今日は日本の方言について話をしてみます。日本は山が多いので、特に方言が多いのではないかと思いますが、どう思いますか？
Today I talked about dialects in Japan. We have so many different dialects in Japan, but I think it's because we have so many mountains (73% of the land) in Japan.

Akari Talks Japan

Dialects in Japan

Breve descrizione delle Cinque Terre in Liguria, Italia.

Easy podcasts

Le Cinque terre

Reviewing Japanese Grammar via Genki1

Let's Review Lesson 3, Genki 1

Fashion experts say that every stylish woman should have a 'capsule wardrobe' - a set of a few essential items for every occasion. The main elements are: a little black dress, the perfect jeans, a leather handbag, a fine wool jumper, white shirt, black skirt, etc. Being stylish is about what suits you and your body shape. Here are three golden rules:
• Spend as much as possible on the essential items (your capsule wardrobe) and don't worry too much about
fashionable clothes. Buy good quality brands whenever you can.
• Choose safe colours: black, cream, white and dark blue. These look smart, and are easy to match.
• A simple outfit can be improved with the latest bags and accessories.

English Mini Lessons

Fashion advice

森田六郎著「日本人の心がわかる日本語」（アスク出版）から、コラム「考えておきます」ー日本人の本心は？を紹介します。

花見にさそわれた日本人が、「考えておきます」と返事をした場合、この日本人は花見に行くと思いますか？　

この本では、７０－８０＆は行かないだろうと考えると書いています。
それは、どうしてだと思いますか。

日本人は、すぐにことわると　相手に悪いと思うから・・・
そして　しばらくしてから「やっぱり、行けません」と言います。






やさしい日本語（にほんご）

「考えておきます」その心は？

If you or your partner are a foreigner, is it frustrating, or sad, that your children don't speak the language, apart from maybe a few words?

The Social Evolutionary

We are Bilingual. So why aren't our kids?

Ever wondered about the nitty-gritty of using 'tend to' in your language? Hang out with Smith as they dive into the many ways this phrase spices up your everyday talk. They'll break it down for you, showing how 'tend to' can express your usual habits and likely scenarios. So, by the end of this chill chat, you'll be rocking 'tend to' like a pro in your convos!

LEARN BY LISTENING

Elevate Your Talk-Tend to

In this episode, Karen and Baiwei discussed living with one's parents and moving out. What is the sign of adulthood in Chinese and American culture? How does one balance family obligations and personal freedom? Let's get started.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

你愿意和父母住吗? Are you willing to live with your parents?

Today we're talking about a phrasal verb that means to contribute something, usually money, time, or effort. I hope you find it useful!