聊中西文化，也聊很多东西！
第十期，终于要来聊一聊学外语，和我做播客的原因了。

聊聊东西 - Talk to Me in Chinese

010. 聊聊学语言和为什么做播客 How to learn languages - ttmiChinese

Nivel:  Todos los niveles.
Objetivo: Vocabulario y cultura latinoamericana.
Tema: Hoy hacemos muchos ejemplos para usar adjetivos positivos y en especial hablamos de CHÉVERE. Es una palabra feliz y llena de energía positiva.
Te doy la bienvenida.

Rocío en Español Podcast

1. CHÉVERE es un adjetivo .. ¡muy chévere!


🔥 Here’s the truth nobody told you: you will never improve your English the way you think. 

In fact, the very goal you’ve set — ‘I want to learn English’ — is the biggest trap that keeps millions of smart professionals stuck, frustrated, and silent.

Today, I’ll share with you what I discovered after 20,000 classes with students from 70 countries — the single shift that will transform how you learn, how you speak, and how you perform in English. 

Once you hear it, you’ll never look at your English journey the same way again. Get ready — because this might just save you years of wasted effort and finally unlock your global voice.

Comment the word GOAL below or send me a DM, and I’ll help you define one clear, specific communication goal that will instantly make your English practice 10x more effective.

As a bonus, I’ll also send you my ‘Clarity Map for English Goals’ — a simple one-page guide that shows you how to replace vague goals like ‘I want to learn English’ with laser-focused ones like ‘I want to run a confident client meeting in English.

The Habits of Professionals Growing Into Strong, Confident English Communicators

🔥 Here’s the truth nobody told you: you will never improve your English the way you think. 

Esta leyenda resalta los valores de la generosidad, la bondad, el esfuerzo y la perseverancia.
Palabras clave:
Luciérnaga: insecto volador que emite una luz propia por la noche. (Firefly)
Mayab: Territorio maya.
Susurraba: Hablar con voz baja.
Bolsillo: Bolsa del pantalón
Cocay: nombre de un insecto volador pequeño pero muy ágil y rápido
Información obtenida de: www.tucuentofavorito.com
Música: https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress
License code: MKJWOXBI0TRYW4E1

Leyendas Mayas

La leyenda de la luciérnaga

３月といえば、出会いと別れの季節です。
日本では４月に新年度が始まり、３月に終わるので、春は入学・入社祝いなどで贈り物をすることがよくあります。
今回は、アヤが中国人の生徒に聞いた贈り物のタブーについて話します。

March is the season of encounters and partings. 
In Japan, the new academic and fiscal year begins in April and ends in March, so we often give gifts in the spring to celebrate someone’s enrollment or joining the company. 
This time, Aya talks about the taboo of gifts that she heard from her student from China.

♤ キーワード
・年度（ねんど：academic and fiscal year）
・節目（ふしめ：milestone）
・弔う（とむらう：mourn）
・喪服（もふく：mourning dress）
・心機一転（しんきいってん： get a fresh start）

♧ 理解度チェッククイズ 
1. 中国でタブーとされている贈り物は？ 
2. それをプレゼントとしてあげるのは、どのくらい失礼？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え
1. フミが春を感じるのはいつ？
→ 札幌雪まつりが終わる頃
2. 日本の気候について、二人が子どものときと比べて変わったことは？
→ 四季がはっきり感じられなくなった

BGM special thanks：MusMus

アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

Episode 25：贈り物のタブー

The Social Evolutionary

Merry Christmas

You may have heard the phrase “beating a dead horse”, which refers to continuing an effort that is no longer useful. But how do you know when your study methods, goals, or mindset are the dead horse? And when should you move on?

Let’s explore how to detect when something isn’t working, how to adjust your approach, and most importantly—how to avoid wasting energy on language learning methods that will never work for you.

🐴 The Dead Horse Theory in Language Learning
The Dead Horse Theory suggests that if a strategy no longer works, stop using it. But here’s the catch—most of us don’t realize we’re on a dead horse until it’s too late.
We keep pushing through outdated learning strategies, believing that more effort will eventually yield results. We blame ourselves for not being “smart enough” or “motivated enough,” when in reality, we might just be riding the wrong horse.

Here’s where self-awareness and rational decision-making come into play. How can you tell if you’re stuck beating a dead horse in your language journey?



💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 63 - How to apply the Dead Horse Theory in Language Learning

In this episode I share a mysterious story with you. "The neighbors knew the stories of the old house. They knew the rumors. Everyone agreed that the house was haunted."

You can read the transcript here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oO7AwlFQOcxsC3hriMh14KXUSqt7SheH/view?usp=sharing

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TEA Time Story #4 The ghost in the garden 

In this episode for intermediate and advanced English learners, I'll talk about how the Valentine's Day holiday is typically celebrated in the U.S., and at the end, you'll have some listening comprehension questions to answer. (Music by Lesfm from Pixabay)
