A reading of "香水紳士, Kôsui shinshi" from Aozora Bunko.
The reading is followed by explanations of the story and vocabulary. Please use it to study Japanese listening comprehension.
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青空文庫「香水紳士」の朗読です。
朗読の後にストーリーや語彙の解説があります。日本語のリスニングの勉強にお役立てください。

OYASUMI にほんご

#13　Perfumed Gentleman Part 5（香水紳士⑤ Kôsui shinshi）

To help you sound more like a native English speaker, we'll compare vocabulary from the beginner and advanced levels of the language in this session. For some variety, including these in your vocabulary list.

The Amplify English Podcast

Beginner English words VS Advanced English words (Part 2)

刻舟求剑[kè zhōu qiú jiàn]：mark/boat/find/sword to mark the boat in order to find the lost sword.
乘船chéng chuán：take  a ship/boat
渡江dù jiāng：cross a river
佩剑pèi jiàn：a double-edged sword;walking sword
记号jì hào：mark;sign signal;symbol
This idiom satirizes those who instead of taking changed circumstances account

乐读中文 (Lè Dú Zhōngwén) - "Joyful Chinese Stories"

刻舟求剑[kè zhōu qiú jiàn]

Why do some Ukrainians use Russian grammatical patterns and/or words in Ukrainian and vice versa? Is it because both languages are commonly spoken in Ukraine or is there a more complex issue? Let's find out!

All About Ukrainian

What is суржик?

En este nuevo episodio vamos a escuchar a Enrique, un minero del municipio de Muzo, Boyacá, quien nos cuenta sobre su vida y su trabajo con las piedras preciosas más deseadas en Colombia, las esmeraldas. 
Remember this episode is a dictation activity, listen to it as many times as you need and write what you understand; when finished check the document with the transcription, you will find it in the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F6-7SdhK0PzuD3gRG1XmhRf7FT3eeRXwgVI6SccX-xw/edit?usp=sharing

Real Spanish Podcast

Dictado: La vida de un minero

🌺 Aloha and welcome to Speak Hawaii: Language, Culture, and Travel! I'm your host, a Native Hawaiian passionate about sharing the richness of Hawaiian life with visitors and language lovers from around the world. 

In this first episode, I’ll share the story behind this podcast, who it's for, and what you can expect in future episodes. From learning everyday Hawaiian and Pidgin phrases to diving into local customs, hidden travel gems, and must-know cultural tips—this podcast is your go-to guide for connecting deeply with Hawaiʻi.

Whether you're planning a trip, curious about life in the islands, or eager to understand Hawaiʻi beyond the beaches, you're in the right place.

Mahalo for joining me on this journey—let’s Speak Hawaii together.

🌈 New episodes every week – be sure to subscribe and say aloha!



🏝 Speak Hawaii: Language, Culture & Travel

“Aloha & E Komo Mai: Welcome to Speak Hawaii!”


“I think one of the most difficult decisions I ever had to make was choosing what major and university to apply for after graduating from high school. I had to make this decision about 3 years ago, at which time I was at a crossroads in my life, and had to decide something that I knew would affect my whole future life in a pretty short space of time. 

Since I can remember, I loved anything to do with computers, and knew I wanted to further my studies in something related to computers, especially programming. After a few weeks of research on the internet, I narrowed my choice down to two universities. I was at my wits end trying  to make a decision between these two universities, when my mother reminded me that two of my cousins had both graduated in computer science. After some really sound advice from my cousins I decided to apply to the university which specialised in coding.

I can happily say that I think I made a really good decision, thanks to the great advice from my cousins, and I'm really happy with my choice, as well as with what I have learned in the last 3 years. I’m also feeling very confident about my future, and because of making this decision, I now feel very confident that I will find a good job in the future.


IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a difficult decision you made

Are you focusing all your energy on mastering conversational fluency while leaving grammar or writing in the dust? Sure, it’s tempting to specialize, but here’s the hard truth: putting all your focus on just one element of language learning is risky. Imagine dedicating all your time to conversation, only to wake up one day and realize you’re bored with it. Where does that leave your progress? It’s like betting all your money on one volatile stock—it might pay off, but it’s just as likely to lead to burnout. Research shows that our brains crave variety to stay sharp and engaged (Goldberg, 2001). So why risk stagnation when you can diversify your skills?

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 44 – Mastering the Art of Language Diversification: Why You Should Never Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

你好，我是Wei，欢迎你来到有趣的中文
今天，我想给你讲一个故事。
等你听完这个故事可以帮你复习 hs k1的语法知识和重要的单词。
那我们现在要开始了，
我的故事叫小明的一天。

我叫小明。我是一个小男孩。今年六岁了。
我的家里有三口人，爸爸妈妈和我，还有我最喜欢的小猫。
今天天气真好，是晴天，早上我起床后。
洗脸刷牙妈妈给我做了早餐，我闻到了面包的香味。
我走进厨房对妈妈说，妈妈早上好，妈妈笑着说。
早上好，小明！快来吃早餐。
桌子上有一杯牛奶，还有一个大大的苹果，我喜欢喝牛奶。
我也喜欢吃苹果，我很快就把早餐吃完了。
吃完早餐。我对妈妈说。妈妈我想去公园玩。
妈妈说好。我们走吧。
公园里有很多人，有的人在散步，有的人在跑步。
还有的人在聊天，我看到一棵大树树下有一只可爱的小狗在睡觉。
我走过去。
不想吵醒他。
过了一会儿，我和妈妈走到了湖边，湖水里有很多小鱼。
它们的颜色可真漂亮，有红色的，黄色的，还有黑色的。
我对妈妈说，妈妈你看小鱼好可爱，妈妈说是他们在快乐的生活呢。
我们在公园玩了一会就回家了，回到家爸爸已经下班回来了。
爸爸手里拿着一个盒子，我问他
爸爸这是什么，爸爸笑着说。
这是给你的生日礼物。打开看看。
我打开盒子哇，是一个很好看的玩具汽车，我高兴的跳起来对爸爸说。
谢谢爸爸，我好喜欢这个礼物。
到了晚上吃完晚饭，我和爸爸妈妈一起坐在沙发上看电视。
电视里正在播放有趣的动画片，我们一边看一边笑，看完电视我就去洗澡。
然后就去睡觉了，今天真是快乐的一天，我在心里想着。
明天还要去更多好玩的地方，很快我就进入了甜甜的梦乡。
刚才我给大家讲了小明的一天，通过这个故事我们复习了 HSKE 里的。
词语和句式如果你有任何问题请你告诉我，让我来帮助你。
谢谢你的收听！下次再见。再见了。