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Bienvenidos al país mas grande de habla hispana en el mundo. Conoce la cultura e historia de México en este divertido espisodio.

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はい。こんにちはようへい先生です。今日は、みんなの日本語21課の 179ページ3行目（the third line from the topですね）、の”でも” を使った文（ぶん）の話をしたいと思います。じゃあ読みますね。
・「ちょっとビール”でも”飲みませんか」

”でも” じゃなかったら何になりますか。
・ビール【　】飲みに行きませんか。

はい、そうですね、”を”ですね。「ビール”を” 飲みに行きませんか」　
ええ、これはビールだけ飲みます。うん、会話（かいわ）を読みますね。 
・会話（かいわ）
A：ビールを飲みに行きませんか。
B：いいですね

もしBさんがワインやお酒などを飲むとちょっと変（へん）です。しかし、
A:ビールでも飲みに行きませんか。
B：いいですね。

だとワイン、カクテル、お酒など色々（いろいろ）なものを飲みます。 
ま、たぶんBさんもビールを飲みますが、他（ほか）のものでもいいですよ。うん、 はい、じゃ、他の例（れい）
・「コーヒーでも飲みませんか」
これも、ジュースもいいですね、水を飲んでもいいです。はい、たぶんコーヒーを飲みますよ。 
・「公園（こうえん）でも行きましょう」
はい、公園（こうえん）に行かなくてもいいんですね。さんぽするだけでもいいし、スーパー、 スーパー？に行っても、まあいいですね。はい、他（ほか）にも
・「私のうちでゲームでもしない？」
はい、たぶんゲームをしますよ。でも、ゲームじゃなくても、 トランプ、カードゲームでもいいですよね。うん。はい、”でも” の使い方わかりましたか。はい、じゃあ、今日も聞いてくれてありがとうございます。
みんな日本語の勉強がんばってね、バイバイ👋



ようへい先生　N4～N3　レベルの生徒（せいと）へ　(^^♪

＃5　ビール”でも”飲みませんか。 　　みんなの日本語21課

나 승마장에 처음 와봤어.
我第一次来骑马场。

느낌이 어때?
感觉怎么样？

말 타는 게 처음에는 무서웠거든, 근데 차츰 적응해서, 
지금은 너무 재미있어.
一开始骑觉得挺害怕的, 不过慢慢适应了, 现在感觉挺有意思。

보아하니, 앞으로 나한테 매일 승마장 오자고 귀찮게 하겠네.
看来, 你今后会缠着我天天来骑马场。

승마장 骑马场
천천히, 차츰 慢慢
적응하다 适应
이제부터, 앞으로 今后
귀찮게 하다 缠

[YOON] 1분 한국어

나 승마장에 처음 와봤어. 我第一次来骑马场。

Disneyland Paris has launched a new light show called Disney Tales of Magic, an immersive 20-minute show that uses drones, synchronized fountains, and high-definition projections.

The show's main feature — ultra-bright lasers — has been used only once before, at the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony featuring a performance by Celine Dion. The lasers, which travel 37 kilometers, deliver extraordinary power while remaining safe near crowds.

"The Paris Olympics used it first. But we saw it first," said Dana Harrel, executive entertainment director at Disneyland Paris.

The show brings Disney and Pixar tales to life with the use of drone-made 3D figures projected onto the night sky, synchronized fountains and a 100-piece orchestra.

The show also reflects Disney's storytelling evolution. Tim Lutkin, artistic director of the production, noted the shift from classic fairy tales to modern narratives like Encanto and Inside Out 2, which explore deeper themes such as anxiety and depression.

The show is just one part of Disneyland Paris' $2 billion expansion plan, part of a $60 billion global investment announced in September 2023, aiming to redefine Disney parks, cruises and attractions over the next decade.

At the heart of the expansion is the transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park, doubling in size and reimagined as Disney Adventure World. Opening in spring 2025, a new park entrance, World Premiere, will greet visitors with the glamor of a Hollywood film premiere, leading them into immersive themed areas.

The expansion includes two eagerly awaited themed lands: The World of Frozen, opening in 2026, and The Lion King land. The Disneyland Hotel has also been revamped, with rooms themed around classic Disney royalty.

"These projects reflect our commitment to innovation and storytelling," said Natacha Rafalski, head of Disneyland Paris, adding that they will further strengthen it as Europe's top tourist destination.



Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Drones and Lasers Light Up Disneyland Paris in New Show

Let's start with 5 simple idioms for business and ordinary life!

