I’m Teacher James, and I’m here to help you sound confident and professional in English. My short, engaging episodes cover Business and Legal topics. Tune in and and level up for work and beyond!

English Fluency Podcast with Business Coach James

このチャンネルでは主に東北地方の方言について紹介したいと思います。
・東北地方の方言「しゃっこい」とは？
・言葉の意味は？どんな時に使うの？どう言うの？
・使用例の紹介
・注意すべき点の紹介
・まとめ

Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

「しゃっこい」What is  the meaning of this word? Let's enjoy learning Tohoku dialect!!

In questo podcast parlo di come si mangia in Italia, faccio un elenco di alcune frutte e verdure di stagione e di piante aromatiche e qualche piatto tipico italiano come la pasta al pesto o le bruschette. Tempi verbali: presente, passato prossimo.

Vivendo tra due lingue

Mi piace mangiare

Short story 「はなこさんの やすみのひ《 Hanako's holiday 》」
This is an original story I created.
This episode is N5 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.
After listening, please take the quiz!

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

☆Words☆
両親（りょうしん）ryōshin：parents
階段（かいだん）kaidan：stairs
運転手（うんてんしゅ）untenshu：driver
声（こえ）koe：voice

☆Grammar☆
・～へ･･･にいきます
・～ましょう
・～がすきです
・～があります／います

☆Script for this episode
The scripts (URL) are listed in the overview section of the channel.

☆Quiz for this episode
https://www.italki.com/quiz/set/4656?utm_source=copylink_share&utm_medium=share_content&utm_campaign=share_quiz


Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#13  Short story /  Hanako's holiday / storytelling // N5 Level

Therapeutic English for your life. How to succeed in life and how to stay happy. 

We tend to have lots of thoughts and ideas about things but what's the quality of those thoughts?

Are they supporting us or destroyng us?

Do we know what they are ?

What if we'll ( for once ) become aware of what's in your mind and realize ( finally ) what is the real reason why we stumble from time to time.

Will that be of assistance?

This podcast will help you to explore what's in your mind so you may never need a coach or a psychologist as you'll know what you are creating.

Use it and May The Force Be With You :)

The Habits of Women Growing Into Strong, Confident English Communicators

Therapeutic English for your life. How to succeed in life and how to stay happy. 

       Nǐ jiā yǒu jǐ kǒu rén?
A：你 家 有 几 口人？
   Wǒ jiā yǒu sān kǒu rén.
B：我  家 有 三  口 人。


HSK Standard Course Level 1 Audio of the textbook

Lesson 5 text 1

 In questa quinta puntata, ci immergiamo nelle vicende di due figure emblematiche: il boss Vito Genovese e Lucky Luciano. Ambientata nel contesto della Seconda Guerra Mondiale, l'episodio svela come il tacito consenso del governo americano abbia favorito il ruolo strategico di questi personaggi nella risoluzione del conflitto in Italia.
Durante il racconto, analizzeremo nuove parole e termini legati al mondo della mafia, del contrabbando e della borsa nera, mettendo in luce il legame profondo tra storia e linguaggio. Verranno esplorati anche i riferimenti cinematografici, con un focus su film come Napoli milionaria, Ieri, oggi, domani e il film di Francesco Rosi su Lucky Luciano, che hanno saputo catturare e raccontare quell'epoca complessa. Un viaggio tra storia, potere e cultura, per comprendere come il denaro, il crimine organizzato e le strategie politiche abbiano lasciato un segno indelebile nel destino dell'Italia.

Welcome to Comme se dice?, the podcast that explores the Neapolitan language and its rich cultural heritage. In this fifth episode, we dive into the compelling stories of two iconic figures: boss Vito Genovese and Lucky Luciano. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the episode reveals how the tacit consent of the American government enabled these individuals to play a strategic role in resolving the conflict in Italy.
Throughout the episode, we analyze new words and expressions linked to the world of the mafia, contraband, and the black market, highlighting the deep connection between history and language. We also delve into cinematic references, focusing on films such as Napoli Milionaria, Ieri, oggi, domani, and Francesco Rosi’s film on Lucky Luciano, which capture the complexity of that era. This is a journey through history, power, and culture, illustrating how money, organized crime, and political strategies left an indelible mark on Italy's destiny. 

Neapolitan Language  - 🎙️ "Comme se dice?" - Il Podcast della Lingua Napoletana! 🌟

Vito Genovese & Lucky Luciano: Guerra, Mafia e Cinema – Quinta Puntata di Comme se dice?

Man 1: Several years ago, I was in a car accident that left me with a back injury. As a computer programmer, I am still able to do my job, but I often have to take painkillers. When the pain gets particularly bad, I sometimes have to lie down on my back for a while until it goes away because sitting up really hurts. When we were in the office, I would worry that my colleagues would see me taking pills. Since we’ve been working from home, it has been much better. I can go and see my physical therapist more often too. I don’t have to worry as much and if I need to lie down for a little while to help my back, I can. When we were in the office, I’d sometimes be in a lot of pain but didn’t feel like I could say anything.

Woman: I have suffered from depression for a long time. Most of the time I manage it, but I often feel very nervous. Working in an office was really hard as I was always scared that I might panic and my colleagues would wonder why I was acting strangely. Working at home has been so much better for me as I don’t have to talk to so many people and I can have a relaxed environment and play peaceful music. Management is talking about going back to the office soon and I can already feel a lot of anxiety about it. I’m worried that I will not be able to hide that I’m depressed and people will judge me.

Man 2: I’m quite deaf in one ear. I don’t like to mention it when I’m at work because I feel as though there is often a stigma around disabilities. I worry that people will treat me differently. The problem is, sometimes I don’t hear when people are talking to me and then they think I’m ignoring them or I’m not listening. Working at home has been great for me because all of our communication has been online or video calls and I can wear headphones like everyone else. I’m not looking forward to going back to the office and I don’t see the point as I can do my job perfectly well from home.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Living With Disabilities 

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1 - Music.

Q. What types of music do you like to listen to? [Why?]
Q. At what times of day do you like to listen to music? [Why?]
Q. Did you learn to play a musical instrument when you were a child? [Why/Why not?]
Q. Do you think all children should learn to play a musical instrument? [Why/Why not?]

Which words were difficult to identify / understand? How many times did you listen over and over to get it?

What else do you want me to help you with?