Talk Americano

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. Ulysses shares his initial impressions of the U.S. from a tourist perspective and later as a resident,

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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 on the importance of staying neutral in political conversations. The discussion took place during the

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. They also talk about advent calendars and eggnog. The podcast was recorded around Christmas time, as they

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 the recording is not mentioned, the importance of this discussion lies in its ability to help listeners

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 business, leisure, or family matters. They share their experiences with different modes of

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. The speakers delve into the history of Thanksgiving, emphasizing the pilgrims' learning from Native

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, shares his experience of learning English in school and mentions that Americans often struggle to