You will know of some foreigners why they love Colombia.

“El turismo por colombia es sinónimo de aventura”

“Colombia tiene mucho que enseñarle al mundo”

“Berlín ya no se siente como mi hogar”

“Quise verlo por mí mismo”

Remember that I also teach Spanish on italki, in case you want to book a class with me :)

Colombia

4 extranjeros te cuentan por qué se enamoraron de Colombia

¿Dormimos o no dormimos la siesta los españoles? ¿Será el eterno estereotipo español un mito o una absoluta realidad?
En este episodio, Isma y Jon tratarán el tema de la siesta en España y todo lo relacionado con esta famosa tradición, su enlace con la cultura y el clima y los datos reales que explican este fenómeno. Esto y mucho más aquí, en ¡Qué Pasa! ¡Relájate y escúchanos!

¡Qué Pasa! Podcast en Español

La SIESTA en España - Parte 1

Hi, Guys, I bet you all have a driving license. You might be "an old driver" already!!!
But in Chinese, it means something different. Today, we will talk about it. 

比如：your friend (Tom)  is very good at flirting with girls. 
你可以说 ：Tom是一个老司机。 (Tom is an old driver.)

你是个老司机吗？哈哈，欢迎大家来分享！

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"Old driver" special meaning in Chinese. Are you an old driver "老司机“ ? Let's talk about it!

おにぎりがある棚からあるおにぎりが目についた、それは明太子だ。私は漢字が少し読める。
最初の字は[明] 明日や明るいの漢字だ、次は[太]
太いや太陽の漢字だ、最後に[子] 子供や餃子(ぎょうざ)に使われている漢字だ。写真を見ても何か全然わからない。緊張するが店員に聞くことにした。一人の店員がおにぎりの棚の横で新しいサラダの商品を補充していた。その男は若くて長い黒髪を後ろで束ねていた。インナーメッシュをしてあるようで水色の髪が少し耳のあたりから見えた。

私「　すみません、、」
店員A 「はい、」
私「これはなんですか？」
店員A「おにぎりです。」
私「このピンク色の写真の物はなんですか？」
店員A「 明太子　(め•ん•た•い•こ) です。」
私「めんたいこ？？」
店員A「明太子とは魚のたらのたまごです」
私「どんな味ですか？」
店員A「塩の味が強くて、めんたいこの風味があります。」
私「わかりました、買います。どうもありがとうございました！」

私は会話が終わったとたんどっと疲れた。緊張はまだ残っているが、汗ばんだ両手で明太子と梅のおにぎりを一つずつ持ちレジへと向かった。



[単語リスト]

餃子　ぎょうざ

緊張　きんちょう

補充する　ほじゅうする

束ねる　たばねる

水色　みずいろ

梅　うめ

風味　ふうみ

汗ばむ　あせばむ



I noticed a  onigiri from the shelf with onigiri, it is cod roe. I can read a few kanji. The first character is [mei], which means tomorrow or bright, the next is [tai], which means thick or sun, and the last is [ko], which is used for children or gyoza (dumplings). I had no idea what it was even though I looked at the pictures. I was nervous, but decided to ask the staff. One of the staff was restocking new salad items next to the onigiri (rice ball) shelf. The man was young and had long black hair tied back. He seemed to have an inner mesh, and a little bit of his light blue hair was visible around his ears.


I  "Excuse me," 
Staff A  "Yes," 
I "What is this?" 
Staff A  "It's an onigiri." 
I  "What is this pink thing in the picture?" 
StaffA  "It's mentaiko." 
I  "Mentaiko? 
Staff A  "Mentaiko is the egg of cod roe" 
I  "What does it taste like? 
Staff A  "It has a strong salt taste and mentaiko flavor. 
I  "Okay, I will buy it. Thank you very much!" 

I was exhausted as soon as the conversation ended. My nerves were still in place, but with sweaty hands I took one mentaiko and one ume onigiri and headed for the cash register.




