In this episode, we explore how to ask basic questions in Ukrainian! If you're a beginner, this episode is perfect for you. Learn the essential question words like хто, що, де, and more, along with how to use them in everyday conversations. We’ll also explain the difference between що and який, and how який changes depending on the gender and number of nouns. By the end of this episode, you’ll be ready to ask questions confidently in Ukrainian. 

Український подкаст для початківців з Альоною / Ukrainian podcast for beginners with Alyona 

Asking Questions in Ukrainian: A Beginner's Guide

📺 Watch with subtitles on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OZX7SoyGaFE

🎧 What’s Going On at Starbucks Korea?
What happens when your name is the same as a presidential candidate’s?
In Korea, it might get banned—at least at Starbucks.
This episode looks at why the company blocked certain names during election season,
how Korean society navigates political neutrality,
and what it means when people start choosing clothes and hand gestures more carefully—just to avoid misunderstanding.

🎙️ About ZamZamPod
ZamZamPod is a Korean-language podcast for intermediate and advanced learners.
We explore real Korean issues with natural speech, cultural insights, and clear narration.


📝 한국 스벅에 무슨 일이?
대통령 후보 이름을 컵에 적을 수 없게 된 스타벅스.
이 조치는 단순한 이벤트가 아니라,
선거철 한국 사회의 조심스러운 표현 문화를 보여주는 사례입니다.
이름, 옷 색깔, 손가락 모양까지도 오해를 피하기 위해 신경 써야 하는 현실.
표현은 자유롭지만, 때로는 침묵이 선택이 되는 한국식 중립.
잼잼팟에서 풀어드립니다.

#ZamZamPod #LearnKorean #KoreanPodcast #StarbucksKorea #ElectionSeason #KoreanCulture #잼잼팟 #한국스벅 #콜마이네임 #표현의자유 #한국사회 #한국어팟캐스트



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[ZamZamPod] EP.8 What’s Going On at Starbucks Korea? | 한국 스벅에 무슨 일이?

Enjoy the thirteenth episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

In this episode, you will hear from guests about childhood games around the world in hopes to take a deeper dive into the topic of culture and its impact. Get ready to learn, laugh, and be inspired by the power of cultural diversity in the world of childhood games and feed that inner child of yours! 

China - Diu Shou Juan (Drop the Handkerchief)
Germany - The Feuer, Wasser, Strum, Blitz (Fire, Water, Storm, Lightning)
Japan - Acchi Muite Hoi (Look Over There)
Mexico - La Vibora de la Mar (The Sea Snake) 
Malaysia - Chongkak (Moncala)
Nepal - Kabaddi (Holding Hands)

Culture To Grow

Episode 13: Childhood Games Around the World

Hello. Today, I will talk a little about the way to say "20 years old" that comes up in the first Chapter of Minna no Nihongo.
At 20 years old, it’s fine to say “にじゅっさい” (nijussai), but there’s also another way to say it: “はたち” (hatachi).　Japanese counters can be challenging to remember, as they are not “いちさい” (ichisai) but rather “いっさい” (issai), and not “しちさい” (shichisai) but “ななさい” (nanasai). Occasionally, there are completely different expressions, like for 20 years old. It can be difficult, but let’s do your best to memorize them.

As for “はたち,” in Lesson 5, the date “20th”  is also expressed as “はつか.” Perhaps ancient Japanese people used the character “は” to mean 20. Connecting these two ideas might make it a bit easier to remember. Keep up the good work!

Now, a little update regarding my course: I have launched a new Minna no Nihongo course. The content is exactly the same, but it can be taken with two people. It’s also possible with three or more, but in that case, the lesson fee will change a little bit.
Of course, just like the regular Minna no Nihongo course, there will be plenty of homework. If anyone would like to take it with a friend, please give it a try!

Alright, everyone, keep studying hard!


ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

みんなの日本語Chapter One　20years old

В этом подкасте рассказываю о том, что такое междометие (это не сложно) и привожу примеры самых популярных слов этой части речи.

Привет, это Наташа!

Эпизод 37. Междометия. Спасибо! Ой! Фу!

はい、こんにちは。今回は Podcast の12回目です。12回目なんですけれども、今回初めてitalkiで配信することになったので、まずは簡単に説明をしたいと思います。

Hello, This is the podcast episode 12, and since this is the first time I’m going to be broadcasting on italki, I’d like to give a brief explanation first.

