*This episode is about "Kashan " a city in the Central District of Kashan County, in the northern part of Isfahan province. 

**Book Podcast lesson to discuss the topic and access the texts

Persian Podcasts / پادکست فارسی 

شهر کاشان / Kashan city

  In some languages, the pronunciation of the letters remains constant, never changing or change very little.  Czech and Spanish are two examples.  English isn't like this.  We have long vowels short vowels and combinations of vowels.  Sometimes the pronunciation seems to change without reason.  Moreover, the speling rarely helps. Consider these three words:  food, blue, and blew - The vowel sounds are all the same, go figure.Has anybody ever looked at you after listening and asked, 'What?'  Last week, my student said through and I heard throw and was totally lost.
                    Sound 1	/oooo/		Sound 2     /ow/

			Through 		 	Throw

			Two				Tow
		
			Blue				Blow

			View				Vote

			New				Know

			Sue				        So

			Clue				Clone

			Rude				Road


Accelerate your English Pronunciation with Ralph

Through / Throw

In this episode we explore different weather patterns in different parts of earth, and lastly mention about global warming and how we can stop it.

FarsiLounge

FarsiLounge ep.1: Global Weather and Global Warming

La gastronomía mexicana es sin duda una de las mejores de todo el mundo, hay tantos sabores y colores que hacen fácil de reconocer todos estos platillos tan tradicionales de México, pero... ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cuál es el ingrediente clave que da vida a todos los platillos mexicanos? ¿Qué da vida a los tan famosísimos tacos, quesadillas, huaraches, etc? ¿Qué hace que todo esto sepa tan rico?
La respuesta es muy sencilla: EL MAÍZ. Éste es el ingrediente secreto que da origen a toda la gastronomía mexicana, y no exagero al decir que sin el maíz México se muere.
En este episodio hablaremos de la importancia que tiene el maíz en la comida mexicana así como también mencionaremos varios de los platillos más comunes que sin el maíz no existirían.
Si deseas leer la transcripción de este podcast para no perderte ni una sola palabra de lo que decimos, puedes hacerlo yendo a este enlace: https://esdeverdad.com/podcast/el-maiz

Es De Verdad

T2 E10 - El maíz: Símbolo gastronómico de México

Workplace anxiety is a growing concern for businesses and organizations of all sizes. It refers to the feelings of worry, fear, and unease that employees may experience in their professional environments. This type of anxiety can have significant impacts on an individual's productivity, job performance, and overall well-being, ultimately affecting the success and profitability of the company as a whole.

The manifestations of workplace anxiety can take many forms. Employees may experience physical symptoms such as headaches, muscle tension, and digestive issues. Mentally, they may struggle with decreased concentration, indecisiveness, and feelings of dread about going to work. Behaviorally, workplace anxiety can lead to absenteeism, presenteeism (where employees are physically present but not fully engaged), and even burnout.

At the core, workplace anxiety is driven by a variety of factors, both internal and external to the organization. Internal factors may include high-pressure work environments, unrealistic deadlines, lack of job security, poor communication from management, and interpersonal conflicts with colleagues. External factors can encompass economic uncertainty, industry disruptions, and societal stressors that seep into the workplace.

The business implications of workplace anxiety are far-reaching. Reduced productivity and performance can directly impact the bottom line, as tasks take longer to complete and mistakes become more frequent. Increased healthcare costs associated with stress-related illnesses and higher turnover rates can also weigh heavily on a company's financial resources. Moreover, workplace anxiety can erode employee morale, collaboration, and overall job satisfaction, making it challenging to attract and retain top talent.

