Today’s episode is Japanese vocabulary Quiz.
I'll give 3 hints.
Please answer in Japanese.

This episode is JLPT-N5 level.

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

☆Words☆
言葉（ことば / kotoba）：vocabulary, word
考える（かんがえる / kangaeru）：think
答え（こたえ / kotae）：answer
苦い（にがい / nigai）：bitter
道（みち / michi）：road

☆Grammar☆
・～たり、～たり
・～とき

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

Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#31 Japanese vocabulary Quiz / なん ですか。《What is it?》 / 3-hints quiz // N5 Level

In these stories, you have a lot of vocabulary which is helpful for speaking, and also you will be used to French expressions and you get observed how the native speaker pronounces the word perfectly.
Practice makes perfect so practice the words in the context or recreate the simple dialogue in the stories and say it out loud do record your own audio and play again with these stories and correct your accent, by following this practice definitely you will sound good in French accents.

LEARN FRENCH THROUGH STORY A1

Story 1 level A1

Let's do a quick review and cover asking and giving directions as well as practice asking questions in the past tense.

Super Basic Spanish

Learn Spanish Review: Asking for directions and questions about the past (elementary A2)

Merryl goes to the mechanic to get his car fixed, and he can't remember what the different car parts are called. The mechanic helps him out.

Car Vocabulary: 
Windshield- the glass at the front of the car
Windshield wipers- rubber pieces that move back and forth to remove water or snow off the windshield
Fluid: a liquid
Coolant: a fluid that cools something down, used in cars
Oil change: removing old oil and putting clean oil in a car
Rearview mirror: a mirror in the back of a car, shows the area behind car
Trunk lid: The trunk is the storage area at the back of the car. The lid is the cover.
Headlight: the light at the front of the car
Blinkers: lights that flash on and off as a signal to let others know when your car will make a turn

Learn English with Stories

Car Vocabulary

This description will really help you with this difficult sound!

How to Pronounce the "ng" in an "ing" word in English

Pronouncing the "ng" sound in "ing" words can be a bit tricky for learners of English, but with practice, it can become second nature. The "ng" sound is a nasal consonant, represented by the phonetic symbol /ŋ/. It is produced by the back of the tongue making contact with the soft part of the roof of the mouth (the velum), while the sound resonates in the nasal cavity.

Here are some tips to help you pronounce the "ng" sound correctly in "ing" words:

1. **Positioning the Tongue**: Start by positioning the back of your tongue against the soft part of your upper mouth, as if you are about to say the sound "k." However, instead of releasing the "k" sound, let the air pass through your nose.

2. **Relax the Tongue**: Keep the tongue relaxed to allow for a smooth nasal sound. Tensing the tongue can make the sound come out more like a "g."

3. **Nasal Resonance**: Focus on directing the airflow through your nose. You should feel a slight vibration in your nasal passages.

4. **Avoid a Hard "g" Sound**: Be careful not to add a hard "g" sound at the end. The "ng" sound is a single, continuous sound rather than a combination of "n" and "g."

Here are ten examples for practice:

1. **Sing**: /sɪŋ/
   - "She loves to sing in the choir."

2. **Ring**: /rɪŋ/
   - "The phone began to ring loudly."

3. **Long**: /lɒŋ/
   - "It's going to be a long day."

4. **King**: /kɪŋ/
   - "The king ruled the land wisely."

5. **Bring**: /brɪŋ/
   - "Please bring your book to class."

6. **Thing**: /θɪŋ/
   - "What's that strange thing over there?"

7. **Going**: /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
   - "Are you going to the party?"

8. **Swimming**: /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
   - "Swimming is my favorite sport."

9. **Running**: /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
   - "He has been running every morning."

10. **Morning**: /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/
    - "I enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning."



English for IT Pros

How to Pronounce the ng Consonant in English

In questo episodio, vi mostrerò le frasi utili per un buon check-in in albergo. Scoprirete come richiedere informazioni, chiarire eventuali dubbi e ottenere il massimo dal vostro soggiorno. 

Scopri l'Italia

Cosa dire al vostro arrivo in hotel

This movie is about a girl who goes to Rome after her mother dies, and learns more about her mother's life.

Vocabulary:
for short: indicates a nickname
to stay put: to stay in the same place
influential: having lots of influence
to spout out: to say things
to storm into: to angrily walk into
a pick-me-up: something that makes someone feel better (example: ice cream)
gelato: Italian ice cream
to take something the wrong way: to feel upset by something that wasn't intended to upset you
audition: having your skills tested in order to be accepted into a school
exceptional: amazing
to pluck up the courage: to do something brave
reject: to say no to someone or something
approval: permission

Movie: Love & Gelato

To kick-start this series, I cover one of my all-time favourite songs. I first heard this piece in the TV show Mr. Robot and it opened up a whole world of blues and folk music for me. 

It's full of cultural references, regionalisms, metaphors and interestingly, even a few grammatical errors--I'll tell you why they were included! 

Angel From Montgomery has been covered by many artists, but in this episode we listen to & explore the original 1971 version by John Prine. 