私の名前はMayunaです。2018年からitalkiで日本語を教えています。コミュニティに記事も投稿しています。ポッドキャストは去年の11月に始めました。私の日々の出来事を、日本人がよく使う自然な表現を使って、３分程度でお話ししてます。中級者向けぐらいの内容です。すべてのエピソードにトランスクリプトと英訳がついていて、グーグルポッドキャストでも聞くことができます。毎週更新しています。

My name is Mayuna and I’ve been teaching Japanese at italki since 2018. I also contribute articles to the community. I started the podcast last November. I talk about my daily life in about 3 minutes, using natural expressions commonly used by Japanese people. The content is for intermediate level users. All episodes have a transcript and English translation, and you can listen to them on Google Podcast. It is updated weekly.

今日はレッスンが午後からだったので、午前中はスーパーに買い物に行きました。この Podcast を録音するのが火曜日なので、その録音のために、私はいつものど飴を買います。のど飴というのは、世界中に同じようなものがあるかどうか分からないですけど、ハーブなどが入っている飴で、声がよく出るようにするものです。

Today’s lesson was in the afternoon, so I went to the supermarket in the morning to do some shopping. Since I record this podcast on Tuesdays, I always buy throat lozenges for the recording. I don’t know if there are similar products all over the world, but lozenges are candies that contain herbs and other ingredients to help you speak better.

最近いつも買っている飴の味に飽きてきたので、今日は違う飴を買ったんですね。今日買ったのど飴は蜂蜜と生姜が入っていて、添加物が入っていない、すごく美味しいものだったんですけど、美味しすぎて、普通におやつとして食べてしまうので、のど飴としてはあまりいい選択じゃなかったなと、少し後悔しています。そしてそのときになんとなく、ことわざを思い出しました。

I recently got tired of the taste of the lozenges I always buy, so I bought a different one today. The throat lozenges I bought today contained honey and ginger, no additives, and were very tasty, but they were so tasty that I ended up eating them as a regular snack, so I regretted a little that they were not a good choice for the original purpose. And then I somehow remembered a proverb.

View a full transcript: https://japanesemayuna.com/

Japanese Lessons with Mayuna

12. 良薬口に苦し

For intermediate level learners of Japanese
「あえて」について勉強しましょう！

今日は辞書（じしょ）に書いていない意味「チャレンジで」を
あえて！いっしょに勉強しましょう！



【あえて】〈副詞(ふくし)〉
意味：自分の考え・自分の考えたこと（理由・目的・ねらい）があって

こんな風に使います･･･
❶自分の考えがあって
例「君のために　言いにくいことを　あえて言おう」
意味：言いにくいことは言いたくない。でも、自分の考えがあって（⇒君のために）言おう。

❷チャレンジ（challenge）で（変だと思われるかもしれないけど）：辞書（じしょ）には書いていない使い方。とても楽しい表現（ひょうげん）！



今日は・・・
１　「謎（なぞ）のチャレンジャー」〈会話〉［6:30］

★★★あなたのまわりに、こんな人いませんか★★★

①ここから駅まですごく遠い･･･。バスはあと５分でくるのに･･･。
なぜか「オレ、歩いて行くわ～」と言って、行ってしまった。

②雪が降っているような寒い日に・・・
なぜか冷たい飲み物を買って飲んでいる。

▶「あえて」を使って言ってみると
①山田さん、もうすぐバスが来るのに、あえて歩いて帰っていった。
②雪が降るくらい寒い日に、あえて冷たい飲み物を飲む。

▶自分がこのようなチャレンジをしてみたくなった場合･･･
①どうしようかな？今日は時間があるし、じゃあ、ここはあえて歩いて帰るよ。
②なに飲もうかな･･･。じゃあ、ここはあえて冷たい飲み物を飲もう。



〈ことば〉
１）遠慮(えんりょ)〈名詞/する〉しないこと。断(こと)わるときにも使(つか)う。



＜説明＆ことば＞
ブログを見ながら聞くのがオススメです☆彡

ブログのフォローも大歓迎です✨
Your following of our blog is also welcome!


第３０課 あえて
１［6:30］　「謎（なぞ）のチャレンジャー」〈会話〉
２［6:58］　会話の中の「あえて」・練習1・練習2

🎙声：音読さん、吉田（よしだ、Japanese teacher）、ホリタさん

📖scenario：吉田（よしだ、Japanese teacher）


役に立つ日本語のことばを私たちと一緒に勉強しましょう！ 
Come study useful Japanese words with us！

第１課～第３０課まで　配信中です！！
Lessons 1 through 30 are now available!
よろしくお願いします。

毎月１０日２０日３０日更新！　
Updated on the 10th, 20th and 30th of every month!　

NEW PRACTICAL JAPANESE WORDS -intermediate podcast lessons!!

第３０課　あえて 1/2

Mouth Movement when Speaking (with transcript)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L7CvnMGlCEEeW8QYLd4dgvQvhlCpPMuD/view?usp=drive_link

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Mouth Movement when Speaking (with transcript)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VWQFQhUSTEhCoNK90MCQQjsXes1zrs8S/view?usp=drivesdk