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In this podcast, we have prepared ready-to-use dialogues and short conversations that will help you practice the language of everyday tasks, such as grocery shopping or going to the bank.

Everyday Dialogues

Vocabulary Words

1 . Comfortable
Definition: Feeling relaxed or at ease; free from worry or discomfort.
Example Sentence: It’s important to feel comfortable when introducing yourself to new people in a networking event.

2 . Authentic
Definition: Genuine, real, or true; not fake or copied.
Example Sentence: People appreciate authentic conversations rather than those filled with insincere attempts to impress.

3 . Impression
Definition: An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, usually formed after a brief encounter.
Example Sentence: Your first impression can make a big difference in how someone perceives you.

4 . Referral
Definition: The act of directing someone to a person or place for assistance or information.
Example Sentence: A strong referral can help you get a job interview at your dream company.

5 . Opportunity
Definition: A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; a chance for success or advancement.
Example Sentence: Networking can open up new opportunities in your career.

Discussion Questions

1 . When do you feel most comfortable meeting new people?

2 . Why is it important to be authentic when networking?

3 . How can you make a strong first impression when introducing yourself?

4 . Have you ever received a referral that helped you in your career?

5 . What is one opportunity that you wish you had taken in the past?

Business English Podcast

Ep #1 - Networking Strategies

「境界知能」という言葉をめぐってさまざまな議論がSNS上で起きています。
この「境界知能」は、本来どういう言葉なのでしょうか？


くわしくはPodcastで話しているので、よかったら聴いてみてくださいね。


あなたのお役に立ちますように！


❓Uchiga Contact
質問（しつもん）やリクエスト (request)はありますか？
If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact me.


Hello, I’m Uchiga (Aya) . I teach Japanese phrases for trips in Japan and Osaka-ben (Osaka dialect), as well as Japanese for business. I also provide career consultation to international students and people from other countries who want to work in Japan. 
直接（ちょくせつ）、人（ひと）とあまり話（はな）さないようなトピックについても、お話しします。


こんにちは、うちが (Aya) です！
私は、キャリアコンサルタントとFP（ファイナンシャルプランナー）2級という国家資格を使って、キャリアの相談（転職・就職）をお受けしています。履歴書の確認やオンラインの模擬面接などをしています。
イギリスに留学してそれからロンドンのファッション会社で働いていたので、留学や海外での生活についてのご相談も受けています。


また、日本語教師と海外在住経験者として、仕事のための日本語を教えたり、関西弁のレッスンをしています。旅行で使える英会話や日本語も教えます。
フリーランスの美術教師として学校で美術を教えています。
落ち込んだ時とか、悩んだ時とか、私としゃべると気持ちが楽になってくれると嬉しいです。


人と話すことで、新しい考えやアイデアなんかも出てきたらいいですね！
ご相談・レッスンを通して、あなたが楽しく、心地よく暮らしていけるような未来につながるお手伝いやサポートをさせていただきます。
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こんにちは、うちが (Aya) です！
わたしは、仕事（しごと）のための日本語（にほんご）を教（おし）えたり、留学生（りゅうがくせい）や、外国（がいこく）から日本（にほん）に働（はたら）きにきた人（ひと）の仕事（しごと）やCareerについての相談（そうだん）を受（う）けたりしています。
わたしは、旅行（りょこう）のための日本語（にほんご）や大阪弁（おおさかべん）も教（おし）えます。

もしよかったら、日本人（にほんじん）の方（かた）にもPodcastを聴（き）いていただきたいです。
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★If you would like to ask any questions or have any concerns, feel free to contact me.　
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[Intermediate-Upper level] Interesting Japanese Not Taught In Schools About Japanese business culture, Japanese habits & Osaka

｢境界知能｣は｢低学歴｣?専門医が｢安易に境界知能と呼ばないで｣と抗議するのはなぜか？

私の住む仙台に昔、伊達政宗（だてまさむね）という侍（さむらい）がいました。
彼はとてもファッションセンスが良く、ハンサムだったそうです。



Japanese "Taka" it easy

伊達男（だておとこ）＝イケメンに　なりたいです（^^)

My English is poor - The One limiting thought that ruins your life and makes your English poorer! Episode 394.

