I had some realizations lately that I wanted to share to you guys. I hope that the lessons will help you.

FLO TALKS 

Stop and smell the roses

In questa sesta puntata, esploriamo la storia e il significato del termine "Ciuccio" (asino) a Napoli, un simbolo ricco di sfumature e significati. Analizzeremo come il "ciuccio" sia stato interpretato nell’arte, nella tradizione ceramica di Vietri, e nel mondo del calcio napoletano, diventando un emblema per la città e i suoi tifosi, perchè diventato il simbolo del Calcio Napoli.
Durante l’episodio, ascolteremo e commenteremo la canzone "O ciucciariello" di Roberto Murolo, per scoprire come la parola abbia ispirato la musica e la cultura popolare. Citeremo inoltre il celebre film di Totò, Totò, Peppino e la malafemmina, per evidenziare i vari misunderstanding e le interpretazioni contrastanti legate a questo termine. Un viaggio tra tradizione, arte e sport, per comprendere come il "ciuccio" sia divenuto un simbolo polisemico e rappresentativo dell’identità napoletana. Premete play, rilassatevi e lasciatevi sorprendere dalle curiosità di questa puntata. Jammo ja!

Welcome to Comme se dice?, the podcast that celebrates the Neapolitan language and culture. In this sixth episode, we explore the history and significance of the term "Ciuccio" (donkey) in Naples, a symbol rich in nuances and meanings. We will examine how the "ciuccio" has been interpreted in art, in Vietri ceramics, and in the world of Neapolitan football, becoming an emblem for the city and its fans.
During the episode, we will listen to and discuss Roberto Murolo’s song "O ciucciariello" to uncover how the word has inspired music and popular culture. We will also reference the famous Totò film Totò, Peppino e la malafemmina to highlight the various misunderstandings and contrasting interpretations surrounding this term. Join us on a journey through tradition, art, and sport, and discover how the "ciuccio" has become a multifaceted symbol of Neapolitan identity. Press play, relax, and let yourself be amazed by the curiosities of this episode. Jammo ja!


Neapolitan Language  - 🎙️ "Comme se dice?" - Il Podcast della Lingua Napoletana! 🌟

Nun fà 'o ciuccio! - Sesta puntata di "Comme se dice?" / Don't be a chooch! - Sixth episode of "How do you say it?"

[Conversation 1]

소라 : 앤디 씨, 월요일에 학교에 갔어요?
Sora : Andy, did you go to school on Monday?
앤디 : 아니요. 안 갔어요.
Andy : No. I didn't.
소라 : 왜 안 갔어요?
Sora : Whe didn't you go?
앤디 : 아팠어요.
Andy : I was sick.

[Conversation 2]

렌핑 : 완 씨, 어제 뭐 했어요?
Lenping : Wan, what did you do yesterday?
완 : 집에 있었어요.
Wan : I stayed at home.
렌핑 : 집에서 뭐 했어요?
Lenping : What did you do at home?
완 : 청소했어요. 그리고 요리도 했어요.
Wan : I cleaned my house, and I cooked, too.

Reading Korea.

Tell the Past Tense.

Short story 「あめだま」
I read a story written by Nankichi Niimi.
He is a Japanese author of children's literature.
Although his life was only 29 years, he left us with many stories to tell.
This story is JLPT-N4 level.

I created this episode quiz.
Please listen and then try the quiz!
Please use it for listening and shadowing practices.

☆Script for this episode
The scripts (URL) are listed in the overview section of the channel.

Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#3 Short story あめだま storytelling //N4 Level

❥ In this podcast, Teacher Melody from The Aesop for Children. 
❥ Aesop's Fables are free online at:
www.read.gov/aesop/ 
❥ Listen and learn the moral of each story.
❥ Follow along as Teacher Melody Aesop's well-known fable called 
"The Town Mouse & the Country Mouse"
https://www.read.gov/aesop/004.html
❥The moral of today’s fable is: 
"Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty."

Life Lessons from Aesop's Fables

Episode 3: The Town Mouse & the Country Mouse

You know the rules of grammar but you still don't feel fluent? That's because fluency comes from understanding English culture, something a language textbook cannot teach.  

Real English Skills

Studying English For Years? Add Culture to Advance

Today’s topic is going to be about an article called: “Safer brain surgery using AI possible within two years” published by the BBC.

Thanks for tuning in and don’t hesitate to give me your feedback on the topic if you wish.

Useful vocabulary
To undergo surgery
A millimeter
To sweat bullets
A mock surgery
A substitute / to substitute
Constructive
Civil aviation / military aviation
A simulator
An autopilot system
A massive number of casualties 
A tedious task


Let's check out the news

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help brain surgeons now.

How will you feel if you wil become a capable speaker? What others will think of you? What will change in your self-perception once you'll experience the change? Let me take you through a guided process so you can see the glimpse of your goal in greater detail! Let me help you get closer to your goal~

The Habits of Professionals Growing Into Strong, Confident English Communicators

Episode 5: Imagine the joy you'll feel once you will solve your biggest problem

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。


今日は、N3の漢字をやります！
付、をやります！　

音読み　ふ
訓読み　つーく、つーける

意味は、そえる、つける、とどける、とかそんな感じです。

例えば、

・添付ーてんぷ　つけそえること

・付録ーふろく　つけたし、雑誌のおまけ

・寄付ーきふ　事業などのため、お金や物をおくること

・交付ーこうふ　役所などから、書類などを一般の人に渡すこと

・送付ーそうふ　書類などをおくること


こんな感じですね。
これを使って例文を作っていきましょう！

・先ほどのメールに書類も添付しておりますのでご確認ください。

・若い時は雑誌の付録を見て買うか決めていました。

・みなさんからの寄付をお待ちしています。

・免許の更新が終わり、新しい免許証を交付されました

・昨日、書類を送付しましたので、明日には届くと思います。


こんな感じです。

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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