Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Thorn in my Side

Listen and repeat.

fish, fan, farm, fork


Phonics The Alphabet 

Letter F

Knowing Everything About Chinese Cultrue

7 qin,  chess, calligraphy,  and painting

Vocabulary Words

1 . Comfortable
Definition: Feeling relaxed or at ease; free from worry or discomfort.
Example Sentence: It’s important to feel comfortable when introducing yourself to new people in a networking event.

2 . Authentic
Definition: Genuine, real, or true; not fake or copied.
Example Sentence: People appreciate authentic conversations rather than those filled with insincere attempts to impress.

3 . Impression
Definition: An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, usually formed after a brief encounter.
Example Sentence: Your first impression can make a big difference in how someone perceives you.

4 . Referral
Definition: The act of directing someone to a person or place for assistance or information.
Example Sentence: A strong referral can help you get a job interview at your dream company.

5 . Opportunity
Definition: A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; a chance for success or advancement.
Example Sentence: Networking can open up new opportunities in your career.

Discussion Questions

1 . When do you feel most comfortable meeting new people?

2 . Why is it important to be authentic when networking?

3 . How can you make a strong first impression when introducing yourself?

4 . Have you ever received a referral that helped you in your career?

5 . What is one opportunity that you wish you had taken in the past?

Business English Podcast

Ep #1 - Networking Strategies

Aprende aquí cómo usar esta expresión... 

Expresiones idiomáticas en español 

Metí la pata 😪😭

Bedside Italian

Bedside Italian #40 - Caro diario...

Recycled Human Hair Is Cleaning Belgian Water
Imagine if the hair caught in your drain could actually help to clean it.

That's what's happening in Belgium, where human hair is being recycled to help clean the country's water.

Around the country, hairdressers are taking the hair they cut from their customers' heads and putting it into bags. These bags of hair are then collected by a non-profit organization that runs a project called "Hair Recycle."

The hair collected by Hair Recycle is put through a machine and made into 60-centimeter-wide square mats. These mats can then be put into a drain to absorb oil and other pollution before it gets into a river or stream.

According to the Hair Recycle website, 1 kilogram of hair can absorb up to 8 liters of oil.

To take part in the project, hair salons have to pay a small fee. They then receive bags to collect the hair, and a sticker for their window, so they can show their customers that they are helping the environment.

Salons in Luxembourg and the Netherlands are also taking part in the Hair Recycle project.

Belgium's Hair Recycle is not the only hair recycling project, however. In the UK and Ireland, a company called Green Salon Collective is recycling hair and other waste from salons, including metal, paper, plastic and chemicals.

And a similar company called Green Circle Salons is recycling hair and other salon waste in the US and Canada.

So maybe hair in the drain can be a good thing?

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Recycled Human Hair Is Cleaning Belgian Water

En este segundo episodio de esta edición “Especial Navidad” hablo sobre la Lotería de Navidad en España. El día de hoy también es conocido como el sorteo de “El Gordo”, y es una tradición muy antigua en la que los españoles gastan mucho dinero.
Escucha para aprender un poco más sobre el origen, las costumbres que rodean el sorteo y los premios entre otras muchas cosas.
