Step into the World of Words Celebrating Language Through Dance

Look and Listen English Lessons | English conversation practice Podcast with Sharon Faye

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Ever wondered if the rhythmic pulse of language could actually bridge cultural divides? Grab your headphones and prepare for an auditory journey as we're joined by Walter, the Argentinian dynamo from the Mayumana dance music company, who will spin the tale of how drum beats and dance moves shape the art of communication and team spirit. Our conversation pirouettes around the intricacies of meshing performance arts - think drumming meets dancing meets acting - and how this fusion crafts potent workshops that amplify teamwork and dialogue. Plus, Walter sheds light on the stumbles and triumphs Spanish speakers face while tangoing with the English language, from perplexing phonetics to labyrinthine sentence structures.
Cue the laughter as we take a detour down memory lane with the slapstick shenanigans of 'Fawlty Towers' and the lovable Manuel - a springboard into the whimsies of language and slang. It's a hilarious linguistic swap meet where Walter and I exchange colourful Argentinian and British idioms, proving that words are not just a means of communication but a celebration of our diverse cultures. You'll emerge with an appreciation for the charmingly peculiar phrases that make each language unique, and how humour can be a universal translator, connecting us across different continents and experiences. Tune in for an episode that dances to the beat of language, where every word is a step in the dance of understanding.

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Capíttulos

1. Challenges for Spanish Speakers With English (00:00:00)

2. Language Differences and Slang Comparisons (00:09:01)