【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#152〉1月30日月曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/-14℃ 


函館市/はこだてし
五稜郭公園/ごりょうかくこうえん
・春に向け桜のせんてい作業をした
・桜の花がきれいに咲くために、枯れた枝などを切る。
・だいたい1500本の桜
・作業員が木にはしごをかけて、枝を切った。

［単語］
向け/むけ…ために
せんてい…必要のない枝などを切ること
作業/さぎょう…仕事をすること
枯れる/かれる…ふるくなる
作業員/さぎょういん…作業する人
はしご…高いところに登るための道具
かける…置く

レッスン待ってます♪

北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#152〉春に向けさくらの枝を切る

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Easy Turkish

In this episode I will read a short version of the story of Biancaneve, Snow White.

Source and transcription: https://www.principessedisney.com/p/biancaneve-riassunto-della-storia.html


🧚🏾‍♀️ STORIE PER BAMBINI #QuickItalianWithMara

🍎  BIANCANEVE (Snow White)

Anita: OK, so we’ve got three possibilities for the advertisement we will be using here and I want to talk about each of them with you and get your point of view. So first of all, here’s number one. What do you think, Gerry?
Gerry: Oh, that’s interesting! I like the colors. They’re very warm. I didn’t think a cartoon would work very well, but I think this is quite fun. Tina, what do you think?
Tina: Personally, I don’t think it works. We’re really aiming at customers who are 20 and older. I think it might look a little young for them.
Brett: I’d agree with Tina, I’m not very keen on it. These will be used in magazines and on trains and buses. I don’t think it will really stand out. It’s very nice to look at, but I don’t think it will really get anyone’s attention.
Gerry: OK. I see what you mean, Brett. Well, let’s have a look at the others then. Well, I think it’s great, but I may revise my opinion when I see the others.
Anita: I will say that this one is cheaper than the other two. Right, then. Here’s number two.
Brett: Oh, I like that much more. It’s really creative. That’s a beautiful photograph and the name of the product is really clear.
Tina: I’m not sure about the model they used. She’s beautiful, don’t get me wrong. But she looks a bit unhappy. I don’t think that gives the right message.
Gerry: I like it, but I don’t think I feel strongly about it. I’m sure we could get them to find an older model if we wanted. It just seems very serious compared to the last one and I’m not sure I like it as much.
Anita: Yes, although I should point out that if we do that, it will add to the cost of the advertising. Also, I don’t know if this will change anyone’s mind, but the cost of using a photograph for the advert will be far higher than using a cartoon. About 40% more altogether which will leave us less to use for future advertising.
Brett: Well, I think this would work really well. If we need to change the model, we can do that. But I think it’s really exciting to look

English Conversation/Dialogue

Discussing An Advertisement (Business English)

** This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children. For mature audiences only. ** 18+
The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig from Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris Illustrations by Ian Falconer
Read by me Teacher Alyse. Listen and follow along.
Send me a message me for your free pdf copy of this book.

The way the pig is labeled based on his Vietnamese heritage, despite being born in the U.S., mirrors the real-world experiences of many immigrants and their descendants. Even when someone identifies as fully American, they can still be seen as "other" because of their background. The parrot's insistence on framing the pig's identity through an ethnic lens—rather than his actual achievements—reflects how media narratives and public discourse can shape (and sometimes distort) the way individuals are perceived.
This is especially important now, given the ongoing discussions about immigration in the U.S. Many immigrants and first-generation Americans face similar struggles with identity, belonging, and how they're portrayed in society. The story also highlights how insecurities—whether about identity, appearance, or status—can be exacerbated by external judgments.
Themes and Interpretation
•	Identity and Stereotyping: The pig’s frustration highlights how labels—whether about ethnicity or body image—can shape and limit a person’s self-perception.
•	Media Manipulation: The parrot, representing a journalist, distorts facts for a sensationalized story, raising questions about bias and ethics in reporting.
•	Self-Perception and Insecurity: The pig’s struggles with his body image illustrate how external judgments can create deep-seated insecurities.
•	Cultural Commentary: The story subtly critiques societal assumptions about identity and heritage, showing how people (or animals) can be boxed in by others’ perceptions.

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig

En este episodio se habla de diferentes aspectos e ideas relacionados con el aprendizaje de español.

Practicar español con Mar

Consejos para aprender español

In this episode of Italian Everyday, we talk about what you need to know regarding driving in Italy as an expat. We cover how long your current license is valid, whether you can convert it to an Italian one, and what steps to take if you need to get a new driving license.

Italian Everyday

Moving to Italy- What you need to know about your driving license.

In this episode, you will learn new vocabulary then listen to the dialogue in four simple steps. 1-noraml speed. 2-slow with translation. 3-slow with pauses for repetition. 4-normal speed again.

Today's conversation in Arabic:

-السلام عليكم 

=وعليكم السلام

-اسمي خالد، مااسمك؟

=اسمي خليل

-كيف حالك؟

=بخير والحمد لله، وكيف حالك أنت؟

-بخير والحمد لله

Episode outline:

1- new vocabulary >>> 00:37
2- normal speed >>> 01:27
3- slow speed with English translation >>> 01:58
4- slow speed with pauses >>> 03:16
5- normal speed >>> 05:03

The Perfect Conversation Method (Arabic - Beginner)

meeting and greeting Pt 1 - (beginner Arabic Conversation)

Continuamos aprendiendo vocabulario relacionado a la comida peruana. Esta vez les traigo información sobre el camote (sweet potato).

En otros países hispanohablantes, se le conoce como batata, chaco, patata dulce, papa dulce o boniato.

Transcripción disponible en: https://conpedepatria.blog/2022/08/31/el-camote-o-la-batata/

¡Gracias por escuchar!