This podcast explains different aspects of American culture in plain and simple English. It's a great way for English learners to learn about American culture while improving their listening skills.

American Explainer

A todo peregrino de la vida que se pase por aquí le ofrezco el pan y la sal y le invito a que se siente conmigo a mirar la vida y a conversar a corazón abierto, abriendo el libro de la sabiduría.

CON SENTIDO COMÚN EN ESPAÑOL

PASA LA VIDA

In this latest (somewhat belated!) episode, I talk about an article I read the day before about 7 ways tomake yourself smarter. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I did several of the thing the article mentioned. Have a listen, see how many you do.

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Kev's English Podcast

Kev's English Podcast: Episode 23: 7 Ways to get Smarter!

こんにちは！ホラー映画(えいが)にはルールがあるのを知(し)っていましたか？
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Slow Japanese

Episode #79 - Horror Film Rules?

Hey! Welcome to episode 3 of the podcast, this time we had Eya from France and Tunisia! What French accent would you like to see next? Tell me in the comment section. Have fun watching/listening!

The French of the world

You will only find this there! French Podcast #3 with Eya

Une guerre inutile
Et la guerre a aussitôt éclaté.
Elle se poursuit encore aujourd'hui : il n'y a pas pires ennemis qu’un chat et un chien...
Pourtant, j’ai retrouvé cette fameuse grotte : elle était assez vaste pour abriter les deux peuples.
Toutes les guerres sont absurdes et inutiles, il suffisait d’y jeter un petit coup d’œil avant de commencer à se battre…

Des Milliers D'histoires

Histoire 18 - Une guerre inutile

How will city life change, in the future?
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 52 -	SMART CITIES 

A un lupo era rimasto un osso in gola e poichè stava soffocando chiese aiuto a una gru, promettendole una ricompensa. Il lupo, però, non terrà fede alla sua parola e la gru imparerà che non bisogna fidarsi dei disonesti.

Vittorio per Voi

Il lupo e la gru

We know we should appreciate people more often but do we know how to acknowledge them and why is it even so important? 

In a conversation when you acknowledge people, they feel heard and valued. They become more open-minded even if you are opposing their beliefs. It’s because, through your acknowledgment of their ideas, they know that you have been listening and you understand where they are coming from. If you want to do business with people or maintain a good relationship with them, without learning how to acknowledge people, you will get nowhere.

Acknowledging is easy.

Just paraphrase what they said and follow up with a relevant question or your opinion. Paraphrasing proves that you understand them since you express their ideas using your own words. 

During negotiations or discussions even if you disagree with people, you can make them hear you out by disagreeing politely or by partially disagreeing with them. A strong disagreement shows that you are unwilling to talk. This makes the negotiation take a negative turn and go downhill. 

So, disagree politely and follow up with relevant questions to show that you are interested in learning more about them. 

What you do is often reciprocated. When you listen, they listen. When you show interest in people, they will show interest in you. When you acknowledge them, they will acknowledge your work, ideas, and suggestions.

Acknowledge people. Have more discussions and not arguments. 
