【北海道Hokkaido生活】
3月14日月曜日　天気/くもり　気温/2℃

・昨日から相撲の大会が始まる
・大会の名前は「大相撲春場所」
・北海道出身の二人が白星

［単語］
相撲（すもう）...大きくて、太ってる人の日本のスポーツ
大会（たいかい）...だれが1番か決める Tournament
大相撲春場所（おおずもうはるばしょ）...相撲の大会の名前
出身（しゅっしん）...生まれて生活した場所 hometown, home prefecture
白星(しろぼし)…相撲で勝つこと
黒星（くろぼし）...相撲で負けること



北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#15〉3月14日月曜日　すもうの大会はじまる

If learning English really worked, why does it disappear when your career is on the line?

This short podcast explores a common experience among adult English learners who use the language at work. 

Many people can understand English well, prepare carefully, and perform confidently in low-pressure situations. However, during interviews, meetings, or important conversations, their English may suddenly feel unavailable.

Instead of focusing on grammar, vocabulary, or learning speed, this episode looks at what happens when pressure appears and why language access can change in high-stakes moments. 

It invites listeners to reflect on the difference between knowing English and being able to use it when professional consequences are involved.

The goal of this episode is not to offer quick solutions, but to help learners recognize a pattern that often goes unnoticed and to better understand why progress can feel inconsistent, even after years of study.

Written by Anatoly Glazkov

⭐ The Voice Unlock Method™ –  The Inner Game of Speaking English with Calm, Clarity & Presence 

If learning English really worked, why does it disappear when your career is on the line?

Intermediate Chinese Listening

Intermediate Chinese Listening：春节吃什么  What to eat in spring festival

This is the best essay book ever in Korea! 
Nine fascinating stories centered on life and travel. 
If you have been looking for a book to study Korean. 
This is the book you have been waiting for!

떼려야 뗄 수 없는 작가의 삶과 여행을 중심으로 펼쳐지는 아홉 가지의 매혹적인 이야기, 그리고 마지막에 수록된 작가의 말까지, 어느 글 하나 놓칠 수 없게 만드는 힘이 문장마다 깃들어 있다.
한국어를 진심으로 공부하는 분들께 강력하게 추천드립니다!


그거 봤어? Did you watch it?

30. Why I travel (여행의 이유)

In that episode i purposely take a woman's voice as i embody the role of a " fille de joie " ( joy girl ) in the old Paris . 

"Je suis comme je suis"

Je suis faite comme ça
Quand j'ai envie de rire
Oui je ris aux éclats
J'aime celui qui m'aime
Est-ce ma faute à moi
Si ce n'est pas le même
Que j'aime à chaque fois
Je suis comme je suis
Je suis faite comme ça
Que voulez-vous de plus
Que voulez-vous de moi
Je suis faite pour plaire
Et n'y puis rien changer
Mes talons sont trop hauts
Ma taille trop cambrée
Mes seins beaucoup trop durs
Et mes yeux trop cernés
Et puis après
Qu'est-ce que ça peut vous faire
Je suis comme je suis
Je plais à qui je plais
Qu'est-ce que ça peut vous faire
Ce qui m'est arrivé
Oui j'ai aimé quelqu'un
Oui quelqu'un m'a aimée
Comme les enfants qui s'aiment
Simplement savent aimer
Aimer aimer...
Pourquoi me questionner
Je suis là pour vous plaire
Et n'y puis rien changer.

"I Am What I Am"

I am what I am
I’m made that way
When I want to laugh
Yes I erupt with laughter
I love the one that loves me
Is it my fault
If it’s not the same one
That I love each time
I am what I am
I’m made that way
What more do you want
What do you want from me
 
I’m made for pleasure
And nothing can change that
My heels are too high
My figure too curved
My breasts way too firm
And my eyes too darkly ringed
And then afterwards
What can you do about it
I am what I am
I please who I please
 
What can you do about it
What happened to me
Yes I loved someone
Yes someone loved me
Like children love each other
Simply knowing how to love
Love love…
Why ask me
I’m here for your pleasure
And nothing can change that.
https://lyricstranslate.com

𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗜𝗦 ? 😉

"𝕵𝖊 𝖘𝖚𝖎𝖘 𝖈𝖔𝖒𝖒𝖊 𝖏𝖊 𝖘𝖚𝖎𝖘" 𝖉𝖊 𝕵𝖆𝖈𝖖𝖚𝖊𝖘 𝕻𝖗é𝖛𝖊𝖗𝖙 ( 𝖓𝖆𝖗𝖗𝖆𝖙𝖔𝖗 𝕻𝖆𝖙𝖗𝖎𝖈𝖐 𝕲𝖆𝖚𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖊𝖗)

En este episodio aprenderás las diferencias entre el indicativo y el subjuntivo y tambien aprenderás a reconocer las situaciones en la que se usa cada uno.

¿Disfruta del episodio!

