In HEAR AND THERE, I try to "practice what I preach" - using language as a tool to be more creative, to connect with others, and to feel more brave. I hope my words encourage you to do the same!

Hear and There

Here's today's news. Please share your thoughts at the end when I ask a question.
You can check the script at the link provided.

今日(きょう)のニュースです。最後(さいご)に質問(しつもん)をしますので、感想(かんそう)を聞(き)かせください。スクリプトはリンクで確認(かくにん)できます。

■エッフェル塔の前でビーチバレー「素晴らしい会場です」 -Beach volleyball in front of the Eiffel Tower – what a fantastic venue! -
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014538391000/k10014538391000.html

NEWS for beginners - Native Japanese Accent -

エッフェル塔の前でビーチバレー - Beach volleyball in front of the Eiffel Tower -

Do you know this expression in Spain? Listen to the podcast to find it out.

De todo un poco

Ser un/a plasta 😒

I Podcast Secondo San Luca

Brief Intro on the new lessons

bīnɡ xiānɡ li yǒu yì xiē niú nǎi 。 
冰箱里有一些牛奶。   There is some milk in the fridge.

shā fā shànɡ yǒu yì zhī māo 。  
沙发上有一只猫。       There is a cat on the sofa.

zhuō zi shànɡ yǒu yí ɡè diàn nǎo 。
桌子上有一个电脑。   There is a computer on the desk.

  
bàn ɡōnɡ shì li méi yǒu rén 。   
办公室里没有人。             There is no one in the office.
wǒ de shū bāo li méi yǒu shū 。
我的书包里没有书。         There are no books in my schoolbag.

JOJO CHINESE

Existing Sentence：有yǒu 

오늘 배울 요리는 콜리플라워 감자 수프야.
今天要学的是花椰菜土豆汤。

와! 너무 기대된다! 먼저 무엇을 하면 되니?
哇! 太期待了! 我先弄点儿什么? 

우선 감자, 양파와 콜리플라워를 깨끗하게 씻은 뒤에 칼로 작게 썰어.
先把土豆, 洋葱和花椰菜洗干净以后再切成小块儿。

감자, 양파랑 콜리플라워 다 준비했어. 
너랑 같이 요리하니까 너무 재미있다.
土豆、洋葱和花椰菜都准备好了。跟你一起做料理真有趣。 

콜리플라워 花椰菜
기대하다 期待
양파 洋葱
썰다 切

[YOON] 1분 한국어

오늘 배울 요리는 콜리플라워 감자 수프야. 今天要学的是花椰菜土豆汤。

まず初めに、ごめんなさいを言います。6話で京都の祇園祭（ぎおんまつり）の話をしていますが、「前祭（まえまつり」と言っているのは、「さきまつり」のまちがいです。京都およびリスナーのみなさん、本当にすみませんでした。間違えた私も悪いけど、知らん顔してウソ教えるハルカちゃんも悪いと思わない？ChatGPTは漢字弱いです。今回もお寺の名前が多いですが、ハルカちゃん、全部ウソ読みました。
さてさて、今回は京都に比べて人気イマイチな奈良のお話です。私は好きなんですけどね。まあどちらも夏に行くには暑すぎて、本当は対決する前に退場してもおかしくない県です。でも、夏ならではの奈良（←発音するとおもしろい！）を紹介しているので、聞いてみてくださいね。


スクリプトは⁠こちら⁠。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/b05276dc9d37420aa4bee677673464c3?pvs=4
楽しみ方は⁠こちら⁠を見てください。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/S2-1114d60c575442768615bc975767fd41?pvs=4

じゃあ、またね！


すずまりの日本語「きき耳ずきん」S2

第7話　夏対決！京都か奈良か

Lección de español para aquellos que tienen un nivel avanzado o aspiran a tenerlo, por ello, he elaborado este audio con la intención de proporcionaros el vocabulario pertinente para esa tarea. Expresiones que van desde registros cultos a coloquiales, desde vocablos individuales a expresiones más largas, un conjunto de vocablos útiles y reconocibles por cualquier nativo.

Reyes from Spain

No digas todo el rato mucho, muy o grande

The boardroom shimmered with anticipation. It was our moment – the chance to present our green energy solution to a potential billion-dollar partner.  Months of research and development hung in the balance.  As CEO, I knew the presentation had to be flawless.

Flashback six weeks.  We'd made the initial contact with them, but our initial proposal was met with a lukewarm response.  Their feedback – "unclear goals" and "lack of data-driven evidence."  It was a harsh lesson.  We'd underestimated the importance of clear communication.

This time, we went all in on preparation.  We drilled down on their specific needs, tailoring our presentation to address their environmental goals and cost-saving projections.  Data became our mantra.  Charts, graphs, and case studies were meticulously crafted to showcase the impact of our technology.

Anticipating questions was paramount.  Our team planned every scenario, rehearsing responses until they were clear, concise, and confident.  Even the presentation slides – clean, visually appealing, and focused on the message – became a communication tool.

Fast forward to the meeting.  My opening statement resonated.  It wasn't just about our technology; it was about a shared vision for a sustainable future.  The data painted a compelling picture, each statistic linked back to the investor's needs.  When questions arose, our team delivered prepared, impactful responses.

The atmosphere shifted.  Their executives leaned forward, engaged.  The follow-up discussions were lively, brimming with possibilities.  We left that day with a handshake and a renewed sense of optimism.

Weeks later, they signed the partnership agreement.  Looking back, it wasn't just our technology that won them over.  It was the preparation, the clear communication, and the confidence we exuded. In business, effective communication is the bridge between good ideas and successful partnerships.  And that bridge is built on preparation.