Today we're going to explore a fascinating topic - why the word "mama" or something similar is used in different languages for mothers. As a Ukrainian host, I bring a unique perspective to this discussion.


English Vibes

The Science Behind Why Babies Say "Mama"

Dnes si budeme povídat o Adventu - čas příprav na Vánoce 🎄

Pocket Czech

2. Advent

Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates letter J
Repeat after me:
kangaroo, koala, komodo dragon, kiwi, kookaburra, ketchup, keys, kite, koi
Send me a message for free flashcards to follow along: 
www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914

Captain Sesalt & The ABC Pirates

Letter K

This podcast you will know some Colombian romantic expressions.

Empecemos por lo básico: cómo le dice un colombiano a alguien que le gusta.

Está bueno(a)

Mamacita o Papacito

Ser pinta

Hembra

¡Aguanta!

Si el gusto es mucho, habrá toda una etapa de conquista y por qué no de algo más…

Echarle flores

Echarle los perros

Caerle a alguien

Levantarse a alguien

Rumbearse con alguien

Tirar / Echarse un polvo

Comerse a alguien

Estar arrecho

Arruncharse

Arrocito en bajo

Estar encarretado

Estar tragado

Cuadrarse con alguien

Machuque o Tinieblo

Si el interés romántico no se sostiene, entonces…

Terminamos

Tusa / Entusado

Remember that I also teach Spanish on italki, in case you want to book a class with me :)


Hembra

Remember that I also teach Spanish on italki, in case you want to book a class with me :)


Colombia

Expresiones colombianas para referimos a nuestros intereses románticos

Brève histoire sur Napoléon.  Voici le script :

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dHLdOJUS13P8J_Me-qlxTXukroi2V2_WlbJPhmF17Rg/edit?usp=sharing

Bonne écoute!

1 podcast 1 personnage 

Napoléon Bonaparte : Une Figure Historique Incontournable (B2)

Two corvesations: 

1- ¿ En que trabajas ? 

2- Vacaciones

This podcast is to improve your listening and vocabulary

Learn Spanish Conversation

Learn Spanish Conversation parte 18

Language lovers, this episode is for you!

Do you love the idea of learning a new language?

To succeed, you'll need a plan and dedication. But it’s not all hard work. There are many ways to learn a language and have fun! 

In this episode, you will learn how to learn another language. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, this episode is filled with ideas so you can create your own language learning plan with activities that you enjoy.

You’ll learn the benefits of learning another language, which can serve as powerful motivators when you need a pick-me-up during your learning. You’ll also hear about my recent language learning experience in Brazil. Finally, you’ll get many tips that will help you learn a new language while having fun. 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/learn-a-new-language/

Theme music by Lucas Knutter

Infographics at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/_created/

Episode originally published on November 6, 2020.

Express to Impress

How to Learn A New Language

Lingua Juice Podcast

Power of Smile

A Chinese company claims it has built an electric vehicle battery that charges faster than any other.

The company, called Zeekr, says the battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 10 minutes and 30 seconds — but only when the car is plugged into one of the company's super-fast charging stations.

It calls this a new charging speed record, although it can be hard to compare the charging speeds of different vehicles because some charging stations do not work as fast as others.

But, for example, Tesla's Model 3 can be charged to about half its range in 15 minutes.

A number of other EVs can boost their range by almost 200 kilometers with a 10-minute charge.

But Zeekr says that in 10-and-a-half minutes its new battery could be charged enough to boost a vehicle's range by about 500 kilometers.

The first of its cars to include the new battery is the 2025 Zeekr 007, which is on sale in China now.

Zeekr says it has already opened more than 500 of its super-fast charging stations in China, and plans to have 10,000 in 2026.

Chinese companies have been busy making EVs, offering customers a large amount of choice — something that people in some other countries, like the US, have been frustrated by.

As well as operating in China, Zeekr began selling its vehicles in the Netherlands and Sweden last year.

It plans to begin operating in Singapore by the end of 2024, and to open showrooms in Japan and South Korea in 2025.


