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The Parenting Storks by David Sedaris. 
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Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

The Parenting Storks (Adult 18+)

Hola hola  mis queridos estudiantes les comparto los saludos básicos en español. Diviértete escuchando este audio. 

H h español Ecuador

Hola hola español. Los saludos

En este podcast hablo acerca de mi visita como turista por primera vez a Venecia, lo que significa para una colombiana de 20 años estar en una ciudad con tanto arte e historia, cuantas cosas se pueden descubrir; tambièn el hecho de que por primera vez pobrè dos cosas muy italianas: el "gelato" y la pizza italiana. De que manera cada vez que voy a esa ciudad es diferente, hay detalles que no se repiten y siempre hay algo nuevo por conocer, sobretodo si vas en diferentes estaciones del año. A nivel gramatical uso de los modos del indicativo simples y compuestos: presente, pretèrito perfecto, imperfecto e indefinido; pluscuamperfecto, futuro simple; subjuntivo. 

Viviendo entre dos lenguas 

Venecia: entre canales, puentes y carnavales 

This is the first short episode in the story where two people meet. See the transcript below to help aid your comprehension.

Welcome English learners! Today we’re going to begin a story that will last for several episodes. You can listen to the story episode by episode and grow your vocabulary and listening skills. Enjoy!

James looked over his shoulder. He saw something running toward him very fast. His heart started beating rapidly. He thought it was a person, but when he turned to face them, he realized that it wasn’t a person. It was a large black dog. The dog was getting closer and closer, but it wasn’t barking at him. In fact, the dog looked happy. Then he saw why the dog was running. There was a tennis ball bouncing and rolling toward him and the dog was chasing it.

James looked up and saw a woman about one hundred yards away from him. She was short and blonde. The dog grabbed the ball with his mouth and started running back toward her.

“Good boy!” she said.

“That’s a beautiful dog you have,” James said to her.

“Thanks! Actually, he’s not my dog. I’m just watching him for a friend this weekend.” she replied.

“Oh, I see,” said James. “Well, how did your friend get you to dog-sit for them?” James asked.

“That’s actually along story,” she answered with a smile.

James liked her smile and he had time to spare. He walked casually toward her and the dog. 

“I’ve got time. What’s the story?” James asked. “My name’s James, by the way.”

“Jennifer. Nice to meet you. Well, it actually started a few months ago when I was hanging out with my friend…” she said.

Well, that’s the end of the story for this episode. Tune in to the next episode to hear more about what happens with Jennifer and James. Be sure to write down any new vocabulary and listen again to improve your comprehension. See you next time!


Stories in English

James Meets Jennifer

仙台で有名な食べ物は牛タンとずんだ餅。でも 自分の住む街の有名な食べ物って　そんなに食べないよね？


Japanese "Taka" it easy

仙台の有名な食べ物

日常用语

秋天

Are you an optimist or a pessimist when it comes to learning English? This episode of English Learners Boost explores how your mindset can shape your success in language learning. Discover practical expressions, real-life tips, and an inspiring story of a student who turned self-doubt into confidence. Ready to boost your English with a positive perspective? Tune in—and book a lesson on iTalki to experience a unique, science-backed approach to learning!

English Learner's Boost

Are You an Optimist or a Pessimist?

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19E1q6pK03LswlyXGzhTZi8NEnZtAnIjQO4dajuWu-O8/edit?usp=drive_link

Today's word is to focus. Focus. It can be a noun. Focus… to have a focus…. or it can be a verb to focus on something. Now it's very common in education when you're learning to focus on something, maybe you have a project at work you like to focus on. To have a focus. Or to focus on. 
