Talk Americano

In this episode of the "Talk Americano" podcast, hosts Ulysses and Maria, both expats living in the Czech Republic, discuss their experiences navigating life in a foreign country and learning a new language. Ulysses, originally from the United States with Salvadoran and Mexican heritage, shares his journey to the Czech Republic for university studies in international trade languages. Maria, who gr...

In this podcast episode, co-hosts Ulysses Sharatov and Maria discuss their recent trip to the United States, reflecting on their experiences as expats. The conversation takes place shortly after their return, highlighting their jet lag and cultural observations. They compare aspects of life in the U.S. and the Czech Republic, including public restrooms, dining experiences, and healthcare services....

Christmas

Talk Americano - Episode 6 - The podcast featured Ulysses and Maria discussing the US election system, focusing on illegal immigration, tax cuts, the electoral process, and the candidates. The conversation highlighted the complexity of the US election system, including primary elections, the Electoral College, and the role of political conventions in selecting candidates. The speakers also touched...

In a podcast, Maria Sharapova and Ulysses discuss Christmas traditions around the world. They share their experiences growing up in Latin American and American households. The conversation focuses on the differences between celebrating Christmas in Spanish-speaking countries and the United States. They mention traditions like leaving milk and cookies for Santa, making tamales, and glazing ham. The...

In this podcast episode, two speakers named Maria and Ulysses engage in a conversation about idioms in the English language. They explore the meanings and usage of various idioms such as "fish out of water," "burn bridges," "break the ice," and "piece of cake." The discussion delves into the origins and examples of these idiomatic expressions in different contexts. Although the specific date of th...

In this podcast, Maria and Ulysses, a married couple, discuss various topics related to travel. They talk about the differences between traveling within the United States and outside of it, highlighting the limited vacation time for Americans due to high living costs and constant work. The speakers also discuss the benefits of taking vacations and the different reasons people travel, such as for b...

In a podcast recorded on November 16th, Maria Shara Tova and Ulysses Sheri discuss the topics of Halloween and Thanksgiving. They highlight Halloween's popularity in the United States, particularly for the candy and decoration industries. The tradition of trick-or-treating is mentioned, along with its potential scariness. The conversation then shifts to Thanksgiving, the next big holiday in the US...

In this podcast, Maria and Ulysses discuss their experiences with learning and speaking English. Maria, originally from Los Angeles, talks about her journey to the Czech Republic and the challenges she faced with understanding different accents and cultural differences. She emphasizes the importance of practicing and immersing oneself in the language to improve fluency. Ulysses, a Spanish speaker,...