EP 11_  They are all my friends - tā men dōu shì wǒ de péng you

Who says Chinese is hard？ 谁说中文很难

NOTE:  THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN UPDATED DUE TO THE DEATH OF THE QUEEN. A NEW RECORDING WILL BE ADDED SOON.

The British Royal Family. Queen Elizabeth the Second of Great Britain, and her family.
Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

This topic is also available for intermediate and higher-level learners.


English with Angela -  conversation 

TASK 62 - THE QUEEN  (old version)

Descubre la apasionante vida de una de las artistas mexicanas más famosas del mundo: Frida Kahlo

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Frida Kahlo 

日本料理をつくるときに　基本の調味料を入れる順番があります。
それが「さしすせそ」です。
「さ」は　砂糖
「し」は　塩
「す」は　酢
「せ」は　しょうゆ
「そ」は　味噌

料理によって使わない調味料はありますが、おいしく作るには　まず甘味をつけて　それから辛みをつけていくのが　日本料理の基本です。

ところが、友だちが　何をまちがったのか、「あいうえおの順番に　調味料は入れないとね」なんて言うです。
「あいうえお？？？」
「さしすせそ　でしょう？」
「あ！」

この会話のあと、私たちは　しばらく笑っていました。

When cooking Japanese cuisine, there is a specific order to add the basic seasonings.
It’s called "Sa-Shi-Su-Se-So."

"Sa" stands for sugar (sato).
"Shi" stands for salt (shio).
"Su" stands for vinegar (su).
"Se" stands for soy sauce (shoyu).
"So" stands for miso (miso).
While not all these seasonings are used in every dish, the key to delicious Japanese cooking is to start with sweetness and then gradually add the salty flavors.

However, my friend made a funny mistake and said,
"You have to add the seasonings in the order of A-I-U-E-O, right?"
"A-I-U-E-O??? Wait, don’t you mean Sa-Shi-Su-Se-So?"
"Oh!"

After that conversation, we couldn’t stop laughing for a while.

やさしい日本語（にほんご）

さしすせその調味料（ちょうみりょう）　The basic seasonings for Japanese cuisine

I made a song about Japanese pizza with AI.
It has both Japanese and English lyric so it helps you to learn Japanese!
日本のピザについての歌をAIで作りました。
日本のピザには「ある食べ物」がのっています。
食べてみたいですか？それとも…？！

ほかの歌はこちら↓
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFtrYxQpBkB/?locale=ja_JP

歌詞↓
(verse 1)  
夜の街を歩いてる  
ピザ屋の灯りが見えてくる  
メニューを見て悩んでる  
でも決めたよ、コーンのピザ  

(Chorus 1)  
日本のピザにはコーンがのってる  
Corn topped pizza in Japan 
甘いコーンが口の中で踊る  
Sweet corn dancing in my mouth  
チーズとトマトが絡み合って  
Cheese and tomatoes blending together
おいしさ広がるよ、ハッピーな瞬間  
Tasting so good, a happy moment  

 (verse 2)   
サラダと一緒に頼んで  
サイドメニューも楽しみたい  
だけどやっぱりピザが一番  
コーンがのってると心が弾む  

(Chorus 2)  
日本のピザにはコーンがのってる  
Corn topped pizza in Japan 
ほんのり甘く、心が温かくなる  
Slightly sweet, warming my heart
あたたかな味が広がって  
The warm flavor spreads in my soul
笑顔になるよ、シンプルな喜び  
Smiling, simple joy in every bite  

(Bridge)   
Cheese stretching, corn shining bright
With every bite, happiness grows inside
Found anywhere, you can get it right
日本のピザ、愛してるよ  
Love for Japan’s pizza, I’m all in

(Chorus 3)  
日本のピザにはコーンがのってる  
Corn topped pizza in Japan 
ちょっと変わった、それが魅力  
Something different, that's the charm  
誰もが好きなこの味に  
Everyone loves the taste so fine 
自然と手が伸びる、止まらないよ  
My hand reaches out, I can't stop now  

(Chorus 4)  
日本のピザにはコーンがのってる  
Corn topped pizza in Japan 
甘さと塩気が絶妙に交わる  
Sweetness and saltiness blend so well  
ひと口食べるたび、心も満たされ  
With each bite, my heart’s complete 
みんなでシェアして幸せな気分  
Sharing with friends, it’s a happy treat 

(Outro)  
Corn topped pizza in Japan
It’s the best, come and try it too!

日本語聞いてみよう！

【ピザの歌】a song about Japanese pizza

Boost Your Language Skills with 5 Verbs a Day. 每天学习五个动词 

Episode 40 is here; bringing you expressive verbs that add depth to your conversations. Whether you're sharing a moment of hope or diving into the thrill of a hunt, these versatile verbs are perfect for bringing emotion and action into your vocabulary.

🔹 Hope – 希望 (Xīwàng) ✨
🔹 Hover – 悬停 (Xuán tíng) 🚁
🔹 Howl – 嗥 (Háo) 🐺
🔹 Hug – 拥抱 (Yǒngbào) 🤗
🔹 Hunt – 打猎 (Dǎliè) 🎯

For more practice, check out:
📘 C(40) Vocabulary Flash Cards: Visualize and Memorize – Get visual reminders to help these verbs stick!
🎯 C(40) Verbs Quiz: Test Your Knowledge – Challenge yourself to see how well you know today’s verbs!

Listen to Episode 40 now, and let’s build a more expressive vocabulary together!



5 Verbs a Day. 每天学习五个动词。

C(40) Verbs Set : Hope Hover Howl Hug Hunt

Part 4. Listening & Comprehension:

Please answer the following questions of understanding:

Question 1:
On what date does Christmas take place?
a The date varies from year to year
b 20th December
c 31st December
d 25th December


Question 2:
Which mythical figure is said to deliver presents on Christmas?
a The Easter Bunny
b Saint Patrick
c Santa Claus
d Christmas Angel


Question 3:
How are children's present requests said to be granted or denied on Christmas?
a Randomly
b Through a specially designed mathematical formula
c Nobody is quite sure
d By reviewing their presence on either the "Good" or "Naughty" List


Question 4:
Which parties are said to help Santa Claus make and deliver presents?
a Elves
b He performs the work himself
c Magical reindeer
d A and C


Question 5:
On Christmas, where are presents typically found?
a Underneath the Christmas tree and in stockings
b In the chimney
c In the mailbox
d Hidden throughout the house


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