Master the American /r/ sound! Learn the difference between retroflex and bunched /r/, common challenges, and tips to improve your pronunciation for clearer, more natural speech.

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Welcome to "Italian Everyday," the podcast that brings practical Italian right to your ears! In today's episode, we're taking you on a vibrant journey to an Italian market. Learn how to navigate the bustling stalls like a local, get familiar with the names of fresh market goods, and pick up key phrases that will help you shop confidently.

Italian Everyday

Al Mercato/ At the Market

        母亲节，是一个感谢母亲的节日。在中国，这个节日既没有公共假期，也不像春节那样为大家所熟悉，但是，当这一天来临时，还真是很热闹的。Mother's Day is a holiday to thank mothers.  In China, there is no public holiday, nor is it as familiar as Spring Festival, but when the day comes, it is quite lively.  

四季人生（The Four Seasons of Life）

2-母亲节随想（Mother's Day thoughts）

La parola dell'episodio di oggi è: acquazzone. Buon ascolto 👂 e buono studio a tutti!

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Sorpreso 😲 da un acquazzone 

Step into the rich world of Spanish language and culture with The Macondo Man, a podcast designed especially for English speakers who are learning Spanish. Hosted by Jeff, a passionate tutor and storyteller, this podcast brings fascinating words, anecdotes, and traditions from Spanish-speaking countries straight to your ears.

In the latest episode, we dive into the intriguing concept of "la ñapa"—a small extra gift or bonus rooted in generosity and community, common in countries like Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, and more. Learn about its fascinating origin from the Quechua word yapa ("something added") and discover its cultural significance, including modern uses and humorous anecdotes.

Whether you're a language learner or simply curious about the Spanish-speaking world, The Macondo Man is the perfect blend of fun and learning. Tune in for stories, insights, and practical tips that will enrich both your vocabulary and cultural understanding.

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The Quechua and Spanish Word Mark Twain Invites You to Learn—and Use

In this episode I will show you how to count by tens from 10 to 100.

Diez 10
Veinte 20
Treinta 30
Cuarenta 40
Cincuenta 50
Sesenta 60
Setenta 70
Ochenta 80
Noventa 90
Cien 100

Spanish For Beginners

Numbers 10-100

In this episode we are going to listen to a monologue about her family. Let's start now.
我家有六口人，爷爷、奶奶、爸爸、妈妈、妹妹和我。我的爸爸是汽车教练，他在驾
校工作。我的妈妈是老师，她在幼儿园工作。我也是老师，我在高中和大学教中文。爷
爷、奶奶和妹妹不工作。妹妹是大四的学生，她想去银行工作。
wǒ jiā yǒu liù kǒu rén ， yé ye 、 nǎi nɑi 、 bà bɑ 、 mā mɑ 、 mèi mei hé wǒ 。 wǒ de bà bɑ shì qì chē jiào liàn ， tā zài jià  xiào ɡōnɡ zuò 。 wǒ de mā mɑ shì lǎo shī ， tā zài yòu ér yuán ɡōnɡ zuò 。 wǒ yě shì lǎo shī ， wǒ zài ɡāo zhōnɡ hé dà xué jiāo zhōnɡ wén 。 yé  yé 、 nǎi nɑi hé mèi mei bù ɡōnɡ zuò 。 mèi mei shì dà sì de xué shenɡ ， tā xiǎnɡ qù yín hánɡ ɡōnɡ zuò .

Story Chinese

我们一家人 Our family (beginning level)

New York is known for its yellow taxis. They're everywhere: pushing through the busy streets like bees.

They are a symbol of the city and there are more than 13,500 of them buzzing around the "Big Apple."

That's a lot of taxis. But there are some other things buzzing around the city and they aren't always quite so easy to see — millionaires.

The city of yellow taxis is also the city of millionaires, and according to a new report there are about 26 times more millionaires in New York than there are taxis!

The 2024 World's Wealthiest Cities report, by investment company Henley and Partners, says New York has almost 350,000 millionaires.

That number grew by 48% between 2013 and 2023, and there are also 60 billionaires in the city.

But like so many wealthy cities, the gap between the rich and the poor in New York is big, and it's getting bigger.

According to 2023 data, the top 20% of earners in the city make almost six times as much as the bottom 20% of earners.

New York is also the world's second most expensive city to live in.

There are 11 US cities in the top 50 wealthiest cities in the world.

The Bay Area, which includes San Francisco and California's tech area of Silicon Valley is second in the list. More than 300,000 millionaires live there, along with 68 billionaires.

Tokyo is third with 298,000 millionaires, although the Japanese capital has seen a small decrease in the number of millionaires over the last 10 years.

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The Big Golden Apple: The World's Richest City

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