Podcasts in which I introduce useful Japanese phrases and translation exercises in Spanish and English. The level of the program is JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test / 日本語能力試験) N4 to JLPT  N3. 

Useful Japanese Phrases and Exercises (JLPT N4, N3 Level)

"Run Into... a Surprise!" 

Welcome back to *Phrasal Verbs Gone Wild! 

Today, let’s “run into”… “run into”.
 
To *run into* someone means to meet them by surprise.

Maybe you’re sneaking out for a late-night treat, only to “run into” an ex at the bar.

Awkward.

But it’s not just people—you can also “run into” issues, like “running into” last-minute work emails when you’re ready to unwind.

Basically, whether it’s unexpected people or problems, you never know when you’ll “run into” something.

Catch you next time—and maybe you’ll “run into” me instead!

"Phrasal Verbs Gone Wild!"

Ep.5 "Run Into ... a Surprise!" 

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
3月31日木曜日　天気/はれ　気温/4℃

十勝地方/とかちちほう
・最高気温が16度
・4月中旬から下旬並みの暖かさ
・ことし一番暖かい

［単語］
地方/ちほう…大きい場所
度/ど…℃
上旬/じょうじゅん…1日〜10日
中旬/ちゅうじゅん…11日〜20日
下旬/げじゅん…21日〜31日
並み/なみ…同じくらい


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#28〉3月31日木曜日　十勝地方でことし一番の暖かさ

People have been building boats for at least 10,000 years, making them one of the oldest types of transportation. They're a big part of history, which is why there are many expressions about boats.

If you have the same problems or are in the same situation as someone else, you can say you are "in the same boat." This expression comes from the fact that people on the same boat are all affected if the boat gets into trouble while at sea.

For example, if your friend told you they had lost their job, and you had also lost your job, you could say "Looks like we're in the same boat — I lost my job too!"

If a person is doing something too much or in an extreme way, you can say they are "going overboard" with it. This expression comes from the 1600s when boats were mostly made of wooden boards, and going overboard meant falling into the water.

So if your friend kept calling the same company to ask for a job, you could say, "Don't go overboard! If you keep calling them they won't hire you."

If someone misses out on something, especially because they were late or too slow, you can say they have "missed the boat." This expression refers to being late to board a boat that departed at a specific time.

So your friend might say, "I just want to make sure I'm the first person they call when they're hiring. I don't want to miss the boat!"

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

'Go Overboard' with These Boating Expressions

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Zima, Proljeće, Ljeto  i Jesen.  Mjeseci u godini na hrvatskom jeziku imaju svoje vlastite i zanimljive nazive.

Priče iz Hrvatske

Epizoda 6 : Hrvatski mjeseci u godini

Nel podcast parlo della descrizione dei paesaggi e alcuni elementi caratteristici della primavera. A livello grammaticale utilizzo il vocabolario della natura: tipi di alberi fioriti, alcune piante ed erbe aromatiche; alcuni uccelli e il cielo. Si parla di alcuni aggettivi sulle emozioni che si percepiscono con la primavera. A livello grammaticale utilizzo il presente dell'indicativo. 

Vivendo tra due lingue

Benvenuta Primavera

Today, in the “Serbian to go” podcast, you will hear 5 MISTAKES that Serbian native speakers often make. You can outshine them by learning the correct versions!🤩
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!📚
See you in class!👋
