In this second episode we look at 5 English idioms and their meanings:
- A Sitting Duck
- Add Fuel To The Fire
- All That Jazz
- As Poor as a Church Mouse
- At the Drop of a Hat

Conversational English with Tersha

Idioms Part 2 for Conversational English

Dear podcast listeners,

After a two-week vacation in Lithuania, I'm back again with yet another video. This time I'd like to present to you my hometown, Kaunas.

I hope that you won't be bothered by the city's noises and you will enjoy hearing more about the history of Kaunas and enjoy its scenery. 

I suggest turning on the subtitles for a more comfortable listening experience. Install Language Reactor to translate the Lithuanian titles into your native language.

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Lithuanian with Paulius

#14 - Welcome to Kaunas: History & Sights

Comenzamos este podcast con 10 consejos que ayudará a cualquier ser humano a mejorar su vida. Espero puedas entenderlo por completo.

Trabaja duro en silencio y tu éxito hará todo el ruido!

10 Formas de Transformar su Vida - Por Wayne Dyer

Ever found yourself tangled up in the difference between 'off' and 'of'? Join Smith and their esteemed guest speaker as they embark on a journey to demystify these often confusing terms. What's the key to using them with confidence? Let's find out. In this engaging discussion, Smith and the guest speaker delve into practical examples and common scenarios where 'off' and 'of' are frequently used. By the end of this enlightening conversation, learners will have a solid grasp on these distinctions, empowering them to communicate with precision and clarity.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Off vs Of

・世界で一番短い会話？「け」「く」の紹介
・「け」の意味、「く」の意味
・使い方の紹介
・東北地方の方言の特徴について
・まとめ

Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

Is this a conversation?「け」「く」世界で一番短い会話？Enjoy learning Tohoku dialect!

Welcome to English Learners Boost, your go-to podcast for improving your English language skills! In this episode, titled 'English for Travelers: Essential Vocabulary and Phrases for Exploring the World,' we're taking you on a linguistic journey to prepare you for your next adventure. Whether you're planning a dream vacation, a business trip, or just want to navigate foreign cities with confidence, we've got you covered. Join us as we delve into must-know vocabulary and phrases to enhance your travel experience and make communication a breeze. Get ready to unlock the world with English Learners Boost

English Learner's Boost

English for Travelers: Essential Vocabulary and Phrases for Exploring the World

Many people believe in destiny but if there is one thing that I learned the hard way, "don't leave anything to chance."


FLO TALKS 

DON'T LEAVE ANYTHING TO CHANCE

There's a video on TikTok in which a user takes a jar of seasoning called "Everything But the Bagel" and carefully separates the ingredients into small piles to find out the secret to the recipe.

The video has been viewed almost 2 million times — a sign of just how popular this seasoning mix, made by US company Trader Joe's, has become.

People like to put it on top of bagels and use it in lots of different meals.

However, fans of the mix have been finding out that it's not welcome everywhere in the world.

Signs have been posted at Incheon Airport in Seoul, telling passengers they can't bring jars of the seasoning into the country.

The reason is that one of the ingredients is banned in South Korea.

The mix contains things like sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion and salt — but poppy seeds are the problem.

Poppy seeds are banned in South Korea because they are narcotic-related items, according to the airport. The ban is not new but travelers have said that airports are now cracking down on the seasoning mix.

The seeds are also banned in a number of other countries, including Saudi Arabia and Singapore.

The poppy plant is used to make drugs like heroin and morphine, although the seeds don't contain any opiates.

However, the country worries that the seeds could be contaminated by opiates.

In fact, in the US, members of the armed forces have been advised not to eat products containing poppy seeds in case they affect the results of drug tests.

Drug tests can be very sensitive but experts say that it would be almost impossible to eat enough poppy seeds to feel any narcotic effect.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

South Korea Cracks Down on Popular Seasoning Mix

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。


今日は関西弁について話します。
みなさんは日本語を勉強していますね。

関西弁って聞いたことがありますか？
日本の関西地方の方言、なまりですね。

関西とは大阪府・京都府・兵庫県・奈良県・滋賀県・和歌山県の2府4県のことです。

2府4県とは、
大阪府・京都府ー2府
兵庫県・奈良県・滋賀県・和歌山県ー4県
のことです。

その地域で話されている言葉を関西弁、といいます。
ですが、その2府4県でもそれぞれ違います。

今日は大阪生まれのぼくが話す関西弁、について5つだけ紹介します。

ダメーあかん

本当ーほんま

早くーはよ

とても、すごいーめっちゃ

知らないー知らん

こんな感じですね。

例文を作ってみます。

・え、そんなんしたらあかんて！やめときや。
ーえ、そんなことしたらダメだよ、やめなよ。

・ほんまつかれたわ。はよ寝よ。
ー本当につかれたね、早く寝よう。

・めっちゃ人並んでるやん。こんな人気なん知らんかったわー。
ーすごい人並んでるね。こんなに人気があるの知らなかったね。

どうですか？
わかりました？

標準語に直してみると、変な感じです。
東京の人が本当にこう言うかはわからないですけど、一応、標準語だとこんな意味になります。


関西弁はめっちゃおもしろいです。
イントネーションとか、テンポとか、語尾とか、特徴があります。

ぼくはこのPodcastでは標準語に近い感じで話しますが、いつも奥さんと話す時は、完全に関西弁です。

2人で話すPodcastもまた作りますね。

ということで、今日はこれで終わります。

こんなぼくと一緒に話したい！と思った方はぜひ、オンラインレッスンでお話しましょう！

italkiでお待ちしています！

今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！
