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#ng　#ŋ　#ŋg There are two pronunciations for ‘ng’. [ŋ] hanger, singer You don’t explode ‘n’ like Japanese nasalized ‘nga’. [ŋg] anger, hunger You explode ‘g’ after ‘n’. There are no rules or patterns as ‘anger’ and ‘hanger’ are different from each other. Languages are arbitrary. If there are some reasons, ‘hanger’ and ‘singer’ are attached ‘-er’ later. ‘anger’ is from old norse ‘angr’. ‘hunger’ is from old English ‘hungor’. I found that they originally had ‘r’ in their words. I have asked a native English speaker whether you distinguish them, or pronounce ‘g’ or not. He pronounced them again and again himself and answered he couldn’t recognize differences between them. That's just how native speakers are. Japanese people also would not realize ‘su’ in ‘desu’, ‘masu’ become voiceless like ‘des’ , ‘mas’. Though it is just ‘voiceless’, not ‘omission’. Only few Japanese know about this except for some Japanese teachers. Other examples, ‘ki’ and ‘ku’ in ‘kikuchi’ , which is a very popular Japanese name, become ‘voiceless’. If you pronounce these ‘ki’ and ‘ku’ as ‘voiced sounds’, it sounds clumsy and like the pronunciation of foreigners. But they often use ‘voiced sounds’ not ‘voiceless sounds’ in the west area of Japan.

Helleveryone! Recently, I watched a Korean drama called Our Beloved Summer. At first, I thought it was just a simple love story, but as I watched, I realized it was a much deeper work. This drama carefully portrays emotions people usually hide, like regret, pride, and the fear of getting hurt again. The story centers on two people who once loved each other deeply but broke up in the past. Years later, they reunite, and their unresolved feelings gradually resurface. What I particularly loved about this drama was how realistically the characters were portrayed. They weren't perfect, and there were many moments where they struggled to express their true feelings. Seeing this made the story feel very relatable. What stayed with me most was the scene where the characters finally have an honest conversation about past misunderstandings. This scene reminded me how crucial communication is in any relationship. Sometimes people choose silence to protect themselves, but that silence can sometimes cause even greater pain. Through this drama, I learned that "growing up" doesn't always mean becoming emotionally stronger. Rather, I think it means accepting your own weaknesses and facing your true feelings. After watching That Year, We..., I felt more inclined to be honest with myself and those around me. It also made me reflect on how past relationships have shaped who I am today.

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What can you do with a cup of coffee in such a cold winter day? Can it warm your heart on the way to your office? Can it relax you after a long day's work? Can it let you at peace while standing by a window and enjoying the snow outside? So, grbbing a cup of coffee is a essential in winter. As for me, I always order a cup of a coffee in a chain store near my apartment when I pass it, or I order a take-out in the store when it's too later at night. There are usually more than 10 kinds of flavors waiting for me, but I only choose the normal latte flavor. A cup of coffee is just like one of my good friends I don't meet her every day, but when I want to talk to her, her always runs to me and spends an hour with me. All the stress and unhappiness disappear after a cup of hot coffee flowing into my body. The whole world becomes charming in my eyes.

In this episode, you’ll explore the topic of emotions and how to improve your personal and professional relationships—all in clear, natural English designed for English language learners. By listening, you’ll build your vocabulary, improve your comprehension, and gain confidence using English in meaningful conversations. Join me to learn English in a practical, engaging way while developing an important life skill you can use every day.

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