿alguna vez has pensado acerca de esto? ¿Quieres conocer más de este tema? Sigue escuchando

Español con todo 

¿PUEDEN ENFERMARNOS LAS EMOCIONES?

a moral from Shahname, written by the famous Persian poet and philosopher Ferdowsi. 

سپهری بر این‌سان که بینی روان
the flowing universe you see
  توانا و دانا جز او را مخوان
call only that almighty and all wise 
    تو رازِ جَهان تا توانی مجوی
don't search for the secret of the world
      که او زود پیچد ز جوینده روی
that it will quickly turn its back to the seeker
        به داد و دِهِش دلْ توان‌گر کنید
empower yourselves with justice and generosity 
          بر آزادگی بر سرْ افسر کنید
and make it your crown as a liberal 
             که فرجام هم روزمان بگذرد
that eventually our days will be over
              زمانه پی ما همی‌بشمرد
the universe is counting (the days) for us

Persian Poetry

حکمت شاهنامه (1)

In China, family relationships are very important.

中国文化

家人和朋友

Let's learn some basic, daily words in Italian, specifically the movement verbs. You will hear a lot of examples of how to use them properly, as well.

Buon ascolto

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3 minutes Italian

I verbi di movimento - 3 minutes Italian

Emigrate	移民	Yímín
Emphasize	强调	qiángdiào
Empower	赋能	fùnéng
Encourage	鼓励	gǔlì
End	               结尾	        jiéwěi


5 Verbs a Day. 每天学习五个动词。

C(23) Vocabulary Set: Emigrate Emphasize Empower Encourage End

In this episode, you will learn the basic Turkish phrases you can use in job interviews. The right language and tone are very important to make a professional impression in the business world. With the job interview dialogues between Ali and Ezgi, you will discover expressions and vocabulary you can use to prepare for your job interview. This is the perfect introduction for those who want to start using Turkish in business life!