こんにちは、あかりです。今日(きょう)は、鳥(とり)のいる生活(せいかつ)について話(はな)します。

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Slow Japanese

Episode #52 - Life with birds

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。

■海や川で事故が起こらないように　行く前の準備が大切 - To prevent accidents at the sea or river, preparation before going is essential.-
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014505931000/k10014505931000.html

NEWS for beginners - Native Japanese Accent -

海や川で事故が起こらないように -To prevent accidents at the sea or river -

You will know of some reasons why you should see Encanto

1. Su música y coreografías﻿﻿﻿

2. El diseño ﻿visual

3. La historia familiar ﻿que esconde

4. Las 'Dos Oruguitas﻿' de Sebastián Yatra

5. Lo extraordinario ﻿está en lo normal

6. Disney demuestra ﻿que sigue viva

7. Es un homenaje ﻿a Colombia.

Remember that I also teach Spanish on italki, in case you want to book a class with me :)

Colombia

Razones para ver Encanto de disney

げんき、第3－2課82ページ、かいわより。 リスニングとリーディングのれんしゅうです。私が言ったあと、リピートしてください。 2かいめは少しはやいです。 
It‘s for your practice of listening and reading. Repeat after me without reading げんきChapter 3－2, even if you have the textbook. I speak a little faster the second time. 
这是为了你的听力和阅读练习。 即使你有课本，也不要读　げんき３課２、跟着我重复。 我第二次说得快一点。 
もしあなたが中級（ちゅうきゅう）でも、いいれんしゅうになると思います。 
It should still be good practice even if you are an intermidiate-level student. 
即使您是 N4 或以上级别的学生也很有用


3課２　82ページ

メアリー：おはようございます。

おかあさん：おはよう。はやいですね。

メアリー：ええ、今日はきょうとに行きます。きょうとで えいがを見ます。

おかあさん：いいですね。なんじごろ かえりますか。

メアリー：９じごろです。

おかあさん：ばんごはんは？

メアリー：たべません。

おかあさん：そうですか。じゃあ、いってらっしゃい。

メアリー：行ってきます。


Mary: Good morning. 

Host Mother: Good morning. You are early, aren`t you? 

Mary: Yes, I`m going to Kyoto today. I will see a movie in Kyoto.

Host mother: Good. Around what time will you come back? 

Mary: Around nine. 

Host mother: How about dinner? 

Mary: I will not eat. 

Host mother: I see. Well, have a nice day.

Mary: Good-bye. 



ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

げんき　３か２　82ページ

Feeling like a fraud in your language learning journey? You're not alone. 🥲

The constant pressure to be perfect, the fear of being "found out," the voice that says "you're not a real learner"... that's imposter syndrome. And it's holding you back from the joy of learning.

But what if you could make friends with that voice instead of fighting it?

In Episode 99 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, we explore how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you:
✨ Accept anxious thoughts without being controlled by them
✨ Ground yourself in the present moment
✨ Reconnect with your real "why" for learning
✨ Take small, courageous steps forward—even when you feel insecure

This isn't about positive thinking. It's about powerful, value-driven doing.

Your journey to fluent, confident, and joyful learning doesn't start with more grammar. It starts with more self-compassion.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 99 - How 🎢 Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) therapy🎣can help you learn a language

Today we are talking about how Chinese names are given, the composition of Chinese names and some cultural differences between Chinese and Western names. We also looked at some funny names of celebrity kids. 

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

All about Chinese NAMES! (& some funny celebrity kids’ names)

As it's already May, a lot of the part 1 and part 2 topics are changing in the IELTS speaking exam. Let's start with the topic "Describe a positive change you made in your life" with some good idioms which are explained below.

Remember this is just an example answer, and you should never learn example answers off by heart. It's very important to speak naturally in the speaking exam.


Idioms used in the example answer:

Out of shape

If someone is unhealthy or not able to do a lot of physical activity, we can say they are out of shape.

“He drinks and smokes too much, and has become very out of shape.”



In good shape

If you’re in good shape, you are fit and healthy. This  especially refers to the physical condition of your body ( being at a healthy weight, not overweight, getting plenty of exercise)


Run down

If you’re feeling run down, you are tired and lacking energy, usually after a sustained period without enough rest.

“After working late in the office every night for the last 2 weeks, he started to feel very run down.”


Full of beans

Someone who has a lot of energy might be described as full of beans.

“Young children are always full of beans, and love to run around, and play.”


Fit as a fiddle

Fit as a fiddle means ‘in very good health’ and may more often be used to refer to older people.

“My grandfather is 86, but is still as fit as a fiddle, and goes to exercise in the park every morning.”


Picture of good health

To look the picture of health simply means to look very healthy and well.

“Wow! Have you been going to the gym recently? You look the picture of health.


IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a positive change you made in your life - IELTS speaking part 2

FLO TALKS 

BUSINESS TALK: KNOW YOUR MARKET

We are continuing the topic of online shopping and talking about advantages and disadvantages of it. We will learn some cool phrases such as ‘have both pros and cons’ and ‘time and effort-saving’ in the show as well.

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.

