In this podcast, I read a poem and share my thoughts on it.

Poem of the Day

Ep.4 アニメや漫画の中でよく出てくる「日本の部活動」。今回は同じくテニス部だったホストの2人が日本と海外の部活動の違いについて語りました！

Do you know what is 「bukatsudou(部活動)」? It means after school club activities in Japanese. In this episode, hosts are going to share the difference of 「bukatsudou」between Japan and foreign countries!

Real-Life Japan

#4 日本の部活動は本気すぎる?/ #2 日本人が使う日常表現 | #4 Japanese students are so serious about their club activities! / #2 Daily Japanese conversations

Sara needed a new laptop for university.
She found two options online.
The first laptop cost $900 and had average reviews.
The second laptop cost $650, had better reviews, and came with a free bag.
She showed both options to her brother.
He looked at the screen and said, “The second one is cheaper and better? That’s a no-brainer!”
Sara smiled and ordered it immediately.

Ali had two job offers.
The first job paid$1,500 per month and was far from his house.
The second job paid $2,500 and was only 10 minutes away.
His friend asked, “Which one will you choose?”
Ali laughed and said, “The second one! It’s a no-brainer!”
Idiom: No-brainer
✅ Meaning
A no-brainer is a decision that is very easy to make because the answer is obvious.
👉 It doesn’t require much thinking.
🔹 Simple Explanation 
If something is a no-brainer, you don’t need to think hard about it. The choice is clear and easy.
🔹 Structure
It’s a no-brainer.
That’s a no-brainer.
It was a no-brainer to + verb
🔹 Examples
The job offers more money and fewer hours. It’s a no-brainer!
This phone is cheaper and better. That’s a no-brainer.
It was a no-brainer to accept the scholarship.
If the course is free, it’s a no-brainer to join.


What would be a no-brainer decision for you?
Is it a no-brainer to exercise regularly? Why?
If someone gives you a free vacation ticket, what would you say?
Is studying English a no-brainer for your future?
🔹 Useful Similar Expressions
It’s obvious.
It’s an easy choice.
That’s a clear decision.
Of course!
Without a doubt.


English Mini Lessons

No brainer

“And if those trespassers make a move for their rifles, get out of there quick fast!” said Tom as a 
final word of caution to his loyal subordinates. 

At that moment, Tom was startled by a loud SLAM. An unknown figure wrapped in multi-coloured plastic had dropped from the sky and landed right in front of him. The figure groaned as it struggled to breathe. The figure unwrapped itself and came face to face with a giant 15ft alligator. 

“ARRGGHHH!” screamed the skydiver. But his scream shifted to a groan. He winced in pain, grabbing his right arm – possibly a broken bone or dislocated joint. The skydiver got to his knees and begun backing away. 

“Please… Please! Don’t eat me!” cried the skydiver. But Tom the giant alligator was disinterested in eating the injured animal. “Name yourself, human,” said Tom. But all the skydiver perceived was a deadly growl. The skydiver couldn’t comprehend that the 
monster was trying to communicate with him. 

Seeing terror in the skydiver’s eyes, Tom tried to de-escalate the situation. “I am the great Tom. I preside over these lowlands. Simply identify yourself, human, and you will leave with your life. But if you are a poacher—” THUD! The skydiver had snatched the nearest rock, a good-sized one, the size of a bowling ball, and hurled it at the monster’s head. It struck like a sledgehammer on the alligator’s snout. With a momentary distraction, the skydiver limped away into the tall grass. Tom felt a flame of anger ignite in his reptilian brain. His instincts kicked in and he charged for the human. It was as easy as catching up to a crawling baby. Tom WHACKED the limping man across the face with the mighty power of his dragon-like tail. 

After the jaw-breaking blow, the last thing the skydiver saw was the horrific sight of dark
yellow eyes staring into his. “That wasn’t very nice…” said Tom to the unconscious body. “Did you think I wanted to eat you? I have no taste for human flesh or blood. I’m a pescetarian, for crying out loud!”

Being a Cloud

Tom the Crocodile

So, you want to learn Polish. That's great! But are you aware of these 4 main challenges of the Polish language? Let's talk about them.

Exploring Polski

Episode 1: 4 Challenges of the Polish Language

New words 24-3
 
1. 医院 yīyuàn n. hospital
2. 南 nán n. south
3. 高 gāo adj. tall, high
4. 超市 chāoshì n. supermarket
5. 商店 shāngdiàn n. shop, store
6. 饭馆儿 fànguǎnr n. restaurant
7. 对面 duìmiàn n. opposite (side)
8. 西 xī n. west
9. 学校 xuéxiào n. school
10. 地铁站 dìtiězhàn n. subway station
地铁 dìtiě n. subway
11. 东 dōng n. east

中文每日一练

每日听汉语

Enjoy in this short story called NA NJIVI or in English IN THE FIELD, that is a parable about two kinds of people! After listening to this beautiful story, try to solve the quizzes.
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!


SERBIAN TO GO

На њиви – Na njivi (A short story for B1 level)

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Leadership and politics. Q1-2.

1. Do you think people are born to be leaders? Why/ Why not?
2. Can leadership skills be taught? Why/ Why not?

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IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Leadership and politics. Q1-2.

Nick discusses both sides of the IELTS topic.