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My story began in London 3 decades ago, but my travels into the teaching world would not take long to begin...

Stories from UK to China

みんなの日本語、第ニ課15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 みんなの日本語１、evern though you have the textbook. I speak a little faster in the sencond time.
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。 
If you are intermidiate level student, it should still be good practice. 


【Shall we go together?】 

Sato: Mr. Miller!

Miller: Yes?

Sato: I`m going to see the cherry blossoms tomorrow with some friends. Would you like to come with us, Miller?

Miller: That sounds good. Where are you going?

Sato: Osaka Castle.

Miller: What time shall we go?

Sato: Let`s meet at Osaka Station at ten o`clock.

Miller: OK.

Sato: See you tomorrow, then.


【いっしょに行（い）きませんか】

さとう：ミラーさん。

ミラー：なんですか。

さとう：あした　ともだちとおはなみを します。ミラーさんもいっしょに行（い）きませんか。

ミラー：いいですね。どこへ行（い）きますか。

さとう：おおさかじょう です。

ミラー：なん時（じ）に行（い）きますか。

さとう：じゃ、またあした。


ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

みんなの日本語　6課

Dire que les adjectifs en français se possitionnent toujours après le nom est une erreur !
Il est, en effet, possible de positionner ceratins adjectifs avant le nom. Découvrons ensemble les nuances que cette posuition apporte à ces adjectifs.

Edmond FLE

La place des adjectifs

Poema de Federico García-Lorca del Romancero Gitano

POEMAS DE FEDERICO GARCÍA-LORCA

SAN RAFAEL

Bilmem ki hâtıralar,
Ne istersiniz benden,
Gelir gelmez sonbahar?

Bu kanad çırpış neden?
Cama vuracak ne var
Ey eski hâtıralar

Sanmayın güller açar,
Bülbül değildir öten;
Bu rüzgâr başka rüzgâr.

Ne istersiniz benden,
Bilmem ki hâtıralar,
Gelir gelmez sonbahar?

Passion for Teaching and Talking

Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Hatıralar

Los españoles tenemos muchas expresiones, nos encanta usarlas. Nosotros las usamos de forma inconsciente, y no nos damos cuentas que algunas de ellas no tienen ningún sentido para personas que no son nativas. 

Por eso en este episodio voy a explicarte el significado de algunas de esas expresiones y su origen.

Después de escuchar este episodio, dime si habías escuchado estas expresiones antes y cuál es tu expresión española favorita o la que más usas.

¡Espero tus comentarios!


Blanca to go 

77 – Expresiones que solo los españoles entienden

Master the Art of Conversation: Active Listening Best Practices
In today's fast-paced world, truly being heard can feel like a luxury. Active listening, however, goes beyond simply hearing words. It's a powerful communication skill that fosters deeper understanding, builds trust, and strengthens relationships. Here are some best practices to elevate your active listening game:

Be Present: Put away distractions like phones and silence internal chatter. Focus solely on the speaker, conveying attentiveness through eye contact and open body language.

Listen Verbally and Nonverbally: Pay attention not just to words, but also to tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. These nonverbal cues can reveal underlying emotions or unspoken concerns.

Embrace Silence: Don't feel pressured to fill every pause. Comfortable silence allows the speaker to gather their thoughts and express themselves fully.

Ask Clarifying Questions: Don't assume you understand everything. Use open-ended questions to encourage elaboration and ensure you're on the same page.

Paraphrase and Summarize: Reflect back key points in your own words to confirm comprehension and demonstrate attentiveness. This also helps identify any misunderstandings early on.

Acknowledge Emotions: Validate the speaker's feelings with empathy. Show you understand their perspective, even if you don't agree.

Minimize Interruptions: Allow the speaker to finish their thoughts before responding. Interrupting hinders their flow and can come across as dismissive.

By incorporating these practices, you become a more engaged and supportive listener. This strengthens relationships in all areas of life, from building trust with clients to fostering deeper connections with loved ones. Remember, active listening is a continuous journey. With practice, you'll become a master of communication, fostering a world where everyone feels heard and understood.