In questo primo episodio vi racconto come e perché sono arrivata in Giappone. Si tratta di un enorme cambiamento di vita e, chissà, magari tra gli studenti di italiano c'è qualcuno che vorrebbe intraprendere lo stesso percorso!

Alechan in Giappone

S1 EP1 Come sono arrivata in Giappone

Hello, and welcome to the Beyond the Textbook Korean podcast! 🌟
In today’s episode, we explore so-called “sleeping expressions” that appear in textbooks but sound awkward in real-life conversations.

For example, phrases like “Bikisehyo (비키세요)” and “Cheonmaneyo (천만에요)” are grammatically correct but often avoided in daily speech. Why?
Because of Korea’s cultural preference for indirect speech and humility.

📌 Bikisehyo → Jamkkanmanyo / Excuse me

📌 Cheonmaneyo → Aniehyo / It’s okay / No problem

Still, there are exceptions. In emergencies or professional contexts, direct expressions like “Bikisehyo” may be necessary for clarity and safety.

👉 Remember: Language is not just grammar—it’s culture.
By practicing expressions that reflect the Korean mindset, you’ll sound more natural and take your Korean to the next level.

See you in the next episode! Hwaiting! You got this! 💪

Reading Korea.

Textbook Korean vs Real Life: Why “Bikisehyo:비키세요” Sounds Awkward

Listen to me reading a short news extract on why people are forced to leave their homes and seek to move to another country, as part of my Conversational English course 

Listen to English with Pip

Seeking asylum

Tervetuloa kuuntelemaan podcastiani! Suomessa on alkanut kevät: tässä jaksossa pohdin vaihtelevaa kevättä ja Suomen neljää vuodenaikaa. Suomessa on neljä vuodenaikaa, niistä mielestäni paras vuodenaika on syksy. Olen syksyihminen, koska pidän syksyn tuoksusta.

Podcastin jaksokuvassa on valkoisia pieniä kukkia metsässä, ne ovat valkovuokkoja.

Suomea for you

13. jakso: Neljä vuodenaikaa

This short episode highlights phrases that mean the same thing. It will be highlighting the context in which these words can be used

The Amplify English Podcast

Phrases that mean the same thing

Hello Serbian learners! Today I have 5 bits of advice for complete beginners – A0 level.
1.	Learn essential vocabulary. 
2.	Learn the Serbian alphabet. 
3.	Keep it relevant. 
4.	Learn the phrase for "How do you say_____ in Serbian?" 
5.	Be patient with yourself. 
Happy learning! See you in class! :)

SERBIAN TO GO

How to learn Serbian? Bits of advice for complete beginners (A0 level)

There is a huge difference between building a business and a side hustle. It both requires money and time but there is a difference between how much money and time you need to invest. The topic for today is funding your dreams.

FLO TALKS 

FUNDING MY DREAMS (THE COST OF THE SUMMIT)

COMPRENSIÓN DEL IDIOMA ESPAÑOL. NIVEL: "NON PLUS ULTRA".

CHISTES MEXICANOS

ENTREVISTA DE TRABAJO.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dFbnAFKH8_4gBBriCsJ3SIfvqpiZjRED/view?usp=drivesdk