Inés va de viaje en carretera con su hija al son de la música de los 80´s, mientras decide comenzar a contarle cómo era su vida en un México muy distinto cuando ella tenía 16 años.

Audiolibro: Cuando Plutón era un planeta, autor: Flor Aguilera

Capítulo 1: Verano Cruel

聊中西文化，也聊很多东西！
第二期，我们聊聊父亲节，和东西方对打孩子的看法。

聊聊东西 - Talk to Me in Chinese

002. 父亲节聊聊小时候被打的事儿 Chitchat on Father’s Day - ttmiChinese

みなさんは「控える」の意味を知っていますか？「控える」というのは今までより量や回数を減らしたり、その行動をしないようにすることです。

つまり、「最近、アルコールを控えています」と言うと、「アルコールを飲む量を減らしている」または「アルコールを飲まないようにしている」と言う意味です。
最近はダイエットのために炭水化物を控えている人がたくさんいます。炭水化物というのはごはんや、パン、パスタのことです。
また、ガソリン代が高いので、「車に乗るのを控えています」という人もいるかもしれません。パンデミックが始まってから控えることばかりで辛いという人が多いと思います。たまには控えるのをやめてみるのもいいかもしれません。私はふだん炭水化物を食べる量を控えています。でも、ときどきお腹いっぱいになるまでパスタを食べると、とても幸せな気持ちになります。

みなさんは今、控えていることがありますか？
最近控えるのをやめたことはありますか？

よかったら私のレッスンに来て教えて下さい。

量： りょう　amount
回数：number of the times
炭水化物：たんすいかぶつ　curbs
ガソリン代：がそりんだい　gas price
辛い：つらい　tough, hard
ふだん：usually
たまに≒ときどき

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

控える-Today’s Word

結婚式（けっこんしき）に呼ばれたらすることについて話してみました💗久しぶりにドレスを買って、幸せな気持ちになりました👗

SeikaのPodcast🎧

Ep.18 友達の結婚式（けっこんしき）💍に行ってきました。

Pepito llega tarde al colegio y la profesora le pregunta:
—¿Por qué llegas tarde Pepito?
—Me quedé dormido soñando con un partido de Futbol maestra.
—¿Y eso qué tiene que ver Pepito?
—Pues hubo un empate, prórroga y además penaltis.


CHISTES MEXICANOS

Chiste de PEPITO.

In part 2 of your IELTS test you have to speak on a topic for 2 minutes. Here are three things you should do in your one minute preparation time. 

1.Make a note of synonyms. Paraphrasing is an important skill to master when taking your IELTS exam. In fact, if you want to score a band score 6, you have to be able to generally paraphrase successfully. If you want a band score 7, you have to be able to paraphrase effectively. 

2. Think about idioms. Idioms are very important if you want to score above band score 6. To get band score 7, you have to use some less common idiomatic expressions. That’s a tricky thing to wrap your head around. Using idioms are extremely important. If you use idioms more than once in a blue moon, you will have a greater chance of achieving a band score 7. This is just a stab in the dark, but I expect most students would like to achieve a band score 7.

3. Think about connectives - linking words. Discourse markers are also important and will help you to move through the subheadings on your card smoothly and effortlessly. Phrase like “Now let me tell you about” or “Now I’d like to explain why…” or “let me tell you the reason why I….” will make your English speaking sound natural and fluent.

Don’t forget to book a lesson with me so I can help you achieve the band score you need.


IELTS Speaking Practice

3 strategies to help you in part 2 of your speaking test.

Sin embargo, cuando este pensamiento es constante, en lugar de ayudarnos, nos conducen a una trampa.

¿Cuál es esa trampa?


😊🌼💚Descúbrelo aquí.

Thanks for being here! 
🌳📕🧬Speak your truth and 
make it through Spanish!🍃🏄‍♀️🤸‍♀️ 



Spanish to improve your life

The feelings of falling behind or not doing enough are a trap! 😫🤓🤭😁🌈😛🌼💚😊

Disneyland Paris has launched a new light show called Disney Tales of Magic, an immersive 20-minute show that uses drones, synchronized fountains, and high-definition projections.

The show's main feature — ultra-bright lasers — has been used only once before, at the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony featuring a performance by Celine Dion. The lasers, which travel 37 kilometers, deliver extraordinary power while remaining safe near crowds.

"The Paris Olympics used it first. But we saw it first," said Dana Harrel, executive entertainment director at Disneyland Paris.

The show brings Disney and Pixar tales to life with the use of drone-made 3D figures projected onto the night sky, synchronized fountains and a 100-piece orchestra.

The show also reflects Disney's storytelling evolution. Tim Lutkin, artistic director of the production, noted the shift from classic fairy tales to modern narratives like Encanto and Inside Out 2, which explore deeper themes such as anxiety and depression.

The show is just one part of Disneyland Paris' $2 billion expansion plan, part of a $60 billion global investment announced in September 2023, aiming to redefine Disney parks, cruises and attractions over the next decade.

At the heart of the expansion is the transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park, doubling in size and reimagined as Disney Adventure World. Opening in spring 2025, a new park entrance, World Premiere, will greet visitors with the glamor of a Hollywood film premiere, leading them into immersive themed areas.

The expansion includes two eagerly awaited themed lands: The World of Frozen, opening in 2026, and The Lion King land. The Disneyland Hotel has also been revamped, with rooms themed around classic Disney royalty.

"These projects reflect our commitment to innovation and storytelling," said Natacha Rafalski, head of Disneyland Paris, adding that they will further strengthen it as Europe's top tourist destination.



Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Drones and Lasers Light Up Disneyland Paris in New Show

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GBDUiN-Qdmhwnk5Q_a8749LvLBzuvPQ9/view?usp=drivesdk