When someone asks you 'Did you touch a fish in your job today?', what do they mean by that? Come and find out in this episode.

Shay的中文小课堂

Idioms and Slangs Episode8-摸鱼

bàn tú ér fèi

指半路上就停下来了。比喻做事不能坚持到底，有始无终。

Chinese idioms (中国成语)

半途而废

David Sedaris’ short story “Jesus Shaves” is a humorous story with an important message. While it makes the subject seem light, the overall message shows how communication and cultural barriers can prevent us from growing together as a society. It also shows how we do not necessarily try to understand each others cultures and often give up in the process. 
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Three by Sedaris ( Adult 18+ )

Jesus Shaves

-Γεια σας! Ένα καφέ, παρακαλώ!-Τι καφέ;-Ένα φρέντο καπουτσίνο με μαύρη ζάχαρη και κανέλα, παρακαλώ!-Φυσικά...κάτι άλλο;-Ναι, και ένα φραπέ γλυκό. Α, και έναν ελληνικό καφέ!-Ορίστε! -Ευχαριστούμε! Πόσο κάνει;- Είναι εφτά ευρώ και τριάντα λεπτά.-Ορίστε, γεια σας, καλή συνέχεια! 

Dialogues in Greek 

Sophia orders coffee for her and her friends 

Hi, and welcome back to Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates with Teacher Alyse!
Today, we’re going on an adventure to learn words that start with the letter R. Are you ready? Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own.
Rat, raisins, robin, roses, reindeer, rooster, rabbit, raccoon, raspberries, raven, rhinoceros, rattlesnake.
Great job!  Keep practicing, and if you’d like free flashcards to follow along, send me a message. You can also watch this Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt video on YouTube to learn even more!
See you next time—bye for now!


Captain Sesalt & The ABC Pirates

Letter R

Welcome English learners! Today we’re continuing the conversation between Jennifer and James. In the last episode, James had just met Jennifer while he was walking in the park. Her dog had fetched a ball and had come close to him. Jennifer was in the middle of telling him why she started dog sitting for her friend. Listen to the story in this episode to grow your vocabulary and listening skills. Enjoy!
“I was having coffee with my friend, Sarah, and we were talking about how difficult it is to live up to the standards of being a “modern woman.” Jennifer started her story.
“Oh, that sounds like an interesting conversation…” James responded. “I’ve always felt like it must be almost impossible for women to balance career and family. Especially single women.”
“Well, yeah, that’s what we were saying to each other. There’s a lot of pressure on women to be “independent,” as if they don’t need men in their lives. I think marriage and family are great and I hate the stigma that is sometimes given to housewives in our society.”
“That’s an interesting perspective to hear from a woman.” James replied. “You wouldn’t know that based on what you see in the media.”
“Exactly. Anyways, Sarah is married, so she and her husband are taking a trip this weekend. She works as an accountant, so she stays busy, but she wants to have kids, too. That’s why we were talking about “modern women.” Anyhow, I offered to watch their dog for the weekend, so here I am!” Jennifer explained.
“I see. That’s nice of you to do for her!” James appreciated this small act Jennifer was doing for her friend. He wanted to learn more about her, but she had a question for him.
“So, what brings you out to the park on a Saturday morning?” Jennifer inquired.
“I like to go for a walk when I’m thinking about something.” James told her.
“Ah, ok. So, can I ask what’s on your mind?” Sarah asked with an inquisitive look on her face. 
James was more than happy to tell her.


Stories in English

Why Jennifer is Dog Sitting

こんにちは、あかりです。今日(きょう)のトピックは、スウェーデンのフィーカと日本(にほん)の3時(さんじ)のおやつについてです。

Usage of Slow Japanese:
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STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

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Slow Japanese

Episode #49 - Swedish Fika and Japanese snack time

Poema de Federico García-Lorca del Romancero Gitano

POEMAS DE FEDERICO GARCÍA-LORCA

BURLA DE DON PEDRO

I talk about watching a YouTube video with two interesting people at the Hollywood Farmers Market in Los Angeles. My italki teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 
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