The phrase "hard pushed", the man who threw away his USB worth millions and we talk about Kelly Clarkson's song, Stronger.

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZRaNJvcbNlwr_llDhvJ2lb7FhlmPXSdX/view?usp=drivesdk




Teacher Joseph's Podcast

The phrase "Hard Pushed" (with transcript)

Hi, and welcome back to Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates with Teacher Alyse!
Today, we’re going on an adventure to learn words that start with the letter U. Are you ready? Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own.

Unicorn, umbrella bird, unicycle, upside down cake, utensils, uniform, umpire, urchin, ukulele

Great job! Keep practicing, and if you’d like free flashcards to follow along, send me a message. You can also watch this Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt video on YouTube to learn even more!
See you next time—bye for now!

Captain Sesalt & The ABC Pirates

Letter U

Join me as we delve into the quintessentially British tradition of conker duelling. Learn about this unique autumn pastime while improving your English. Transcript and glossary available at
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1efv3S0EVR5EhSyutBI62eTInjuWTR6eYrzMIj0detuY/edit?usp=sharing, or by messaging us. Perfect for English learners and fans of British culture.

Tea, Talk & Textbooks: An ESL Podcast

UK Conker Duel

日本の職場で働く外国人スタッフが「最大の壁」と感じる漢字。
「N3レベルだけど、この漢字を使って本当に仕事ができるのかな？」と不安を感じていませんか？

今回のエピソードでは、ビジネス日本語教師Mayukoが、仕事で信頼を失わないための「誤変換」対策と、効率的に漢字を覚えるための科学的な法則を解説します。

 【クイズ】
Q. 日本の職場で、外国人スタッフが漢字を扱う上で、最も間違いやすいのは次のうちどちらでしょうか？
A. 難しい漢字を「手で書く」こと
B. パソコンで漢字を「選ぶ（誤変換）」こと

漢字の知識は「読む力」だけではありません。「適切な漢字を選ぶ力」が、あなたの仕事の丁寧さや信頼性を格段にアップさせます！

Kanji is the biggest "barrier" for foreign staff working in Japan. Are you at the N3 level, wondering, "Can I really handle this at work?"

In this episode, business Japanese teacher Mayuko explains how to prevent "Mis-conversion" errors to maintain trust and introduces the scientific rules for memorizing Kanji efficiently.

 【Quiz】
Q. When foreign staff handle Kanji in a Japanese workplace, which of the following is the most common mistake they make?
A. Writing difficult Kanji by hand.
B. Selecting the wrong Kanji when typing on a computer (Mis-conversion).

Kanji knowledge is not just about "reading." The ability to "select the appropriate Kanji" will significantly boost your professionalism and credibility at work!
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✅ 命取りになる誤変換： 「雨天決行」のつもりが「雨天欠航」に！意味が真逆になる「ケッコウ」の誤変換の危険性。
✅ 法則で覚える！： 漢字の「偏（へん）」や「旁（つくり）」が音を決めている法則を解説。大量の漢字を「グループ化」して覚えるテクニック。
✅ 実用的な変換術： パソコンで誤変換をゼロにする！漢字熟語（Kanji Idioms）をまとめて一気に変換する入力のコツ。

✅ The Fatal Mis-conversion: Mistaking Kekkō (execution) for Kekkō (cancellation)! The danger of mis-conversions that create the exact opposite meaning.
✅ Learn the Rule: Explanation of the Radical rule, where the Hen (left part) and Tsukuri (right part) determine the sound. A technique for "grouping" vast numbers of Kanji.
✅ Practical Conversion Technique: How to eliminate conversion errors! A typing trick to type and convert the entire Kanji Idiom at once.

漢字はあなたのキャリアアップの「武器」になります！適切な漢字を使うコミュニケーションをマスターし、自信を持って働きましょう！


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#ビジネス日本語 #ビジネスマナー #日本語学習 #日本の挨拶 #日本文化
#ビジネス日本語教師Mayuko
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Let's work in Japanese!（日本語を使って、働こう）

【漢字の壁を乗り越える！】Overcoming the Kanji Barrier! Rules for Kanji You MUST NOT Mistake at Work

When things start to get hard, try to persevere through adversity.
Many people give up on following their dreams because the work becomes too difficult, tedious, or tiresome–but often, you’re closer to the finish line than you may think, and if you push just a little harder, you will succeed.


Short Stories with Rose 

Three Feet From Gold

Fao nos cuenta cómo es invitado por primera vez a un festival musical y encuentra un país rico en cultura y música, deslumbrando por la majestuosidad de la cultura Teotihuacán. 

Ritmos del mundo

#19 Mexico

    Nǐ huì xiě Hànzì mɑ?      
A：你  会   写   汉字 吗？
    Wǒ huì xiě.
B：我  会   写。
    Zhèɡe zì zěnme xiě?
A：这个  字   怎么  写？
    Duìbùqǐ, zhèɡe zì wǒ huì dú,  bú huì xiě.
B：对不起，这个  字 我  会   读，不  会  写。

日常对话 daily conversation

Carina italki ID 8665510

Vidéo complète avec images et sous titres bilingues ici: 
https://youtu.be/b109t685wLs?si=nBV0RRIY1et1-5eN

French Stories For All

Raconter - Tu es trop Gros -

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