Pick up your friends from airport and check in the hotel

Basic communication conversations

第八课 去酒店  lesson 8 Go to the hotel

今回のエピソードでは、日本のクリスマスの過ごし方についてお話ししています🎄
日本ではクリスマスはどんなイベントなのか、食べ物や雰囲気、海外との違いなどを紹介します。
皆さんの国では、クリスマスをどのように過ごしますか？ぜひ比べながら聞いてみてください😊
In this episode, I talk about how Christmas is celebrated in Japan 🎄
I share what Christmas is like in Japan, including traditions, food, and how it differs from other countries.
How do people celebrate Christmas in your country? I hope you enjoy listening and comparing cultures 😊

Hyakuchji Japanese podcast 🇯🇵

日本のクリスマス🎄

南京的梧桐树真正的名字叫“悬铃木”。So its real name is " plane ".
悬铃木的果实有一个球的、叫“一球悬铃木”，三个球的叫“三球悬铃木”。The fruit of sycamore with one ball is called "Sycamore with one ball", and the fruit with three balls is called "Sycamore with three balls".
这二者的杂交，产生了“二球悬铃木，简称”悬铃木“。The hybrid of these two, produced "two ball sycamore, short for" Sycamore."
那为什么叫“法国梧桐“呢？因为它的确与法国有些渊源。Why is it called " plane "? Because it does have something to do with France.
1872年，一位法国传教士在南京的石鼓路栽下了第一棵梧桐树。In 1872, a French missionary planted the first plane tree on Shigu Road in Nanjing.


新鲜事儿（Anecdote）

南京的梧桐树

N3からN2の日本語が勉強できる歌を、AIで作りました。

歌詞はこちら↓
(verse 1)
あの時　あなたが言った言葉
今でも　心に残っている
「もしも違ったらどうする？」
迷ったけれど　進んでみた
(chorus)
あの時の選択が　今に繋がってる
振り返ると　その答えは間違っていなかった
もしも　もう少し勇気を出していれば
もっと早く気づけたかもしれないけれど
(verse 2)
季節が変わって　何かが変わる
あの頃の私は　もういないけれど
「今の私を見てほしい」
過去の自分に　伝えたくなる
(chorus)
あの時の選択が　今に繋がってる
過ぎた時間に　意味があったんだと感じる
もしも　違う道を選んでいたら
今はどうなっていたのだろうと考えるけど
(outro)
変わることを恐れずに　歩き続ける
これからも　新しい自分に出会えるはず
今はまだ　先が見えなくても
きっと　新しい未来が待っている

日本語聞いてみよう！

【N3～N2】Japanese song　日本語の歌

¿Estás triste? Yo también aquí te dejó para que practiques cómo expresar tus emociones en español

Hablar por hablar (Listening)

Tristeza (Sadness)

Have you ever heard the following phrase before: "I have a gut feeling".  How would you describe this feeling? When do we usually use this expression?
This expression is often used to describe an intuitive or instinctive sense or belief about something, even when there may not be concrete evidence or logical reasoning to support it. The feeling is often described as a sensation in the stomach or abdomen, hence the reference to the "gut."
People commonly use this expression when they have a strong sense or intuition about a situation, decision, or person, but they may not be able to articulate specific reasons for their feelings. It's a way of acknowledging and trusting one's instincts or intuition, which can sometimes be influenced by subtle cues or information that may not be consciously recognized.

Here are some useful words and expressions:

1. Curiosity killed the cat : This is an idiom that suggests being too inquisitive or nosy can lead to trouble or unpleasant consequences. It's often used to caution against excessive curiosity.

2.To grip on something: This phrase means to firmly hold onto or grasp something, either physically or metaphorically. It implies a strong and secure hold.

3.To trip: In a physical sense, to trip means to stumble or lose one's balance, often resulting in a brief fall. In a figurative sense, it can also mean to make a mistake or encounter an obstacle.

4. To be surrounded by: This expression indicates that something or someone is positioned all around a particular place or person. It implies being encircled or encompassed from all sides.

5.Hissing sound: A hissing sound is a noise characterized by a prolonged "s" or "h" sound. It is often produced by air or steam escaping through a small opening, or by certain animals as a warning or defensive signal.





All-Weather English

The story of my encounter with a cobra in the wild. "I have a gut feeling" 

Korean Podcast with Naeun

좋은 사람 | What Makes a Good Person? | Korean Podcast for Intermediate

Episode Translation: Driving for hours

Vocabulario: 
estado (state)
papeleo (paperwork)
manejar (to drive)
autopista (highway)
finalmente (finally)
aviso (notice/announcement) 
molesto (bothered, annoyed)
ya que (oh well)
reirse (to laugh)
nada (nothing)
explicar (to explain) 