Easy News📺
I introduce Japanese news in easy Japanese.
Today’s Theme is “沖縄（おきなわ）のサンゴ《Coral reefs of Okinawa》”.
This episode is JLPT-N4 level.

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☆Words☆
沖縄（おきなわ / okinawa）：Okinawa （Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture in Japan. And Okinawa is one of the most popular resorts in Japan. The islands of Okinawa are surrounded by beautiful coral reefs. ）
サンゴ（さんご / sango）：coral reefs
守る（まもる / mamoru）：keep, protect
島（しま / shima）：island
石垣島（いしがきじま / ishigakijima）：Ishigaki Island（Ishigaki island is one of the islands of Okinawa. The world’s largest colony of rare blue coral is found off of Ishigaki island.）
植物プランクトン（しょくぶつぷらんくとん / shokubutsupurankuton）：phytoplankton
栄養（えいよう / eiyō）：nutrition

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☆Quiz for this episode


Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#29  Easy News / おきなわのサンゴ《Coral reefs of Okinawa》 // N4 Level /Japanese listening

Simple conversations are perfect for breaking the ice, and they are perfect for beginners. Talk about everyday situations like shopping, traveling, and dining out.


🗣️ Daily Life Dialogues

Dialogue between two friends on spending summer vocation. (Chapter # 4)

1.,,Aveam tot timpul la dispoziție. El, fiindcă era bătrân, eu fiindcă eram tânăr.”
2. ,, – Zâmbetul, domnu’ Ibrahim, e ceva pentru bogați. Eu nu-mi permit să zâmbesc. […]
– Domnul Ibrahim, când spun că zâmbetul e o chestiune pentru bogați vreau să spun că e o chestiune pentru oamenii fericiți.
– Ei, bine, aici te înșeli. Zâmbetul te face fericit.”
3.-Tekke nu-i un dans, ci o mănăstire,  Momo. […] 
— Se învârtesc în jurul lor înşişi, Momo,
vezi? În jurul propriilor lor inimi, care
sunt lăcaşul unde Dumnezeu își manifes-
tă prezenţa în om. Dansul lor este o rugăciune.
— Asta numeşti dumneata rugăciune ?
— Bineînţeles, Momo. Ei pierd astfel orice reper terestru, greutatea aceea pe care o numim echilibru, nu mai sunt altceva decât un mănunchi de făclii ce se consumă pe un rug uriaş. “

Maturizarea, amaraciunea, pierderea, moartea, iubirea, toleranta, diversitatea religioasa, familia sunt doar câteva subiecte pe care acest roman scurt le abordează. 
  Schmitt are un mod al lui de a mă face să văd viața diferit atunci când îi citesc cărțile.  Mă tulbură, dar într-un mod plăcut, captivant, hipnotizant. E atât de multă înțelepciune în cartea asta! Și acum, după ce am terminat-o, îi mulțumesc domnului Ibrahim pentru calmul și pentru iubirea pe care mi le-a strecurat și mie în inimă!


Ce a mai citit Adriana?

,,Domnul Ibrahim și florile din coran”- Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt

This is the third part in a multiple part episode series. I will teach you the most common business idioms that you can use at the office, in class, or with friends today! Check back soon for the next part of this series! 

👉 Book class with me! https://italki.com/teacher/8476284 

👉If you don't see an opening on my calendar that is ok for you, send me a message!

Stairway to English: Short easy to understand episodes to improve your English grammar and fluency

Business (and everyday!) common idioms series: Episode 3

**Presentazione in Italiano:**

Ciao a tutti, benvenuti al nostro  podcast"Italiano espresso"! Oggi vi parlerò di un cantautore italiano straordinario: Rino Gaetano. Nato a Crotone nel 1950 e trasferitosi a Roma da giovane, Rino è diventato famoso per la sua musica ironica, satirica e spesso provocatoria. Le sue canzoni mescolano elementi di rock, pop e folk, con testi che affrontano temi sociali e politici in modo unico e irriverente. Alcuni dei suoi brani più celebri includono "Gianna," "Ma il cielo è sempre più blu" e "Berta filava." Nonostante la sua carriera sia stata tragicamente breve, Rino Gaetano ha lasciato un'impronta indelebile nella musica italiana. Restate con noi per scoprire di più su questo artista eccezionale!



