This episode introduces three idioms that use the word hook. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script.

Idiom Corner

Hook

Do you think governments spend enough on protecting wild animals, or is there more that we can do?

Nick discusses both sides of this topic to hekp you with ideas for the IELTS test. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Should more money be spent on protecting wild animals?

Today we talk about different types of irrational fears such as acrophobia, arachnophobia and claustrophobia!
Take an English Lesson with Carl https://italki.com/teacher/1947582

Streetwise English

SWE155 Fears: Acrophobia vs Arachnophobia 

Hsk reading every  day

Hsk1 reading1

Pojďme si něco poslechnout B1-B2

Život s kočkou

❥ In this podcast, Melo reads from The Aesop for Children found for free online at: https://www.read.gov/aesop/001.html
❥ Listen and learn the moral of each story.
❥ Practice listening and/or reading comprehension by answering the quiz questions.
❥ Today's fable is called “The Owl & the Grasshopper” and can be found here:
https://www.read.gov/aesop/010.html
❥The moral of today’s fable is: 
“Flattery is not a proof of true admiration. Do not let flattery throw you off your guard against an enemy.”

❥ 在这个播客中，梅洛朗读了《儿童伊索》，可在网上免费找到：https://www.read.gov/aesop/001.html
❥聆听并学习每个故事的寓意。
❥ 通过回答问答问题练习听力和/或阅读理解。
❥ 今天的寓言叫"猫头鹰和蚱蜢"，可以在这里找到：
https://www.read.gov/aesop/010.html
❥今天的寓言故事的寓意是： 
"阿谀奉承不是真正钦佩的证明。不要让奉承使你失去对敌人的警惕。"

Life Lessons from Aesop's Fables

Episode 9: The Owl & the Grasshopper

How to build and successfully prepare a mock debate or discussion.

Baffling Lingo

Mock Debate 

CHISTES MEXICANOS

HIJA PREGUNTONA...

Here’s the transcript link in both Japanese and English.
https://note.com/m18bee/n/na802cfae9039?sub_rt=share_sb

一般的な会話でもよく使われている「沼る」
どんな意味か知っていますか？今回のPodcastでは「沼る」の意味と使い方を説明しています。

日本語と英語それぞれでスクリプトも公開しています。文字を目で追いながら聴いたり、リーディングの練習にしたり、使い方はさまざまです。日本語学習にぜひご活用ください。

Do you know the meaning of the popular expression “numaru” that’s often used in casual conversations in Japan?
In this episode of the podcast, I explain what “numaru” means and how to use it.

I’ve also published scripts in both Japanese and English. You can listen while following along with the text, or use them for reading practice—there are many ways to make use of them.
I hope you’ll take advantage of this resource in your Japanese learning!