这是我最喜欢的一本书《平凡的世界》里我最喜欢的一句话：“谁让你读了这么多书，又知道了双水村以外还有个大世界……如果从小你就在这个天地里日出而作，日落而息，那你现在就会和众乡亲抱同一理想：经过几年的辛劳，像大哥一样娶个满意的媳妇，生个胖儿子，加上你的体魄，会成为一名出色的庄稼人。不幸的是，你知道的太多了，思考的太多了，因此才有了这种不能为周围人所理解的苦恼。”

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Chilling Chinese 

《平凡的世界》节选

In todays episode we discuss diets and counting calories!

Let's have a chat (Discussions In English) 

Episode 35: Do you count calories when eating your meals? 

Today I am talking about fumbling and bumbling when speaking. It doesn't mean that you're not fluent, but more that you're not eloquent. Eloquence is a gift or maybe something taught over time, but nothing that you need to stress over...unless you're a public speaker.

Slice of English 

To "Er" is Human

Do you get tired in the afternoon? Experts say that's normal. The body has a natural rhythm that includes two drowsy periods every 24 hours, one at night and another between about 2 and 4 p.m.

So why not take a nap?

Experts say that taking a nap for less than 30 minutes — a so-called "power nap" — allows the brain to rest in a way that makes you more alert when you wake up. Research has also shown other benefits.

"We know it's an easy, helpful way to quickly boost your alertness, your concentration, your productivity, your creativity and your mood." says James Maas, who spent 48 years studying sleep as a Cornell University professor.

However, people shouldn't nap for too long, as they will fall into a deeper sleep, which is harder to wake up from.

Shorter naps are helpful for alertness and memory, says Sara Mednick, a sleep researcher at University of California-Irvine. Her research has found that naps work better than caffeine to improve brain function.

For a good nap, find a quiet, dark and cool space and set an alarm for 15 or 20 minutes.

Even if you feel like you haven't slept, you still get benefits, Mednick said. People often don't feel like they are asleep until they have reached a deeper sleep.

Short naps don't interfere with nighttime sleep, as long as they're not too late in the day. Try to take a nap at the same time every day, around 6 or 7 hours after waking up.

The only people who should avoid napping are those who have trouble sleeping at night, Maas says. Older people should be careful because they tend to nap for too long during the day.

And if you don't like napping? Research has shown that napping is not for everyone. And Mednick's advice for people who really don't like to nap is: "Listen to your body."

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Tired in the Afternoon? Try Taking a Power Nap

Learn English Through Listening – Perfect for Kids & O-Level Students! 🌟🎙️ "Kickstart your English journey with our playful and engaging podcast! Tailored for young learners.


DIALOGS FOR EVERYDAY USE 🎧📚

Dialogue for Beginners 🎉📚 (Day #16)

1.昨日何時間寝ましたか？
How many hours did you sleep yesterday?

2.単語を覚えるコツはなんですか？
What are your tips for remembering vocabulary?

3.子供の時、門限は何時でしたか？
What time was your curfew when you were a child?

4.走るのがはやいですか？
Are you a fast runner?

5.一ヶ月に本を何冊読みますか？
How many books do you read in a month?

6.キャンプしたことがありますか？
Have you ever been camping?

7.スピッツで一番好きな曲はなんですか？
What is your favorite Spitz song?

8.日本以外で行きたい国はどこですか？
Which country would you like to visit other than Japan?

9. ノヴィ・サドに行ったことがありますか？
Have you ever been to Novi Sad?

10.そこはどんな町ですか？
What kind of town is it?

11.セルビア人の性格はどんな感じですか？
What is the character of Serbian people like?

12.セルビアのサッカーはどうですか？
How is soccer in Serbia?


[マルコさんの単語][Marko’s Word List]

夜中　よなか　　  midnight 
復習　ふくしゅう  review 
運動不足　うんどうぶそく  out of shape 
心臓　しんぞう      heart 
破裂　はれつ　　   rupture/attack 
冊　さつ                 counter for books
虫　むし                 insects and flies
没頭　ぼっとう      immersion/absorption 
記憶　きおく          memory 
畑　はたけ              a field
耕す　たがやす      to plow/to cultivate 
乗り物　のりもの   vehicles
農業　のうぎょう   agriculture
展示　てんじ          exhibition 
治安　ちあん　　　public safety and security
代表　だいひょう　representation


SAMURAI BROADCAST　侍放送  継続は力ニャり

Vol.22 12 Questions with Marko. マルコさんへの12の質問

Today We're going to learn about different jobs in Farsi.
Hope it's useful for you.

Spoken Persian 

How do you say I'm a  teacher? 

In this episode we will explore the Idiom:

•to Tighten your Belt

and look at how to convert Nouns and Adjectives into Verbs by adding +en

exciting stuff!


The Jerome Meadows Experience

Learn English with The Alphabet of Idioms: Tighten your belts!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jjaWJy1Is8pMwcT58Y7IN7Ww1ciqUvZe/view?usp=drivesdk