This is the first part of a cross-cultural look at how we value time in different parts of the world.

Expect the Unexpected

Time Part One

1. 家事（かじ）
英語: household chores, housework
スペイン語: tareas domésticas, labores del hogar
ドイツ語: Hausarbeit, häusliche Aufgaben
タイ語: งานบ้าน, งานในครัวเรือน

2. 洗濯物（せんたくもの）
英語: laundry, washed clothes
スペイン語: ropa para lavar, ropa lavada
ドイツ語: Wäsche, gewaschene Kleidung
タイ語: ผ้าที่ซักแล้ว, ผ้าสำหรับซัก

3. かたづけ（片付け）
英語: tidying up, cleaning up
スペイン語: ordenación, recogida
ドイツ語: Aufräumen, Ordnung schaffen
タイ語: การจัดระเบียบ, การเก็บกวาด


みなさんはすきな家事（かじ）がありますか？
わたしは洗濯（せんたく）がすきです。
週（しゅう）に3回（さんかい）くらいします。
洗濯物（せんたくもの）のにおいや洗濯物（せんたくもの）をたたむ時間（じかん）もすきです。
でも、そうじがだいきらいです。かたづけがとくいじゃありません。


Jurisensei1217forbeginners

家事（かじ）

Mr. Fat wakes up from a deep and enjoyable sleep. He rolls out of bed, leaving behind him a mattress covered with money. He walks over to his bedroom mirror and wipes oil off his face. 

“You are looking very handsome today,” says Mr. Fat, speaking to himself. “You are doing such a great job at ruling Planet Meat. Everyone loves and respects you. This planet is so lucky to have you.” 

Looking at his delicious meat hamburger, Mr. Fat says “Oh my, I’m starving. I can’t wait for breakfast. I’m going to eat my own meaty, juicy body! Hah!” 

Mr. Fat lives in a giant house made of meat, vegetables and potato chips. He is the boss of the whole meat planet. He became the boss because he has the biggest, toughest belly. Whenever someone tried to punch Mr. Fat, meat flew out of his belly and attacked his opponent. 

The fat hamburger walks over to the window. He opens his lettuce curtains and he almost faints in shock.  

“OH MY GOD!” screams Mr. Fat. He can’t believe what he’s seeing. “It’s raining tomato sauce! Yuuuuk!!” 

Being a Cloud

Mr. Fat the Hamburger

OK, we talk about communication between different cultures, but did you know that emotion can be a determinant factor in distinguishing them? Some people are more affective, others rather neutral. And we bet you might have noticed that in your everyday interactions. But why?

The Age of Humans

Episode 2: Affective vs Neutral Cultures 

こんにちは! 今日(きょう)は花粉症(かふんしょう)の話(はなし)です！

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Slow Japanese

Episode #28 - Allergy to pollen!

EP 10_ Review of Lesson 1 to 10 (Free Chinese Lesson) 

Who says Chinese is hard？ 谁说中文很难

Listen to a conversation between a barrister and a customer ordering coffee and sweet treats.
Learn the vocabulary and hear it in use.
So sit back, listen and relax!


Say Hi English! With Teacher Duran.

Coffee talk (listening comprehension and conversation practice)

Te cuento sobre mi experiencia en el complejo olímpico de Atenas. Parece que correr en falda larga no es una buena idea. 

La magia de la vida

Episodio 21: Mi caída en el estadio olímpico de Atenas

Did you know that most countries in the world had an international external radio service?
Today I remember Radio China International, RAI from Italy, Radio Sweden, Radio Netherlands and Deutsche Welle.