In HEAR AND THERE, I try to "practice what I preach" - using language as a tool to be more creative, to connect with others, and to feel more brave. I hope my words encourage you to do the same!

Hear and There

In questo episodio continuiamo la lettura del libro La fine è il mio inizio versione redux. 
Ho fatto un errore nei primi minuti dell'episodio accenno al solstizio d'estate (21/06) dicendo equinozio invece di solstizio, questo a prova del fatto che anche noi parlanti nativi facciamo errori!!! Spero che questo episodio sia di vostro gradimento, buono ascolto e buono studio!!!

The Italian Miscellaneous Podcast🖐 

La fine è il mio inizio Capitolo 1 parte 1

昔は日本語の色は「赤」（red)、「青」(blue)、「白」(white)、「黒」(black)の４色しかなかったそうなんです。そして、この4色に「黄色」(yellow)と「茶色」(brown)の2色を合わせた6色が、古くから日本語で使われていた伝統的な色名とされています。
さて、この６色は　最後に「い」をつけると　形容詞になり、物の色を表現できます。
例えば、「赤い車」、「青い海」、「白い雪」「黒い髪」などですね。そして「黄色い花」、「茶色い馬」などと言うことができます。
では　この６色以外の色の形容詞は　どういいますか？例えば、greenの緑は「緑い」とは言いません。
その他の色は　○○色の　ということができますよ。
例えば、　greenの緑は「緑色の」となります。
「緑色の野菜」「ピンク色のTシャツ」「水色の傘」などですね！

ただ、例外もあって、赤、青、白、黒、なども　「赤色の靴」、「青色のかばん」などのように言うこともできます。


Japanese culture ♪

色を表す形容詞　color adjective 

Dear all, 

This introduction will give you insight into how my lessons flow and what you might expect when you book a class with me. The recorded 'live' lectures that I will upload are with students that I currently teach. You will hear me ask and answer many questions, and you can practice pronunciation and improve your listening skills for free from each episode. 

My objective is for you to have the courage to book classes with me so you can speak like a native with confidence.

Thank you! 

All the best,
Duran

Say Hi English! With Teacher Duran.

Introduction to the new podcast live lessons that I will be airing. 

In questo podcast racconto la mia giornata sui colli bolognesi faccendo la vendemmia, parlo di come si fa, con che strumenti e per gli italiani cosa significa farlo. Tempi verbali: passato prossimo, passato remoto e presente. 

Vivendo tra due lingue

L'arte di vendemmiare

I met the world famous basketball star Michael Jordan through the power of networking. 

The Global Professional Podcast

How I Met Michael Jordan - A Business Story EP 15

Did you know that some words in Spanish have no translation in English?

 This podcast we will talk about these words below:

 - Vaina
- Yeyo
- Perrenque
- Aguacatado

Remember that I teach Spanish on italki, you can book a class for more information you can look at it on my profile :)


Colombia

Palabras que no tiene traducción en ingles (parte 3)

*V-(으)려고 : A connective ending used when one has an intention or desire of doing a certain act. / ex) 대학교에 가려고 열심히 공부해요. 안경을 찾으려고 불을 켰어요.                                 *N전에/후에 :  before/after  /  ex) 1년 전에 한국에서 여행을 했어요. 저는 수업 후에 복습해요.  

Speaking Practice - Beginner

10. V-(으)려고, N전에/후에

みんなの日本語　Lesson 12
きのうはいい天気（てんき）でしたか。Was it good weather yesterday?
いいえ、台風（たいふう）でした。No, it was a typhoon.
いいえ、雨でした。No, it rained.

京都はどうでしたか。  How was Kyoto?
とてもきれいでした。 It was very beautiful.

きのう　はじめて　おすしをたべました。I ate sushi for the first time yesterday.
どうでしたか。How was it?
とてもおいしかったです。It was very tasty. 
なっとうはおいしかったですか。Was the natto tasty?
いいえ、おいしくありませんでした。No, it wasn't.
きのうはやすみでしたか。Was there a holiday yesterday?
いいえ、やすみじゃありませんでした。No, it was not a holiday.
きのうはひまでしたか。Was there any free time yesterday?
いいえ、ひまじゃありませんでした。No, I’m not free yesterday.

エベレストは高いです。Everest is high.
エベレストは富士山より高いです。Everest is higher than Mt Fuji.
アメリカは日本よりずっとおおきいです。The USA is much bigger than Japan.
ひらがなとカタカナとどちらがむずかしいですか。Which is more difficult, hiragana or katakana?
カタカナのほうがむずかしいです。Katakana is more difficult.
しごとと勉強（べんきょう）とどちらがおもしろいですか。Which is more interesting, working or studying?
勉強のほうがおもしろいです。Study is more interesting.
スポーツでなにがいちばんすきですか。What sport do you like best?
テニスがすきです。I like tennis.
レスリングがすきです。I like wrestling.
日本食でなにがいちばんすきですか。What do you like best about Japanese food?
ラーメンがすきです。I like ramen.
すしがすきです。I like sushi.
日本のマンガでなにがいちばんすきですか。What do you like best in Japanese manga?
スラムダンクがすきです。I like Slam Dunk.
ドラゴンボールがすきです。I like Dragon Ball.
ワンピースがすきです。I like One Piece.
ナルトがすきです。I like Naruto.




