In this podcast I want to talk about a topic that is very common that happens to people when they visit other countries.

¿Cuántas veces hemos escuchado historias de viajeros que se sienten engañados al comprar en otros países? Ya sea en un mercado local, una tienda de souvenirs o incluso en un restaurante, parece que algunos comerciantes intentan aprovecharse de los turistas, especialmente cuando notan que no somos locales.

¿Por qué sucede esto?

¿Cómo podemos evitar estas situaciones?

Preguntas para fomentar la conversación:

¿Creen que es justo que los turistas paguen más por los productos?

¿Qué estrategias utilizan los comerciantes para identificar a los turistas?

¿Cómo podemos evitar que nos engañen al comprar en el extranjero?

¿Creen que el turismo masivo contribuye a este problema?

¿Qué papel juega la cultura en estas prácticas comerciales?

¿Qué responsabilidades tienen los turistas y los gobiernos para combatir esta problemática?


Colombia

 Have you ever been scammed for being a foreigner?

Esta es la primera parte de la conversación que desarrollé con ChatGPT acerca del conquistador Pedro Pizarro durante la conquista del Imperio Incaico. Específicamente busco analizar cierta información que narra los relatos del cronista y conquistador Pedro Pizarro sobre la aristocracia Inca  y su relación genealógica con una raza ancestral.

It's the first part of the conversation developed with ChatGPT about the conqueror Pedro Pizarro during the conquest of the Inca Empire. Specifically, I'm researching certain information that talks about the accounts of the chronicler and conqueror Pedro Pizarro about the Inca nobility and their genetic relationship with an ancestral race.

Clan de Autodidactas

Algunos datos curiosos sobre Pedro Pizarro en la Conquista del Imperio Incaico -  Parte 1

This story uses words from '3000 most common words in English'. 

TV NEWS music plays and introduction animations fly across the screen. A reporter is standing on the street. Behind her is a loud group of protesters. They are holding signs and chanting. The reporter is yelling to be heard over the noise.

Reporter: I’m here in front of the Ace’s Chicken Company factory. As you can see behind me, 
protesters have gathered to take down the chicken giant. They are chanting Down with Ace and other slogans. They have set up a sound system and are playing loud hip-hop music—which, as insider sources have speculated, is Ace’s most hated genre of music. Let’s now speak to the leader of this movement, Sally. Why are you all out here today?

Sally: We’re not going to stand for the propaganda that Ace has been spreading. He’s published lies about me and is trying to manipulate the public perception of his slaughterhouse. The truth must be known. Ace’s chicken is killing people!

Reporter: And what do you have to say to the opposition? As you know, there is a vocal group of employees who have publicly commented that Ace is a kind leader who only wants what’s best for public health.

Sally: They have been paid off! My sources have told me that Ace personally approached every one of them and offered huge amounts of money, and if they declined, he said he would have their careers destroyed. Ace is only interested in how people perceive him. He isn’t a genuine
manufacturer. He’s a powerful baby!

Reporter: You heard it here, folks. Sally, an ex-employee, claims that Ace is spreading propaganda and paying employees to pretend. Sally, what is it that your group wants?

Sally: We want to see that evil dictator fall!

Reporter: Strong words. Back to you in the newsroom.

Being a Cloud

Sally the Fried Chicken

Beginner Chinese Listening：别说话了 Stop Talking

Beginner Chinese Listening


This episode explores the evolution of Hinglish, a fusion of Hindi and English in modern communication. It highlights Hinglish's role in reflecting India's diverse cultural landscape, particularly in metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Hinglish serves as a bridge between traditional roots and global trends. Its vibrant nature captures urban life, blending two languages into a unique identity. 

 बातें शातें (Baatein Shaatein)

Episode 1- हिंग्लिश का सफर | The Evolution of Hinglish

Hello everyone! Welcome to our podcast. Today we have a very interesting topic: Gentrification in Mexico City. We will also talk about how this phenomenon can help you improve your Spanish. 


Quetzal: Explorando la Cultura Mexicana

Episodio 6. Gentrification in Mexico City and Learning Spanish


Did you know that some words in Spanish have no translation in English?

 This podcast we will talk about these words below: 
- Enyarde
 - Zocato
- Esa es la que te cae!
- Ajá - Porque Ajá

Remember that I teach Spanish on italki, you can book a class for more information you can look at it on my profile :)

Palabras que no tiene traducción en ingles (parte 4)

안녕하세요. Hello~
한국어 듣기 수업 시작해요. Let's start with the Korean listening class.
선생님 읽어요. I read it.
잘 들으세요. Please listen well.

I posted the sentences on my blog.
https://blog.naver.com/laramcraft/223091073032
https://youtu.be/hPKle5yZLQE

The basics are important.
It is also good to check the basics of 한글 Hangeul before this listening class.
1-1. Korean alphabet - Vowels 모음 - What is Hangeul?
https://youtu.be/0YzhJ9p2lcs
2-1. Korean alphabet - Consonants 자음 -what are the consonants 자음?
https://youtu.be/lckgvQ_vreA
3-1. Korean alphabet - Final Consonants 받침 - What are the final consonants 받침?
https://youtu.be/sLlFmG30fNI

This is a class to listen to Korean conversational sentences.
In this voice recording for listening,
After reading many sentences with Korean grammar in Korean conversations sentences,
Check out how much you understand the sentences with a voice recording.
Never look at the sentences when listening to the voice recording.
And Listen to the sentence repeatedly until you hear it completely.

You are listening to the Sejong Korean conversation. (세종학당)
There are four books in total. (Korean conversation, 1, 2, 3, 4.)
It consists of 1st and 2nd courses for beginners and 1st and 2nd courses for intermediate.
Each course is conducted in 14 units. (2 grammar - for each unit.)
This listening class you are taking is Korean Conversation 4. (Intermediate 2)
Please listen carefully.

Korean Listening Class 한국어 문장 듣기 - Korean teacher, Grace

Korean Conversation 4. (Intermediate 2) - Lesson 9. Part 1 -던데(요)​,  Part 2 -아/-어/-여 놓다/두다

Have you ever wondered about the intriguing world of idioms? In her engaging session, Smith delves into five captivating idioms, unravelling their meanings and origins. With a knack for simplifying complex concepts, Smith ensures that learners not only grasp the literal meanings but also understand the cultural contexts behind these expressions. From "barking up the wrong tree" to "biting the bullet," Smith's expert guidance transforms these idioms from mere phrases into vivid snapshots of English language and culture. Through her adept explanations, learners gain not just language skills, but a deeper appreciation for the richness of idiomatic expression.