In this episode, I explain how to ask your friends "You're a closed box"  "A hard nut to crack." in Japanese. I heard this one in Black Mirror (TV Show). Check it out!

Takeshi's 2 minutes Japanese!

How to say "You're a closed box!" in Japanese. (From Black Mirror)

HSK 3-6 passage audios

HSK 3 Lesson 4 Passage 3

Understanding Concessive Clauses in Spanish and English

In Spanish, the mood (indicative or subjunctive) in concessive clauses depends on whether the action is factual, non-factual, or counterfactual. For example, the conjunction "aunque" (although) can be used with both indicative and subjunctive moods depending on the context.
Example in Spanish:
Indicative: "Vendré aunque no tengo ganas." (I will come even though I don't feel like it.)
Subjunctive: "Vendré aunque no tenga ganas." (I will come even if I don't feel like it.)
In English, concessive clauses typically use the indicative mood. The conjunctions "although," "even though," and "though" are commonly used, and they don't change the mood of the verb.
Example in English:
"Although he doesn't want to, he will come."
"Even though she is tired, she will finish the work."
So, while Spanish requires a choice between indicative and subjunctive based on the nature of the action, English consistently uses the indicative mood in concessive clauses.

Taming the Spanish Verb: The  Macondo Man

Aunque vs. Even Though: El Subjuntivo y las Cláusulas Concesivas en Inglés y Español

2023年8月24日

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みんな、図書館（としょかん）好（す）き？ | Do you like a library?

Ever forgotten a word mid-sentence or gone completely blank in conversation? You're not alone! In this episode, we explore the neuroscience behind why your brain freezes when speaking English—and, more importantly, what we can do about it!

Brain talk

Blanking in conversation 

This audio is a conversation between two coworkers discussing their boss's work methods.

English Conversation/Dialogue

How's it going

What to pay attention to while picking a teacher? I have a couple of hints for you besides the obvious answers.
How to build a good rapport with a student? How to decrease TTT? I am giving some practical examples that worked for me.
Also, a huge bonus! My cohost cat Puma joins me. Unbelievable :).

Do you English?

How to pick a teacher?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j6-lBkDd6-CzRizsiRMS4JtUApqGkuf-/view?usp=drivesdk