Este es el primero de una serie de episodios en los que os voy a hablar de las celebraciones de Navidad en España, qué celebramos y cómo celebramos.

En este primer episodio introductorio os hablo de las decoraciones de Navidad en Espana y algunas palabras de vocabulario general de estas fechas.

¡Espero que lo disfrutéis! 


Blanca to go 

Especial Navidad 1-Decoraciones de Navidad y un poco de vocabulario

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

Perdiéndose en la ciudad - Cómo pedir y dar direcciones en español"
En este episodio, aprenderás a pedir y dar direcciones en una ciudad hispanohablante. Acompaña a Pedro, un turista perdido, mientras solicita ayuda para encontrar el museo de arte. Practicarás frases clave como "Disculpa, ¿puedes ayudarme?" y "Sigue recto dos calles". Un episodio ideal para quienes quieren mejorar su vocabulario y confianza al moverse en un entorno urbano. 

Easy Spanish 

Preguntar por una dirección / ask for directions

It is always impossible to learn a language without knowing the culture and customs. Today we talk about another famous Russian filmmaker, Andrei Tarkovsky

RUSSIAN BRIDGE PODCAST

Culture Vultures. Советское кино: имена и фильмы II (B1+ B2)

Este texto está diseñado como una herramienta para ejercitar nuestra mente en el uso del subjuntivo, más que para enfocarnos en estructuras gramaticales específicas. A través de opiniones, deseos y valoraciones, exploraremos cómo se usa el subjuntivo en un contexto real y significativo. El contenido refleja la visión personal de una persona sobre el concepto de éxito hoy en día, y no pretende imponer una verdad absoluta. Justamente, uno de los usos del subjuntivo es expresar puntos de vista personales, con los que podemos estar de acuerdo o no. Lo importante aquí es abrir una conversación y reflexionar.

Texto:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dZ-nprDwZFkfV9VS7foYbM03BJLOPkdJXdcNb1qZAts/edit?usp=sharing

Subjuntivo en Contexto B1 B2 

¿Qué es el éxito? B1

¿Por qué Colombia es un buen destino turístico?

Colombia

There are four ways to be kind at school.

Power up 1 Unit1 Cross-curricular

Yasmine's English Reading

Be kind at school

CHISTES MEXICANOS

PRESO

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wnWD2fVsaQJM6Y7Gk3VIo4KnS1Y8Hckh/view?usp=drivesdk