Spanish Shortcut

EP 6. Indicativo vs Subjuntivo

In this episode we will talk about 【Eating spicy】, you will learn how to say 【Promotes metabolism,Dispel dampness】 ect. The material helps you get used to different voice and accent. 
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
Step 1: Gist listening. Listen to get the main idea. (more times if necessary)
Step 2: Read the text to find out words you didn't get, then look up the dictionary. 
Step 3: Listen and imitate as much as you can without looking at the text.
Step 4: Write down what you hear if you want to practise writing.
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大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
上期我们聊了什么人适合吃辣，什么人不适合吃辣。那今天我们继续来聊一聊吃辣的时候要注意什么。
主持人：所以最后左医生能不能给我们总结一下，您这有没有比如说几条建议，比如吃辣的一些原则，帮助大家更好地吃辣，更科学更安全地吃辣？
左医生：那我们辣椒呢，又分干辣椒和鲜辣椒。那鲜辣椒的话当成蔬菜吃我觉得还是不错的，干辣椒呢，您当成调味品来吃，它里面的辣椒素都有的，都有一定的作用啊，包括对我们减肥啊促进代谢、祛湿都有一定的作用，你只要掌握好度就好。还有就是一种泡辣椒。泡辣椒的话能够去腥提鲜，像我们四川的一些鱼香肉丝啊，炒一些鸭肠啊那种下水都会用到泡辣椒，因为它提鲜。再一个呢，它呢有一定的益生菌，对调节肠道有一定的好处。但是它腌制的话，随着腌制时间的增加营养素会有所降低，还有一个盐分太高，那有高血压的人群的话，这种腌辣椒泡辣椒，真的是要少吃啊，真的是要少吃。还有我们吃辣椒的时候有技巧的，因为吃辣椒你觉得特别辣，我怎么来缓解呢？我也看过很多的报道包括我自己就试过，你这时候喝点茶不管用啊，你吃块冰块含块冰也不管用，那怎么办呢？像我们四川吃麻辣火锅的时候标配是什么呢？豆奶，尤其是凉的豆奶，或者是北方如果没有这种的话，你可以喝点冰的牛奶呀或者冰淇淋啊等等，或者是您家有点稀饭放凉了，您放在那儿，它其实对我们缓解这个辣都有一定的益处。
主持人：好，那再次谢谢左医生。
你喜欢吃哪种辣椒呢？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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干辣椒	/	gān là jiāo	/	Dried Chillies
调味品	/	tiáo wèi pǐn	/	Seasonings
辣椒素	/	là jiāo sù	/	Capsaicin
促进代谢	/	cù jìn dài xiè	/	Promotes metabolism
祛湿	/	qū shī	/	Dispel dampness
泡辣椒	/	pào là jiāo	/	Pickled chillies
去腥	/	qù xīng	/	remove the fishy flavor
提鲜	/	tí xiān	/	Enhances freshness
鱼香肉丝	/	yú xiāng ròu sī	/	fish flavored pork slices
鸭肠	/	yā cháng	/	duck intestine
下水	/	xià shuǐ	/	animal innards
益生菌	/	yì shēng jūn	/	probiotics
腌制	/	yān zhì	/	marinating
营养素	/	yíng yǎng sù	/	Nutrients
缓解	/	huǎn jiě	/	relieve
管用	/	guǎn yòng	/	effective
标配	/	biāo pèi	/	a must-have
豆奶	/	dòu nǎi	/	soy milk
稀饭	/	xī fàn	/	porridge

Yuli's Chinese Channel

吃辣的时候要注意什么？ What should we pay attention to when eating spicy food? （Advanced level）

In this podcast, we talk about the following ten words:
Souvenir: Derived from the French word "souvenir," meaning "to remember," this word entered English in the late 18th century. It refers to an object or memento that serves as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Rendezvous: Originating from the French phrase "rendez-vous," which means "meeting" or "appointment," this word entered English in the 16th century. 

Cuisine: Borrowed directly from French, "cuisine" refers to a style or method of cooking, often associated with a particular culture or region. It encompasses the preparation and presentation of food.

Fiancé/Fiancée: These terms come from the French words "fiancé" (masculine) and "fiancée" (feminine), both meaning "engaged." They are used to describe a person who is engaged to be married.

Déjà vu: This widely recognized phrase comes from French, where it literally means "already seen." It refers to the feeling or sensation that one has experienced the present situation before, even though it is new.

Encore: Borrowed from French, "encore" means "again" or "once more." It is often used in the context of a performance to request an additional or repeated act from the performer.

Lingerie: Derived from the French word "lingerie," this term refers to women's underwear and intimate apparel. It encompasses a range of garments, including bras, panties, nightgowns, and robes.

Décor: Also borrowed from French, "décor" denotes the overall style, arrangement, and aesthetics of a space or setting. It refers to the decorative elements used to enhance the ambiance or atmosphere.

Croissant: This word, of French origin, describes a flaky and crescent-shaped pastry. It has become popular worldwide and is often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack item.

Ballet: Originating from French, "ballet" refers to a highly expressive and intricate form of dance. It combines precise movements, graceful gestures, and storytelling to create a visual spectacle.


English on the Road 

Top Ten English Words with French Origins

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j4UvX2o2RE8EeFbZAoMQNGqAC4Kxg5uM/view?usp=drivesdk