Simple stories with questions to improve your listening skills.

AnnaTeachesRussian_beginner edition

Imparare Ascoltando

INCONTRI IN CITTÀ 3

Un monstre terrorise les habitants du Gévaudan. Est-ce un ours, un loup ou un tueur en série ?

Douce France

La bête du Gévaudan

不是。①英语中的过去式只用时过去的时态，“了”不一定只用于过去。
       明天下了课就去看电影。（I will go to the movies tomorrow after class.）
       她要是知道了这事肯定要大闹。（If she found out about it, she would definitely make a fuss.）
         ②英语不管是状态还是时间，只要是过去的事情们都要用过去时。“了”只用于过去的事件，不用于过去的状态。错误示例：小时候她很漂亮了。（×）我刚到北京时，妈妈很担心了。（×）我没吃了。（×）



喵喵说汉语---HSK 4

“了”是英语中的过去时吗？

“For years now, I've dreamed about taking an adventure in Vietnam, and I feel like I’m finally ready to take the plunge! I would be super excited to explore the lush jungles, cruise the bustling cities, and experience the unique culture of this vibrant country.

I’d definitely want to go on this adventure with my best buddy John, as he’s also really into travel and adventure, as well as always up for anything.

I would really like to get out and experience all that Vietnam has to offer. I would love to be able to climb the incredibly beautiful limestone cliffs of Halong Bay, which I’ve seen on a few different documentaries, and is on the top of my bucket list. 

Another adventurous thing I’d really want to try would be scuba diving in the gorgeous coral reefs, as well as relaxing on some of the stunning beaches. I'm sure I would also be able to enjoy some amazing local food, and maybe even take a few cooking classes. As well as that, I’d also love to learn more about the fascinating history of the country.

I guess I would be a little nervous about the whole trip, but I’d also be very eager to get out there and explore. I'm sure there would be some bumps along the way, but hey, that would be all part of the adventure. I'm always ready to step out of my comfort zone and embrace the unknown.

I'm so looking forward to having an epic adventure in Vietnam one of these days, and I'm sure it would be an incredible experience and I’d have so many wonderful stories to share with everyone back home. I'm sure it won't be long before I'm actually packing my bags and hitting the road!


Thank you.”

IELTS 85 Speaking

IELTS speaking part 2 - an adventure you would like to go on

当你对大人们讲起你的一个新朋友时，他们从来不向你提出实质性的问题。
When you tell them that you have made a new friend, they never ask you any questions about essential matters.
他们从来不讲：“他说话声音如何啊？”
They never say to you, "What does his voice sound like?"
他喜爱什么样的游戏啊？他是否收集蝴蝶标本呀？
What games does he love best? Does he collect butterflies?
他们却问你：“他多大年纪呀？弟兄几个呀？”
Instead, they demand: "How old is he? How many brothers has he?"
体重多少呀？他父亲挣多少钱呀？
How much does he weigh? How much money does his father make?
他们以为这样才算了解朋友。
Only from these figures do they think they have learned anything about him.

如果你对大人们说：“我看到一幢用玫瑰色的砖盖成的漂亮的房子，它的窗户上有天竺葵，屋顶上还有鸽子…”
If you were to say to the grown-ups: "I saw a beautiful house made of rosy brick, with geraniums in the windows and doves on the roof,"
他们怎么也想象不出这种房子有多么好。
they would not be able to get any idea of that house at all.

必须对他们说：“我看见了一幢价值十万法郎的房子。”
You would have to say to them: "I saw a house that cost $20,000."


那么他们就惊叫道：“多么漂亮的房子啊！”
Then they would exclaim: "Oh, what a pretty house that is!"


要是你对他们说：“小王子存在的证据就是他非常漂亮。
Just so, you might say to them: "The proof that the little prince existed is that he was charming."


他笑着，想要一只羊。
that he laughed, and that he was looking for a sheep.
他想要一只小羊，这就证明他的存在。
If anybody wants a sheep, that is a proof that he exists.
告诉他们,将会带来什么好处呢?
And what good would it do to tell them that?
他们一定会耸耸肩膀，把你当作孩子看待！
They would shrug their shoulders, and treat you like a child.
但是，如果你对他们说：“小王子来自的星球就是小行星B612”，
But if you said to them: "The planet he came from is Asteroid B-612,"
那么他们就十分信服，他们就不会提出一大堆问题来和你纠缠。
then they would be convinced, and leave you in peace from their questions.
他们就是这样的。
They are like that.
不要介怀。
One must not hold it against them.
小孩子们对大人们应该宽厚些，不要埋怨他们。
Children should always show great forbearance toward grown-up people.
当然，对我们懂得生活的人来说，我们才不在乎那些编号呢！

我真愿意象讲神话那样来开始这个故事。

我真想这样说：“从前呀，有一个小王子，他住在一个和他身体差不多大的星球上，他希望有一个朋友…”

对懂得生活的人来说，这样说就显得真实。

我可不喜欢人们轻率地读我的书。

我在讲述这些往事时心情是很难过的。


小王子-The Little Prince-Read in Chinese

小王子第9章：真实与虚伪

『新完全マスター語彙　日本語能力試験N2』（2011年、スリーエーネットワーク） 教科書を1課ずつ読んでいきます。 N2、N1に必要な語彙です。 今日は、第5章1課です。

N2合格

N2　語彙　第5章1課

Boost your language learning by practicing gratitude! Embracing a thankful mindset can supercharge your progress. By celebrating small victories and staying positive, you'll reduce stress, build resilience, and enjoy the journey more. Plus, gratitude strengthens relationships with native speakers and fellow learners, opening up even more opportunities to practice and grow. So, start counting your language blessings and watch your skills soar!

111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 30 - Practice Gratitude when Learning a New Language

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。


今日は関西弁について話します。
みなさんは日本語を勉強していますね。

関西弁って聞いたことがありますか？
日本の関西地方の方言、なまりですね。

関西とは大阪府・京都府・兵庫県・奈良県・滋賀県・和歌山県の2府4県のことです。

2府4県とは、
大阪府・京都府ー2府
兵庫県・奈良県・滋賀県・和歌山県ー4県
のことです。

その地域で話されている言葉を関西弁、といいます。
ですが、その2府4県でもそれぞれ違います。

今日は大阪生まれのぼくが話す関西弁、について5つだけ紹介します。

ダメーあかん

本当ーほんま

早くーはよ

とても、すごいーめっちゃ

知らないー知らん

こんな感じですね。

例文を作ってみます。

・え、そんなんしたらあかんて！やめときや。
ーえ、そんなことしたらダメだよ、やめなよ。

・ほんまつかれたわ。はよ寝よ。
ー本当につかれたね、早く寝よう。

・めっちゃ人並んでるやん。こんな人気なん知らんかったわー。
ーすごい人並んでるね。こんなに人気があるの知らなかったね。

どうですか？
わかりました？

標準語に直してみると、変な感じです。
東京の人が本当にこう言うかはわからないですけど、一応、標準語だとこんな意味になります。


関西弁はめっちゃおもしろいです。
イントネーションとか、テンポとか、語尾とか、特徴があります。

ぼくはこのPodcastでは標準語に近い感じで話しますが、いつも奥さんと話す時は、完全に関西弁です。

2人で話すPodcastもまた作りますね。

ということで、今日はこれで終わります。

こんなぼくと一緒に話したい！と思った方はぜひ、オンラインレッスンでお話しましょう！

italkiでお待ちしています！

今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！
