Struggling with Spanish verbs? This podcast is your friendly guide! We demystify conjugations, tenses, & the subjunctive, explaining how they differ from English & Italian. 

Taming the Spanish Verb: The  Macondo Man

Dive into the magical world of Macondo with our podcast. Experience extraordinary, true stories that embody the phrase ‘Solo pasa en Macondo’. Join us on this vibrant journey.

The Macondo man stories

In this episode, we are going to be discussing the multiple ways of saying, "How are you?", and the ways to use them in a natural English conversation.

The English Chamber

How are you?!

Esta leyenda es muy popular en los Llanos de Colombia y Venezuela. El Silbón es el espíritu de un joven que cometió un terrible crimen: mató a su propio padre. Después de ser maldecido por su abuelo, el joven fue condenado a vagar eternamente por los llanos, llevando consigo un saco lleno de los huesos de su padre.

Lo más aterrador de esta leyenda es que el Silbón se anuncia con un silbido largo y estremecedor, que comienza con una nota baja y sube hasta una muy alta. Se dice que si escuchas su silbido cerca, no hay peligro, pero si lo oyes de lejos, es porque está más cerca de lo que piensas.

A menudo aparece por las noches o en lugares solitarios, y su presencia es una señal de mal augurio. Algunos dicen que es capaz de atacar a borrachos y mujeres infieles, como castigo por sus pecados.

Colombian Legends

El Silbón

"Надо" and "нужно", is there a difference? Let's debunk another myth.

All about Russian language 🌟

Надо vs. Нужно

Is college worth the time and money? Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost, according to a new survey.

And most said they feel the US higher education system is moving in the "wrong direction."

Overall, only 36% of adults said they have a "great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in higher education, according to a report released by Gallup and the Lumina Foundation. That confidence level has declined steadily from 57% in 2015.

Some of the same opinions have been reflected in declining enrollment numbers as colleges contend with the effects of the student debt crisis, concerns about the high cost of tuition and political debates over how they teach about race and other topics.

"It's so expensive, and I don't think colleges are teaching people what they need to get a job," said Randy Hill, a 59-year-old driver from Connecticut.

He added: "You graduate out of college, you're up to [your] eyeballs in debt, you can't get a job, then you can't pay it off. What's the point?"

The June 2024 survey's overall finding — that 36% of adults feel strong confidence in higher education — is the same as the year before.

But what concerns researchers is that more Americans — 32% — said they have "very little" or no confidence in higher education.

Experts say that fewer college graduates could lead to labor shortages in fields from health care to information technology.

For those who choose not to go to college, it often means lower lifetime earnings — 75% less compared with those who get bachelor's degrees, according to Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce. And during an economic downturn, those without degrees are more likely to lose jobs.

However, others still see the value in higher education. College student Kristen Freeman from California told The Associated Press: "I think higher education can give students the spark to want to change the system."

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Many US Adults Unsure if College is Worthwhile

You will know some types of empanadas.

Empanada de huevo

Empanadas de pipián

Empanadas de añejo

Empanadas antioqueñas

Empanadas de Cambray

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Colombia

Empanadas colombianas, símbolo de la gastronomía del país

Il verbo "stare" in italiano è molto importante. In questo episodio elencherò i suoi usi principali per permetterti di parlare italiano sempre meglio!

The verb "stare" in Italian is very important. In this episode, I'll list its main meanings to help you speak Italian better and better!

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