What kind of animals do you find scary? In this episode, I'm talking about animals that I find frightning and those that I love. 

Just Chatting....

Scary Animals

Enjoy the seventeenth episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

In this episode, we will explore some of the most awe inspiring marvels our world has to offer. We are visiting the "World of Greats", as we hear from our special guests who will share their unique insights and personal experiences of these remarkable sites.

Australia -  The Great Barrier Reef  [0:01:48]
China - The Great Wall of China [0:03:18]
Saudi Arabia - The Great Mosque of Mecca [0:04:17]
Egypt - The Great Pyramid & Sphinx  [0:03:42]

Culture To Grow

Episode 17: Global Greats: Exploring Remarkable Sites Across the Globe!

-ng - Endungen sind im Grunde wie im Englischen. Das G wird nicht ausgesprochen. 

Im Audio betone ich die -ng`s. 

Viel Spaß beim Zuhören, Erkennen und Mitlesen:

An einem stillen Morgen ging Lara singend den Pfad entlang. Die Strömung des Flusses rauschte leise, während Vögel in den Zweigen sangen. Langsam begann die Sonne, den Nebel zu durchdringen, und brachte Licht auf den Hang. Lara blieb stehen, blickte über die Wellen und hing ihren Gedanken nach.

Plötzlich sprang ein Hund aus dem Gebüsch und begann, um sie herumzuspringen. Lara griff nach einem langen Stock, schwang ihn weit und warf ihn ins Gras. Der Hund sprang los, brachte den Stock zurück und fing sofort an, weiterzuspielen. Lara lachte, während die Zeit verging.

Ein Klang von Kirchenglocken drang aus der Ferne und erinnerte Lara daran, dass es spät wurde. Doch sie blieb noch einen Moment stehen, um die Aussicht zu genießen. Der Wind rauschte durch die Zweige, während am Horizont ein bunter Drachen im Himmel hing. Es war ein Morgen voller Bewegung, Begegnung und Gesang.

Aussprachehilfe 

Around the world, "Kiwi" is a popular nickname for New Zealanders, and people from New Zealand will often call themselves "Kiwis" too. For most New Zealanders, the word Kiwi is a positive and friendly nickname — but where did it come from?

The name actually comes from the kiwi: a fluffy bird that has a round body, a long beak and cannot fly. It is only found in New Zealand.

While the bird was already used on New Zealand's stamps and money by the late 19th century, it was first used to represent New Zealand in 1904 — when it was used in a cartoon to represent the country's rugby team. After that, the bird was often shown in cartoons to represent the country.

During World War I, soldiers from New Zealand who were fighting in Europe wore an image of the bird on their uniforms. "Kiwi" became a popular nickname for these soldiers, and it continued to be used after the war.

So the people and the birds don't get mixed up, "Kiwi" as a nickname for New Zealanders is usually written with a capital K, while the bird's name is usually written with a small k: "kiwi."

The kiwi fruit, which is originally from China, is also named after the bird. In 1959, fruit exporters in New Zealand started calling it "kiwifruit" because its fluffy, brown skin looks similar to the fluffy bird.

However, it is important not to mix up Kiwi people, kiwi birds and the kiwi fruit! Although the fruit is usually just called "kiwi" in other parts of the world, New Zealanders only ever call it "kiwifruit."

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Why Are New Zealanders Called Kiwis?

Are you a fan of spooky stories and unexplained phenomena? In this episode of The Real English Conversations Podcast on italki, Canadian italki English teachers Amy and Curtis share their own personal experiences with UFOs, ghosts, and haunted houses - all while improving your English listening skills! Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or simply enjoy a good scare, this episode is sure to entertain and intrigue you. 

And if you're looking to improve your English even further, book a lesson with Curtis on italki today! Follow this link to book your lesson now: https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english

Real English Conversations Podcast

Spooky English Stories: UFOs, Ghosts, and Haunted Houses Real English Conversations Podcast On Italki

Beginner book Dutch A1-A2

Chapter 6 Page 2 - Ontbijt

独在异乡为异客，每逢佳节倍思亲。遥知兄弟登高处，遍插茱萸少人。

最美古诗词Chinese poetry

九月九日忆山东兄弟

lesson on italki 
https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/9451959/japanese

https://linktr.ee/atsushi_japanese

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今から妻と2人で、海外旅行へ行ってきます。

場所はまた着いたところで録りますので、楽しみにしておいてください。

海外旅行は本当に久しぶりなので、とても楽しみです。
ワクワクしています。

前回は結婚した後に行ったハワイですね。
その時はスカイダイビングをして、とても記憶に残る旅行でした。

今回は、もちろん観光もありますが、日本語のレッスンで知り合った人や、その方がつなげてくれた人に会いに行きます！つなげていただいたみなさん、本当にありがとうございます！

日本語のレッスンのおかげで、今までとは違う人生が広がっていて、とても楽しみです。

約1週間行ってきます。
その間、日本語のレッスンを休みますが、また3/1の夜から再開する予定です！


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！次のPodcast、楽しみにしていてください！ではまた！


