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Greek Survival Phrases II

ep1.한국인은 밥심
한국인은 밥심이라는 말이 있습니다.
밥은 쌀밥 또는 식사를 의미합니다. 쌀은 한국의 주식이기 때문이죠.
‘밥’은 한국 문화에서 아주 중요한 의미를 가집니다.
그래서인지 밥과 관련된 표현들이 많은데요.
예를 들어 한국 사람들은 식사 시간쯤에 만나면 안부를 묻는 말로
식사하셨어요? 밥 먹었어요?라고 묻습니다.
그리고 한국인들은 누군가를 걱정할 때면 '밥 꼭 잘 챙겨 먹어'라는 말을 해줍니다.
그리고 외국인들이 가장 혼란스러워하는 말, ‘다음에 밥 한번 먹자.’
이 말은 정말 약속을 잡는다는 말이 아니라 나중에 봐 정도로 생각하면 됩니다.
이만큼 한국인의 정서에 깊이 스며들어 있는 밥.
여러분도 밥이 들어가는 표현으로 친구에게 안부를 물어보세요.
여러분, 밥 꼭 잘 챙겨 먹고 다니시고 다음 시간에 만나요.😊

꽃길 한국어[Flower road Korean🌹] 

꽃길 한국어[Flower road Korean🌹🌻🌼🌷] ep1.한국인은 밥심

Click on the link and read the story while listening to the episode for better understanding: https://www.culturagenial.com/historias-infantis-contos-para-criancas/#anchor-feijao 

Story vocabulary:
Era uma vez (Once upon a time)  
família (family)  
ursos (bears)  
vivia (lived)  
casa (house)  
bonitinha (cute)  
meio (middle)  
floresta (forest)  
todos os dias (every day)  
antes do almoço (before lunch)  
mamãe (mom)  
papai (dad)  
filho (son)  
caminhar (walk)  
redondezas (surroundings)  
mingau (porridge)  
esfriava (cooled)  
tigelas (bowls)  
certo dia (one day)  
fora (outside)  
menininha (little girl)  
loira (blonde)  
cabelos cacheados (curly hair)  
apelido (nickname)  
Cachinhos Dourados (Goldilocks)  
perdida (lost)  
avistar (spot)  
casinha (little house)  
resolver (decide)  
bater (knock)  
porta (door)  
ninguém (no one)  
respondia (answered)  
decide entrar (decides to enter)  
entreaberta (ajar)  
aconchegante (cozy)  
em cima (on top)  
mesa (table)  
alimento (food)  
provou (tasted)  
quase queimou (almost burned)  
língua (tongue)  
quente (hot)  
frio (cold)  
sem graça (tasteless)  
experimentou (tried)  
morno (warm)  
delicioso (delicious)  
cansada (tired)  
cadeiras (chairs)  
sentar (sit)  
dura (hard)  
larga (wide)  
desconfortável (uncomfortable)  
pequena (small)  
frágil (fragile)  
quebrou (broke)  
explorando (exploring)  
subiu (went up)  
escadas (stairs)  
quarto (bedroom)  
camas (beds)  
deitou (lay down)  
enorme (huge)  
mole (soft)  
perfeita (perfect)  
adormeceu (fell asleep)  
pouco tempo depois (a short time later)  
voltaram (returned)  
algo de errado (something wrong)  
mexeu (touched)  
provado (tasted)  
comeram (ate)  
cadeirinha (little chair)  
subiram (went up)  
percebeu (realized)  
deitado (laying down)  
desarrumada (messy)  
grito (shout)  
assustada (scared)  
num pulo (with a jump)  
correndo (running)  
caiu (fell)  
segurou (held)  
explicou (explained)  
poderia (could) 
convidada (invited)


PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Cachinhos Dourados — SHORT STORIES IN PORTUGUESE (B1-C2 LEVEL)

Nick discusses ideas about which is better, single sex or mixed sex schools.

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Single-sex vs mixed schools

Full transcript: https://japanesemayuna.com/

はい、こんにちは。今回はポッドキャストの20回目です。寒い日が続いていますが、近所の公園では桜が満開です。桜が咲くと、公園に人が増えます。桜は綺麗ですが、咲いている期間がとても短いです。桜の花は、１年の間に２週間ぐらいしか見ることができません。咲き始めてから１週間経つと、だんだん花が散っていきます。寒い日や、天気の悪い日が続くと、もっと早く散ってしまうこともあります。せめて１ヶ月ぐらい咲いていてほしいですね。

Hi, this is the podcast episode 20. It's been cold, but the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in my neighbourhood park. When the cherry blossoms bloom, more people come to the park. Cherry blossoms are beautiful, but they are in bloom for a very short time. The flowers can only be seen for about two weeks during the year. After a week of blooming, the flowers gradually fall off. If the weather is cold or bad, they may fall even faster. I would like to see them in bloom for at least a month.

