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

The Social Evolutionary

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


   a. Under the weather - To feel unwell or sick.
      Example: "I can't come to the party tonight; I'm feeling a bit under the weather."
   b. Weather the storm - To endure a difficult situation or challenge.
      Example: "Despite the setbacks, we managed to weather the storm and complete the project."
   c. Come rain or shine - Regardless of any circumstances or conditions.
      Example: "She's committed to attending the event, come rain or shine."
   d. Blow hot and cold - To alternate between two contrasting opinions or attitudes.
      Example: "He blows hot and cold on the idea, making it difficult to know where he stands."
   e. A ray of sunshine - Something or someone that brings happiness or hope.
      Example: "His kind words were a ray of sunshine in her difficult day."


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Weather-related idioms:

In questo episodio parleremo della storia della pizza. Ascolta per scoprire le curiosità di questo buonissimo cibo.

Pane e Mozzarella

La storia della pizza

Comida de las ánimas. 
La profe yucateca Mercy Santiago me cuenta cómo se celebra el Hanal Pixán en su estado natal.

Mercy:
https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8356156

Mucho que decir

Hanal Pixán

Welcome to the debut episode of Language Diaries! Uncover language learning insights, conquer challenges, and boost your confidence for an enriching journey ahead.

Language Diaries

Episode 1: Embracing the Language Journey

Learn English with Rachael Professional English Teacher

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Have you ever wondered what different kinds of celebrations are celebrated at the end of the year in different cultures? In honour of our German heritage we celebrate Heilig Abend and new this year, the Rauhnächte. In honour of our North American heritage we celebrate Christmas. And in the tradition of a Celtic past we celebrate the Feast of Lights at Winter Solstice.

Philosophical Friday

Holiday Special. Today I’d like to share with you some end-of-year traditions we celebrate in our home which is a mixture of three cultures.

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

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ccr9nwq8ytV

https://linktr.ee/atsushi_japanese

こんにちは！
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。

今日もN3の例文作成をします！
今回は〜うちに、の例文を作りましょう！

[意味]
～の間に
[接続] V (辞書形 / ている形 / ない形) + うちに イA + うちに ナAな + うちに Nの + うちに

若いうちに、お金を貯めておこう
あたたかいうちに、ご飯を食べよう
日本にいるうちに、いろんな場所に行きたい
健康なうちに、いろんなチャレンジがしたい
今のうちに、引越の準備を進めよう

こんな感じですね。
今、この時間にしておかないと、あとでできなくなる、というような意味が入ります。

これは結構日常会話でも使います。
ぜひ、いろいろ例文作って、自然に使えるようになりましょう！

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！




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#234 N3-4 〜うちに　例文！について

Nordic countries are often said to be some of the happiest in the world — and they may be some of the most sustainable places to visit too.

If you're not sure what it means to travel sustainably, the Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index may be able to help.

Now in its ninth year, it ranks places across the world based on things like destination management and environmental performance.

One hundred destinations were included in the 2024 index, with Helsinki in first place.

More than 50% of the Finnish capital's electricity is renewable, more than 30% of its buses are electric, and 49% of its waste is recycled.

Helsinki has also set a goal of being carbon neutral by 2030, and there are lots of green spaces around the city — almost 10,000 hectares per 100,000 people, according to Condé Nast Traveler.

Helsinki has previously ranked well in the GDS index, coming in fourth place in 2023, although this is the first time it's taken the top spot.

"Being named the world's most sustainable travel destination is proof of the long-term work that has been done in Helsinki," Helsinki Mayor Juhana Vartiainen said.

The other cities in the GDS' top five for 2024 are also in Nordic countries, with Gothenburg in second place. The city, which is in the west of Sweden, ranked first in 2023.

Copenhagen, Denmark, ranked third, Norway's Bergen came in fourth, and another Danish city, Arthus, was in fifth place.

Most of the top 20 cities were in Europe, too, with the exception of Singapore in seventh place, Sydney, Australia, in 10th place, and Goyang, South Korea, in 16th place.


