Best Syllable Podcasts (2025)

3 Syllables Bonus Episode 1 Release Date: 31st July, 2025. Original Recording & Editing Completed On: 30th April, 2024. Episode Status: Unpublished | Pitch Rejected. Some stories arrive before their time. Others wait patiently, quietly enduring the silence of unanswered pitches and unopened doors. This one, perhaps, is both. “If We’re Gonna Heal, L…

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50. My Child is Confusing Syllables with Individual Sounds in Words! What Should I Do? 10:31

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If my child understands phonemic awareness, do I even need to teach syllables? YES!! Do not skip this! 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Coaching Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simple Phonics Strategies for Homeschool Moms…

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51.Starting Homeschool Kindergarten? 5 Alphabet Tips for Moms! 14:53

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Is this is your first year homeschooling? Maybe your first or only child is starting Kindergarten programming at home? Perhaps you’re a veteran homeschool mom teaching your 3rd or 4th child how to read, and want more clarity around phonics instruction. If we were chatting, mom to mom, you might ask, "Melanie, do you have any tips for teaching my Ki…

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Jurassic World Dominion (BONUS) 1:30:34

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We watch the sixth Jurassic Park movie. This movie boldly asks the question, what if Jurassic Park wasn't really about Dinosaurs at all? A question no one asked and doesn't need to be answered. But here we are. Almost at the end. Please be at the end.

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5 tips to turn any trip into your language classroom | A Coffee Break with Mark 10:52

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Join Mark, the founder of Coffee Break Languages, for a coffee break, in which you'll hear tips and ideas to boost your language-learning journey in just a few minutes. In this episode, Mark shares five tips to make any trip your language classroom, even if travelling is not an option for you just now. So, if you're planning a trip to a Spanish-spe…

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A Sign of Affection Ep 3-4: Get in my Carry-on 1:01:50

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We’re return this week for episodes 3 and 4. But first, Sarah and Joe catch up on the trials of social drinking as not so outgoing folks. In a sign of affection we go to Costo. Yuki and Itsuomi are hitting it off pretty well even though everyone thinks he’s weird and distant. It’s actually going fine. Don’t worry about it. Oushi is worried about it…

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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (BONUS) 1:33:05

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We watch the fifth installment in the Jurassic Park cinematic franchise. In this one, our heroes must return to dinosaur island to try to re-classify the dinosaurs as a protected species, but it turns out the corporate upstarts want to really use the dinosaurs for profit and...oh I'm sorry I was reading my Lost World notes. In this one the island b…

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Subjunctive or indicative after 'cuando' in Spanish? | A Coffee Break with Pablo 7:55

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In this episode, we'll hear from Pablo from the Coffee Break Spanish team. This time, a Spanish proverb gives us the perfect opportunity to explore one of those classic Spanish grammar challenges: when to use the subjunctive vs. the indicative after the word cuando. Now, you definitely have a better understanding of this tricky topic and feel more …

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A Sign of Affection Ep 1-2: Freshman Flirting 1:17:34

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This week we start a brand new show! But first, Sarah and Joe catch up on our lives. Joe has now watched both Vampire Hunter D movies while Sarah showed her mom Attack on Titan. Then we get into our new show a Sign of Affection! We meet Yuki, a college kid who starts to catch some feelings for the tall and mysterious Itsuomi. Yuki, who is deaf, mus…

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49. HOW Do You Model Phonics Skills at Home? A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words! 10:59

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When you know the material, you can teach it like no one else! I have taught core phonics skills in many K-2 classrooms. Phonics works. NO guessing. Just applying core phonics skills, getting a foundation in phonemic awareness so your child can read and spell words with accuracy. Here are 5 phonics skills you MUST model for your child at home! 📩 Jo…

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How to talk confidently about the weather | A Coffee Break with Anabel 8:24

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Would you like short, mini-episodes to keep your Spanish ticking over in between our main seasons of Coffee Break Spanish? Then we hope you enjoy this mini-lesson with Anabel! Today’s topic? The weather! ☀️🌧️ Anabel will teach you how to talk confidently about the weather in Spanish. You’ll learn useful vocabulary like: ➡️ Hace calor / hace frío ➡️…

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Chihayafuru S2 Ep 23-25: Tsukub-who? 1:00:42

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We’ve done it! Two seasons down, one to go. Join us for the season 2 finale of Chihayafuru! In our real lives, Joe is enrolling in the wrong language classes while Sarah is mourning the end of a notably non-romantic season of Love Island. In Chihayafuru, Mizusawa cleans up the individual tournament, Taichi finally ranks up, and Shinobu takes a rare…

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48. Got This in Your Phonics Toolbox? Homeschool Hack for Moms Teaching Phonemic Awareness! 13:06

