In this American English language podcast episode I talk how my childhood friend had a terrible fireworks accident and had to go to the hospital. My italki teacher profile https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my full-length podcasts . https://www.streetwisenglish.com

Streetwise English

SWE48 Fireworks accident (4th of July Part 2)

I share 3 key concepts to learn any language and use for your language studies.

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The JaneCast

3 Key Concepts to Learn a Language

In this episode I talk about my morning routine as a university student!

English With Janet

My Morning Routine

Are you ready to embark on a language fluency journey? 🚀 Let's test your knowledge! In our first podcast episode, "The Genesis," we explore the beginning of this transformative process. When do we usually feel a fresh surge of energy to learn something new? What are some common commitments people make? Share your insights and join us as we unravel the secrets to language mastery! 🎧🗣️ #LanguageFluency #Podcast #TransformativeJourney

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The Genesis 

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I hear this question, “How can I sound more like a native English speaker?” all the time, and I always give the same response. Use the shadowing technique!

Shadowing involves repeating someone's speech immediately after they say it. It's like you're following them as your shadow follows you. The beauty of this technique is that anyone can do it alone. Since most people learning a second language don't have the opportunity to speak with native speakers often, speaking it on your own is the next best thing. This method isn't only for English learning; it will work for all languages!

Tune in to the latest Express to Impress podcast episode to learn how to implement the shadowing technique. Learn about its origins and get tips to implement it effectively.  You’ll be inspired by the stories I share of people who have attained near-native English fluency and pronunciation by using this technique. By the end, you’ll be convinced the shadowing technique is an incredibly powerful English learning tool!

Episode originally published on September 11, 2020.
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/english-learning/.

Express to Impress

Introducing the Shadowing Technique for English Learning

This episode evaluates the importance of reading and listening longer texts in language learning. 

Learning to Learn 

Reading and Listening 

みなさんは「手につかない」と言う表現を知っていますか？「〜が手につかない」と言う表現は気持ちが落ち着かず、集中できないという時に使います。
先週とてもショックな事件がありました。長く日本の総理大臣を務めた安倍さんが銃で撃たれて亡くなりました。私はこのニュースを聞いた時、とてもびっくりして信じられませんでした。テレビを見ていると、たくさんの人がこの事件にショックを受けていて、特に安倍さんと一緒に仕事をしていた人は「安倍さんが亡くなったことがショックで仕事が手につかない」と言っている人が多いようです。
「うれしくて仕事が手につかない」と言うこともできます。これは何かうれしいことがあって、興奮して仕事に集中できないという意味です。
他にも、試合の結果が気になって勉強が手につかない、うれしくて何も手につかないなど、この表現は日常会話でよく使います。
みなさんは、最近仕事が手につかなくなるほどうれしい出来事はありましたか？よかったら私のレッスンに来て教えて下さい。

総理大臣：そうりだいじん　PM
事件：じけん　case, incident
銃：じゅう　gun
銃で撃たれる：be hit by gun
亡くなる：なくなる  pass away
落ち着く：おちつく　feel at ease, calm down
興奮している：こうふんしている　be excited
うれしくてなにも手につかない：I'm so happy that I can’t focus on anything

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

手につかない-Today’s word

Hoy presentamos la lectura del cuento "El móvil" del famoso escritor español Juan José Millas