Hello everyone, welcome to our podcast "Italiano espresso"! Today, I will talk to you about an extraordinary Italian songwriter: Rino Gaetano. Born in Crotone in 1950 and moving to Rome at a young age, Rino became famous for his ironic, satirical, and often provocative music. His songs blend elements of rock, pop, and folk, with lyrics that uniquely and irreverently address social and political themes. Some of his most famous songs include "Gianna," "Ma il cielo è sempre più blu," and "Berta filava." Despite his tragically short career, Rino Gaetano left an indelible mark on Italian music. Stay with us to learn more about this exceptional artist!

Italiano espresso

Rino Gaetano: un cantautore istrionico

Discover the secrets to effortless connections with 'The Art of Small Talk.' Enhance your social skills and learn to engage in captivating conversations that leave a lasting impression. Unlock the power of small talk and elevate your communication prowess today.

English Learner's Boost

The Art of Small Talk: Building Social Skills for Engaging Conversations

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to grow your English vocabulary. You’ll learn 6 great examples of idioms and phrases for a conversation. 

This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, Connect and Persuade Through Business Storytelling. 

Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear the phrases and idioms and will keep up with the conversation. 

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Episode originally published January 21, 2022

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/examples-of-idioms-and-phrases/

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Learn how to use the Shadowing Technique at https://www.express-to-impress.com/english-learning/

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter

Express to Impress

6 Great Examples of Idioms And Phrases For A Conversation

Apa kabar semua? 
Tinggal beberapa hari sebelum akhir tahun 2023! Sangat cepat, bukan? 
Bagi kalian, tahun ini tahun seperti apa? Untuk saya, tahun ini adalah tahun yang penuh dengan perjalanan. Saya pergi ke banyak tempat dan dapat banyak pengalaman baru. Bagaimana dengan kalian?

Salah seorang teman saya bilang, di tahun 2023 ini dia kurang berhati-hati dan banyak menyesal. Menyesal adalah "regret" di Bahasa Inggris, dan di Bahasa Jepang adalah 後悔する。"Jadi di tahun 2024, harus sedia payung sebelum hujan!" katanya. 

Kalian mengerti artinya? siapkan payung sebelum terkena hujan. Artinya, lebih baik siapkan hal ini dan itu daripada nanti menyesal. Apa kalian juga orang yang selalu siapkan banyak hal sebelum masalah terjadi? Kalau saya, tergantung kondisi ya… kadang-kadang melakukan hal spontan dan tidak siapkan apa pun itu juga bagus, hanya ikut situasi atau kondisi yang mungkin terjadi. Yaa, hidup hanya satu kali, ayo kita menikmati dengan cara terbaik menurut kita.

Terima kasih banyak untuk para pendengar podcast saya ini, dan juga untuk murid-murid hebat saya di Italki. Kalian sudah memberi saya banyak inspirasi dan motivasi!! 
Selamat menyambut tahun baru! Selamat berlibur dan sampai jumpa tahun depan! 
Happy New Year!  ^^


Akhir minggu

Sedia payung sebelum hujan

#Peace #FunnyPodcast #MindfulnessWithHumor #CalmInTheChaos #RealTalkWithFriends #LaughingThroughLife #SpiritualButFunny #CrisAndMe #PodcastChill

In this episode, my friend Cris and I dive into the topic of peace — or at least, what we think peace is! 🕊️😅
We talk about how we find moments of calm in the chaos of life, share a few laughs, and maybe even stumble into some wisdom. Expect humor, honesty, and a whole lot of "real talk."

Whether you're into mindfulness, chaos management, or just need a smile today, this one’s for you.

🎧 Grab a coffee, relax, and join the conversation.

