In this episode of Streetwise English Podcast, I talk about my first impressions of Israel. My teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening!

Streetwise English

SWE 98 First Impressions of Israel

Self introduction!  

Hello to all of you! I’m Ann, and I was born in a town in Iloilo, about 30 kilometers away from the city. Our home was surrounded by a small coffee plantation, with trees like mango, coconut, cacao, and many other tropical or native fruits — it really felt like paradise! We also had plenty of animals around — chickens, geese, ducks, goats, pigs, cows, and even a carabao — and a small rice field. That was my childhood — simple, yet full of joy and natural beauty.

Now, I carry those memories and stories with me here on the podcast Ma-HILIGAYNON Ta!

I still clearly remember how we used to walk about 3 kilometers just to get to school when my siblings and I were in elementary. It was only when I got to high school that we moved closer to the highway. During the rainy season, we’d walk barefoot through rice paddies and small streams, carrying our school shoes and supplies. We would wash our muddy feet in a little stream beside the road before waiting for our favorite tricycle driver to pass by and take us to school.

You know, it’s only now that I realize how tough that was — but back then, it all felt like fun. I never even thought of it as difficult, especially for young schoolgirls like me.

We had a very loyal dog — his name was Burgo. He looked like he came from a police breed, maybe part German Shepherd mixed with a native dog. He was a gift from my grandfather. He was my companion through every silly adventure and farm chore.

Want to hear more of my stories? Just follow my podcast! Let’s keep talking — see you in Ma-HILIGAYNON Ta! This is Ann — padayon lang, abyan (keep going, friend).



Ma-HILIGAYNON Ta!!!

Ilonngo gid ako ya!

１９課－１

こんにちは。おげんきですか。今日（きょう）は９月２８日です。
秋（あき）です。でも暑(あつ)いです。今日の昼（ひる）は３４度（ど）になります。

みなさんは、おかしがすきですか。わたしはだいすきです。
北海道（ほっかいどう）のおかしは、とてもおいしいです。じゃがいものおかしがおいしいですよ。

では、みんなのにほんご１９かです。

北海道（ほっかいどう）へ行ったことがありますか。
いいえ、ありません。

たこやきを食（た）べたことがありますか。
はい、なんどもあります。

お好み焼き（おこのみやき）を作（つく）ったことがありますか。
はい、あります。

おでんを作ったことがありますか。
はい、おでんも作ったことがあります。

きめつのやいばのまんがをよんだことがありますか。
いいえ、ありません。でも、アニメをみたことがあります。

にほんのチョコレートをかったことがありますか。
はい、あります。とてもおいしいです。

日本（にほん）の海（うみ）で泳（およ）いだことがありますか。
アメリカの海で泳いだことがありますが、日本の海ではありません。

江ノ島（えのしま）のたこせんべいをたべたことがありますか。
はい、ありす。今年の４月に日本にいったときにたべました。

富士山（ふじさん）にのぼったことがありますか。
はい、バスで五合目（ごごうめ）までいったことがあります。

Hello. How are you? Today is 28 September.
It is autumn. But it is hot. It will be 34 degrees Celsius at noon today.

Do you like Okashi? I love them.
Okashi in Hokkaido are very tasty. Potatoes are delicious.

Now, let’s study Minnano Nihongo Lesson 19-1.

Have you ever been to Hokkaido?
No, I have not.

Have you ever eaten takoyaki?
Yes, many times.

Have you ever made okonomiyaki?
Yes, I have.

Have you ever made oden?
Yes, I have made oden.

Have you ever read any manga by Kiitsu no Yaiba?
No, I have not. But I have seen an animation.

Have you ever bought Japanese chocolates?
Yes, I have. It is very tasty.

Have you ever swum in Japanese waters?
I have swum in American waters, but not in Japanese waters.

Have you ever eaten octopus crackers from Enoshima?
Yes, I have. I had them when I visited Japan in April this year.

Have you ever climbed Mt Fuji?
I have climbed to the fifth station by bus.


にほんごのれんしゅう

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In this episode, my friend Cris and I dive into the topic of peace — or at least, what we think peace is! 🕊️😅
We talk about how we find moments of calm in the chaos of life, share a few laughs, and maybe even stumble into some wisdom. Expect humor, honesty, and a whole lot of "real talk."

Whether you're into mindfulness, chaos management, or just need a smile today, this one’s for you.

🎧 Grab a coffee, relax, and join the conversation.

