In this episode we talk about one of my favorite language study methods for improving speaking ability and listening comprehension. 



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We use language almost every minute of the day.  And it is one of the ways classism shows up readily, don't you think?

Hablando Al Chile

Language is a Form of Classism? 🎧

The Covid19 pandemic has fueled online learning. Both you and I have been resilient in pursuing language learning online. Therefore let us talk about the word Resilient and brainstorm uplifting sentences with resilience!   

Joy to Our World

I am resilient! 

ヒマ　I‘m free, wide-open ・　 nothing to do, 
少しカジュアル。ですが目上（めうえ）の人につかってもしつれいじゃありません。しかしビジネスシチュエーションでつかわないほうがいいです。


ビジネスのシチュエーション
△来週はヒマです。
〇来週は時間があります。
〇来週はあいています。

A：来週はヒマです。
B：え？はい。（会社もヒマなのかな？）

ようへい先生　N4～N3　レベルの生徒（せいと）へ　(^^♪

ヒマ　≒　I`m available ? 

In a significant development, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to 11 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for bitcoin, making it simpler for new investors to enter the cryptocurrency market.

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SEC Approval Opens Door for Easy Bitcoin Investment with New ETFs

生肖shēng xiào：Zodiac；any of the twelve animals
循环 xún huán：circulate;circle
象征 xiàng zhēng：symbolize;signify
威严 wēi yán：dignified;stately
尊贵 zūn guì：honourable;respectable;respected
睿智 ruì zhì：wise and farsighted
收获shōu huò：reap;gains
2024 marks the Chinese Lunar New Year as the Year of the Dragon.The Dragon is one of the twelve Chinese zodiac signs, cycling every twelve years. In Chinese culture, the zodiac sign of the Dragon symbolizes power, dignity, nobility, and good fortune. Those born in the Year of the Dragon are considered intelligent, energetic, and creative. It is a year filled with hope and good fortune. Wishing you abundant happiness and joy in the Year of the Dragon!

“龙”年中国话（“ lóng ” nián zhōng guó huà）

2024,生肖“龙”年

「150年後の国宝展」という展示を見てきました。
とても楽しくて、勉強になる時間でした📝⭐️

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Ep.24 「博物館（はくぶつかん）」に行ってきました🦖⭐️

我是一名医生，工作很忙。我不会做饭，一般也不在家里吃，下班以后经常去医院旁边的饭馆吃饭。后来，同事们告诉我，可以用手机点外卖，又方便又便宜。我试了一个星期，感觉太好了。我现在每顿都可以吃不同的东西，昨天吃饺子，今天吃面条，明天吃三明治，太幸福了！

Wǒ shì yì míng yī shēng ，gōng zuò hěn máng 。Wǒ bú huì zuò fàn ，yì bān yě bú zài jiā lǐ chī ，xià bān yǐ hòu jīng cháng qù yī yuàn páng biān de fàn guǎn chī fàn 。Hòu lái ，tóng shì men gào sù wǒ ，kě yǐ yòng shǒu jī diǎn wài mài ，yòu fāng biàn yòu biàn yí 。wǒ shì le yí gè xīng qī ，gǎn jiào tài hǎo le 。Wǒ xiàn zài měi dùn dōu kě yǐ chī bú tóng de dōng xi ，zuó tiān chī jiǎo zǐ ，jīn tiān chī miàn tiáo ，míng tiān chī sān míng zhì ，tài xìng fú le ！




Listening & Speaking (Mandarin)

点外卖  Diǎn wài mài 

NEWS A2-B2
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