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Idioms: The more the merrier, Not my cup of tea, On the rocks 

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Traveling to a Spanish-speaking country can be an amazing experience! Are you traveling for business or pleasure? Everyday, practical questions are key to communicating with locals.
In this podcast, aimed at Spanish students from levels B1 to C2, with an emphasis on conversation, we'll learn practical questions to converse with locals and find out more about the place we're visiting.
These questions are designed to help students practice their conversation skills while gaining valuable information about the destination.
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"When you arrive in a new place, the first thing you ask yourself is: how can I get to know this place better?
Questions for Getting to Know the Place
Where is the most interesting place to visit here?
Where can I find good restaurants or cafes in this area?
Are there any local markets or shops that you recommend?
Where do you suggest to enjoy the scenery or relax?
What is the best way to get around the city?
Questions about Culture and Customs
What are the important traditions or festivities here?
Are there any local customs that tourists should know about?
What typical dishes should I try and where?
How are holidays or special events celebrated in this region?
What local words or phrases should I know to communicate better?
Questions about History and Local Life
Are there any historical sites or museums that I should visit?
What local history or legend is interesting to learn about?
Where do locals usually go to spend their free time?
What is daily life like here for the inhabitants?
What do you like most about living here?

¡Viajar a un país de habla hispana puede ser una experiencia increíble! 

Everyday and practical questions Preguntas prácticas y cotidianas.

1. 이 빵은 맛있는데 조금 작아요.
2. 한국어는 어려운데 정말 재미있어요.
3. 제 친구는 많이 먹는데, 날씬해요.
4. 저는 많이 자는데 피곤해요.
5. 수업을 들었는데, 잘 모르겠어요.


[Translation]
1.This bread is tasty but a little bit small. 이 빵은 맛있는데 조금 작아요.
2. Korean is hard but very fun. 한국어는 어려운데 정말 재미있어요.
3. My friend eats a lot, but is slim. 제 친구는 많이 먹는데, 날씬해요.
4. I sleep a lot, but tired. 저는 많이 자는데 피곤해요.
5. I took a class but I don’t understand. 수업을 들었는데, 잘 모르겠어요.


Listening Practice

[4] V는데, A은/ㄴ데: however

今日はふたつの「いがい」についてお話しします。
「この映画は意外に面白かった」
みなさんはこの「意外」の意味がわかりますか？
この「意外」は「想像していたことと違う」時に使います。つまり面白くないと思っていた映画が実は面白かったという意味です。

次の文はもう一つの「以外」を使った文です。
「私は仕事以外のことには興味がない」この文の意味はわかりますか？「私は仕事にだけ興味がある。他のことには興味がない。」ということです。
また、「私は日本語以外話せません」と言うと、「私は日本語だけ話せます。他の言語は話せません。」という意味です。

最後に、最近起こった意外だったエピソードをお話します。どちらの意味か考えて聞いてください。

私は先日ギリシャに旅行に行きました。ドイツの田舎にある小さな空港からのフライトだったので、小さな飛行機を使うのかなと思っていたら、意外に大きな飛行機だったのでびっくりしました。

このふたつの「いがい」はどちらもよく使うので正確に使えるようになるまで練習しましょう！

意外：surprisingly
以外：except for, apart from~
想像する：そうぞうする　imagine
つまり：to sum up
興味がある：きょうみがある　I’m interested in
ギリシャ：greece

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

いがい-Today’s Word 

今天我们来分享一首歌《这世界那么多人》,踏着优美的旋律，我们一起来聆听吧。
Today, let's share a song "There are so many people in the world", with the beautiful melody, let's listen together.  

这世界有那么多人      
Zhè shìjiè yǒu nàme duō rén
人群里 敞着一扇门
Rén qún lǐ chǎngzhe yī shàn mén
我迷朦的眼睛里长存
Wǒ míméng de yǎnjīng lǐ cháng cún.
初见你蓝色清晨
Chū jiàn nǐ lán sè qīngchén

这世界有那么多人
Zhè shìjiè yǒu nàme duō rén
多幸运 我有个我们
Duō xìngyùn wǒ yǒu gè wǒmen
这悠长命运中的晨昏
Zhè yōucháng mìngyùn zhōng de chénhūn
常让我 望远方出神
Cháng ràng wǒ wàng yuǎnfāng chū shén

灰树叶飘转在池塘
Huī shùyè piāo zhuǎn zài chítáng
看飞机轰的一声去远乡
Kàn fēijī hōng de yī shēng qù yuǎn xiāng
光阴的长廊 脚步声叫嚷
Guāngyīn de cháng láng, jiǎo bù shēng jiào rǎng
灯一亮 无人的空荡
Dēng yī liàng wú rén de kōngdàng

晚风中闪过 几帧从前啊
Wǎn fēng zhōng shǎn guò jǐ zhēn cóngqián a
飞驰中旋转 已不见了吗
Fēichí zhōng xuánzhuǎn yǐ bù jiàn le ma
远光中走来 你一身晴朗
Yuǎn guāng zhōng zǒu lái nǐ yī shēn qínglǎng
身旁那么多人 可世界不声 不响
Shēn páng nàme duō rén kě shìjiè bù shēng bù xiǎng

笑声中浮过 几张旧模样
Xiào shēng zhōng fú guò jǐ zhāng jiù móyàng
留在梦田里 永远不散场
Liú zài mèng tián lǐ, yǒngyuǎn bù sàn chǎng
暖光中醒来 好多话要讲
Nuǎn guāng zhōng xǐng lái, hǎo duō huà yào jiǎng
世界那么多人 可是它不声 不响
Shìjiè nàme duō rén, kěshì tā bù shēng bù xiǎng

这世界有那么个人，活在我飞扬的青春
Zhè shìjiè yǒu nàme gè rén huó zài wǒ fēiyáng de qīngchūn
在泪水里浸湿过的长吻
Zài lèishuǐ lǐ jìn shī guò de cháng wěn
常让我想啊想出神
Cháng ràng wǒ xiǎng a xiǎng chū shéng



Listening & Speaking (Mandarin)

一首歌的时间 《这世间那么多人》               HSK5-HSK6

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2 MINUTE ENGLISH WITH MOHAMMAD

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Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates letter M
Repeat after me:
mouse, mushrooms, meerkat, moose, monkey, mango, manatee, manta ray, mandrill, moth, maple

Send me a message for free flashcards to follow along:
www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914


Captain Sesalt & The ABC Pirates

Letter M

Is it hard to learn Cantonese?  Not really! In my opinion, saying in correct Cantonese tones is the most important thing. 
Follow me, take it easty to learn about tones of Cantonese. (HK Jyutping) 

 si1       si2           si3       si4        si5            si6
 诗         史            试        时          市            事
 poem   history   try     time     market    matter
  
ji1        ji2       ji3         ji4          ji5             ji6  
 姨       椅        意          移         已              易
aunt   chair   mean   move   already     easy

 fu1            fu2       fu3        fu4            fu5            fu6
 夫              虎          富         扶               妇              父
husband   tiger     rich     support     woman    father

Remember, just practise it like singing a song , you will say them smothly  :)


Easy  Cantonese 

Take easy to learn about tones of Cantonese  (1)

Vas a escucharnos hablar de algunos errores muy frecuentes entre quienes aprenden español como lengua extranjera. Pónles atención para que los corrijas.🏆💪

