Why do we say "Cheese" when we get our photo taken?

The Social Evolutionary

Smile and say "Cheese"... or "Potatoes"?

La scorsa estate Jimmy si è divertito molto. È andato al mare in Sicilia. Anche se abita a Venezia, ama viaggiare per l’Italia, ammirare le città d’arte e assaggiare tutti i piatti tipici.

È voluto andare in Sicilia in aereo. Innanzitutto è atterrato a Palermo e per prima cosa ha voluto assaggiare i buonissimi arancini. Poi ha voluto visitare la cattedrale di Monreale, famosa in tutto il mondo.

Dopo qualche giorno è andato a Taormina, sulla costa orientale. Ha dovuto prendere un autobus perché non ama guidare. Taormina è una città bellissima e molto antica. Lì il mare è azzurro. Vicino a Taormina c’è anche il vulcano Etna. Jimmy ha potuto fare un’escursione sul vulcano insieme a una guida specializzata.

È potuto salire fino in cima. È stato stancante ma davvero molto bello.

Più tardi ha trascorso una settimana al mare a rilassarsi, a prendere il sole, a giocare a pallavolo sulla spiaggia, a nuotare e a mangiare piatti di pesce. 

Alla fine è tornato a Venezia dopo più di due settimane ed è andato subito a salutare il suo amico Marco. Ha mostrato le foto della vacanza al suo amico. Marco era molto arrabbiato: poiché è dovuto restare a Venezia per lavoro, non è potuto andare in vacanza.

Povero Marco!

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Le vacanze estive

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DIALOGS FOR EVERYDAY USE 🎧📚

Dialogue for Beginners 🎉📚 (Day # 17)

こんにちは! 今日(きょう)は、日本(にほん)の春(はる)の行事(ぎょうじ)(=イベント)についてのエピソードです！

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Slow Japanese

Episode #30 - Japanese spring events

Variety; they say, is the spice of life, no? 

111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 17 – Act out the Same Sentence with Different Expressions.

Today we're talking about an idiom that you can use to say that you understand something really well and that you have a detailed knowledge of it. This is the idiom, to know something like the back of your hand. I hope you find it useful!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

How well do you know your hands?

For all of you who love football – a brief history of the EURO 2024 and the latest news from group C. Enjoy!⚽
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!📚📚📚
If you like this podcast, please contact me for the transcript.📬
See you in class!👍👌


SERBIAN TO GO

Европско првенство у фудбалу – Србија у групи Ц (B1 and above)

Forget what everyone else says—this tip is all about empowering YOU to embrace the learning methods that work for you, no matter how unconventional they may seem. Research shows that confidence and personal relevance are key to successful learning. So why let someone else dictate your path? When it feels wrong, then it is probably wrong for you. That is also why this podcast is about 111 Tips for Learning a Language and Not 111 Must Do Methods for Learning a Language.

💥 Know that you are allowed to break Free from Convention:
Teachers might tell you that memorizing sentences word-for-word isn’t the best approach. Sure, there’s logic behind understanding sentence structure to expand your conversation skills. But what if you just want to start speaking now? What if memorizing phrases helps you get that plate of food, navigate a new city, or simply break the ice in a conversation? Guess what? That’s totally okay!

Studies indicate that personalized learning strategies—no matter how unconventional—can enhance motivation and retention. So, if memorizing a few key phrases helps you feel confident and ready to speak, go for it! It’s your learning journey, and every step counts.


Tip 40 - Whatever Goes, Goes! 🌟

lesson on italki 
https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/9451959/japanese

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こんばんは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今日は、オンラインレッスンの良いところ！について。

186のPodcastで、オンラインレッスンについて、言語習得の面での良いところについて話しました。

ネイティブの人と話せること
自分で考えた日本語で話せること
会話の中で新しい言葉に出会えること

日本語学習におけるメリットについてはこんな感じです。
人によってもっといろいろあると思います。
これが186回の話でした。


で、今回は、言語以外に得られる良いことを話します。
これも人によると思いますが、僕が思う良いことを話します。

それぞれの国の、文化や習慣、考え方など、本当のことを知ることができます。表面的な情報だったり、一般的なことは、ネットでも調べることができます。

その国で生活している人の生の声を聞ける機会はそんなにないと思います。その国のことはその国の人にしかわからないこともあると思います。

そんな話が聞けるのは、直接話ができる時だけですね。
ネットのニュースには、そういう、本当に知りたいことはなかなか見つからないです。

みなさんにとっては、日本が実際にはどんな国なのか、僕や日本語の先生から聞くことができます。個人的にはみなさんからも、それぞれの国の今の話を聞けます。これは、本当に勉強になります。

ということで、今回は以上です。
日本のことを日本語で話したい！とか、自分の国のことを日本語で説明してみたい！と思った方はぜひオンラインレッスンでお話しましょう！

お待ちしてます！

ということで、今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！ではまた！