5 Weekly Idioms 

5 Idioms - Week 1

Full transcript: https://japanesemayuna.com/

はい、こんにちは。今回はポッドキャストの23回目です。最近、仕事でもプライベートでも準備することが多くて、少し忙しいです。寝る時間が不規則になったり、花粉症があったりして大変ですが、頑張ります。ポッドキャストに関するリクエストや改善案ももらったので、少しずつ反映していきたいと思います。

Hello. This is the podcast episode 23. I've been a bit busy lately with a lot of preparation both at work and in my personal life. It's hard with irregular sleeping hours and hay fever, but I'm trying my best. I've received some requests and suggestions for improvement regarding the podcast, so I'll try to reflect them little by little.

今日は早口言葉について話したいと思います。みなさんは早口言葉を知っていますか？英語ではtongue twisterといいます。正しく発音するのが難しいフレーズを、早く言えるかどうか試す遊びです。早口言葉は日本語にもたくさんあります。今日は３つの早口言葉を紹介したいと思います。

Today I would like to talk about Hayakuchi Kotoba. Do you know Hayakuchi Kotoba? In English it is called “tongue twister”. It is a game to see if you can say a phrase that is difficult to pronounce correctly as quickly as possible. There are many Hayakuchi Kotoba in Japanese, too. Today I would like to introduce three Hayakuchi Kotoba.

まず紹介するのは、「赤巻紙　青巻紙　黄巻紙」です。「赤、青、黄」は色の名前です。「巻紙」とは、昔手紙を書くときに使われた紙のことです。つまり、赤と青と黄色の３種類の巻紙です。とくにストーリーはありません。それでは言ってみましょう。まずはゆっくり。「赤巻紙　青巻紙　黄巻紙」。そして早く。「赤巻紙　青巻紙　黄巻紙」。

The first one to be introduced is the ”Aka-Makigami, Ao-Makigami, Ki-Makigami”. ‘Aka(red), ao(blue), ki(yellow)’ are the names of the colours. ‘Makigami (roll of paper)’ refers to the paper used for writing letters in the olden days. In other words, there are three types of rolled paper: red, blue and yellow. There is no particular story behind this. Now let's say it. First, slowly. ”Aka-Makigami (red roll paper), Ao-Makigami (blue roll paper), Ki-Makigami (yellow roll paper)”. Then, quickly. ”Aka-Makigami, Ao-Makigami, Ki-Makigami”

次に紹介するのは、「生麦　生米　生卵」です。これも前の例と同じように、３つの名詞を並べたフレーズです。「生」は、料理していない食べ物の状態のことです。「麦、米、卵」は食べ物の名前ですね。他にも、「生肉」や「生クリーム」という単語が日常的によく使われます。それでは言ってみましょう。まずはゆっくり。「生麦　生米　生卵」。早く。「生麦　生米　生卵」。



Japanese Lessons with Mayuna

23. 早口言葉に挑戦

Lan : Mẹ ơi, ngày mai trời thế nào ạ?
         What's the weather going to be  like tomorrow  Mom?
Mẹ Lan: Ngày mai có lẽ trời sẽ mưa.
              It might rain.
Lan: Hay quá! Thế thì trời sẽ mát mẹ nhỉ.
           That's good. So it will be cool Mom
Mẹ Lan: Ừ, hôm nay nóng quá!
              Yes, so hot today
Lan: Vâng ạ, hôm nay trời nóng 
và cũng không có gió nữa.
yes, it's hot and there is also not windy
Mẹ Lan: À, ngày mai đi học con nhớ 
phải mang theo áo mưa nhé!
Well, remember to take the raincoat if you go to school tomorrow.
Lan: Vâng ạ!
yes Mom

Vietnameseonlineclass.com

Hội thoại Tiếng Việt  về thời tiết/ conversation about the weather

Company culture matters. A common reason people are motivated to switch jobs is a desire for a different company culture. When employees fit into the culture of a company, they not only feel more comfortable, like they are at their home away from home, but they are happier, more engaged, and more productive. 

In this episode, I walk you through questions to identify the type of culture you want in a company. You'll hear some of the most memorable and shocking answers I've heard from clients as we've talked about company culture. Then, I share steps that you can take to find companies with attractive cultures. Finally, I share what to do during a job interview to detect the culture of the company. You'll learn what to look for and questions to ask your interviewers. The episode concludes with definitions for nine idioms and phrases for English language learners.

Episode originally published on April 24, 2020.
Transcript available at https://www.express-to-impress.com/culture-of-a-company/. 
Infographics from this episode are at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/. 