In life, things happen around us, things happen to us, but the only thing that truly matters is what happens within us.
Which one are you?


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ちょっと… (Chotto...)
Meaning "a little," but when said with a pause, it usually implies "It’s a bit difficult" or "I’m not really up for it."

Example:
A: "週末に映画を見に行かない？" (Shūmatsu ni eiga o mi ni ikanai? / Shall we go see a movie this weekend?)
B: "ちょっと..." (Chotto... / [Subtle 'no'])

考えておきます (Kangaete okimasu)
This phrase translates to "I’ll think about it," but it often means "I’m not sure" or "probably not." It’s a polite way of dodging the question without rejecting it outright.

難しいですね (Muzukashii desu ne)
Literally means "It’s difficult," but it’s commonly used as a soft "no." Instead of saying they can’t do something, people will say it’s difficult, implying they can’t or won’t.

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In questa sesta puntata, esploriamo la storia e il significato del termine "Ciuccio" (asino) a Napoli, un simbolo ricco di sfumature e significati. Analizzeremo come il "ciuccio" sia stato interpretato nell’arte, nella tradizione ceramica di Vietri, e nel mondo del calcio napoletano, diventando un emblema per la città e i suoi tifosi, perchè diventato il simbolo del Calcio Napoli.
Durante l’episodio, ascolteremo e commenteremo la canzone "O ciucciariello" di Roberto Murolo, per scoprire come la parola abbia ispirato la musica e la cultura popolare. Citeremo inoltre il celebre film di Totò, Totò, Peppino e la malafemmina, per evidenziare i vari misunderstanding e le interpretazioni contrastanti legate a questo termine. Un viaggio tra tradizione, arte e sport, per comprendere come il "ciuccio" sia divenuto un simbolo polisemico e rappresentativo dell’identità napoletana. Premete play, rilassatevi e lasciatevi sorprendere dalle curiosità di questa puntata. Jammo ja!

Welcome to Comme se dice?, the podcast that celebrates the Neapolitan language and culture. In this sixth episode, we explore the history and significance of the term "Ciuccio" (donkey) in Naples, a symbol rich in nuances and meanings. We will examine how the "ciuccio" has been interpreted in art, in Vietri ceramics, and in the world of Neapolitan football, becoming an emblem for the city and its fans.
During the episode, we will listen to and discuss Roberto Murolo’s song "O ciucciariello" to uncover how the word has inspired music and popular culture. We will also reference the famous Totò film Totò, Peppino e la malafemmina to highlight the various misunderstandings and contrasting interpretations surrounding this term. Join us on a journey through tradition, art, and sport, and discover how the "ciuccio" has become a multifaceted symbol of Neapolitan identity. Press play, relax, and let yourself be amazed by the curiosities of this episode. Jammo ja!


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Привет! Это мой подкаст «По-русски легко!». J'utilise la méthode TPRS, qui permet d'apprendre à bien comprendre et à utiliser activement le vocabulaire et la grammaire de niveau A1. Écoutez, répétez, répondez aux questions et vérifiez. Bonne chance! 


Сегодня Катя проснулась без четверти семь. Ей было плохо. У неё болела голова, болело горло. Катя взяла градусник, чтобы измерить температуру. У кати была высокая температура, 38 градусов. Поэтому Катя не пошла на работу. Она написала начальнику сообщение: «Здравствуйте, Иван Иванович! Я заболела. Сегодня я иду к врачу». Потом Катя выпила чашку горячего чая с мёдом. И снова легла в постель.

Vocabulaire
просыпаться/проснуться - se réveiller
чувствовать себя хорошо/плохо - se sentir bien/mal
голова – la tête 
горло – la gorge
градусник - thermomètre
чашка чая – une tasse de thé
холодный/горячий - froid/chaud

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⭐ To make the most of this podcast, transcript in 6 languages (French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese) and language activities are available on my website ExploreFrench.com.

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In this episode, we’ll explore the difference between "效果" (effect) and "效率" (efficiency). These two words are often used interchangeably, but they actually have distinct meanings. We’ll break down each term and look at how they are used in different situations.Tune in to learn more and pick up some useful vocabulary along the way:

效果 (xiào guǒ)
中文解释：指某事物或某行为所产生的结果或影响。
英文解释：Refers to the result or impact produced by something or an action.

效率 (xiào lǜ)
中文解释：指单位时间内完成任务的程度。
英文解释：Refers to the degree of completing a task within a unit of time.

有效果 (yǒu xiào guǒ)
中文解释：表示某种方法、措施或行为产生了预期的结果。
英文解释：Indicates that a method, measure, or action has produced the expected result.

有效率 (yǒu xiào lǜ)
中文解释：表示某种方法、措施或行为在单位时间内的效果高。
英文解释：Indicates that a method, measure, or action is highly effective within a unit of time.

结果 (jié guǒ)
中文解释：某种行为、过程或事件的最终状态或收获。
英文解释：The final outcome or harvest of an action, process, or event.

单位时间 (dān wèi shí jiān)
中文解释：指一定时间内，通常用于衡量效率的标准。
英文解释：Refers to a specific period of time, usually used as a standard for measuring efficiency.

进步 (jìn bù)
中文解释：指事物在发展、提高过程中的改善或提升。
英文解释：Refers to the improvement or advancement in the development or progress of something.

目标 (mù biāo)
中文解释：希望达到的预定目的或方向。
英文解释：A desired outcome or direction to be achieved.

速度 (sù dù)
中文解释：指物体运动的快慢，或是某种过程的进展速度。
英文解释：Refers to the speed of an object's motion or the rate of progress of a process.

名词 (míng cí)
中文解释：表示人、事物、地点、概念等的词语。
英文解释：A word that represents a person, thing, place, concept, etc.

形容词 (xíng róng cí)
中文解释：用来描述名词的特征、状态或性质的词语。
英文解释：A word used to describe the characteristics, state, or nature of a noun.

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Do you mean 效果 or 效率

買い物はネット派？実店舗派？

私は普段（ふだん）、実店舗（じってんぽ）に行って買い物をすることが多い。なんとなく、実物（じつぶつ）を見て手に取り、ものを確認（かくにん）してから買いたいのだが、まったくインターネットを利用しないというわけでもない。オンラインで買うものといえば、酒（さけ）・飲料（いんりょう）・米（こめ）・書籍（しょせき）などだ。私は車を持っていないため、重たいものはオンラインで買う。衣類（いるい）はオンラインで購入（こうにゅう）した経験（けいけん）がたくさんあるが、質（しつ）が悪かったり、サイズ違（ちが）いがあったり、失敗（しっぱい）が多かったので今は極力（きょくりょく）買わない。どちらもメリットがあるから、上手（じょうず）に買い物したいものだ。

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買い物はネット派？実店舗派？

00:00 Introduction
01:33 part1 General Small Talk Questions (一般闲聊问题)
04:47 part 2 Work and Career (工作与职业)
07:05 part3 Travel (旅行)
09:30 part4 Hobbies and Interests (爱好和兴趣)
11:21 part5Food and Drink (食物和饮品)
Ready to improve your Chinese speaking and listening skills? In this video, my friend Karen and I take on a fun challenge: 100 small talk questions! Karen asks, I answer, covering everything from favorite movies and travel experiences to daily habits. Each question is full of interesting and practical content, making this video a perfect way for intermediate Chinese learners to practice listening and build vocabulary.  

Join us to see what fun topics we discuss! Don’t forget to share your answers in the comments!  