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This podcast series is based on current events about unusual news stories. With each episode usually less than 30-seconds, it's a great way for beginners to improve vocabulary!

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Come across 

"Come across" означает случайно натолкнуться на что-то или на кого-то. 

1. I came across my old toy in the attic.  
Я наткнулся на свою старую игрушку на чердаке. 

2. She came across a cute cat in the park.  
Она наткнулась на милую кошку в парке.

3. We came across a nice coffee shop on our walk.  
Мы наткнулись на приятное кафе во время прогулки.


Английский для Русскоговорящих _ 50 Самых Распространённых Фразовых Глаголов в Английском Языке

изучение фразового глагола "Come Across"

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English speaking with Xoliswa 

Using the verb DO with the twelve tenses in English : English grammar

In this episode, I explain how to ask your friends "You good? Are you bored?" in Japanese. There are some cultural differences between Japanese and English. 

Takeshi's 2 minutes Japanese!

How to say "Are you bored?" in Japanese without offending anyone!

This is the first short episode in the story where two people meet. See the transcript below to help aid your comprehension.

Welcome English learners! Today we’re going to begin a story that will last for several episodes. You can listen to the story episode by episode and grow your vocabulary and listening skills. Enjoy!

James looked over his shoulder. He saw something running toward him very fast. His heart started beating rapidly. He thought it was a person, but when he turned to face them, he realized that it wasn’t a person. It was a large black dog. The dog was getting closer and closer, but it wasn’t barking at him. In fact, the dog looked happy. Then he saw why the dog was running. There was a tennis ball bouncing and rolling toward him and the dog was chasing it.

James looked up and saw a woman about one hundred yards away from him. She was short and blonde. The dog grabbed the ball with his mouth and started running back toward her.

“Good boy!” she said.

“That’s a beautiful dog you have,” James said to her.

“Thanks! Actually, he’s not my dog. I’m just watching him for a friend this weekend.” she replied.

“Oh, I see,” said James. “Well, how did your friend get you to dog-sit for them?” James asked.

“That’s actually along story,” she answered with a smile.

James liked her smile and he had time to spare. He walked casually toward her and the dog. 

“I’ve got time. What’s the story?” James asked. “My name’s James, by the way.”

“Jennifer. Nice to meet you. Well, it actually started a few months ago when I was hanging out with my friend…” she said.

Well, that’s the end of the story for this episode. Tune in to the next episode to hear more about what happens with Jennifer and James. Be sure to write down any new vocabulary and listen again to improve your comprehension. See you next time!


Stories in English

James Meets Jennifer

欢迎收听全新一集的Chillchat全中文播客。在这集播客里，Karen介绍了中文名字的结构，父母取名的方法和中文姓氏的起源。


Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

(全中文) 中文名字是怎么取的

The story of DB Cooper revolves around the mysterious hijacking of Northwest Orient Airline's Flight 305 in Washington on November 24th, 1971. A man who identified himself as Dan Cooper demanded $200,000 and four parachutes, threatening a bomb on board. After securing the ransom and releasing passengers in Seattle, Cooper instructed the pilot to fly to Mexico City, but due to fuel constraints, they landed in Reno, Nevada. During the stop, Cooper disappeared with the money and one parachute. Despite an extensive search, the investigation into Cooper's identity and whereabouts has endured for decades, marked by numerous dead ends and mysteries.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

THE CURIOUS CASE OF DB COOPER PT 1




こんにちは、Atsushiです。
今日の北海道の天気は曇り。
気温は22℃。

先週はとても暑かったですが、今週は少し肌寒いです。

さて、今日は、フリをする、について話します。

日本語の勉強をしていて、
ーのフリをする、という言葉を聞いたことがありますか？

今日のレッスンで出てきておもしろかったので、今日はこの話をします。

フリ、という言葉はよくカタカナで書かれますが、ひらがなでも大丈夫です。そして意味を調べると、ふるまいとかしぐさ、という意味でした。

ふるまいという言葉が転じて、ふり、という言葉になっているようです。

そして、フリをする、の意味は、本当は違うけど、そうであるかのようにふるまうこと、です。

例としては、
聞こえないフリをする
知らないフリをする
気づかないフリをする
とも使えますし、

知っているフリをする
聞こえているフリをする
などにも使えます。

どちらにせよ、状況にあわせて、自分にとって都合の良いようにしたい時にフリをするは使えそうですね。


私は英語のレッスンの時に時々、わかっているフリをして、あとで後悔することがあります。

ちゃんと勉強しないといけないですね。


はい、ということで、今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！

ではまた！