[word list].
　
dumpling   餃子　ぎょうざ

Tense　 緊張　きんちょう

restock 補充する　ほじゅうする

bundle　  束ねる　たばねる

light blue   水色　みずいろ

Plum    梅　うめ

flavor　  風味　ふうみ

to sweat　  汗ばむ　あせばむ



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آیا تا به حال پلی ساخته‌ایم؟
در زمان‌های دور دو برادر در کنار هم بر سر زمینی که از پدرشان به ارث برده بودند کار می‌کردند و در نزدیک هم خانه‌هایی برای خودشان ساخته بودند و به خوبی روزگار می‌گذراندند. برحسب اتفاق روزی بر سر مسئله‌ای با هم به اختلاف رسیدند. برادر کوچکتر بین زمین‌ها و خانه‌هایشان کانال بزرگی حفر کرد و داخل آن آب انداخت تا هیچ گونه ارتباطی با هم نداشته باشند.
برادر بزرگتر هم ناراحت شد و از نجاری خواست تا با نصب پرچین‌های بلند کاری کند تا برادرش را نبیند و خودش عازم شهر شد. هنگام عصر که برگشت با تعجب دید که نجار بجای ساخت دیوار چوبی یک پل بزرگ ساخته است.
برادر کوچکتر که از صبح شاهد این صحنه بود پیش خود اندیشید حتماً برادرش برای آشتی دستور ساخت پل را داده است و بی‌صبرانه منتظر بازگشت او بود.
رفت و برادر بزرگ را در آغوش گرفت و از او معذرت‌خواهی کرد. دو برادر از نجار خواستند چند روزی مهمان آنها باشد. اما او گفت: پل‌های زیادی هستند که او باید بسازد و رفت.

Have we ever built a bridge?
In the distant times, two brothers worked side by side on the land they inherited from their father and built houses for themselves nearby and had a good time. As it happened, one day they had a disagreement over an issue. The younger brother dug a big canal between their lands and houses and poured water into it so that they would have no connection with each other.
The older brother was also upset and asked a carpenter to install tall hedges so that he could not see his brother and left to the city himself. When he returned in the evening, he was surprised to see that the carpenter had built a big bridge instead of a wooden wall. The younger brother, who witnessed this scene from the morning, thought to himself that his brother must have ordered the construction of the bridge for reconciliation and was impatiently waiting for his return.
He went and hugged his big brother and apologized to him. Two brothers asked the carpenter to be their guest for a few days. But he said: There are many bridges that he has to build and left.

Farsi (Persian) pods

Short story: Two brothers داستان کوتاه : دو برادر   

Today we’re diving into… articles! Yes, those tiny words — “a,” “an,” and “the” — that cause disproportionately large headaches. 

English in a Minute

Articles in English

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Unusual Christmas Traditions Around the World

Welcome to "9 Latin Words that Influence English," a captivating podcast that explores the lasting impact of Latin on the English language. Join us as we delve into the rich history and linguistic connections between these two influential languages.

From everyday expressions to specialized terminology, we'll uncover how Latin has shaped our communication and understanding of the world around us.

Discover the intriguing stories behind words like "tempus" (time), "via" (way), "amor" (love), and more. Unveiling their etymology, we'll explore how Latin roots seamlessly integrate into our daily vocabulary, allowing us to express complex concepts and emotions with precision.

Whether you're a language enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the linguistic connections that bridge cultures, this podcast is for you. Join us as we unravel the fascinating web of Latin influence, enhancing your language skills and deepening your appreciation for the timeless bond between Latin and English.

Tune in to "9 Latin Words that Influence English" and unlock the secrets of our language's rich heritage. Prepare to be captivated, enlightened, and inspired as we uncover the hidden gems of Latin that continue to shape our words and expressions today.

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9 Latin Words that Influence English

I had a dream about a mysterious package delivered to my home.

Vocabulary:
CPAP: continuous positive airway pressure
sleep apnea: when you stop breathing while you sleep
headpiece: something that goes on your head
reality check: checking if you're dreaming
lucid dream: when you realize it's a dream while you're in the dream
show's over: the end