I left Canada to teach English in the Czech Republic in 1995. There are three chapters that cover my experience there which include meeting my first wife. Ten years later, I was in India on a new teaching job getting divorced. I met and dated Marta.

Expect the Unexpected

Marta

We use language almost every minute of the day.  And it is one of the ways classism shows up readily, don't you think?

Hablando Al Chile

Language is a Form of Classism? 🎧

皆さんは、日本のミュージシャンの「松任谷由実」さんを知っていますか？
私が高校生の頃から好きな歌手です。
今流れている曲も松任谷由実さんの曲で私がピアノで弾いています。
彼女は「ユーミン」と呼ばれていて、今年デビュー50周年を迎えたベテランのミュージシャンです。
シンガソングライターで、自分で詩を書き、作曲し、歌っています。
去年50周年記念で出したアルバムは売り上げ1位を獲得し、
１９７０年代、８０年代、９０年代、２０００年代、2010年代、２０２０年代の六つの年代でアルバムの売り上げ１位を記録しました。
これは日本で初めての記録です。
今日はユーミンさん曲の中の一つの詩を紹介します。

海を見ていた午後

あなたを思い出す この店に来るたび
坂を上って きょうもひとり来てしまった
山手のドルフィンは静かなレストラン
晴れた午後には 遠く三浦岬も見える
ソーダ水の中を 貨物船がとおる
小さなアワも恋のように消えていった

The afternoon I saw the sea
When I come to this store, I remember you
Today I came alone going up the hill2
The Yamate dolphin is a quiet restaurant
On the sunny afternoons, the Miura cape is seen in the distance
A cargo ship crosses the soda water
A small bubble faded like love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Wbpm2UYTEE

Japanese culture ♪

日本の歌手「松任谷由実」さん

le matin : de manhã, pela manhã, in the morning
l’après-midi: à tarde, in the afternoon
le soir: à noite, in the evening
lundi soir : segunda à noite, Monday evening
le lundi soir : às segundas à noite, on Monday evenings
mardi soir : terça à noite, Tuesday evening
le mardi soir : às terças à noite, on Tuesday evenings
Mercredi après-midi : quarta a tarde, Wednesday afternoon
le mercredi après-midi : às quartas a tarde, on Wednesday afternoons
jeudi soir : quinta de noite, Thursday evening
le jeudi soir: às quintas de noite, on Thursday evenings
vendredi matin : sexta de manhã, Friday morning
le vendredi matin: às sextas de manhã, on Friday mornngs
samedi matin: sábado de manhã, Saturday morning
le samedi matin : aos sábados de manhã, on Saturday mornings
dimanche matin : domingo de manhã, Sunday morning
Le dimanche matin : aos domingos de manhá, on Sunday mornings


Professeur Maxime

Les moments de la journée

In this episode you will know a bit about me and another way to introduce yourself in a spontaneous way

Spanish with Jas

EP 2. INTRODUCING MYSELF

In this episode of The Streetwise English Podcast I talk about the changing forms of media storage for music, from records to modern streaming services. My teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582

Streetwise English

SWE #120 The Evolution of Music Media

Are you curious about the designs of the Ancient Damascan House? Here's your chance to know about that in details! This podcast episode is the result of an exclusive visit to one of these houses, offering you a wealth of discoveries. Don't miss out on this incredible journey!
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Beyond Borders: Immersing in Syrian Culture

Details of the Ancient Damascan House

An anecdote is a quick story about something of interest, usually with a singular theme or lesson. Anecdotes are no different than the stories told among friends, but when they’re used in literature, they can accomplish more than merely passing the time. 


Types of Anecdotes: 
Although there is no formal grouping, anecdotes tend to fall into the categories of 
cautionary, 
characterizing, 
humorous, 
inspirational, 
reminiscent. 

However, these are not mutually exclusive and can be blended together

Dusty's LETS TALK!

What Is an Anecdote, and How Do You Write One?

If you don't want to feel stuck and paralyzed when answerin IELTS questions this mini lecture is for you to find a method that will simplify your preparation experience as well as give flare to your answer!

Enjoy listening to it and send me a request to see if I am available to help you too.