In this brief retelling of the fairy tale about Six Brothers under a magical spell and made to live as Swans, we look at a few different kinds of commonly used phrases so that we can understand them in context.

A Stone's Throw Podcast

The Six Swans

Pretérito perfecto. 
have said, como referencia 

conjuguemos y conjugamos 

Capítulo 5 - HE DICHHO - I HAVE SAID

Confusing words
My students often have problems with these words. Let me help!
Load this PDF to read the text.

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Confusing words - intermediate 

Confusing words - win, earn, make (money or benefits)

This episode is about a common slang in Farsi.You can listen and learn at any level you are.

Hope you enjoy it.

Spoken Persian 

God as an attorney! خداوکیلی؟

Discover the captivating contrasts between British and American English in our podcast. Dive into the nuances of vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural influences that make these dialects unique. Join us on a journey of linguistic exploration, uncovering the differences that connect our two nations through words.

English Learner's Boost

The differences between British and American English

In this episode of "English Learners Boost," we delve into the art of expressing opinions and provide techniques to help non-native English speakers confidently share their thoughts and ideas. Whether you're engaging in a lively debate or simply conversing with others, knowing how to express your opinions effectively is crucial. We explore the use of opinion phrases to add clarity and strength to your statements, the importance of supporting your opinions with reasons and evidence, and the art of engaging in polite disagreements. Prepare your notebook and pen to jot down these valuable techniques and examples, as they will empower you to express your opinions with confidence and make a lasting impact in English conversations. Get ready to boost your language skills and unlock the ability to share your unique perspectives with ease!

Expressing Opinions: Techniques for Sharing Your Thoughts and Ideas

Basic vocabulary to say how to you feel in Arabic. 

Aprende árabe con Radia 

Adjectives to describe your feelings

What do you think is the most expensive place in the world to live? New York? London? Maybe Tokyo?

While Japan has long had a reputation as an expensive place to live, its cities have been getting cheaper in recent years — with some big changes coming just in the last 12 months.

American consulting company Mercer recently released its 2024 Cost of Living City Ranking, which compares the costs of over 200 items in 226 cities around the world. The results are based on a March 2024 survey, and include things like housing and transportation, as well as food, clothing and entertainment.

All five of the world's most expensive cities are unchanged from last year, with Hong Kong and Singapore again in first and second place. These two Asian cities are followed by three Swiss cities: Zurich, Geneva and Basel.

Bern, another Swiss city, has risen from seventh to sixth place, while New York City has fallen one place to seventh.

However, Tokyo has dropped 30 places to 49th — putting it right after San Juan in Puerto Rico. And Osaka has dropped 53 places to 146th — just ahead of Wuhan in China.

However, the biggest drop since last year was for Lagos in Nigeria, which fell 178 places to 225th. And the least expensive city is now Abuja, Nigeria's capital, at 226th.

Mercer wrote that many big drops were caused by changes in exchange rates. Japan's yen dropped to a 34-year low against the US dollar in March — and hit a 38-year low in early July.

The ranking was also affected by inflation — especially in housing prices — as well as increasing political uncertainty around the world.

Mercer says it's important for companies to look at its cost of living ranking when thinking about sending staff to live abroad.




Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Japan Tumbles on Expensive Cities Ranking

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

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ccr9nwq8ytV

https://linktr.ee/atsushi_japanese

こんばんは！
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。

今日は文法シリーズ、行きます。
N3ででくる文法の例文を作りましょう！

今日は、
おかげで
です。

意味は、 〜が理由で、〜が原因で
良い結果の時に使うことが多い。 悪い結果に使うこと時は、皮肉っぽくなる皮肉＝ironic

では早速、例文行きましょう！

・手伝ってくれたおかげで、早く終わりました
・今日の結果は、みなさんの応援のおかげです！
・この天気のおかげで、桜を早く見れた。
・あなたのおかげで、今日は帰りが遅くなりそう
・工事のおかげで、仕事が全然進まない

先生のおかげで、日本語が上手くなりました、と先生に言ってみてください。先生が喜ぶかもしれません。

間違っても、先生のおかげで、日本語はなかなか上手くなりません、とは言わないでください。これは皮肉、あるいは嫌味ですね。やめましょう！

ということで、間違って覚えずに、正しい使い方をしてくださいね！

最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！