In today episode, we will review how to say "Hello" in Vietnamese and learn how to introduce ourselves in Vietnamese (name and nationality). These are survival phrases when you meet a new Vietnamese friend.

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How to Introduce Yourself in Vietnamese

数字 shù zì numbers 6 liù  six  7   qī   seven  8  bā  eight    9  jiǔ   nine   10   shí    ten

零基础汉语---zero basic Chinese

第七课 lesson 7

1. Guru The word guru as used in English is used in the same sense as Sanskrit and refers to a person who is regarded as a teacher, guide, expert or master.

2. Juggernaut The word juggernaut, which means an overwhelming and unstoppable force, comes from the word “Jagannatha” which means ‘Lord of the World.’

3. Serpent The word serpent comes from the Sanskrit word “sarpa” meaning snake.

4. Avatar The word avatar comes from the Sanskrit word “avatara”, which means ‘descent’ and in Hinduism, the word refers to the manifestation or incarnation of a deity.

5. Loot The word loot as used in English comes from the Sanskrit word “lunth” which means ‘to rob’. It is used both as a verb and as a noun in English, with the noun referring to goods that have been stolen.

6. Punch While the word punch can refer to hitting someone with the fist, punch is also a drink that is made from wine or spirits and mixed with fruits and spices. This word comes from the Sanskrit word “pancha” which means ‘five’, as a traditional punch drink was made using five ingredients.

7. Pundit In modern English usage, the word pundit is used to refer to a person who is highly skilled or an expert in a particular field. It comes from the Sanskrit word “pandit”, which means ‘learned’ or ‘skilled’ as well as a ‘learned man’.

8. Mantra In English, the word mantra is used to refer to a slogan or a statement that is used often. It comes from the Sanskrit word “mantra” which means a hymn or a chant.

9. Jungle The word jungle, as used to mean forest or wilderness comes from the Sanskrit word “jangala” which means an arid or an uncultivated piece of land.

10. Thug Thug is an adjective usually used for a man who is violent or a bully. It has got its origin in Hindi “Thag” meaning “swindler” that has come from the Sanskrit word “sthagati”.

11. Singapore The English language name Singapore comes from its Malay name Singapura, which is believed to have been derived from Sanskrit meaning "Lion City".

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Hear and There

1. Introduction to Hear and There

* Más pistas de qué comí en el capítulo anterior ¿haz adivinado
* No tengas miedo de hablar en tu segundo idioma
* ¿Sabes lo que es una "palabra dominguera" o "palabra rebuscada"?
* Te comparto una anécdota de pánico escénico

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CAPITULO 3 : ¿Sigues teniendo miedo a hablar en tu segundo idioma? 

Script 

おはようございます。日本語だんだんポットキャストのゆかりです。

私は今日、はじめて"おいっこ"に会(あ)いました。

あなたには、兄弟(きょうだい)はいますか？
きょうだい・・

おにいさん
おねえさん
おとうと
いもうと

のことですね。

私には弟(おとうと)がいます。
私より3さい年下(としした)です。

弟には、今年(ことし)の5月に、こどもが産(う)まれました。

男の子(おとこのこ)です。

弟のこども・・つまり、
私の"おいっこ"になります。

おいっこは、もうすぐ5ヶ月です。

まだ1歳(いっさい)になっていないとき、

1ヶ月(いっかげつ)
2ヶ月(にかげつ)
3ヶ月(さんかげつ)

といいます。

たとえば、

「わぁ、かわいい、あかちゃんですね。
いま、なんさいですか？」

「ありがとうございます。いま8ヶ月です。」

といいます。

おいっこは、まだまだちいさくて、とてもかわいいです。
声(こえ)はしっかりと大きめでした。

これからが、たのしみです。

では、今日も最後まで聞いてくれて、だんだん、です。

また明日！

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Today's Keywords

□甥っ子(おいっこ)
Nephew

□兄弟(きょうだい)
Brother

□弟(おとうと)
younger brother

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One Minute Speaking Challenge - Shopping

In today's One Minute English Challenge you'll find some questions that will help you to express your thoughts and ideas on the topic of Shopping.

If you want - write your answers but it's better to speak it out as it's the goal for One Minute Daily Challenges.

Enjoy the process and see you tomorrow.


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One Minute Speaking Challenge - Shopping

・料理の時によく使う言葉を東北弁でどう言うか「かきまぜる」⇒「かます」
・「さわらないで」⇒「ちょさないで」「さわる」⇒「ちょす」
・東北地方の方言の特徴「短い・言いやすい」
・まとめ