This short, powerful novel introduces the reader to George and Lennie, two farm workers in the US, dreaming of a better life during the Great Depression. The story is a heart-wrenching exploration of friendship, hope and love. Steinbeck’s writing is simple yet interesting, which makes it accessible for English learners. 

Audiobooks with Pip

Of Mice & Men by John Steinbeck: Chapter 1

Poema de Federico García-Lorca del Romancero Gitano

POEMAS DE FEDERICO GARCÍA-LORCA

SAN RAFAEL

Hi, everyone! Spring has come and it's getting warmer, right? 
In this warm, wonderful season, Japanese people do Hanami. You don't know what it is? Well, listen to this episode now!

Some words to check before listening to this:
・競争（きょうそう）competition, race
・おすすめ　　　　　recommendation
・桜（さくら）　　　cherry blossom

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たつきのにほんご

Spring Activities (Beginner Level)

This is part 2 of the segment where I'll teach you to speak about places, people, and culture in Spanish. We'll focus our attention on the 25 countries and the 550 million people that speak Spanish as their official language.
Very informative and very practical as the language covered is essential to speak Spanish fluently.


Super Basic Spanish

El Español en el Mundo (Spanish in the World)

오늘의 질문: 한국 가을 하면 떠오르는 대표적인 자연 현상은 무엇일까요?
a) 단풍
b) 황사
c) 벚꽃

한국의 가을은 정말 특별해요. 하늘은 맑고 바람은 시원하게 불어옵니다. 이맘때 자주 쓰는 말 중 하나가 청명하다예요. 청명한 날씨는 하늘이 맑고 깨끗할 때 사용합니다.

가을 날씨는 낮과 밤의 기온 차이가 큰데, 아침이나 저녁에 느끼는 약간 추운 느낌을 쌀쌀하다라고 해요. 이렇게 기온이 변화하는 시기를 환절기라고 부르죠. 환절기에는 감기에 걸리기 쉬우니까 건강을 잘 챙겨야 합니다.

그리고 가을 하면 빼놓을 수 없는 것이 바로 단풍입니다. 나뭇잎이 빨갛고 노랗게 물드는 모습을 보고 많은 사람들이 단풍 구경을 하러 산으로 가죠. 단풍은 한국 가을의 대표적인 자연 현상입니다.

Vocabulary 
청명하다: 하늘이 맑고 깨끗한 상태
쌀쌀하다: 약간 추운 느낌
환절기: 계절이 바뀌면서 기온 차이가 큰 시기
단풍: 가을에 나뭇잎이 색이 변하는 현상


Thirsty Korean with 정이쌤

#3 가을 날씨와 단풍 구경

今週（こんしゅう）
英語: "this week"
スペイン語: "esta semana"
ドイツ語: "diese Woche"
タイ語: "สัปดาห์นี้"

会（あ）う
英語: "to meet"
スペイン語: "encontrarse" / "reunirse"
ドイツ語: "treffen"
タイ語: "พบเจอ"

疲（つか）れる
英語: "to get tired"
スペイン語: "cansarse"
ドイツ語: "müde werden"
タイ語: "เหนื่อย"

東京（とうきょう）

わたしのいえから東京（とうきょう）まででんしゃで1時間（いちじかん）です。
今週（こんしゅう）は3回（さんかい）もとうきょうに行（い）きました。
せいとさんにあったり、ともだちにあったりしました。とてもたのしかったです。でも、ちょっとつかれましたから、来週（らいしゅう）はとうきょうに行（い）きたくないです。


Jurisensei1217forbeginners

東京（とうきょう）

We delve into the intricate and often humorous interplay between these two neighboring cultures – Norway and Sweden. Much like Newton's laws of thermodynamics, the principles of conversation dynamics between Norwegians and Swedes can be observed and understood through a few key laws:

First Law: The Law of Politeness Conservation
In any conversation between a Norwegian and a Swede, politeness is neither created nor destroyed but merely transferred. Each party carefully navigates the exchange, ensuring that respect and civility remain balanced and intact.

Second Law: The Principle of Understatement Equilibrium
Understatements in Norwegian-Swedish dialogue tend to seek equilibrium. When one party downplays an event or achievement, the other instinctively matches this tone, creating a harmonious balance of modesty and humor.

Third Law: The Entropy of Misunderstandings
As the complexity of conversation increases, so does the potential for misunderstandings. These are often caused by the subtle nuances and cultural references unique to each nation. Yet, this entropy is often countered by the shared history and mutual respect between Norwegians and Swedes, leading to resolution and clarity.

Join us as we explore these dynamics and uncover the fascinating, and often understated, art of Norwegian-Swedish communication.

Everything Zenified 

The Dynamics of Scandinavian Communication – Understatements 

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Ways of Speaking Better

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H0khv9teOqvpR2fd4UPj7TWXsj0EKBwL/view?usp=drivesdk