In today's podcast for ESL learners we look at:

1. Our weekly lesson and daily affirmation
2. The letter of the law
3. Two news reports about our schools.




Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Schools come together to ban smartphones.

こんにちは、Mikaです。
このポッドキャストでは私の日々の出来事を通して、日本語をより身近に
楽しく感じてもらえたら嬉しいです。
短い間ですがリラックスした気分でどうぞお付き合いください。

さて今日は日本の伝統行事 "七五三" についてお話しします。
１１月の中旬ごろに行うこの文化は、平安時代という今から1000年ほど前の
日本で始まりました。
３歳・５歳・７歳の子供たちの儀式なので "七五三" と言われており
子供の成長を祝い、長く生きることや幸せを願って今も続いています。

３歳では男の子と女の子が赤ちゃんから子供に成長し、長生きを願うためにお祝いをします。
５歳では男の子が小さな子供からひとりの立派な少年に成長するためにお祝いをします。
７歳では女の子が大人の女性へ成長するためにお祝いをします。

昔は今と違って子供の死亡率がとても高かったため、
この伝統行事が作られ、日本人は大切にしてきました。
３歳・５歳・７歳の子供たちはこの時期になると七五三のために可愛い着物を着て
神社でお参りをします。
もし日本の神社へ行くことがあれば、可愛い着物の子供たちを見られるかもしれないですね。
そして七五三についてもっと深く学びたい人は是非私の日本の歴史のレッスンを予約してみてください。

それでは今日も笑顔の多い一日を！またね～

mika's whisper talk

Vol.8 11月の伝統行事・七五三 / Traditional event in November "hichigosan"

This episode explains the meaning of the proverb "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" with an example.

American English Proverbs

6 - You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

오늘은 한국어 읽기 수업을 할게요.
Today, We will have a Korean reading class.
우리 케이팝 가사로 읽기 연습해요.
Let's practice reading with K-pop lyrics.

오늘은 '방탄소년단의 봄날'입니다.
Today is "BTS(방탄소년단) - Spring Day (봄날)".

한국어 문법이 걱정되나요?
Are you worried about Korean grammar?
한국어 문장들을 읽다 보면 문법도 자연스럽게 알게 돼요.
When you read Korean sentences, you naturally learn Korean grammar.
한국어 문법은 걱정하지 말고 내 입이 익숙해질 때까지 계속 읽으세요.
Don't worry about Korean grammar and keep reading until you get used to it.
한국어 문법, 자연스러운 억양, 호흡도 알게 되니까 많이 읽으세요.
You can learn Korean grammar, natural intonation, and breathing, so read a lot.

가사는 블로그를 참고하세요.
Please refer to the blog for lyrics.
https://journal475.tistory.com/entry/Korean-Reading-Practice-%EB%B0%A9%ED%83%84%EC%86%8C%EB%85%84%EB%8B%A8-%EB%B4%84%EB%82%A0-%ED%95%9C%EA%B5%AD%EC%96%B4-%EC%9D%BD%EA%B8%B0-%EC%97%B0%EC%8A%B5-Korean-song-%EC%BC%80%EC%9D%B4%ED%8C%9D-K-pop-YOU-NEVER-WALK-ALONE-BTS%EB%B0%A9%ED%83%84%EC%86%8C%EB%85%84%EB%8B%A8-Spring-Day-%EB%B4%84%EB%82%A0-%ED%95%9C%EA%B5%AD%EC%96%B4-%EA%B0%80%EC%82%AC-lyrics

Korean Listening Class 한국어 문장 듣기 - Korean teacher, Grace

Korean Reading Practice-방탄소년단(BTS)-Spring Day-봄날-With the lyrics of K-pop-케이팝-한국어 읽기 연습

Let's talk about the first astronauts and the current space missions.


Learn English with Stories

Astronauts in Space

Whether you are learning English for IELTS, preparing for a job interview (I help in both ways), you need to listen & apply some ideas in this powerful podcast. 

Have you heard of this psychological problem in the past called inferiority complex?

Let me define that for you, in simple terms it's a feeling that you are less important, intelligent, or skillful than other people.

In this 15 minute podcast I provide various definitions & examples of my students having this issue.

In addition you'll get a bonus, I offered coaching solutions you can apply immediately to heal yourself off this psychological barrier that stands between you and your success in English.

Dive deeper into it and become freer on your language & professional improvement journey!

After this recording, may you never be the same.

See you in my private 1-1 classes.


The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

Inferiority complex (for language learners (IELTS, Interview Preps & English Teachers!).

The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
Chapter 17 The Escape
Captain Underpants defeats Dr. Diaper with the underwear he is wearing.

Listen and follow along.
Send me a message for your free pdf copy of this book.
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The Adventures of Captain Underpants

Chapter 17 The Escape

6.0 IELTS Speaking Score. Model answer. Part 3. Look inside and be inspired.

The question: Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past? Why?

Here are 5 useful vocabulary plus examples that you can use for the topic of 'Beautiful Things':

Breathtaking: Extremely impressive or stunningly beautiful.
Example: The view from the mountaintop was absolutely breathtaking.

Aesthetically pleasing: Having qualities that are visually or artistically attractive.
Example: The design of the building was carefully crafted to be aesthetically pleasing.

Serene: Calm, peaceful, and beautiful in a way that inspires tranquility.
Example: The serene beauty of the sunset reflected on the still lake.

Picturesque: Visually charming or attractive, like a picture.
Example: The small village nestled in the valley was incredibly picturesque.

Striking: Extremely impressive or noticeable, often due to an unexpected or unusual quality.
Example: The painting's vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes made it strikingly beautiful.

Please let me know the score you are aiming for in your speaking part so I can prepare you better!

Send me a message now.

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

6.0 IELTS Speaking Score. Model answer. Part 3. Look inside and be inspired.

Estoy segura de que alguna vez has escuchado “Spain is different”, y los españoles también. En España tenemos algunas costumbres que para los españoles son super normales pero que para otras personas son un poco extrañas. En este episodio te comento algunas rarezas de los españoles.