In the first Just Chatting podcast, we discuss the heatwave and coping with the summer heat.

How do you cope with working during a heatwave?
What do you do to stay cool during the summer?

Just Chatting

Just Chatting Episode 1 | Heatwaves

This episode is about George and his pet- goldfish.

Chinese Learning with Lily

金龙鱼

皆さんの身近には「癒し」がありますか。 
勉強や仕事に追われていると、「癒し」を求めてしまいますよね。 
今回は、二人が癒されているものについて話します。

Is there anything therapeutic or things that help you feel relaxed around you?
When you are busy with your studies and work, you may be looking for "healing".
This time, we will talk about what heals us both.

♤ キーワード
・癒される（いやされる: here it means that you feel relaxed or less stressed） 
・観葉植物（かんようしょくぶつ：indoor house plants）
・ドラセナ（dracaena）
・朝顔（あさがお：morning glory）
・菊（きく：chrysantheｍum） 
・絵日記（えにっき：illustrated diary）
※In Japan, the morning glory observation diary, is a standard homework for elementary school students during their summer vacation.
・絵心（えごころ：artistic taste） 
・にゅるにゅる（vine up fast） 

♧ 理解度チェッククイズ  
1. フミが朝顔を育てようと思った理由は？
2. 小学生用の朝顔の種にはどんな工夫がされている？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え 
1. 「アルモンデ料理」とはどんな料理？  
→ 家にあるもので作る料理
2. 「タイパ」は何の略で、どういう意味？ 
→ タイムパフォーマンスの略で、時間的な効率を表すことば  

BGM special thanks：MusMus

アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

Episode 28：癒し

In this episode, I focus on how to greet as well as how to introduce yourself in Afrikaans. 
The greeting part of the lesson focuses on how to greet throughout the duration of the day. This episode is translated in a formal manner of speaking Afrikaans. Below is the translated words and sentences. In hierdie episode fokus ek op hoe om te groet asook hoe om jouself in Afrikaans voor te stel.
Die groetgedeelte van die les fokus op hoe om deur die loop van die dag te groet. Hierdie episode word op 'n formele manier van Afrikaans vertaal. Hieronder is die vertaalde woorde en sinne. 
Good morning            Goeie more
Good afternoon         Goeie middag
Good evening             Goeie naand
Good day                      Goeie dag
My name is Marz        My naam is Marz
What is your name?   Wat is jou naam?
Pleased to meet you  Aangenaame kennis

Afrikaans jou lekker taal

Greetings and introduction

Bu bölümde sizlere "Türk Mutfağı" ve "Türk Sofra Kültürü" hakkında bazı önemli bilgileri anlattım.  Umarım sizin için faydalı olur :)

ALL ABOUT TURKıSH

TÜRK MUTFAĞI

Hola a todos/as! En este nuevo podcast quiero proponerles una práctica específica que tiene que ver con mi acento en español, cuyo nombre es RIOPLATENSE (por la presencia del RIO DE LA PLATA) en la región donde se habla.

Mi acento, como todos, tiene sus propias características específicas (podes encontrar más información sobre ellas en distintos podcast!) - Hoy quiero proponerte que practiques conmigo COMPRENDERME cuando leo algunas oraciones en voz alta. Las voy a leer en distintas velocidades. Todas contienen palabras de vocabulario específico que se usa en Buenos Aires, y también las características del acento: EL VOSEO, LA 'S' ASPIRADA Y LOS SONIDOS DE LAS CONSONANTES 'LL' Y 'Y' CUANDO ESTÁN SEGUIDAS DE VOCALES.

¿Estás listo/a para testear tu listening?

DALE PLAY!

Disfruta de aprender

Practica Tu Español con mi Acento Rioplatense

Can you imagine you are going to see a mesmerizing mystery, a breathtaking thriller, a young generation’s naive romance in one single movie?
Here’s the answer. Watch "Burning" now! 
An aspiring writer goes to the airport to pick up a high school friend returning from a trip to Africa but is disheartened to see her with another man.
What would you do if you were him? 
One of the maestros in Korea, director Chang Dong Lee, made a fantastic movie that shows the work of art! 
미스터리와 숨막히는 스릴러, 젊은이들의 순진한 사랑을 보고 싶다면 "버닝"이 해답입니다!
칸이 인정한 이창동 감독의 또 다른 역작!
"버닝"의 세계로 여러분을 초대합니다😊

그거 봤어? Did you watch it?

09. Burning. What would you do?(버닝. 당신이라면?)

TRANSCRIPTION (includes explanation)
These expressions of importance cover a spectrum of formality and tone. In everyday conversation, one might refer to something as "important," "significant," or even employ a casual "crucial" to stress its significance. When something is truly crucial, phrases like "This is absolutely crucial" and "This cannot be overstated" underscore its critical nature. In informal settings, a more relaxed approach may be taken with expressions like "This is a big deal" or "This is a game-changer," indicating a noteworthy event. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "This holds great significance" or "This bears immense importance," emphasizing the gravity of the situation. Politeness tempers the description in expressions such as "This is very important" or "This holds a lot of weight," demonstrating a respectful acknowledgment of its significance. A touch of wit adds a layer of playfulness to the importance, as seen in expressions like "This is kind of a big deal" or "This is a real game-changer." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate the weight of a situation with statements like "This is of considerable importance" or "This holds a certain gravitas," maintaining an air of sophistication. For royalty, the gravity of a matter is conveyed with grace and dignity, as in "This holds great import" or "This is of profound significance," underscoring the formal nature of the description. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

LEARN BY LISTENING

How To Say Important In Various English Registers

Buongiorno e buon lunedì!


Il sole splende già caldo,
La mia giornata inizia presto;
e, questa volta, vi lascio delle espressioni di uso quotidiano e comune a tutti gli italiani, da nord a sud.
EccoLE qui:

Allora:
Mi raccomando : non fare tardi, eh!
Faccio fatica a capire le persone in questo periodo….
La cucina romana non mi piace per niente!!!
A chi lo dici!!!!
Muoio dalla voglia di partire!
Più che altro Roma è una città difficile e io sono invecchiata!

La prossima volta che ci vediamo proviamo ad usarle con la giusta intonazione.

Vi auguro una buona settimana .