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Okay, today’s episode is going to be a fun one! I know, I know, you never expected fun and phonics to go together!! How can you increase engagement through FUN in your next phonics lesson? The Bubble Pop It Fidget!! This toy has educational value your child can't resist trying out in his next homeschool phonics lesson. Listen to find out more! 📩 Jo…

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Chihayafuru S2 Ep 20-22: Hard Hitting Questions Courtesy of Sumire 1:13:23

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We're back again, one away from the end of the season. But first, we catch up on the latest news from us. Sarah watched the latest Jurassic Park and it was...uh...a movie. Joe meanwhile has watched two good animated movies: Kpop Demon Hunters and Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society. I can tell you who had the better time. In Chihayafuru, we con…

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47. “You Want Me to Name Specific Phonics Skills for My Child?” “Yes, You Should!” 12:35

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Thinking that naming phonics skills is too dry for your kiddo? Not at all! Your child will feel like a big kid learning specific terms for phonics skills she learns, so let’s call specific phonics skills by name. It’s actually important to name the phonics skill you're modeling and asking your child to practice, so that you can build an efficient p…

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Jurassic World (BONUS) 1:36:43

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We enter the sequel phase of our Jurassic Park watch through with Jurassic World 2015. Years later, we return to dinosaur island to explore a new park. We got Chris Pratt, a super dino, bizarre subplots, a bunch of product placement, and an old dino friend. Surely nothing will go wrong this time right?…

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Chihayafuru S2 Ep 16-19: Syllable Skip 59:29

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We return to our final team game episodes. But first we catch up on our lives. Joe went to a wedding and Sarah was in a car accident?! In Chihayafuru we start off strong with… a recap episode. But after that we dive right back into the team game finals. Will Chihaya beat this mystery girl? Will Taichu finally have some luck? Will Nishida do anythin…

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46. Googling Kindergarten Homeschool Language Curriculum? Here’s Why You Can’t Teach Reading Without Phonics! 11:59

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Maybe you’re type A and you’ve already ordered your Kindergarten, Grade One or Grade Two Homeschool Language Curriculum for the year. Maybe you’re a little less type A and are just getting around to googling homeschool kindergarten reading. Either way, whichever homeschool reading curriculum you choose, phonics must be a core component. In my 10 + …

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Chihayafuru S2 Ep 13-15: Teamwork Makes The Dream Work! 53:26

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We hit the season 2 midpoint! IRL, Joe has finally finished some Gundam and gets to talk about it, while Sarah has warmed up to her puppy, despite the cord chewing. In Chihayafuru, we continue in team play. First we finish our game against Megumu and the all girls school. Chihaya’s game is pretty back and forth, but don’t worry about Tsutomu might …

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45. Think You Don’t Need Homeschool Reading Assessment Data? 3 Reasons You Do! 10:31

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It’s time to shine the light on HOW a simple phonics assessment can help you plan your next phonics lesson at home for your struggling reader! 📩 Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! ✔️ Get the FREE 7-Step Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! 🙋🏼‍♀️Work with Me! Join me for a 1-Hour Zoom Coaching Call 'Teach Your Child to Read: Simpl…

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Chihayafuru S2 Ep 10-12: Everybody's Shufflin' 53:09

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This week we get revenge on the nerds. But first, Joe has finished watching Sakamoto days and Ghost in the Shell SAC 2nd gig and was down on both. Sarah meanwhile is all in on Love Island as her opinion is flipping for some contestants. How spicy! In Chihayafuru, the team squares off against the quiz bowl champs. Then we get some character stuff fo…

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44. Shying Away from These Vowel Teams? 5 TIPS to Confidently Teach Long ‘u’ at Home 11:24

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Maybe you’ve been shying away from teaching long u vowel teams. Why are there so many different spellings for long u? When do I teach my child to spell long u this way? When do I teach my child to spell long u that way? You say to yourself, it’s too complicated, so I’ll teach them one way to spell long u, and hope for the best. The thing is, your s…

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Chihayafuru S2 Ep 7-9: Raining on my Plane Parade 1:11:48

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We’re back this week after taking a week off from last week. Instead we had our JP3 coverage so I hope you enjoyed that! Irl, Joe was spending time with his dad and Sarah was at a con! In Chihayafuru, we get one, solitary episode where we just hangout with characters and then it’s right back into tournament mode. We play against some international …

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43. Should Your 5 Year-Old Be Able to Read This? A Look at Kindergarten Baseline Reading Assessments 13:17

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Have you quietly asked yourself, “Should my 5-year-old son be able to read that?” OR Maybe you're wondering, “Why can’t my 5 year-old read that?” Today, we’re looking at Kindergarten Baseline Reading Assessments. What phonics skills are we measuring? How are we measuring your child’s ability to demonstrate age-appropriate phonics skills? AND Why is…

