In this episode I talk about how I met Martín, an italki teacher who, like me, agrees that italki is an excellent app for learning languages ​​and meeting people from all over the world.

DE TODO UN POCO 

Why is italki the best app to learn languages?

In this episode I will talk about tornados specifically what they are, how they are formed, what part of the US they form, and more! I have lived in the famed 'Tornado Valley' for all of my life and feel like I can speak on this topic with some personal experience :)

The English Umbrella

Tornados! What are they??

I hope this is helpful. Let’s learn English together.

English speaking with Xoliswa 

Using the verb DO with the twelve tenses in English : English grammar

中国人的家庭树Chinese Family Tree
中国人常说 “家和万事兴”，家庭对我们很重要。一个大的家庭中有有爸爸妈妈爷爷奶奶，可能还有其他家庭成员。今天，我们跟着来自澳大利亚的麦克，一起学习中国人的家庭树。​
我的学生麦克来中国学习，他和李华是好朋友。春节快到了，李华和麦克说：“麦克，春节很好玩，来我家过年吧！” 麦克说：“好啊”​
春节那天，麦克来到李华家，见到了李华的家人。他们在厨房忙着做年夜饭呢，很热闹。李华和麦克，走到爸爸妈妈面前，对麦克说：“这是我的爸爸，这是我的妈妈。” 麦克说：“叔叔、阿姨新年好！” 李华的爸爸妈妈说：“麦克，你的中文说得真好！”​
这时，李华的爷爷戴着眼镜，拿着春联出来了。李华对麦克说：“这是我爷爷，爷爷是爸爸的爸爸。” 麦克说：“爷爷新年好！” 爷爷笑着说“欢迎你”​
不一会儿，李华的奶奶端着饺子出来了。李华对麦克说：“这是我奶奶，奶奶是爸爸的妈妈。” 麦克说：“奶奶新年好，饺子看起来很好吃！” 奶奶说：“是的，快尝一尝”​
吃年夜饭时，李华的叔叔、婶婶带着孩子来了。麦克问李华：“他们是谁？” 李华一边吃饺子，一边说：“这是我叔叔，我爸爸的弟弟，这是我婶婶，叔叔的妻子。” 大家听了都笑了，麦克也跟着笑，向叔叔、婶婶问好。​
晚饭后，大家坐在一起聊天。李华拿起一张照片，对麦克说：“麦克，这是我伯伯，爸爸的哥哥，这是我姑姑，爸爸的妹妹。” 麦克问：“那你妈妈的哥哥也是伯伯吗？” 李华说：“妈妈的哥哥和弟弟都叫舅舅，妈妈的姐妹叫姨妈。”​
麦克说：“中国人的家庭里称呼好多啊！在澳大利亚，很多亲戚称呼差不多，不像中国分得这么清楚。” 李华的爷爷说：“中国很大，很多地方亲戚称呼不一样。有的地方把爸爸的姐妹叫‘嬢嬢’。” 麦克说：“真有意思！”​
这个春节麦克学习了关于中国春节的知识，也知道了中国人的“family tree”。

Intresting Chinese有趣的中文

中国人的家庭树Chinese Family Tree

📩 Aprende una palabra coloquial al día: https://acortar.link/d8H9at

Español coloquial

Mis amigos están como una cabra

I Know the Words but I cannot Remember them while Speaking.

If you also feel that way, you need to know what Selective Attention is and how it affects the Language Learning Process. 

All Things English

Effective Listening: Selective Attention and Language Learning

You are going to listen a short podcast about traveling light! So, in this episode you can practice your vocab with the following words: packing, luggage, vacation, just in case, walking boots, waste,laundry services , a good deal 

Kate´s speaking :)

Traveling tips! How to pack light!

Authentic connection in the classroom is the cornerstone of compassionate teaching. If we want to develop lasting relationships with students and relate to them in meaningful ways, we must get to know them as unique individuals. In this episode, you will learn three changes to implement in your classroom, no matter how far into your teaching practice you are.

Teaching Compassion

Authentic Connection in the Classroom

In Episode 2 of the Smithing Podcast, we discuss the importance of acknowledging your progress and setting achievable goals, rather than getting caught up in perfectionism. We also share some of our personal language learning successes and encourage listeners to share their own. Tune in to this episode for some inspiration and motivation to keep improving your language skills!