In this episode I will tell you my story of my missing cat Bug, what I did to try and find him and what I have learnt. I did cry a bit in this episode. I miss my cat Bug so very much. Have you had a pet go missing? What did you do? How did you feel?

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Conhecer a expressão "A GENTE" em português brasileiro é muito importante no aprendizado. Hoje você que esta aprendendo português terá a oportunidade de conhecer de forma completa o seu uso e a sua pronuncia com acento nativo da língua.

Brasileiro Automático Podcast

05. O uso da expressão 'A GENTE' no português brasileiro

Always be prepared for bad road conditions, and concentrate 100% of the time.
• Remember that alcohol has a serious effect on your ability to drive safely.
• Never drive when you're very tired, or you risk falling asleep and causing an accident.
• Be aware of other drivers around you as well as the road ahead.
• Keep to the speed limit and don't drive too close to the vehicle in front.

English Mini Lessons

Driving tips

第二課你家有幾個人？How Many People Are in Your Family?

【For the kids】Let's learn Chinese !

4.第二課你家有幾個人？How Many People Are in Your Family?

En este episodio escucharás hablar sobre la gripa, una enfermedad que no es grave pero que requiere de cuidados. Aprenderás también el nombre de las partes del cuerpo que quedan en la cabeza. Finalmente, de manera natural aprenderás a hablar sobre los sintomas y los remedios que hay para esta enfermedad. 

NOTE: When you listen to the podcast, you will notice that I asked some questions. Stop the podcast and try to answer them in Spanish by yourself. Esta actividad te ayudará a fortalecer tu confianza en el idioma al hablar. 

Gaby Podcast: Español al natural

Enfermedades: La gripa

An Osaka Japanese teacher explains the meaning of "ごっつ、ごっつい、むっちゃくちゃ" in the Osaka dialect!
大阪弁の「ごっつ、ごっつい、むっちゃくちゃ」の意味を大阪人の日本語教師が解説します。

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[Intermediate-Upper level] Interesting Japanese Not Taught In Schools About Japanese business culture, Japanese habits & Osaka

【Japanese intermediate】An Osaka Japanese teacher explains the meaning of "ごっつ、ごっつい、むっちゃくちゃ" in the Osaka dialect!

Homophones: each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling, for example new and knew.

“You bare your skin when you wear a bikini.”

Bear: 1) To endure or carry on. 2) A large furry animal

“There is someone in the bear cage! I can’t bear to watch!”

Bored: Having a lack of interest.

“I was so bored during that speech. I almost fell asleep.”

Board: 1) A thin flat piece of material. 2) The decision-makers within an organization.

“The board of directors at the Surf Club have decided which surf board we should use.”

Toe: You have five of them on each foot.

“I stubbed my toe today and it’s still throbbing.”

Tow: To pull another vehicle, possibly by a rope or chains.

“After a car accident a tow truck will come and tow your vehicle away.”

Through: Going in on one side and coming out the other.

“The road is blocked and I can’t get through. There might be an accident.”

Threw: To hurl, or to propel with force (the past tense of ‘throw’).

“He threw the ball really fast.”

Meet: To encounter

“I will meet you tomorrow around 3 PM.”

Meat: The flesh of an animal that’s eaten as food.

“What meat would you like for dinner, chicken or beef?”

Break: 1) To interrupt something. 2) To shatter or fracture.

“We should take a break from dancing before we break our backs.”

Brake: A device for stopping a vehicle.

“I need to get my car checked, I think the brakes are going.”

I hope this clears things up a bit for you. Still confused? Ask questions in your next class, we will be happy to help.

Nit-Picky English with Nika 

Common Homophones (words that sound alike)

どうして1月に、標高800ｍの高野山にアルバイトに行ってしまったんだろう。どうして毎朝、雪道を往復6キロ、電チャリ（電動自転車）でお寺に通うことになったんだろう。下山すれば、すべては夢まぼろし。ロマンチックな和歌山の思い出を聞いてください。十日間の山ごもりで、すっかり空海（くうかい）さん推しになりました。最後はハルカちゃんにお墓の相談してます…
スクリプトは⁠こちら⁠。
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楽しみ方は⁠こちら⁠をどうぞ。
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じゃあ、またね。

すずまりの日本語「きき耳ずきん」S2

第24話　海と山のロマンチック和歌山

🏅 Level : Basic (TOPIK 1,2)
0:00 1.일상 생활 (Daily Routine)
1:07 2.좋아하는 것 (My Favorites)
2:54 3.음식과 식당 (Food & Restaurant)
4:30 4.집과 동네 (Home & Neighborhood)
5:43 5.친구와 인간관계 (Friends & Relationships)
7:31 6.여행 (Travel)
9:18 7.쇼핑과 물건 (Shopping & Items)