Is it one of your beliefs? That your English is poor?

You see, since you've been saying it over and over again - it became 'a nature', Therefore, you don't even recognize the damaging effect it creates.

I've prepared 3 questions to help you deal with this fundamental belief that ruins your success in English.

Dive into it now and elevate your English now!



The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

My English is poor - The One limiting thought that ruins your life and makes you English poorer! Episode 394.

Le jour de l'an
“Bonne année ! Bonne santé !”
Depuis l'aube, on entend que cela dans la forêt des Merveilles. Tous les animaux se souhaitent le meilleur pour l'année nouvelle. Ils échangent aussi des poignées de pâtes, des gros bisous et des petits cadeaux.
“Ah ! pensent-ils, si tous les hommes agissaient comme nous au lieu de se faire la guerre, la Terre serait un véritable paradis.”

Des Milliers D'histoires

Histoire 1 - Le jour de l'An

   In this podcast , i explain the rule to use correctly ( maybe at last ! ) C'EST or IL EST . it's such a mess when it comes to use them .

   After listening to it , you will no longer make this mistake 😉 

   Of course , do the exercises attachech to this podcast and let me know if it has useful for you ! 

  Merci 🙏


𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗜𝗦 ? 😉

"𝐂'𝐄𝐒𝐓" 𝐨𝐫 "𝐈𝐋 𝐄𝐒𝐓" ? 𝐚 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 ! 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 ? 🤔

"口" - kǒu

Meaning (字义)
Primary Meaning: The primary meaning of "口" is "mouth."
For example: 
她张开口唱了一首美妙的歌。 (Tā zhāng kāi kǒu chàng le yī shǒu měi miào de gē.)
 She opened her mouth and sang a beautiful song.

Extended Meanings: It can also refer to anything that resembles a mouth, such as an opening, entrance, or a measure word for people in a household.

Usage (用法)

The character "口" is used in various contexts in the Chinese language, including as a radical in other characters, in compound words, and in idiomatic expressions.

As a Radical:
    "口" is a common radical in Chinese characters, often related to speech or the mouth, such as "吃" (chī, to eat) and "唱" (chàng, to sing).

Measure Word: 
"口" is used as a measure word for counting family members or things with openings.

例如：
一家四口。 (Yì jiā sì kǒu 。) -A family of four.
两口井。 (Liǎng kǒu jǐng .) -Two wells

In Compound Words:

口语 (kǒu yǔ): Spoken language
 For example: 
他学习汉语口语非常努力。 (Tā xuéxí Hànyǔ kǒuyǔ fēicháng nǔlì.)
 He studies spoken Chinese very diligently.

人口 (rén kǒu): Population
For example: 
这个城市的人口超过了一百万。 (Zhège chéngshì de rénkǒu chāoguò le yī bǎi wàn.)
The population of this city exceeds one million.

出口 (chū kǒu): Exit or export
For example:
请从出口离开。 (Qǐng cóng chūkǒu líkāi.)
Please exit through the exit.

Idiomatic Expressions:
心口如一 (xīn kǒu rú yī): (literal: heart and mouth as one) 

Epitomizes honesty and integrity. It describes a person who expresses their true thoughts and feelings without deception, earning the trust and respect of others.

For example:
他是个心口如一的人。 (Tā shì gè xīn kǒu rú yī de rén.)
He is a person who says what he thinks .

口是心非 (kǒu shì xīn fēi):  (literal: mouth is, heart isn't)
it is an idiom used to describe people who are insincere or deceitful, saying one thing while meaning another. 

For example:
她总是口是心非，让人难以信任。(Tā zǒng shì kǒu shì xīn fēi, ràng rén nán yǐ xìnrèn.)
She always says one thing but means another, making it hard to trust her.

每日一字

Today we're talking about a phrasal verb that means to contribute something, usually money, time, or effort. I hope you find it useful!