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CBS Scenes 1.10 | Una gran familia 23:09

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In the final chapter of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners, Isabel shares more about her Chicos de oro and the wonderful plans they enjoy together. ¡Son como una gran familia! Join Mark and Pablo in this last episode and take your Spanish to the next level! In Chapter 10, we’ll continue practising and reinforcing key concepts whil…

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Jurassic Park 3 (BONUS) 1:19:39

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We finally reach the end of the original Jurassic Park trilogy with 2001's Jurassic Park 3. We share our thoughts about the differing foliage and dinosaur skins and wonder if they couldn't have made a million more of these movies. But they don't, at least not for like 14 years. Next time we're in reboot territory.…

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42. Still Believing the Lies? 5 Myths Parents Believe About How Children Learn to Read! 11:16

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It’s time to debunk myths about how kids learn to read and replace misconceptions with truths. Myth #1: Learning to read is a natural process that will happen on its own. Myth #2: Your child should begin reading at age 4. Myth #3: Learning to read is like learning to speak. Myth #4: Phonemic awareness doesn’t need to be taught to be understood. Myt…

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CBS Scenes 1.09 | Una visita de recuerdos 25:53

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In Chapter 9 of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café, where she welcomes a group of customers from a place that holds special meaning for her. ¿Te imaginas de dónde vienen? Join Mark and Pablo as they guide you through useful vocabulary and grammar while also introducing some of Spain’s most popular tapas…

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Chihayafuru S2 Ep 4-6: Unlucky and Untalented 1:07:08

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We do team sports today. But first, Joe and Sarah talk about our individual lives and stuff. Lots about giving presentations and public speaking this time. Everyone's FAVORITE thing!! Then in Chihayafuru, we’re back for more tournament action. Taichi is getting targeted hard by the next opponent and then we must contend with Retro’s secret weapon…w…

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41. Why Double the ‘G’ When Spelling ‘Bugged’? Vowel Suffix SOS for Parents! 11:51

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"Mom, why do I have to double to the 'g' in the word bugged? It doesn’t make sense!" If your child has asked you this question, and you honestly weren’t sure how to answer your kiddo at that moment, you’ll want to stick around for this episode of Phonics Rules for Kids. Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! Get my FREE Homeschool Kinderga…

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Chihayafuru S2 Ep 1-3: A Real Shoujo Protagonist 1:02:47

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We get back to the mat this week with Chihayafuru S2. Second season is here! IRL, Joe is playing Kotor II and Sarah had fun times with her coworkers. We start off season 2 with two no characters, ones an icon and the other we both dislike. Can you guess which is which? As for the rest of the characters we pick off basically where they ended last se…

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CBS Scenes 1.08 | Sin vuelta atrás 25:48

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In Chapter 8 of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café, where she witnesses an emotional and unexpected moment between a couple. No obstante, cuando se cierra una puerta, se abre una ventana. As always, Mark and Pablo will guide us through any challenging grammar and vocabulary in the text, helping to deepe…

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40. Teaching First and Second Grade Consonant Suffixes at Home? PRO TIPS for Mastering Morphemes in Early Readers! 12:10

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Quiz time. Can you identify which form of the base or root word ‘hope’ you are hearing in the following sentences. Adjective, noun or adverb? I could feel hope rising. I truly began to feel hopeful. Time was ticking, and I started to feel hopeless. Their father said they were not allowed to have a puppy until they were older, but we saw them sittin…

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CBS Scenes 1.07 | Gracias por la suerte 23:48

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In Chapter 7 of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café and catch up with Miguel—someone we’ve met before. ¿Te acuerdas de él? Join Mark and Pablo as the story continues! As always, Mark and Pablo will guide you through key grammar points and vocabulary. In this chapter, you’ll discover the meanings of ajetr…

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The Rose of Versailles (2025) 1:45:35

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We say au revoir to revolutionary France this week as we send off the Rose of Versailles with the 2025 movie! But first, we talk about… the omegaverse?? We’re really on one today. Then we watch the movie and it’s, uh, different than the show. More musical, more tearful, more…uh….shallow. Come check it out! Next time it’s back to Chihayafuru.…

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39. How Do I Teach Prefixes in Second Grade? 5 HACKS for Homeschoolers! 11:13

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You know you should be teaching your second grader prefixes, but how? Which prefixes should you teach first? Join me to discover 5 helpful hacks for teaching common prefixes so that your child can read and spell so many more words! Join the Phonics Rules for Kids Insider's List! Get my FREE Homeschool Kindergarten Phonics Checklist! Join the FREE C…

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CBS Scenes 1.06 | La inquilina 30:12

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In Chapter 6 of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café and catch up with Elena, the new teacher we met in Chapter 3. ¿Cómo le va en su nuevo trabajo? ¿Ha encontrado ya piso? Join Mark and Pablo as they explore key phrases like cerquita, hoy en día, and cuesta arriba. Alongside these, you’ll continue expandi…

