Hi everyone! Christmas is getting closer and closer! I'm having a hard time choosing all the gifts I have to give this year. In this episode, I introduce Japanese Christmas again but in N4-N3 Japanese!

たつきのにほんご

日本のクリスマス (intermediate)

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speak of the devil 说曹操曹操就到

Nick discusses whether this is likely to happen. 

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Will paper books disappear someday?

In der ersten Episode von "DU & DEUTSCH" entdecken wir ein mysteriöses Geheimnis im Westen von Deutschland. Was geschah mit Deutschlands teuerstem Bauwerk, das niemals eröffnet wurde?

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"The Cat in the Hat" is a classic children's book by Dr. Seuss. It tells the story of two children, Sally and her brother, who are bored on a rainy day. A cat wearing a tall striped hat appears in their house, bringing chaos and fun. With its rhyming text and illustrations, the book follows the adventures of the Cat in the Hat as he entertains the children with his tricks, much to the dismay of their pet fish. As the story continues, readers are taken on a wild ride filled with laughter and imagination. "The Cat in the Hat" is a beloved tale that transcends language barriers, captivating readers of all ages with its playful storytelling and memorable characters.

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Episode 5: The Cat in the Hat

Good day, Students, today we are going to learn an example of conjugation tense in this short phrase in Spanish.
[First, we are going to hear this Example of the paragraph in Spanish]
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Esta es la historia de Annie, Ella es una niña con ojos azules, cabello largo y dulce sonrisa. Ella estudia en una hermosa escuela con sus amigas. 
Ella tiene muchas amigas en la escuela y los profesores son muy buenos con ella. En la escuela son buenos con ella porque ella es muy especial. 
Los muchachos siempre quieren regalarle rosas y chocolates a ella y todos la admiran 
Sus padres trabajan todo el día y la abuela cuida la casa. La madre tiene una tienda de caramelos cerca de la escuela y su padre trabaja en una famosa empresa de video juegos.
Su casa es la más bonita del vecindario y tiene un hermoso jardín con un gran árbol de manzana. 
En vacaciones, ellos visitan muchos lugares interesantes del país y a veces compran recuerdos del viaje. También ellos traen regalos a los vecinos y familia. 
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 [And now it´s time to hear the English version] 
This is the story of Annie. She is a little girl with blue eyes, long hair and a sweet smile. She studies at a beautiful school with her friends.
She has many friends at school and the teachers are very good to her. At school they are good to her because she is very special.
The boys always want to give her roses and chocolates and everyone admires her.
Her parents work all day and the grandmother takes care of the house. The mother has a candy store near the school and her father works at a famous video game company.
Their house is the prettiest in the neighborhood and has a beautiful garden with a big apple tree.
On vacation, they visit many interesting places in the country and sometimes buy souvenirs from the trip. They also bring gifts to the neighbors and family. 

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LISTENING AND COMPREHENSION OF SPANISH PARAGRAPH 

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Welcome to a special episode of our podcast series dedicated to business English learners! Today, we delve into the exhilarating world of the digital nomad lifestyle. Whether you're an entrepreneur, freelancer, or remote worker, embracing this lifestyle offers a unique blend of freedom and opportunity. In this episode, we'll explore the essential skills and strategies for thriving as a digital nomad in the global business landscape. From effective communication and remote collaboration to time management and productivity hacks, we've got you covered. Join us as we share practical tips, real-life experiences, and valuable insights to help you navigate the challenges and reap the rewards of the digital nomad lifestyle. 

New English US

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おはようございます！Atsushiです。
北海道に帰ってきましたので、今日は北海道からとっています。

今日の天気ははれ。
気温は23℃、大阪に比べると10℃ぐらい低いです。
とても涼しいですね。


今日はあいづちについて。
日本人と話している時に、
へー、とか、
うんうん、とか
言われたことはありませんか？
それがあいづちです。

相手の話に言葉で反応して、会話をスムーズにします。

では、なぜあいづちというのか。
それは、昔、鍛冶 (かじ) (きんぞくをたたいて物を作る人)の二人の職人が鉄の製品を作る時、リズム良く交互に槌(つちーhammer)を打ち合わせて作っていました。

そうやって、あいてのつちにあわせることから、相手の話に反応することを、あいづちと言うようになりました。


あいづちには、
へー
うんうん
それで？
そうなんや！
ほんまにー
など、いろいろあります。
そして、人によります。


日本はあいづちが多い国です。
相手の話を聞いていることをあいづちやうなずきなどで伝えることができます。

一方、ほかの国では、あいづちが多すぎると良くないところもあるようですので、そういったコミュニケーションの文化、習慣を知ることも大切ですね。

はい、ということで、今回もありがとうございます！
ではまた！

