Listen to me read a short news article on the topic of marriage, divorce and the UK law, as part of my Conversational English course

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Divorce & the Law

Text：
客人：服务员，买单！
kèrén：fú wù yuán ， mǎidān ！
Guest: Waiter, check please！

服务员：好的，这是您的账单，请看一下。
fúwùyuán：hǎode, zhèshì nín de zhàngdān，qǐng kàn yīxià.
Waiter: Sure, here is your bill. Please take a look.

客人：没问题，多少钱？
kèrén：méi wèntí，duōshǎo qián ？
Guest: No problem, how much is it?

服务员：一共108块。
fúwùyuán： yīgòng 108 kuài.
Waiter: In total it's 108 yuan.

客人：好的，可以微信支付吗？
kèrén：hǎo de，kěyǐ wēixìn zhīfù ma？
Guest：Ok, can I use WeChat Pay?

服务员：当然，请扫描二维码。
fúwùyuán：dāngrán，qǐng sǎomiáo èrwéi mǎ.
Waiter: Of course, please scan the QR code here.

New words：
买单 mǎi dān：pay the bill; check please
账单 zhàng dān：bill
微信支付 wēi xìn zhī fù：Wechat Pay（Use with Wechat app）
当然 dāng rán：of course; certainly; sure;
扫描 sǎo miáo：scan
二维码 èr wéi mǎ：QR code
百 bǎi：hundred（num+～）
块 kuài：yuan, the basic unit of money in China（num+～）

Welcome to visit China ”欢迎来中国!“

L6 Part2 在饭馆儿买单[zài fàn guǎn ér mǎi dān]~Pay the bill at the restaurant

今回のエピソードは、私の友人と高校時代についておしゃべりしています！皆さんの高校時代はどんな感じでしたか？ ネイティブ同士の自然なおしゃべりです。皆さん、すべて聞き取り出来ましたか？

日本語でおしゃべり　podcast for Japanese learners

＃11 ＜おしゃべり会＞高校時代のスリッパの話

Di episode ini aku akan cerita soal tipikal tempat tinggal orang Indonesia yang belum berkeluarga dan hidup di rantau.

Diari Tyas

Kos, Hunian Para Jomblo Indonesia

日本とヨーロッパの春(はる)は、なにが同(おな)じですか？なにが違(ちが)いますか？

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Slow Japanese

Episode #74 - Spring is coming! Common & Different points

In this episode, I explore the tricky area of English grammar: subject-verb agreement. I explain why many English language learners struggle with this concept, provide examples of common mistakes, and outline the key rules to help you master it. I hope this episode supports you on your journey to speaking English with greater clarity and fluency!

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The Grammarian Podcast

Common mistakes made by English Language Learners: Part 4 - Subject-verb agreement.

げんき、第3－2課82ページ、かいわより。 リスニングとリーディングのれんしゅうです。私が言ったあと、リピートしてください。 2かいめは少しはやいです。 
It‘s for your practice of listening and reading. Repeat after me without reading げんきChapter 3－2, even if you have the textbook. I speak a little faster the second time. 
这是为了你的听力和阅读练习。 即使你有课本，也不要读　げんき３課２、跟着我重复。 我第二次说得快一点。 
もしあなたが中級（ちゅうきゅう）でも、いいれんしゅうになると思います。 
It should still be good practice even if you are an intermidiate-level student. 
即使您是 N4 或以上级别的学生也很有用


3課２　82ページ

メアリー：おはようございます。

おかあさん：おはよう。はやいですね。

メアリー：ええ、今日はきょうとに行きます。きょうとで えいがを見ます。

おかあさん：いいですね。なんじごろ かえりますか。

メアリー：９じごろです。

おかあさん：ばんごはんは？

メアリー：たべません。

おかあさん：そうですか。じゃあ、いってらっしゃい。

メアリー：行ってきます。


Mary: Good morning. 

Host Mother: Good morning. You are early, aren`t you? 

Mary: Yes, I`m going to Kyoto today. I will see a movie in Kyoto.

Host mother: Good. Around what time will you come back? 

Mary: Around nine. 

Host mother: How about dinner? 

Mary: I will not eat. 

Host mother: I see. Well, have a nice day.

Mary: Good-bye. 



ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

げんき　３か２　82ページ

Ever found yourself puzzled by the difference between 'it's' and 'its'? Join Smith as they unravel the intricacies of these commonly mixed-up terms. How can mastering these distinctions elevate your writing and communication? Let's find out. In this engaging conversation, Smith dives deep into the essence of 'it's' as a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has,' and 'its' as the possessive form. They provide memorable examples and practical scenarios, such as 'The cat washed its paws' and 'It's been a long day,' to solidify comprehension. By the end of this discussion, learners will wield 'it's' and 'its' with confidence and precision in their language use.