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Think In English

Emma:
Do you need anything from the grocery store?

Tiam:
Yeah, my fridge is almost empty.

Emma:
Perfect! I need a few things too.

(They walk into the store.)

Tiam:
Wow, there are so many choices.

Emma:
Welcome to an American supermarket!

Tiam:
I was just looking for milk.

Emma:
What kind? Whole milk, low-fat, oat milk, almond milk...?

Tiam:
(Laughs) I had no idea there were so many!

Emma:
You'll get used to it.

Tiam:
I also need eggs, bread, and fruit.

Emma:
The fruit section is over there.

Tiam:
These strawberries look really fresh.

Emma:
They do. I'm getting some too.

(A few minutes later.)

Tiam:
Do I need to bring my own shopping bag?

Emma:
Some people do, but the store also has bags.

Tiam:
Good to know.

(At the checkout.)

Cashier:
Hi! Did you find everything you were looking for?

Tiam:
Yes, thanks.

Cashier:
Would you like a receipt?

Tiam:
Yes, please.

(Outside the store.)

Emma:
That was easy.

Tiam:
Thanks for helping me. I learned a few new words today.

Emma:
Next time, you'll be the shopping expert.

Tiam:
We'll see about that!

New Words
Word	Definition
Grocery store	A store that sells food and household items.
Fridge	A refrigerator where food is kept cold.
Choice	One option from several possibilities.
Whole milk	Milk with its natural fat.
Oat milk	A plant-based milk made from oats.
Almond milk	A plant-based milk made from almonds.
Fresh	Recently picked or made; not old.
Receipt	A paper showing what you bought and how much you paid.
Checkout	The place where you pay for your shopping.
Shopping bag	A bag used to carry groceries home.
Useful Phrases
Phrase	Meaning
My fridge is almost empty.	I don't have much food left.
I'll get used to it.	It will become normal with time.
Good to know.	That's useful information.
Did you find everything?	A common question from store employees.
We'll see about that!	I'm not sure yet, but maybe.
I had no idea.	I didn't know that before.
Pronunciation Focus
Receipt

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsiːt/


English Conversation Practice_ 10-Day Challenge

Episode 4: Grocery Shopping 🍎🥬

People have no doubt what the most famous game in Korea is. 
League of Legends, which is called “롤(L.O.L)” in Korea, has just finished its league in the spring of 2022. 
T1, having won the title, has become “The best L.O.L team in Korea in 2022”. 
Let us find out what L.O.L means to the Korean young generation and how the LCK spring season ended this season. 
Welcome to the infinite L.O.L universe!



그거 봤어? Did you watch it?

20. League of Legends in Korea. (한국 롤을 말하다)

C'est bientôt vendredi 13, pour certains ça porte bonheur pour d'autres ça porte malheur, mais pour être honnête j'ai longtemps été indifférente à cette date. Malheureusement, j'ai changé d'avis quand nous avons connu les attentats de Paris le vendredi 13 Novembre 2015, depuis j'y pense à chaque vendredi 13. Ce jour-là, je voulais aller à Paris après le travail, j'avais envoyé un message à une amie pour se retrouver et boire un verre ensemble, mais le temps que je me prépare j'ai manqué mon train, et finalement le train suivant me faisait arriver trop tard alors on a annulé. Une chance pour moi tandis que d'autres ont vécu le pire... Mais bon, changeons de sujet, récemment j'ai discuté avec quelques élèves des superstitions qu'ils ont et c'était super intéressant, honnêtement je croyais que je n’étais superstitieuse, c'est vrai, je n'ai jamais considéré que passer sous une échelle ou voir un chat noir pouvait être un mauvais signe mais quand même j’ai réalisé que je croise toujours les doigts quand on parle de malheur, que je n’accepterais jamais d’ouvrir un parapluie à l’intérieur d’une maison ou de laisser une baguette à l’envers, pas la peine de penser à prendre l’avion un vendredi 13 d'ailleurs quelques compagnies aériennes n'ont même pas de rangée numéro 13 dans leurs avions, et si un jour au hasard d'une promenade je venais à trouver un trèfle à quatre feuilles je pense que je sauterais de joie. Alors finalement peut-être que je suis un peu superstitieuse. D'ailleurs ça m'a fait un peu bizarre quand j'ai réalisé que cet épisode serait le numéro 13 sur le thème du vendredi 13 ! Aïe ! Mais il paraît que ça porte malheur d'être superstitieux alors j'ai décidé de publier quand même cet épisode ! 

Cher Journal

Episode 13 - Vendredi 13 

*In this podcast , we explore the power of taking small, consistent steps toward achieving our goals

**Book Podcast lesson to discuss the topic and access the texts

English Psychology Podcasts

Taking small stepts

Would you like to have a 4-day workweek? 
Many academics and leaders in the business community are discussing this right now.
Advancements in modern technology and improvements in employee productivity have led many people to think that the archaic model of working five days a week is no longer beneficial to us.
Let me know what you think!
Wish you the best!

New English US

Business English: The 4-Day Workweek

Analysis of the cultural, social and linguistic content, of the text of the song

SOLO MUSICA ITALIANA  PODCAST

Insieme di Mina|Aprende italiano cantando|Learn italian singing

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
4月20日水曜日　天気/はれ　気温/10℃ 

札幌市/さっぽろし
・犯罪「オレオレ詐欺」が続いている
・「オレオレ詐欺」とは？
・犯罪者→80代女性に電話
・1100万円

［単語］
犯罪/はんざい…悪いこと
犯罪者/はんざいしゃ…犯罪をする人
俺/おれ…私。（男性が使う言葉。友達や家族に使う。仕事では使わない。）
詐欺/さぎ…うそをついて、お金をとる
80代/はちじゅうだい…80才〜89才
1100万円/11,000,000円



北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#42〉4月20日水曜日　犯罪「オレオレ詐欺」が続く

How do you future-proof your career when the global market is constantly changing? In this episode of The Global Professional Podcast, we explore the two critical skills every professional needs: the ability to read major industry trends and the art of decoding what a job description is really asking for. Learn how to align your skills with the future of your industry and position yourself for the opportunities of tomorrow.

