What is a Verb and where did it come from?
A verb is a word that isn't a Noun, Pronoun, or Adjective.
 Origin French/Latin 1300-1400

Simply Speaking 

Et y mology 

Nobel Ödüllü yazar Orhan Pamuk’un kitabı Masumuyet Müzesi, 2008 yılında yayımlanmıştır. Orhan Pamuk, kitabı kızı Rüya’ya ithaf etmiştir. Yazar bu kitabı on yıllık çalışma sonucunda oluşturduğu bilinmektedir. Müzede İstanbul’da yaşanan, 1970’li yıllardan 2000’li yıllara kadar uzanan bir aşk hikayesinin anlatıldığı objelerin yanı sıra 1950’li yıllarından itibaren gündelik hayatımızda kullanılan pek çok sayıda obje yer almaktadır.

The Museum of Innocence (Turkish: Masumiyet Müzesi) is a novel by Orhan Pamuk, Nobel-laureate Turkish novelist published on August 29, 2008. The book, set in Istanbul between 1975 and 1984, is an account of the love story between the wealthy businessman Kemal and a poorer distant relative of his, Füsun. Pamuk said he used YouTube to research Turkish music and film while preparing the novel

ALL ABOUT TURKıSH

MASUMİYET MÜZESİ 1

Bienvenidos al podcast "aprende español hablando". En esta segunda parte de este nuevo podcast, aprenderemos varias frases hechas para expresar cansancio y enfado a través de ejemplos fáciles y prácticos y mejor aún, utilizando el verbo estar para formar las frases.

Aprende español con Manu

Nuevo episodio de expresiones idiomáticas. Enfado y cansancio 2/2.

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of hobbies. Hobbies are activities that bring joy, relaxation, and opportunities to connect with others. Whether you're just starting to learn English or have some experience, this episode is designed to help you expand your vocabulary and confidently discuss your hobbies in English.

Hosted by Louis, this engaging episode begins by introducing various hobbies, such as reading, playing a musical instrument, hiking, painting, cooking, and photography. You'll have a moment to reflect on which hobbies interest you personally.

Next, Louis guides you through essential phrases to express your favorite hobbies. You'll learn how to answer the question, "What's your favorite hobby?" by using the phrase "My favorite hobby is..." For example, "My favorite hobby is reading." Additionally, you'll practice saying, "I enjoy..." followed by your preferred hobby, such as "I enjoy hiking" or "I enjoy cooking."

Building on these phrases, Louis teaches you how to use "I like to..." followed by a verb to describe your hobbies. For instance, "I like to play the guitar." These simple structures enable you to share your hobbies and interests with others more confidently.

To foster engaging conversations, Louis demonstrates how to ask questions about someone's hobbies. You'll practice asking, "What hobbies do you have?" and "Do you play any sports?" Furthermore, you'll learn to inquire about frequency with the question, "How often do you [hobby]?" For example, "How often do you go hiking?"

By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with the necessary vocabulary and phrases to discuss hobbies with ease. Remember, practice makes perfect, so be sure to utilize these phrases with friends or language exchange partners. Tune in to the podcast and embark on an exciting journey of learning and sharing your hobbies in English. Happy learning!

English on the Road 

Talking about Hobbies

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
4月1日金曜日　天気/雪　気温/2℃

・オホーツク海で毛がに漁が始まる
・流氷がなくなったから

［単語］
オホーツク海/おほーつくかい…北海道の北東（ほくとう）にある海
毛がに/けがに…かにの名前
漁/りょう…魚をとる
流氷/りゅうひょう…海の上にある動く氷
漁師/りょうし…魚をとる仕事の人


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#29〉4月1日金曜日　オホーツク海で、かにをとる

すっかり暖かくなりましたね。
暖かくなると、気分がうきうきして明るい色の服がほしくなりませんか？
今回はアヤさんの最近の高い買い物について話します。
皆さんもすてきな春服に出会えますように。

Now finally spring has come!!
Don't you feel happier and more excited when it's getting warmer?
This time, Aya talks about her expensive shopping.
I hope you'll find nice spring clothes as well.

♤ キーワード
・一目惚れ（ひとめぼれ：love at first sight）
・引きこもり（ひきこもり：homebody）

♧  理解度チェッククイズ
1. アヤさんが最近買ったものは？
2. アヤさんの満足度が100%じゃない理由は？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え
1. フミさんが道外で感じたカルチャーショックは？
→ 家の庭に柑橘類の木があること
2. アヤさんのおばあちゃんの家の庭には何の木があった？
→ みかん、きんかん、びわの木

BGM special thanks：MusMus

アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

Episode 03：最近の高い買い物

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Daily Dose of Motivation 

Celebrate Small Wins

A smile, a “hello” and a “how are you” will make an immediate
positive impression. Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles, and
you will soon be saying “hello” and smiling with more people than
you can remember.
TOP TIP: When referring to the self in Thai, as in “I”, there is a
form for male and a form for female, just as there is with khrup and
ka. Men say “Phom”, and women say “Chan”, or “Di-chan” when
speaking very politely.
There are also forms where age is concerned. When speaking to
an elder, you should refer to that person as “Pii”. To get the
attention of an elder you would say, “Pii khrup/ka”. To get the
attention of a younger person you would say, “Nong khrup/ka”.
When referring to a child you can use the word “Luuk”, which
literally means child. 


Thai for Everyone with Kru Robert

Ep 1 Saying Hello in Thai 5 words

I read a book called Breathing in Colour, written by British author Clare Jay. In this book, a woman named Alida travels to India to find her missing daughter, Mia. The book also mentions synesthesia and lucid dreaming. I also talk about my experience with synesthesia.

Vocabulary:
synesthesia: when the senses are blended together
in my mind's eye: in my thoughts
lucid dreaming: when you realize it's a dream while you're dreaming
amnesia: when a person loses their memory
to get off on the wrong foot: to dislike each other at first