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Language Power-Up: Business English & IELTS Mastery

Language Power-Up: Business English & IELTS Mastery - episode 3 

Hello everyone! Today’s episode is about something we all know and love—“honne and tatemae,” the Japanese way of balancing true feelings and social harmony!Have you ever wondered why Japanese people often use tatemae instead of saying what they really think?And where does the word tatemae even come from?Enjoy listening!みなさまごきげんよう、今日はみんな大好きな「本音と建て前の話」！日本人がなぜ建て前を使うのか知りたいでしょう？そもそも建て前ってどこからきた言葉だろう？楽しんで聞いてね


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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi17: 本音と建前の話【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】

Il cadavere del Generale Arnolfi viene trovato nel parco. Chi può essere stato? Un biglietto trovato vicino al corpo fornirà l'indizio decisivo per smascherare il colpevole. Come sempre, scrivete nei commenti chi è il colpevole e perchè.

Se io fossi Sherlock Holmes

Morte di un generale

Suntory10000Freude Beethoven's 9th
I attended this wonderful concert as a member of choir of 10,000 people.
I am going to talk about what we did in the rehearsal and on the day of the concert this time.
Please listen to me until the end. Thank you!

サントリー１万人の第九　№２
前回は、　『サントリー１万人の第九』についてと　合唱の練習についてお話ししました。
第２回目は　前日のリハーサルとコンサート当日のことをお話します。

本番前日の１２月２日はリハーサルでした。兵庫芸術文化センター管弦楽団　通称PACオーケストラの生演奏に合わせて　１００００人の合唱団が初めて一緒に歌いました。　歌っては止められ、歌っては止められしながら、細かい修正を繰り返して、１００００人の第九を仕上げていきました。指導してくれる先生が、まるで大阪のコメディアンのようにおもしろかったです。結構、きびしい指摘なんですが、言い方がおもしろくてみんな笑っていました。

そして、２０２３年１２月３日㈰　コンサート当日
朝９時１５分に集合し、座席の調整、ゲネプロ（Generalprobe）つまり最終リハーサルが行われました。このリハーサルが終われば、午後３時からほんとのほんとの本番です。　うわあ！　ドキドキです。　落ちつけ、落ち着けと心の中で　唱えていました。

プログラムの第１部が　午後３時に開演され、
L.バーンスタイン『キャンディード序曲』『ウエストサイド物語』より「Mambo」、
日本で人気のあるEXILEのボーカルTAKAHIROさんによる『Unconditional』『道』『Choo Choo Train』 が演奏されました。

３０分の休憩をはさんで　いよいよ私たちの出番です。
第２部L.V.ベートーヴェン『交響曲第９番ニ短調作品１２５「合唱付き」』
第１楽章、第２楽章とオーケストラの演奏を　じっと聴き入る１００００人と観客４０００人
第３楽章の前にソリストが入場。とても静かで美しいメロディーの第３楽章をうっとりと聴きました。
そして　休みなく第４楽章が始まっていきました。
メロディーにじっと耳を澄ませ、立ち上がるタイミングをはかります。
バリトンのソリストが立ち上がるのと同時に　１００００人の合唱団が一斉に立ち上がりました。見事に揃っていたと思います。
そこからは　無我夢中で　歌いました。　♪Deine Zauber binden wieder, ～　Freude, schoner Gotter funken！Got ter fun ken！“♪
あっという間でした。　しっかりと　歌いきりました。
あ～終わってしまった・・・　

歌えた喜びと　終わってしまった寂しさが入り混じった不思議な気持ちでした。

こんな素敵な時間が持てたことに感謝です。



やさしい日本語（にほんご）

サントリー１万人の第九№２　Suntory10000Freude Beethoven's 9th

In this podcast, we talk about the following ten words:
Souvenir: Derived from the French word "souvenir," meaning "to remember," this word entered English in the late 18th century. It refers to an object or memento that serves as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Rendezvous: Originating from the French phrase "rendez-vous," which means "meeting" or "appointment," this word entered English in the 16th century. 

Cuisine: Borrowed directly from French, "cuisine" refers to a style or method of cooking, often associated with a particular culture or region. It encompasses the preparation and presentation of food.

Fiancé/Fiancée: These terms come from the French words "fiancé" (masculine) and "fiancée" (feminine), both meaning "engaged." They are used to describe a person who is engaged to be married.

Déjà vu: This widely recognized phrase comes from French, where it literally means "already seen." It refers to the feeling or sensation that one has experienced the present situation before, even though it is new.

Encore: Borrowed from French, "encore" means "again" or "once more." It is often used in the context of a performance to request an additional or repeated act from the performer.

Lingerie: Derived from the French word "lingerie," this term refers to women's underwear and intimate apparel. It encompasses a range of garments, including bras, panties, nightgowns, and robes.

Décor: Also borrowed from French, "décor" denotes the overall style, arrangement, and aesthetics of a space or setting. It refers to the decorative elements used to enhance the ambiance or atmosphere.

Croissant: This word, of French origin, describes a flaky and crescent-shaped pastry. It has become popular worldwide and is often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack item.

Ballet: Originating from French, "ballet" refers to a highly expressive and intricate form of dance. It combines precise movements, graceful gestures, and storytelling to create a visual spectacle.


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Hansel y Gretel Part 3

여기가 어디입니까? <보기>와 같이 알맞은 것을 고르십시오.

[보기]
가: 어떻게 오셨어요?
나: 버스표를 사려고 하는데요.

1) 버스 터미널       2) 은행                 3)여행사               4) 신문사

1.
1) 공항                   2) 약국                 3) 우체국              4) 슈퍼마켓

2.
1) 교실                 2) 서점                   3) 커피숍                 4) 박물관

3.
1) 시장                 2) 은행                   3) 여행사                 4) 백화점

4.
1) 식당                2) 극장                   3) 서점                   4) 미용실

5.
1) 식당                2) 극장                   3) 도서관                 4) 미용실











1. 2)  /  2. 1)  /  3. 4)  /  4. 3)  /  5. 2)


한국어 토픽 듣기 

한국어 토픽 듣기 1

(English)
The Spanish alphabet contains 27 letters, one of which is exclusively used in the language. Its pronunciation is different from other languages and we use it to spell words that other people don't know and need to write.
(Spanish)
El alfabeto en español contiene 27 letras de las cuales una es de uso exclusivo del idioma. Su pronunciación es diferente a otros idiomas y lo usamos para deletrear palabras que otra persona no conozca y necesite escribirlas.
(English)
Next, we are going to pronounce the alphabet in Spanish followed by its English counterpart.
Then. we will do a little practice exercise.
(Spanish)
A continuación, vamos a pronunciar el abecedario en español seguido de su contraparte en inglés.
Luego haremos un pequeño ejercicio de práctica.


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El abecedario en español o (The alphabet in Spanish)

Ciao a tutti! In questo episodio vi racconterò come ho intenzione di svolgere le mie lezioni con gli studenti che vorranno studiare l'italiano con me in questo 2023. Buon ascolto a tutti e al prossimo episodio!