In this video, you will learning some vocab related to go shopping and clothes. Hope you enjoy the little story and learn some useful expressions. You can learn the new vocab or at the beginning, and also use it as a listening practice with the subtitle or look at the pics. 
Happy study and enjoy the process of learning. 
Annie

Story learning Chinese with Annie

RELAXING CHINESE STORY FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE( COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT)

A story about a little boy who discovers that the fish he thought he found in a pond were actually baby frogs (tadpoles)!

Storytime with Teacher Lauren

I Found a Frog

Let's make Japanese sentences together.   If you make a sentence in Japanese, write it in the comment section! I will correct your sentences

【Today's  topic】
【⚪⚪ところ】

(Verb タ形）+ところ

この文法はJLPT N4の表現(ひょうげん)です。

意味(いみ)は、動作(どうさ)・動(うご)きの直後(ちょくご)を表(あらわ)します。


📕Verb辞書形
(おりた　終わった　でた)

(ex)
「いま、どこにいる？」
「いま、電車(でんしゃ)をおりたところ」

where  are you....
I'm just got off the train.

「いまから、ランチいかない？」
「あ～ごはんを食べ終わったところで、またこんどいこうね。」

「もう学校ついた？」
「いま、家(いえ)をでたところ」

Japanese teacher Noriko’s room

(Verb タ形）+ところ

¡¡Hola!!

¡HOY TENEMOS UN CAPÍTULO ESPECIAL!

Como  ya sabemos el día 31 de octubre se celebrará Halloween y hoy quiero compartir con todos ustedes un relato. Con este relato, podremos practicar nuestra escucha, compresión y a la vez conocer unos de los relatos más famosos y clásicos de misterio. 

La chica de la curva.
Se trata de un “fantasma” que pide ayuda en la carretera y cuando las personas se detienen a ayudarla, ella desaparece o causa accidentes automovilísticos. Las víctimas que aparentemente la han visto, la describen como una mujer vestida de blanco.

GRACIAS <3

I SPEAK SPANISH WHAT'S YOUR SUPERPOWER?

RELATO DE LA CHICA DE LA CURVA 

¡YA LLEGÓ LA PRIMAVERA! En este episodio , Jon (Madrid) Y Joan (Barcelona) hablarán sobre los clichés primaverales, dando su opinión con mucho humor, ¡y mucho más! ¡Relájate y escúchanos!

¡Qué Pasa! Podcast en Español

¡LA PRIMAVERA LA SANGRE ALTERA!

You just got into bed after a long day, and you're exhausted. You plan to spend a few minutes on your phone — maybe scrolling Instagram or TikTok — and then sleep.

But when you try to sleep, it's not as easy as you thought it would be. You were so tired — what happened?

According to a new study, your phone may be the problem.

The study, done by researchers at New Zealand's University of Otago, involved 85 kids aged 11 to 14. They each spent a week wearing a body camera on their chest starting from three hours before they got into bed.

A second camera was also placed in their bedrooms to monitor their phone use once they were in bed. They also wore a device that tracked their sleep.

The researchers found that 99% of the participants used their phones in the two hours before bed. More than half used their phones while they were in bed, and about a third used their phones after trying to go to sleep.

The results showed that screen time in bed affected participants' sleep — it stopped them from going to sleep for about half an hour, and also reduced the amount of sleep they got.

The impact was larger when participants had a more interactive experience — such as playing a game — or if they used more than one screen. For every additional 10 minutes of this type of screen time, sleep time was reduced by the same amount.

Interestingly, phone use in the two hours before bed had little impact on sleep.

According to lead researcher Bradley Brosnan, the results suggest that, while current guidelines recommend no screen time in the hour or two before bed, keeping phones out of the bedroom might be enough for a better night's sleep.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Keep Screens Out of Bed for Better Sleep

Persuasion shouldn't be avoided. It's a good thing. Businesses need to be persuasive.  Whether it's securing a new client, rallying a team, or negotiating a deal, the ability to influence and inspire action is paramount. 

The good news? Persuasion isn't about manipulation. It's about understanding your audience and crafting messages that resonate with their needs and goals. Here's how to hone your persuasive communication skills:

Tailor your message to resonate with the specific interests and motivations of your audience. Research their background, challenges, and communication style. 

People care about how something improves their situation.  Instead of listing features, explain how your product or service solves a specific problem or fulfills a desired outcome. 

Back up your claims with credible statistics, case studies, and testimonials. Data adds weight to your arguments and builds trust. 

Weave compelling narratives that illustrate your points and connect with your audience on an emotional level. Stories are memorable and foster empathy. 

Persuasion is a two-way street. Pay close attention to your audience's concerns and questions. Address them directly and demonstrate your willingness to understand their perspective.

Avoid jargon and technical terms. Use strong verbs, active voice, and concise language to ensure your message is easily understood. 

Speak with conviction and enthusiasm. Projecting confidence makes your arguments more believable and inspires trust. 

Your body language and tone of voice play a significant role in persuasion. Make eye contact, maintain good posture, and speak with a clear, steady voice. 

Clearly articulate the action you desire from your audience. Do you want them to sign a contract, invest in a project, or simply consider your point of view? 


The Global Professional Podcast

Persuasion and Business Communication Explained - Episode 59

It's no secret that Hawaii is a favorite destination for Japanese tourists. In 2023, the islands welcomed around 573,000 visitors from Japan — the most from any country.

But did you know there's a connection between Japan and Hawaii that goes beyond travel and into clothing?

Aloha shirts, also known as Hawaiian shirts, have roots in Japanese culture, beginning with Japanese immigrants in Hawaii.

In the late 1800s, Japanese immigrants in Hawaii started importing Japanese clothing as well as rolls of fabric to make clothes with.

In the 1920s, locals in Hawaii saw these fabrics and started using them to make casual dress shirts with Japanese patterns on them. These shirts became popular with tourists to Hawaii.

Soon after, aloha shirts were made in bulk, but instead of using fabric made for Japanese clothing, stores in Hawaii started bringing in printed fabrics made just for aloha shirts.

And by the late 1930s, the designs had changed from Japanese patterns to the Hawaiian inspired patterns we're used to today — images of Mount Fuji and Japanese pine trees were replaced with things like coconut trees, surfers and fish.

But even though today's aloha shirts don't look very Japanese inspired, they still remain popular within Japan.

Yosuke Seki, an aloha shirt aficionado who goes to Hawaii every year, told CNN he wears his shirts daily, and hopes to inspire others to try them.

"Right now, I'm wearing a replica of one of the expensive designs," Seki said, adding that his shirt cost between $130 and $200. The more expensive shirts can cost thousands of dollars, he explained.

And for some fans, aloha shirts are not just clothing — they're collectable items, or even considered art.

Yoshihiro Nakano is the brand director of Sun Surf, a Japanese company that has been making aloha shirts for about 50 years. Many customers don't even wear the aloha shirts they buy, and instead just collect them or frame them, Nakano told CNN.

From Japan to Hawaii: The History of Aloha Shirts

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eeUcVYHcsrFrkOc-7r93T3pIGfV0Gi-_/view?usp=drivesdk