Some Japanese words are not completely translatable into English, and the word 「よろしく」is one of them. Listen to learn how we use this commonly used word in Japan so you can get one step closer to being fluent in Japanese.

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Ep.1 「よろしく」/ Student Life in Japan

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yì tiān，wū yā jiǎn dào le yí kuài ròu，ɡāo xìnɡ jí le。
一天，乌鸦捡到了一块肉，高兴极了。
tā diāo zhe ròu fēi dào shù shànɡ。
它叼着肉飞到树上。
zhè shí，hú li kàn jiàn le，
这时，狐狸看见了，
tā chán de liú kǒu shuǐ，
它馋得流口水，
tè bié xiǎnɡ chī nà kuài ròu。
特别想吃那块肉。
hú li xiào xī xī de duì wū yā shuō：
狐狸笑嘻嘻地对乌鸦说：
“nín hǎo，měi lì de wū yā，
“您好，美丽的乌鸦，
kuài xià lái yì qǐ wán bɑ！” 
快下来一起玩吧！”
kě shì wū yā bù lǐ tā。
可是乌鸦不理它。
jiǎo huá de hú li zài shù xià zhuàn le jǐ quān， 
狡猾的狐狸在树下转了几圈，
xiǎnɡ chū le yí ɡè hǎo zhǔ yì。
想出了一个好主意。
tā tái qǐ tóu dà shēnɡ de duì shù shànɡ de wū yā shuō：
它抬起头大声地对树上的乌鸦说：
“měi lì de wū yā，
“美丽的乌鸦，
wǒ tè bié xǐ huān tīnɡ nín chànɡ ɡē， 
我特别喜欢听您唱歌，
nín de ɡē chànɡ de tài hǎo tīnɡ le，
您的歌唱得太好听了，
nín chànɡ chànɡ bɑ！chànɡ chànɡ bɑ！” 
您唱唱吧！唱唱吧！”
tīnɡ le hú li de huà，wū yā dé yì jí le。
听了狐狸的话，乌鸦得意极了。
tā zhānɡ kāi dà zuǐ ɡānɡ yào chànɡ，
它张开大嘴刚要唱，
zuǐ lǐ de ròu jiù diào xià qù le。
嘴里的肉就掉下去了。
hú li jiǎn dào ròu，pǎo le。 
狐狸捡到肉，跑了。

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乌鸦和狐狸

Internet shopping has  changed the world.  Is Amazon a good or a bad thing?
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.


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みなさんの国に、サンタクロースは来ましたか。日本は仏教（ぶっきょう Buddism）と神道（しんとう Shintoism）の国ですが、ちゃんと来てくれてますよ。来てくれてるはずなんですが、なかには、さびしい思いをしている子どももいるようです。そんな子どもたちのために、「ブックサンタ」という活動（かつどう）があります。30話で「子ども食堂」について話しました。ごはんは体の健康（けんこう health）のため、本は心の健康のため、どちらも子どもにとって、必要（ひつよう）なものです。子どものとき、どんな本が好きでしたか。その本を、今の子どもたちに読んでほしいと。思いませんか。
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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

Olá, tudo bem? Seja muito bem-vindo a mais um episódio do podcast Aprenda português. 

Por que será que às vezes quando conversamos com um brasileiro ou escutamos algum diálogo entre brasileiros não entendemos completamente o que ele(s) diz(em)? Às vezes parece que os brasileiros falam tudo pela metade e, realmete, em algumas situações é justamente isso o que acontece. Neste episódio, veremos alguns casos em que, quando falamos, comemos algumas letras ou a palavra quase inteira. Cês tão preparado? Vamos lá!

Segue o link para acessar o texto com a transcrição do episódio: 
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Venha aprender português comigo!
Até breve!


Aprenda português

Episódio 16 - Cê tá entendeno o que eu tô falano?

❄️Today is “立冬Lì Dōng“, the solar term of beginning of winter.Don't get cold, put some clothes on! We will learn about the tomorrow’s American election and some useful words in the political domain! Don’t miss out this episode.  

❄️今天是「立冬」，多穿点衣服，别着凉了。我们今天会学到有关明天美国大选的新闻，还有跟政治有关系的字喔。不要错过这一集的内容！   

[00:00] introduction
[03:44] explanation
[11:14] discussion   

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#29 美国中期选举进入冲刺阶段

"The software team at my client's company was struggling to complete their new product on time. As the project manager, my client knew he needed to improve communication across functions. He started weekly check-ins where engineering, design, product and marketing all presented updates and issues. This exposed dependencies between teams. For example, when engineering outlined a complex new feature, product argued it didn't align with goals and design flagged UI challenges. Rather than pushing back, each team offered suggestions to solve the other's problems.

This collaborative approach helped teams understand different perspectives. When later design presented mockups, engineering asked thoughtful questions about underlying assumptions. They found ways to simplify the feature while still meeting user needs. Similarly, when marketing had concerns about the launch date, product and engineering worked together to identify what could be cut or delayed without compromising the vision.

By the next check-in, dependencies were untangled and teams made better decisions together. Managers saw improved morale as people felt heard and helped each other. The transparent discussions gave confidence that the product was on track when minor issues did arise. In the end, my client's company launched their new software ahead of schedule with rave reviews. Regular cross-functional check-ins had fostered collaboration that eliminated silos and ensured project success."