This podcast is for people from all walks of life who want to hear a little more about the English language in shorter soundbytes...up to 10 minutes per episode. 


English in 60 Seconds

This is a channel for story time. 
Karen will read stories that cover a range of topic and challenges that cover issues in today's world. 
Karen has written some of the stories, but not all . 

Pocket Rainbow

I have created this channel for beginners to practise listening and repeating after me. I will include the vocab for each podcast for you. 

I do NOT teach beginners, but am happy to teach this. 

Beginners 

La música folclórica o música tradicional es la denominación para la música popular que se transmite de generación en generación como una parte más de los valores y de la cultura de un pueblo.
El folklore de El Salvador, o sus expresiones culturales populares, comparte rasgos comunes con la región mesoamericana. En El Salvador, la presencia de las civilizaciones ancestrales de los Mayas, Toltecas, Nahuas -entre otras-, dejaron su presencia en muchos de los aspectos de la vida cotidiana de la región.
Pancho Lara, eterno enamorado de su terruño, le dedicó muchas de sus composiciones musicales a la naturaleza, canciones dedicadas a los árboles, a las flores, a los lagos, a los pueblos que sobresalieron por alguna actividad comercial o de comportamientos tradicionales Pancho Lara fue un cantor solitario. Con su guitarra bajo el brazo compuso esta cancion llamada 
LAS CORTADORAS: Don Pancho trabajaba como administrador de café en la fresca ciudad de Jayaque. Nace la canción en una noche estrellada y con un frío que calaba hasta los huesos.
Las Cortadoras
Esta pieza dedicada a las cortadoras de café de El Salvador, creada por el maestro Pancho Lara, es bailada en grupo mixto, la mayoría de veces con trajes tipicos de color blanco.

Cultura Salvadoreña 

Folklore Las Cortadoras 

Hi, everyone, Today I'm going to give you the best and the real life example answer to What are you weaknesses question?
Welcome to "Career Insights," the podcast where we explore essential career advice and strategies to help you succeed in the workplace. I'm your host, Anthony, and today we're diving into a common but tricky interview question: "What are your weaknesses?"

Understanding the Purpose
First, it's important to understand why interviewers ask this question. They want to see if you:
Have self-awareness: Can you identify areas where you need improvement?
Are honest and transparent: Are you willing to acknowledge your imperfections?
Are proactive about personal development: Do you take steps to address your weaknesses?
Choosing the Right Weakness
When selecting a weakness to discuss, consider the following:
Relevance: Choose a weakness that is relevant but not critical to the job you're applying for. For example, if you're applying for a financial analyst position, you might not want to highlight a weakness in attention to detail.
Authenticity: Be genuine. Interviewers can often tell if you're being insincere or giving a cliché answer.
Improvement: Select a weakness that you are actively working on improving. This shows initiative and a growth mindset.


Interview Insights: Mastering Communication for Career Success

Best two answers to What are your weaknesses question?

Oggi vi racconto la storia della mia vita in relazione alle lingue che conosco.

Bedside Italian

Bedside Italian #14 - Le lingue che ho imparato. Part 1

Hello everyone and welcome to our podcast! Today, we're going to talk about a very famous Mexican artist: Frida Kahlo. Frida is known all over the world for her unique art and fascinating life. 

Quetzal: Explorando la Cultura Mexicana

Episodio 9. Frida Kahlo 

1月の第2月曜日は「成人（せいじん）の日」です。日本では去年から18才が大人のスタートになりました。世界では18才の国が多いようですね。
例外を調べてみました。えーシンガポールは21才ですね。でも、お酒とたばこは18才からって、日本と反対なのが、おもしろいです。それから、プエルトリコは14才ですか！選挙（せんきょ）もお酒もたばこもOKだなんて、ちょっと想像（そうぞう）ができない…すみません、プエルトリコの方、いらっしゃったら、教えてください。

スクリプトと文法や言葉のリストはこちら
https://www.notion.so/44-42ecad8896d547ababe8b5173fb9a748
楽しみ方はこちらを見てください。
https://www.notion.so/116c436c16ed4055a68ddb2c4624cd96

今回は後半に古い歌を少し歌ってます。「想い出がいっぱい」
なかなか、いい歌詞（かし）です。成人式のとき、いつも思い出します。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkxazG_BXKc
今回はちょっと自分のこと話すぎたかな。まあ、昔のことです。じゃあ、またね。

すずまりの日本語「ききみみ」ずきん

第44話　おとなの階段のぼったとき

Oi gente, aqui é Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No podcast de hoje falaremos sobre algumas gírias cariocas. Se você é iniciante e está se sentindo perdido, pode pular direto para a parte em que explico tudo isso em inglês em um minuto e quarenta e cinco segundos. 
Se quiser pode acompanhar o script do podcast nesse link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v_hSf58H7Dc1ZOdeCZ7xEerLTv5mzigKOWbI916Potk/edit?usp=sharing
 Vamos lá?
If you are a beginner and feel lost, you can skip straight to the part where I explain all this in English at one minute and forty five seconds. 
If you want, you can check out the podcast script at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v_hSf58H7Dc1ZOdeCZ7xEerLTv5mzigKOWbI916Potk/edit?usp=sharing
Let's go?

Portuguese Drops 

Gírias 4 

In this episode, we explore how building good habits can help you achieve your goals and stay consistent. You'll learn the importance of starting small, making habits part of your daily routine, and rewarding yourself for progress. We also share tips on staying patient and persistent, even when results take time. Whether you’re trying to study more, exercise regularly, or improve a skill, these strategies will make it easier to turn actions into habits that last. Tune in for practical advice to help you build habits that stick!