The Global Professional Podcast

Workplace Anxiety Explained - Episode 54

Diventa italian@ 

Cap. 1

Il Natale è la festa più importante per gli italiani, come per molti paesi del mondo occidentale. È una festa spesso dedicata alla famiglia, quindi in quei giorni ci si ritrova insieme a tutti i parenti.
L’albero di Natale si fa qualche settimana prima. In alcune città d’Italia si fa 28 giorni prima del Natale, in altre si fa l’8 dicembre, che è la festa dell’Immacolata.
La festa vera però inizia la sera della Vigilia, cioè del 24 dicembre. In questa occasione le famiglie si riuniscono per il Cenone di Natale. Si imbandisce una tavola piena di cibo tipico, che in Italia cambia da regione a regione! Infatti ogni città ha le proprie tradizioni e i propri piatti e sarebbe impossibile elencarli tutti.
L’unica cosa che tutti gli italiani hanno in comune è l’abbondanza di cibo, di vino e di dolci. Dopo il cenone si scambiano i regali o si gioca a carte o a qualche gioco di società per stare insieme. Le famiglie più religiose a mezzanotte vanno a messa, cioè in chiesa. Le persone più giovani a volte escono con gli amici per farsi gli auguri.
Il giorno dopo, il 25 dicembre, è il Natale. Come festeggiano gli italiani il giorno di Natale? Mangiando di nuovo, naturalmente. Si fa un grande pranzo e si passa il pomeriggio tutti insieme. Alcune persone vanno a trovare i parenti, altre escono a fare una passeggiata. Chi abita nelle città del Nord Italia può andare a visitare i mercatini di Natale, che non esistono al Sud.
Noi italiani abbiamo sempre voglia di festeggiare e così le celebrazioni continuano anche il 26 dicembre, giorno di Santo Stefano. In questa giornata è tipico andare a fare attività fuori casa: andare a pattinare o andare al cinema con gli amici e spesso si mangiano gli avanzi dei giorni precedenti.
// Want to learn more Italian? Check out the link -> https://cocai-italiano.com/

Cocai italiano - Podcast for Italian learners

Il Natale in Italia

聊中西文化，也聊很多东西！
第四期，我们聊聊办公室恋情，你会不会和你的同事谈恋爱呢？

聊聊东西 - Talk to Me in Chinese

004. 和同事谈个恋爱吗？Do you date your colleagues? - ttmiChinese

Today I'm going to talk about Japanese zoo Top 3!  There are a lot of zoo in Japan. I checked some website writing about ZOO and found ranking in zoo. Top 3 zoo have their distinctive characteristics. Enen adults can enjoy them, I think. Please listen to it. Thank you!

前回、日本の動物園のゾウが減っている話をしました。　日本にはいろんな動物園があります。ネットで検索したところ、人気ベスト３にあがっていたのは、北海道の旭山動物園、東京の上野動物園、和歌山のアドベンチャーワールドでした。　それぞれの動物園の見どころですが、人気ナンバーワンの旭山動物園では、冬期限定でペンギンの散歩を見ることができます。これは毎年のようにニュースで報道されていて、ペンギンがよちよち歩く姿がかわいくて、とても人気があります。　人気ナンバー2の上野動物園は1882年に開園した歴史ある動物園です。2021年には赤ちゃんパンダ、シャオシャオとレイレイが生まれて、人気者になっています。動物園の公式サイトでは、赤ちゃんパンダの成長記録を見ることができます。とてもかわいいです。
そして、ナンバー3のアドベンチャーワールドにはサファリパークがあり、専用のカートに乗って、檻の中ではない、より自然な状態の動物を見ることができるそうです。ここの動物園はパンダの飼育数が日本で一番多く、パンダにおやつをあげたり記念撮影を撮ることができる「パンダラブツアー」があるそうです。　私はまだ行ったことがありませんが、一度は行ってパンダに好物の笹をあげたいです。
それから、全国的にはあまり有名ではないかもしれませんが、私が子どものころによく行った動物園は、神戸市立王子動物園です。　ここは、正面の門から園内に入ると、一番に私たちを出迎えてくれるのがゾウです。それから、パンダのエリアがあります。ふれあい広場もあって、ウサギやヒツジ、モルモットなどの小さな動物たちに　餌を上げたり触ったりできます。ほかにも約130種類の動物たちが大切に飼育されています。
春には、園内の桜が咲きます。　桜が満開になるのに合わせて、夜桜をライトアップするイベントが行われます。そのときは、無料で園内の桜を見ることが出来ます。今年は、4月の2日から4日の3日間行われます。　何とか時間を作って、見に行きたいものです。　今回は日本の動物園を紹介しました。　
