Invité a Carolin para platicar y hablamos sobre la tendencia de andar de pata de perro que hay entre la gente alemana. Ella enseña alemán y está viviendo en Sudamérica.

Carolin:
https://www.italki.com/teacher/6877250

Mucho que decir

Nomadismo digital Ft. Carolin (Alemania)🎧

春といえば、日本では新しい始まりです。
このエピソードでは日本の文化と私が今年の春から新しく始めたことについて話しています。

ゆかのにほんごカフェ

#4 春・新しい始まり N3-N1

** This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children. For mature audiences only. ** 18+
The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig from Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris Illustrations by Ian Falconer
Read by me Teacher Alyse. Listen and follow along.
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The way the pig is labeled based on his Vietnamese heritage, despite being born in the U.S., mirrors the real-world experiences of many immigrants and their descendants. Even when someone identifies as fully American, they can still be seen as "other" because of their background. The parrot's insistence on framing the pig's identity through an ethnic lens—rather than his actual achievements—reflects how media narratives and public discourse can shape (and sometimes distort) the way individuals are perceived.
This is especially important now, given the ongoing discussions about immigration in the U.S. Many immigrants and first-generation Americans face similar struggles with identity, belonging, and how they're portrayed in society. The story also highlights how insecurities—whether about identity, appearance, or status—can be exacerbated by external judgments.
Themes and Interpretation
•	Identity and Stereotyping: The pig’s frustration highlights how labels—whether about ethnicity or body image—can shape and limit a person’s self-perception.
•	Media Manipulation: The parrot, representing a journalist, distorts facts for a sensationalized story, raising questions about bias and ethics in reporting.
•	Self-Perception and Insecurity: The pig’s struggles with his body image illustrate how external judgments can create deep-seated insecurities.
•	Cultural Commentary: The story subtly critiques societal assumptions about identity and heritage, showing how people (or animals) can be boxed in by others’ perceptions.

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk ( Adult 18+) 

The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig

Una lectura corta con nuevo vocabulario sobre una ciudad
Si deseas que te pase la lectura, puedes pedírmela por el chat.

Lecturas Cortas en Español/ Short readings in Spanish

Mi nueva casa

Este episodio trata sobre el primer lugar que deberías visitar si vienes a Colombia. Un lugar con un embalse lleno de magia adornado de pequeñas islas de color verde que le dan un toque único y especial a este lugar.

100 Things to do in Colombia in Spanish so you can practice the language

1. Guatapé y la piedra del peñol

La querelle gronde dans l’ouest de la France. Breton ou Normand ? Où se trouve le Mont-Saint-Michel ? La réponse dans ce nouvel épisode de Douce France.


Douce France

Le Mont-Saint-Michel est-il breton ? 

اليوم عِنْدِي رِحْلِة السَاعَة سِتِّة المَغْرِب من بَيرُوت لَإسطَنْبُول.
حَجَزْت التَذْكِرَة قَبِل يَومَين مْشَان هَيك كَانِت كْتِير غَاليِة.
عَلَى كُلٍّ, لازم أَكُون بِالمَطَار قَبِل سَاعْتَين, بس أنا بْحِب أَرُوح قَبِل تْلاتِة سَاعَات لأنو الوَاحِد مَا بْيَعْرِف شو مُمْكِن يْصِير.
أَخُوي رَح يِجِي لَهَون لَمَّا يخَلِّص شِغِل مْشَان يْوَصِّلْنِي للمَطَار بْسَيَّارْتُو.
هالمَرَّة حَجَزْت الكِرْسِي جَنب الشُبَّاك مُو مِتل المَرَّة المَاضْيِة كَان بِالنُص.
بس والله خَايِف يْحَكُّونِي مْشَان الوَزْن, لأنو عِنْدِي تلاتة كِيلُو زْيَادِة بِالشَنْطَة.
بس رَح آخُد مَعِي مَصَارِي زْيَادِة مْشَان إِذَا حَكُّونِي إِنُو لَازِم إِدْفَعْ مْشَان الوَزن.

Levantine Dialect (Level 2)

الطيارة / The airplane ✈️

This episode is part of a series that assists English language learners with their knowledge and pronunciation of medical terms related to the human circulatory system. 

Medical English with Rebecca Green-Parkinson

Medical Terminology - The Circulatory System

En este episodio de escuchando ando encontrarás unas recomendaciones y explicaciones para mejorar el uso del subjuntivo