In this episode of Roberto in America, follow Roberto as he navigates the colorful, quirky, and often confusing aspects of daily life in New York City. From tackling giant slices of New York pizza to decoding the mysteries of American coffee culture, Roberto’s adventures are packed with humor, cultural insights, and valuable lessons for anyone adjusting to life in a new country.
I’m thrilled to introduce you to a brand-new series that promises to entertain, educate, and inspire. It’s called “Roberto in America”—a collection of funny, heartfelt, and sometimes downright silly stories about Roberto, a charming Italian with big dreams and a little English, navigating life in the U.S.
Enhance your listening skills for international exams with this advanced listening practice. Hear a report on how climate change impacts farmers and test your comprehension with 10 questions.
We romanticize the starving artist myth, but is it a creative truth or a convenient lie? This article dismantles the idea that hardship fuels great art, exploring how the cognitive tax of true scarcity can kill inspiration. Discover why a safety net, not suffering, might be the true key to unlocking our world’s greatest creative potential.
Why do poor countries stay poor? Explore the systemic reasons, from colonialism’s economic legacy and unfair trade rules to debt traps, and discover how the global economy can perpetuate poverty.
Sharpen your English listening skills for international exams with this advanced practice test. Listen to a powerful speech on child poverty and answer 10 challenging comprehension questions.
How do words like “handout” versus “lifeline” shape our reality? This article explores the subtle grammar of judgment we use when discussing poverty, revealing how our vocabulary can build invisible walls of stigma. Discover how the connection between language and poverty impacts perception and policy, and ask yourself: if we changed our words, could we change our world?
Improve your advanced English listening skills for exams like TOEFL and IELTS with this practice test. Listen to a lecture about Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank, and answer 10 comprehension questions.
