How would you decline an invitation without being rude?
Here is a useful idiom to decline an offer politely or say that you would like to accept it, but at a later time.

Join me on this episode and learn how to use "take a rain check" in context!



English with Serena

Take a rain check (Rimandare l'invito)

Nos Estados Unidos é possível termos um Jacaré como nosso amigo...

Aprenda Português Com Notícias Insólitas e Malucas -Learn Portuguese With Crazy Isoteric News 

Apoio Emocional de Um Jacaré

This is a reading from the Aozora Bunko "Jyûnen（Ten Years）" with some expressions changed to easy Japanese for learners of Japanese.
The reading is followed by explanations of the story and vocabulary. Please use it to study Japanese listening comprehension.

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青空文庫「十年」より、日本語学習者向けに一部の表現をやさしい日本語に変えて、朗読しています。
朗読の後にストーリーや語彙の解説があります。日本語のリスニングの勉強にお役立てください。

OYASUMI にほんご

#7　Ten Years（10ねん, Jyûnen）

70 = soixante-dix
71 = soixante-et-onze
72 = soixante-douze
73 = soixante-treize
74 = soixante-quatorze
75 = soixante-quinze
76 = soixante-seize
77 = soixante-dix-sept
78 = soixante-dix-huit
79 = soixante-dix-neuf
80 = quatre-vingt

Les numéros en français avec Aymaro

Les numéros de 70 à 80 en Français avec Aymaro

One of the questions that many of us have about exercise is "should it hurt?"

Some people agree with the old saying: "No pain, no gain," which means if it's not hurting, you're not improving.

But is that really true?

When it comes to weight training, some experts tell people that they should train "until failure" for best results.

This means they keep lifting or training until their body cannot physically do any more.

However, others say that this approach is not suitable for everyone.

"If somebody wants to increase muscle mass as much as they possibly can, then training to failure is something to consider," said Michael Zourdos, from Florida Atlantic University, who has done research into this subject.

He and his colleagues found that lifting weights "until failure" may build bigger muscles, but isn't needed to increase strength.

He said people who work out hard, but don't push themselves to exhaustion, will still likely improve their fitness.

For the average person just looking to increase their fitness levels, Zourdos said it's easier to get results.

He said that these people would benefit from a hard session that comes within five to 10 repetitions of failure, rather than training to complete exhaustion.

He also said "failure training" often makes people so sore that they miss their next session.

Overdoing it can sometimes be harmful — and people who are planning on doing strenuous exercise should see a doctor first.

James Fisher, a sport science expert in the UK, says that resting muscle groups is an important part of training.

But he agrees that if people want to build muscle, they need to push themselves.

"If you lift a weight you can easily lift 10 times or more, you never really work hard enough," he said.

Still, Fisher said that the best workout is "one that people will actually do," regardless of how hard they push themselves.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Does 'Training to Failure' Improve Strength, Fitness?

What’s Italian symbol? Well, we have a lot: pasta, pizza, gondolas, the Colosseum, fashion etc. But there is one thing we Italians can’t live without. As for me, I really need it daily: il caffè, the coffee!
Listen to this episode and learn 4 different ways to order caffè, espresso and cappuccino in Italian!

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Welcome to this brand new podcast broadcasted by Cocai Italian.

3 minutes Italian delivers you a full experience of the Italian language in pills.

Do you want to learn Italian language? Or did you just started this journey? Then 3 minutes Italian by Cocai Italiano will help you by teaching you a few, daily Italian expressions to start speaking today!

3 minutes Italian

Order an Italian caffè! - 3 minutes Italian

眉- Méi

 "目" - mù - eye, the upper part of 眉- Méi could refer to "毛" - máo", meaning "hair" or "fur." 
The combination represents the hairs above the eyes, hence "eyebrows." 
This formation suggests the character's meaning directly and visually connects it to the facial feature it represents.

用法 (Usage)

 As a noun, "眉" directly refers to the eyebrows. 
 眉毛 - méi mao - eyebrows

例如 (For example): 
他的眉毛很浓。- Tā de méi mao hěn nóng  
(His eyebrows are very thick.)

However, it is often used metaphorically in Chinese to denote expressions or emotions conveyed by the movement of the eyebrows, such as surprise, concern, or anger.

For instance, 眉头- méi tóu - the inner brow, refers to the area where the eyebrows begin, typically located above the inner corners of the eyes.

For example, "皱眉头" - zhòu méi tóu, means "to furrow one's brow," indicating worry or deep thought..

Idiomatic Expressions: "眉- Méi" appears in various idioms that use eyebrows metaphorically to talk about emotions or aesthetic qualities.

例如 (For example): 
眉开眼笑 - méi kāi yǎn xiào - lit. "eyebrows rise and eyes smile," meaning to smile joyfully or beam with happiness

眉飞色舞 - méi fēi sè wǔ - lit. "eyebrows fly and colors dance," used to describe vivid, expressive facial gestures of excitement or happiness

Metaphorical Usage: In poetic or artistic contexts, "眉" can metaphorically relate to things that resemble the shape or curve of eyebrows.

例如：(For example): 
山的轮廓好像一道眉形。-Shān de lún kuò hǎo xiàng yí dào méi xíng 。
(The outline of the mountain resembles the shape of an eyebrow.)


每日一字

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
6月12日月曜日　天気/くもり　気温/17℃ 

・6/10から外国人観光客の受け入れ再開について、北海道知事が会見をした。
・感染対策と経済の両立をすると言った。

［単語］
知事/ちじ…北海道や東京、大阪などの大きな場所で、いろいろ決めることができる人。
観光客/かんこうきゃく…景色を見たり、いろいろな食べ物を食べたりして、楽しむ人のこと。
受け入れ/うけいれ…入っていい
再開/さいかい…止まっていたことが、また始まること。
会見/かいけん…考えをみんなに伝えること
感染/かんせん…病気になること
対策/たいさく…問題が起きないようにすること
経済/けいざい…お金が動くこと
両立/りょうりつ…２つとも大事にする

レッスン待ってます♪

北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#78〉6月13日月曜日　6/10から、外国人観光客の受け入れ再開

Intonation and Speech Patterns (with transcript)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y7lPvqkJ9r8cumZ98sf_ZEgB6BSgqB_V/view?usp=drivesdk