This podcast is for English learners who are preparing to take an oral exam such as IELTs.  Listen to answers spoken clearly, by a native speaker.  Learn proper vocabulary use.   Listen actively.

Speak English With Muki

A : Bonjour monsieur. Je peux vous aider ?
B : Oui, je voudrais un bouquet, mais je ne sais pas trop quoi choisir.
A : Vous voulez mettre combien à peu près ?
B : Je ne sais pas. Peut-être 15,20 euros...
A : Regardez, on peut faire un bouquet rouge et blanc, c'est très joli. Ou alors, vous pouvez aussi choisir un bouquet tout rouge.
B : J'hésite un peu...qu'est-ce que vous me conseillez ?
A : Ça dépend de la personne. C'est pour offrir ?
B : Oui, c'est pour ma grand-mère.
A : Alors, je vous conseille un bouquet de roses rouges.
B : Vous croyez ?
A : Oui, vous allez voir, votre grand-mère va être très contente.
B : D'accord.

Vocabulaire :
un(e) fleuriste : florista, florist
choisir : escolher, to choose
à peu près : mais ou menos, around
joli(e) : lindo(a), beautiful
hésiter : hesitar, to hesitate
conseiller : aconselhar, to advice
ça dépend de : depende de, it depends on
offrir : oferecer, to offer
vous croyez ? : a senhora acha ?, do you think so ?
content(e) : feliz, happy
d'accord : tá bom, beleza, alright
mettre : gastar, to spend (in this context)



Professeur Maxime : dialogues

chez le fleuriste

Coup de théâtre!
En quelques jours, Zorba découvre et capture le voleur masqué, un raton particulièrement dangereux.
Le chef de la police félicite Zorba et une fête est organisée en son honneur. C’est là que notre chat s’est trahi. Au moment où la reine des écureuils a épinglé la médaille du mérite sur le revers de sa veste, il a miaulé de joie... Mais, rassure-toi, il est resté dans la police et a même été nommé commissaire en chef quelques années plus tard.

Des Milliers D'histoires

Histoire 10 - Coup de théâtre!

In questo breve racconto, parlerò della mia città natale, Civitanova Marche, che si trova nelle Marche e si affaccia sul mare Adriatico. Il livello consigliato per questo podcast è B2-C2.

Italiano Chiaro

Civitanova Marche

Personaggi della storia:
Mamma Anatra
Mamma Rana
Ranocchio Bianco
Re Lucertola
Re Rana
Re Avvoltoio

Ecco la prima storia sul mio canale! Fatemi sapere le vostre impressioni e le parole che non avete capito. Le analizzeremo insieme! Spero che vi piaccia!

il gatto è sul tavolo- Piccole storie in italiano

La rana bianca e la maledizione dell'avvoltoio

Introducing my country: MALTA 🇲🇹   ... What about yours?!

Intro

Dies ist eine Entspannungsreise, um den Körper und Geist zu beruhigen.

Versucht das loszulassen, das hinter euch liegt und konzentriert euch auf das, was vor euch liegt. 
Lasst Altes los. Lasst Neues zu. 
Es geht weiter.

Entspannung 

Altes geht, Neues kommt

** This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children. For mature audiences only. ** 18+
The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig from Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris Illustrations by Ian Falconer
Read by me Teacher Alyse. Listen and follow along.
Send me a message me for your free pdf copy of this book.

The way the pig is labeled based on his Vietnamese heritage, despite being born in the U.S., mirrors the real-world experiences of many immigrants and their descendants. Even when someone identifies as fully American, they can still be seen as "other" because of their background. The parrot's insistence on framing the pig's identity through an ethnic lens—rather than his actual achievements—reflects how media narratives and public discourse can shape (and sometimes distort) the way individuals are perceived.
This is especially important now, given the ongoing discussions about immigration in the U.S. Many immigrants and first-generation Americans face similar struggles with identity, belonging, and how they're portrayed in society. The story also highlights how insecurities—whether about identity, appearance, or status—can be exacerbated by external judgments.
Themes and Interpretation
•	Identity and Stereotyping: The pig’s frustration highlights how labels—whether about ethnicity or body image—can shape and limit a person’s self-perception.
•	Media Manipulation: The parrot, representing a journalist, distorts facts for a sensationalized story, raising questions about bias and ethics in reporting.
•	Self-Perception and Insecurity: The pig’s struggles with his body image illustrate how external judgments can create deep-seated insecurities.
•	Cultural Commentary: The story subtly critiques societal assumptions about identity and heritage, showing how people (or animals) can be boxed in by others’ perceptions.

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig

Invité a Carolin para platicar y hablamos sobre la tendencia de andar de pata de perro que hay entre la gente alemana. Ella enseña alemán y está viviendo en Sudamérica.

Carolin:
https://www.italki.com/teacher/6877250