春になると、スーパーにいろいろな果物が置かれます。この時期に一番目立つ場所にあるのは、いちごです。最近、白いいちごもよく見かけます。「見かける」とは、見るつもりがなくても、見ることです。白いいちごは、品種改良によって作られています。「品種改良」とは、人間が植物や動物の新しい種類を作ることです。いちごは、アントシアニンという成分によって赤くなります。白いいちごは、品種改良でアントシアニンが消されています。日本では、色の他にも、サイズを大きくしたり、味を甘くしたりするために、果物の品種改良が行われています。

In spring, a variety of fruits are placed in supermarkets. Strawberries have the most prominent place at this time of year. Lately, white strawberries have also Mikakeru frequently. “Mikakeru” (see) means to look at them even when you don't intend to. White strawberries are the result of Hinsyu-kairyou. “Hinsyu-kairyou” (breeding) is the process by which humans create new varieties of plants and animals. Strawberries turn red because of anthocyanins. White strawberries have anthocyanins removed by Hinsyu-kairyou. In Japan, in addition to colour, fruit Hinsyu-kairyou has also been done to increase size and sweeten the taste.

春なので、環境が変わる人も増えていますね。ずっと一緒に勉強してきた生徒さんが、テストに合格したり、日本で新しい仕事が決まった話を聞くので、とても嬉しいです。言語の勉強で一番大事なことは、使い続けることだと思います。文法や単語を覚えることも大事ですが、毎週一緒に会話ができる人がいると、自信がつきます。自信がつくと、いろいろなチャンスに出会えます。まだオンラインで授業を受けたことがない人は、ぜひ始めてみてください。私は最近、新しいレッスンのアイデアを考えています。記事は４月から再開する予定です。

Japanese Lessons with Mayuna

20. 桜と白いいちご

LAYLA: Thanks for meeting with me during your lunch hour. I 
appreciate it.
MONICA: No problem. I’m happy to help. What’s going on?
LAYLA: Oh you know, the usual. Should I take this new job? Or do I 
stick with my current one?
MONICA: Well, I think it’s time for a change, don’t you? They pay you late 
and you are unhappy.
LAYLA: Do you really think so?
MONICA: I know so. And I’ve been listening to you complain for over a 
year now. Trust me. Take the job. What do you have to lose?



LANGUAGE NOTES
• In formal conversation, giving advice is often suggested through modals: ought to/ 
should / could / If I were you. In informal conversations people tend to use words such 
as I think that/ I feel that/ in my opinion.
• Listen for the emphasis on I know so and Trust me. These common phrases can be 
used to convey both positive and negative emotions. “I know so” conveys a deep belief 
or certainty. “To know” shows more certainty than “to think.”
• Notice the use of command forms: Take the job. /Trust me./ Go for it! The command 
form can be used to gently persuade someone

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 30 (final) : Giving advice

다음을 듣고 [보기]와 같이 물음에 맞는 대답을 고르십시오.

[보기]
가: 처음 뵙겠습니다.
나: ___________________________

1) 괜찮습니다.
2) 알겠습니다.
3)고맙습니다.
4) 반갑습니다.

1.
1) 안녕하세요.
2) 안녕히 계세요.
3) 안녕하십니까?
4) 어서오세요

2.
1) 커피를 마셨어요.
2) 커피가 싸요.
3) 커피가 없어요.
4) 커피 한 잔 주세요.

3.
1) 티셔츠가 없어요.
2) 티셔츠가 있어요.
3) 모자가 어디에 있어요?
4) 모자가 없어요.

4.
1) 네, 축하해요.
2) 네, 감사합니다.
3) 아니요, 생일입니다.
4) 아니요, 감사합니다.

5.
1) 네, 비빔밥이에요.
2) 네, 비빔밥을 먹었어요.
3) 네, 비빔밥이 맛있어요.
4) 네, 식당에서 먹었어요.












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한국어 토픽 듣기 

한국어 토픽 듣기 1

En este episodio aprenderás los diferentes usos del subuntivo imperfecto

Spanish Shortcut

EP 43. SUBJUNTIVO IMPERFECTO

In questo episodio vi racconto "L'avventura" di questa settimana, buono ascolto a tutti!