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The Rose of Versailles Ep 39-40: The End of an Era 1:34:24

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We’ve done it, we’ve reached the end of The Rose of Versailles, but just the beginning of the French Revolution. It’s been a long and really great series that both of us have enjoyed watching. But like our friends Oscar and Andre, eventually all good things must come to an end. What the future holds is anyone’s guess… Except it’s not a guess for us…

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38. Should You Hire a Homeschool Reading Tutor? But It's So Expensive! 11:46

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Maybe we should hire a tutor? I’m wondering if you’ve ever asked yourself this question. You’ve started your homeschool journey with your little reader feeling nervous excitement. But, now, you’re seriously beginning to doubt you have what it takes to teach your child to read. You’ve even googled Reading Tutors Near Me and almost pressed the button…

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The Lost World: Jurassic Park (BONUS) 1:43:43

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We're back on our watch through of all the Jurassic Park films. This time, with JP2, a movie that really leans in on Dinosaur chases and only is a little about being a dad. Will this be a bellwether for the rest of the movies? Sarah probably knows!

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The Rose of Versailles Ep 37-38: Defection Affection 1:08:36

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Here we are, at the penultimate episode of our coverage of the Rose of Versailles. IRL, Joe is knee deep in Star Wars Rebels and books. Meanwhile, Sarah has been dating in Stardew Valley and IRL! In the Rose of Versailles, the Revolution is here! Fighting erupts in Paris and Oscar and Andre must decide what they’re going to do! But first, they have…

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37. But I Didn't Learn Phonics That Way! Help for Homeschool Moms Teaching Kindergarten Reading 13:02

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But I didn’t learn phonics that way! I’ve never been trained as a teacher! Homeschool Mom, are you looking to teach phonics like the pros? Then, it’s ‘out with the old’ and ‘in with the new’! Even if you didn’t learn to read using a phonics-based approach, you CAN teach your child to read using a phonics curriculum as your foundation. Let’s compare…

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The Rose of Versailles Ep 34-36: France in Flux 1:18:53

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We close in on the end. In our real lives, Joe has watched the first episode of like four anime series and isn’t that confident in how they’ll turn out. Sarah, meanwhile, continues her quest to watch all of Survivor. In the Rose of Versailles, things are kicking off. Oscar is dying and possibly turning traitor (thank god!) while Andre is trying to …

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CBS Scenes 1.05 | ¡Menudo sorpresón! 28:40

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In Chapter 5 of Scenes, our series for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café, where a variety of interesting customers bring their stories to life. This time, we meet a group of lively ladies enjoying their time together. One of them has some exciting news to share—¿te imaginas qué puede ser? As always, Mark and Pablo will guide…

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36. From Cat to Confident Reader: Next-Level CVC Words for Homeschool Kindergarten and Grade One! 10:32

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Are you tired of hearing your child read the same words over and over? You know he's ready to up-level his reading, but you're not sure how? Don't miss this ONE phonics skill to multiply the number of words your child can read! Your child won't even need to know digraphs, long vowel spellings or r-controlled vowels! Homeschool Mom, you want this ph…

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CBS Scenes 1.04 | El café de la suerte 32:03

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Join Mark and Pablo for the next chapter of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners! In this chapter, a nervous man steps into Isabel’s café, dressed smartly in a suit and carrying a briefcase. ¿Adónde irá? Mark and Pablo will guide you through the vocabulary and grammar featured in the story. For example, you’ll learn how to use the v…

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The Rose of Versailles Ep 31-33: Mob Mentality 1:14:09

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This week, we inch our way to the end. But first, we talk about our personal lives. And we…have some trouble remembering what we did. Panic buy thing? Play games? Watch TV? Who can remember…. In the Rose of Versailles, the French Guard is tasked with protecting a Spanish Duke from the wicked Saint-Just. Will they succeed? And then, Oscar and Andre …

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35. Does Your Child Have ADHD? Why Teaching Reading Feels Like a Battle! 11:10

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Are you wondering if your child has ADHD? Does teaching your child phonics feel like a battleground? Do you find yourself frustrated as a homeschool mom thinking, "Why can't he child just read the words? I don't have time for this!" If this sounds like your homeschool Kindergarten, Grade One or Grade Two reading lesson, you won't want to miss this …

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CBS Scenes 1.03 | Sustituta busca piso 26:32

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Join Mark and Pablo for another chapter in the captivating Scenes series! In Chapter 3, we meet Elena, a new substitute teacher settling into the neighbourhood and searching for a flat. This chapter introduces practical verbs like alquilar and cubrir una baja, while giving us a closer look at the customers of Isabel’s café. Don’t miss this opportun…