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Each short episode will introduce 2 or 3 idioms with examples. Try the quiz that goes with the episode. If you would like the script, please send me a message. Music provided by Storied. 

Idiom Corner

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週末、美容院に行ったよー！半年くらい前にボブにしてもうボブが楽(らく)すぎて楽すぎて...。いつも行っている美容院があるんだけど、今回は気分転換(てんかん)に違う美容院に行って少し切ってもらう予定だったんだよね。

I went to the hairdresser this weekend! I got a bob about 6 months ago and it's already too easy and comfortable... I have a hair salon that I usually go to, but this time I was going to go to a different one to get it cut a little for a change.

いつもは結(むす)べるギリギリくらいの長さに切ってもらうんだけど、まさかの！切られすぎた～。なんか、前髪(まえがみ)もカラーも変だし、結局2週間後にまたいつもの美容院行ったんだよね。ブリーチするかどうか悩んだんだけど、傷むのもいやーって美容師(びようし)さんに相談(そうだん)したら、今はダブルカラーっていうのが人気って教えてもらったからそれをお願いしたんだよね。たしかにブリーチしたときほど傷(いた)んではないんだけど、ちょっと髪がキシキシしてる感じがするかな。

I usually get them to cut it just long enough to tie it up, but no way! She was cut too much! Something was wrong with my bangs and color, and I ended up going back to my regular hair salon two weeks later. I wondered whether I should bleach my hair or not, but I didn't want to damage it, so I talked to the hairdresser about it, and she told me that double coloring is popular now, so I asked her to do that.It's true that my hair is not as damaged as when I bleached it, but it does feel a little bit squeaky. 

最近、日本では韓国のメイクとか髪型が流行ってって、私が行った美容院もそういう髪型を推してるところなんだよね。日本はまだみんなマスクしてるんだけど、髪を耳にかけたときに、前髪と後ろの髪の間に毛がないので、そこだけハゲて見えちゃうんだよね。そのこめかみの部分に「天使(てんし)の羽根(はね)バング」っていうのを作るのが人気なの。説明がむずしいからググってみてね。結構(けっこう)みんなしてるから、日本のテレビ見るときに注意(ちゅうい)してみてみて！

Recently, Korean makeup and hair styles have become popular in Japan, and the hair salon I went to is one that promotes such hairstyles. In Japan, everyone still wears masks, but when you put your hair over your ears, there is no hair between the front and back of your head, so you look bald there. So, it is very popular to create a bang called "Tenshi no Hane Bang" at the temples. It's hard to explain, so you'll have to Google it. It's pretty common, so pay attention when you watch Japanese TV!

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ガチ日本語 - Everyday Japanese -

Ep.4 びよういんに いきました

Let's make Japanese sentences together.   If you make a sentence in Japanese, write it in the comment section! I will correct your sentences!  


【Today's  topic】
【⚪⚪すぎる】の二つ目の方 です。

 (i-adjectiveの語幹）+ すぎる／すぎて／すぎた 。

この文法はJLPT N4の表現(ひょうげん)です。

📕復習(ふくしゅう)『i-adjective』(たのしい、かわいい　おおきい　やすい　うらやましい かなしい　ひどい)

in my case👩  
桜(さくら)を見(み)にいったとき、人(ひと)が多すぎて　びっくりした。
When I went to see the cherry blossoms, I was surprised to see so many people.　

(ex) 
机(つくえ)の角(かど)に足(あし)をぶつけて、いたすぎた。

桜（さくら）がうつくしすぎて　涙(なみだ)がでた。

Short sentences ➕ your feelings=you can speak a lot of Japanese.

Japanese teacher Noriko’s room

 (i-adjectiveの語幹）+ すぎる／すぎて／すぎた 。

Hier lernst du, wie du manierlich Danke und bitte sagst.

A1-Niveau

02_Manieren

La formica ha trascorso l'estate accumulando cibo per l'inverno, mentre la cicala ha pensato solo a divertirsi. Chi arriverà meglio preparata al sopraggiungere del freddo?

Vittorio per Voi

La cicala e la formica

好聽的中文故事 | 好听的中文故事✨

孫悟空在哪裏找到了金箍棒？聽了這篇故事你就會知道啦。
孙悟空在哪里找到了金箍棒？听了这篇故事你就会知道啦。



好听的中文故事 | 好聽的中文故事 | Great Chinese Stories

西游記之金箍棒 | 西游记之金箍棒🐒

MARGARET: Mr. Wilson, I’d like you to meet

Dr. Edward Smith.

MR. WILSON: It’s nice to meet you, Dr. Smith.

DR. SMITH: Pleasure to meet you, too.

MARGARET: Dr. Smith is an economist. He just finished writing a book on international trade.

MR. WILSON: Oh? That’s my field, too. I work for the
United Nations.

DR. SMITH: In the Development Program, by any chance?

MR. WILSON: Yes. How did you guess?

DR. SMITH: I’ve read your articles on technical assistance. They’re excellent.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Formal Greetings

In this episode, we’ll explore the many meanings of “program” in Chinese! From “项目” to “节目”, “程序”, and “课程”, each word carries its own unique context and usage. How do you choose the right one? Join me as I break it all down with examples. Plus, learn some new vocabulary to level up your Chinese skills：

项目 (xiàng mù)
中文解释：为完成某种目标而组织的工作或活动，一般指比较大的工程或计划。
英文解释：A project or initiative organized to achieve a specific goal, often referring to large-scale undertakings or plans.

节目 (jié mù)
中文解释：在广播、电视或现场表演中展示的内容或环节。
英文解释：Content or segments presented in a broadcast, television show, or live performance.

课程 (kè chéng)
中文解释：教育机构中规划的教学内容，通常指一个学科或特定的学习单元。
英文解释：Planned instructional content in an educational institution, typically referring to a subject or a specific unit of study.

程序 (chéng xù)
中文解释：1. 按照一定顺序进行的步骤或方法；2. 计算机中指一系列可以执行的代码。
英文解释：1. A sequence of steps or methods followed in a certain order; 2. In computing, a series of executable codes.

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

Which one is program? 项目、节目、课程 or 程序？

In this episode me and Tatiana briefly discuss what to see in Milan and some interesting facts about the city. 
Levels: from A2/B1 onwards.