This time I'm talking about my short trip to Yamanakako, Yamanashi. I hope to see you all in a lesson sometime! 

April in Tokyo

#5: 山中湖、山梨県

"Seek the company of those who know the heart's secrets, rest beneath the tree that bears the ripest fruit. In the market of life, choose not the idle wanderer's path but the shop filled with sweetness. Not every bubbling pot holds a feast, not every pen writes truths, not every gaze sees beyond the surface, not every ocean bed holds pearls."

Learn English and Farsi with teacher Ela

Rumi 01 - English

Script

おはようございます。日本語だんだんポットキャストのゆかりです。

きのうは、日本のトイレは無料(むりょう)の話をしました。

今日はトイレと水の話をします！

日本のトイレをつかったことがありますか？

私はもちろん、あります。

日本のトイレは、紙(かみ)をながすことができますね。

"紙(かみ)"はトイレットペーパーのことです。

ながすことができる、

べつの言い方(かた)では、

「ながせます」といいます。

日本のトイレは紙をながせます。

紙をながせない国もありますね。

ごみばこに、すてなければなりません。

紙をながすことができません。

あなたの国ではどうですか？

トイレに紙をながせますか？

紙をながすことができますか？

明日のポッドキャストでは、

日本のトイレで、なぜ紙をながせるのか、お話しします！


では、今日も最後まで聞いてくれて、だんだん、です。

また明日！

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Today's Keywords

◻︎流す(ながす)
flush

Japaneseだんだんpodcast

62. 紙(かみ)をながせます/かみをながせますか？

Medical Spanish 🏥
Misinterpretation can be dangerous! Better practice and learn Medical Spanish!

Cápsula informativa sobre los alimentos alérgenos más comunes.

Spanish for healthcare professionals 🏥

Medical Spanish

Common Allergens  🏥

A lecture from a book called, Il Libro degli Alberi e degli Arbusti by Pierre Lieutaghi Italian Edition (1982) BUR Editore.

Enjoy

Luca Sensei 

I Podcast Secondo San Luca

Lettura di Pierre Lieutaghi Il libro degli alberi - I Podcast Secondo San Luca

** This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children. For mature audiences only. ** 18+
The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig from Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris Illustrations by Ian Falconer
Read by me Teacher Alyse. Listen and follow along.
Send me a message me for your free pdf copy of this book.
https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914
The way the pig is labeled based on his Vietnamese heritage, despite being born in the U.S., mirrors the real-world experiences of many immigrants and their descendants. Even when someone identifies as fully American, they can still be seen as "other" because of their background. The parrot's insistence on framing the pig's identity through an ethnic lens—rather than his actual achievements—reflects how media narratives and public discourse can shape (and sometimes distort) the way individuals are perceived.
This is especially important now, given the ongoing discussions about immigration in the U.S. Many immigrants and first-generation Americans face similar struggles with identity, belonging, and how they're portrayed in society. The story also highlights how insecurities—whether about identity, appearance, or status—can be exacerbated by external judgments.
Themes and Interpretation
•	Identity and Stereotyping: The pig’s frustration highlights how labels—whether about ethnicity or body image—can shape and limit a person’s self-perception.
•	Media Manipulation: The parrot, representing a journalist, distorts facts for a sensationalized story, raising questions about bias and ethics in reporting.
•	Self-Perception and Insecurity: The pig’s struggles with his body image illustrate how external judgments can create deep-seated insecurities.
•	Cultural Commentary: The story subtly critiques societal assumptions about identity and heritage, showing how people (or animals) can be boxed in by others’ perceptions.

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk ( Adult 18+) 

The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig

zì yán zì yǔ

指自己对自己说话。

Chinese idioms (中国成语)

自言自语

Believe it or not, it is essential to know native English accents. If you are a non-native speaker and haven't studied any phonetics course, you will have difficulty understanding or listening to native speakers of English.

Listen to the tips within the episode and check your understanding by taking the quiz.

How to Learn English

Is learning native English accents important?

La vuelta a España está a la vuelta de la esquina, por lo que he decidio que hoy era un buen momento para hablar de este evento ciclista que tiene lugar en España cada verano. 
En el episodio de esta semana os voy a contar un poco sobre La Vuelta, que es como se conoce popularmente a esta competición y también os voy a dar algunas palabras de vocabulario básicas para entender este deporte.

Como siempre, espero que disfrutes el episodio. Después de escucharlo no te olvides de dejar una valoración a este podcast para ayudarme a llegar a más personas.
