How do you get ready for mid-term? 
여러분들은 중간고사를 어떻게 준비하시나요?

Thirsty Korean with 정이쌤

#2 중간고사 mid-term

Nausico is upset when his mother arranges a marriage for him.

https://saracasalino-books.weebly.com/blog/the-adventures-of-odyssea-ch-5-nausico

Learn English with Stories

The Adventures of Odyssea: Ch 5.3 - Nausico

In this short story, you are about to find out which price for a gem is the highest. 📈Enjoy!
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!✨
If you like this podcast, please contact me for the transcript.📝
See you in class!👋


SERBIAN TO GO

Највиша цена - Najviša cena  (A short story for B1 and above)

[日本のカフェ文化]
2022/4/9(月) 兵庫県の天気/晴れ　朝の気温/10度　昼の気温/25度

（文法）
・〜比べて
・〜ながら
・〜かもしれない
・〜たり〜たり

（言葉）
・文化
・喫茶店（きっさてん）
・昭和（しょうわ）
・ラテアート
・充実（じゅじつ）している　
・タバコを吸える
・フクロウ
・はちゅう類


Mayu 　と　Nihongo  ラジオ　

４月９日（月）　日本のカフェ文化

Рассказ о том как люди покупают много продуктов и других товаров, опасаясь того что скоро они станут дороже! Покупаете ли вы сразу много продуктов, или делаете запасы на короткое время?

Russfriend  (all about russia) 

Скоро подорожает

Here is my latest blog post.  You can find a text and an audio version on my site.  I talk about ways in which automatic translators can go wrong.  Enjoy!

https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/translations-gone-wrong-how-automatic-translators-can-fail-you/

Difficult English Explained

Translations Gone Wrong: How Automatic Translators Can Fail You

La vidéo complète avec sous-titres et exercices: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kappjjvebmk


French Stories For All

French Listening Practice: Pas de Travail, Pas d'Argent! 

📺 Subtitled on YouTube. New episodes every week—subscribe now.

### 🎧 Wait… My Bias Gives Me a Gift?!

What if your favorite idol handed you a cookie they made themselves?

In Korea, this isn’t fan fiction—it’s real.

From food trucks at fan meetings to gift boxes at signings, we explore the Korean phenomenon of *reverse fan service*.

This episode unpacks what it means when idols give back, and how it reflects Korea’s unique emotional concept of *jeong (정)*.

---

### 🎙️ About ZamZamPod

ZamZamPod is a Korean-language podcast for intermediate and advanced learners.

We explore real Korean issues with natural speech, cultural insights, and clear narration.

---

### 📝 내 최애가 선물을 준다고?

BTS 진은 팬들에게 간식차를 돌리고, 뉴진스는 굿즈 상자를 나눠주었습니다.

한국에선 연예인이 팬에게 선물하는 문화, ‘역조공’이 실제로 존재합니다.

이 문화는 단순한 팬서비스를 넘어서, 한국의 정서인 '정(情)'과도 깊은 관련이 있습니다.

왜 한국에서만 이런 일이 가능한 걸까요?

잼잼팟에서 확인하세요.

ZamZamPod

[ZamZamPod] EP.11 Wait… My Bias Gives Me a Gift?! / 내 최애가 선물을 준다고?

Learn 10 useful Hindi announcement sentences with English meanings — perfect for beginners and travellers! From stations to airports, these easy phrases will help you understand and speak like a native. Listen, repeat, and start your Hindi journey today!

In this episode, we bring you 10 essential Hindi announcement sentences with English translations — perfect for travellers, beginners, and anyone who wants to sound confident in public places. From train stations to airports, buses to schools, these real-life phrases will help you understand and use Hindi announcements just like a native speaker!

1. कृपया ध्यान दें, ट्रेन प्लेटफ़ॉर्म संख्या तीन पर आ रही है।
Please note, the train is arriving on platform number three.

2. सभी यात्री अपनी-अपनी सीट बेल्ट बाँध लें।
All passengers, please fasten your seat belts.

3. यह बस पाँच मिनट में रवाना होगी।
This bus will depart in five minutes.

4. सुरक्षा कारणों से कृपया अपने सामान पर नज़र रखें।
For security reasons, please keep an eye on your belongings.

5. कृपया लाइन में खड़े रहें और अपनी बारी का इंतज़ार करें।
Please stand in line and wait for your turn.

6. उड़ान संख्या 205 का बोर्डिंग अब शुरू हो गया है।
Boarding for flight number 205 has now begun.

7. अगला स्टेशन राजीव चौक है।
The next station is Rajiv Chowk.

8. कृपया धूम्रपान न करें, यह धूम्रपान-मुक्त क्षेत्र है।
Please do not smoke, this is a no-smoking zone.

9. खोया हुआ सामान काउंटर नंबर दो से प्राप्त किया जा सकता है।
Lost items can be collected from counter number two.

10. स्कूल की छुट्टी दोपहर तीन बजे होगी।
The school will close at three in the afternoon.

That’s all for today’s episode! Keep practising these Hindi announcement sentences, and soon you’ll be able to understand and make them with confidence. Remember — every word you learn brings you one step closer to fluency. Until next time, keep listening, keep learning, and keep speaking Hindi!
#TravelIndia #LearnHindi #HindiForTravelers #IndianCulture #SpeakHindi #HindiPhrases #ExploreIndia #IndiaTravelTips 