Hi everyone, in this episode I talk about how i like to have my meals. Do I prefer to cook them or would I rather be cooked for? Which do you prefer? Let me know in the comments :)

What's Your Opinion?

What's Your Opinion? Cooking or Being Cooked for

This time I'm talking about Naha in Okinawa. 

I hope you're all having an amazing week :) 

April in Tokyo

#7: 那覇、沖縄

Hi, and welcome back to Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates with Teacher Alyse!
Today, we’re going on an adventure to learn words that start with the letter Z Are you ready? Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own.

zebra, zinnia, zebrafish, zebu, zucchini, zeppelin, zither, zipper, zoo, zen garden, zodiac 

Great job! Keep practicing, and if you’d like free flashcards to follow along, send me a message. You can also watch this Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt video on YouTube to learn even more!
See you next time—bye for now!

Captain Sesalt & The ABC Pirates

Letter Z

In this short episode, you will learn the meaning of the term ( Expensive )

Engsavvy ( 504 Absolutely Essential Words )

Lesson 3  Word 9 (   Expensive  )

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Syrian culture with the legendary Fairuz as your guide. Immerse yourself in her timeless music, uncover the stories woven into her songs, and grasp her profound significance in our daily lives. If you're curious about the enigmatic Fairuz, this podcast episode is your gateway to discovery!
But wait, there's more! This episode is just a tantalizing glimpse of a much more extensive exploration. The full version awaits you in my podcast book, where you can take a deep dive into this captivating topic on Kindle:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3DBW2JH
The audio version:
https://speakrealarabic.com/course/The-Syrian-Encounters

Your adventure into the world of Fairuz begins now – don't miss it!"

Beyond Borders: Immersing in Syrian Culture

Fairuz “The Neighbor of the Moon”

In this episode you will learn how to say " How muchv"

HSK2

Made Chinese easy

这是很多年前录的几期日语音频节目，大家且听听～

Crystal的日语碎碎念

1、请让一下=ちょっと どいてください

Can you work out how to say 'My treat' in Chinese by listening to the movie clips of this episode? 

******************Script for your second time listening*********************

片段一Clip one
A：我们~去唱卡拉OK吧。我请客
B:  就这么定了！换衣服，收拾东西。 
A：wǒ men ~qù chàng kǎ lā OK ba 。wǒ qǐng kè 
B:  jiù zhè me dìng le ！huàn yī fú ，shōu shi dōng xi 。  
出自From《致我们终将逝去的青春》
片段二
A：所以我说，你付了那么昂贵的旅馆费，那我就付餐费。
B：我有钱，我请客。
A：suǒ yǐ wǒ shuō ，nǐ fù le nà me áng guì de lǚ guǎn fèi ，nà wǒ jiù fù cān fèi 。
B：wǒ yǒu qián ，wǒ qǐng kè 。
出自《七月与安生》
片段三
A：老易你怎么来了？
B：我在隔壁请客。
A：lǎo yì nǐ zěn me lái le ？
B：wǒ zài gé bì qǐng kè 。
出自《色戒》
片段四
A: 王总！
B: 老严，你说你请客你还迟到！
A:  wáng zǒng ！
B：lǎo yán ，nǐ shuō nǐ qǐng kè nǐ hái chí dào ！
出自《戒烟不戒酒》


Iris' screening room

How to say "My treat" in Chinese?——Improve Chinese with movie clips

In this episode, we explore how music profoundly supports language learning by shaping memory, focus, and emotional engagement. Happy music increases dopamine, boosting motivation and vocabulary recall. Sad music deepens introspection, making grammar and writing easier to master. Neutral background music enhances attention for reading and listening. Steady rhythms improve fluency and pronunciation, while tempos around 60–80 BPM align with optimal brainwave states for learning. Finally, metronomes and chimes help structure study sessions and sustain focus. Music becomes not just background noise but a powerful partner in your journey to fluency.