¿Sabes qué eran las clases de mecanografía? Es una cosa que hacíamos cuando yo era niña y que ahora es muy útil para esta vida tecnológica en la que vivimos.

Curiosidades sobre el español y su cultura

Las clases de mecanografía

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'Lätt' är en enklare variant av samma avsnitt.
'Easy' is an easier version of the same episode.

Easy Swedish with Viktoria

Ep. #9 - Godnatt Mister Tom (lätt)

I want to tell you about my country!
Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

This topic is also available for intermediate and higher-level learners.



English with Angela -  conversation 

TASK 41 -  WALES 

Welcome to our American Slang Lesson, where we dive into the colorful and ever-evolving world of casual language! Slang is an essential part of American English—it adds personality, emotion, and cultural flavor to everyday conversations.

In this lesson, we’ll explore 100 commonly used slang words and phrases, grouped into categories to help you understand when and how to use them. Whether you’re chatting with friends, scrolling through social media, or just trying to understand pop culture, this guide will give you the tools to communicate naturally and confidently.

Let’s jump in and make learning fun and engaging—after all, mastering slang is one of the best ways to sound like a native speaker!

General Slang
These are versatile terms used in a wide variety of situations to describe things, people, or experiences. They’re common in everyday conversations.

Lit – which means: Exciting, fun, or amazing.
Fire – which means: Extremely good or impressive.
Salty – which means: Upset or bitter about something.
Dope – which means: Cool or awesome.
Chill – which means: Relaxed or easygoing.
Hype – which means: Very exciting or over-the-top.
Vibes – which means: The atmosphere or mood of something.
Epic – which means: Amazing or unforgettable.
Savage – which means: Bold or harsh in a funny way.
Bet – which means: Used to express agreement or approval.

Expressions of Agreement/Excitement
These phrases are commonly used to express excitement, agreement, or enthusiasm. They’re casual and conversational.

For real – which means: Honestly or seriously.
Deadass – which means: Completely serious.
I’m down – which means: I’m interested or agree.
No cap – which means: No lie or being truthful.
Fr (For real) – which means: Seriously or definitely.
Say less – which means: I understand, no need to explain further.
Preach – which means: To strongly agree with someone’s statement.
On point – which means: Perfect or exactly right.
Facts – which means: Completely true.

Learn Colloquial American English Slang with Tom:  https://youtu.be/-nWR0zwGC_c

100 Slang Words and Phrases

Baffling Lingo

Music

A "gaucho" is a skilled horseman, reputed to be brave and unruly.
 The gaucho in some respects resembled members of other nineteenth century rural, horse-based cultures such as the North American cowboy (vaquero in Spanish), 
The figure of the gaucho is a folk symbol of Argentina, Uruguay, the south of Chile and Brazil, places where he inhabited the 18th and 19th centuries. 
Gauchos became greatly admired and renowned in legend, folklore, and literature, and became an important part of their regional cultural tradition.
This podcast is about them, their story and their customs.

Culture and Heritage of Latin America

The Cowboys of South America

Avui escoltaràs el conte de "Els tres porquets", un conte tradicional present a la nostra infantesa. Al final del conte pots  respondre les següents preguntes per practicar la comprensió auditiva: 

🐷  Fes un resum del conte que has escoltat.
🐷  Quants germans porquets hi ha en aquest conte? 
🐷  Que haurien d’haver fet els tres porquets per evitar córrer davant del llop?
🐷  Perquè la casa de maons si que aguantava la bufera del llop i les altres dos no?
🐷  De quin material us faríeu vosaltres la casa?
🐷  Sabeu perquè el llop perseguia els tres porquets?
🐷  Escriu un final alternatiu per aquest conte. 

🚨 VOCABULARI: 
maó, maons = ladrillo, brick 
ciment = cemento, cement 
bufar (verb) = soplar, to blow 
palla = heno, hay 
fusta = madera, wood
xemeneia, xemeneies = chimenea, fireplace
escaldar-se (verb) = escaldarse, to get scalded or burned 
amagatall, amagatalls = escondite, hiding place

Si tens cap dubte, escriu-me! 👩🏻‍🏫 

Contes en català amb la Paula 👩🏻‍🏫  📚 

 📚Conte: Els tres porquets 🐷 

Listen, point and repeat then sing along.
seed, jeep. bee, feet
A seed! A jeep! A bee with feet!
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Phonics Long Vowels

Long vowels ee

莎莎的肚子很神奇，总是会咕噜咕噜叫……
Salsa's stomach is amazing and always growling...  