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Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Breathing and Intonation (with transcript for study)

文法や漢字、基本的なことも勉強しなきゃ上手に話すことはできないよね。
だから僕も英語、スペイン語、頑張ります！
僕も上手に英語を話したいからさ！

Japanese "Taka" it easy

ぼくも教科書の勉強は大嫌い！　でも、、、

食べすぎ（たべすぎ）
英語: "overeating," "eating too much"
スペイン語: "comer en exceso," "exceso de comida"
ドイツ語: "Überessen," "zu viel essen"
タイ語: "กินมากเกินไป"

気持ち悪い（きもちわるい）
英語: "feeling sick," "uncomfortable," "gross"
スペイン語: "sentirse mal," "incómodo," "asqueroso"
ドイツ語: "sich schlecht fühlen," "unangenehm," "eklig"
タイ語: "รู้สึกไม่สบาย"

気をつけて（きをつけて）
英語: "be careful," "take care"
スペイン語: "tener cuidado," "cuidarse"
ドイツ語: "Sei vorsichtig," "Pass auf"
タイ語: "ระวังตัว"


たべすぎ

みなさんは【食（た）べすぎ】ということばをしっていますか？
食べすぎはたくさん食べすぎること、eat too muchです。
きのう、私は食べすぎました。
すしのレストランに行って、とてもおいしかったのでたくさん食べて、食べすぎました。そのあと、電車（でんしゃ）のなかで気持ち悪く（きもちわるく）なりました。
みんなも食べすぎにきをつけてね！

Jurisensei1217forbeginners

たべすぎ

What do you like to do on a nice day? For today's episode we're going to talk about a fishy story. Also, here are some questions to test your understanding:

- Who is going fishing?
- Where do they fish?
- What do they do while they wait for the fish to bite?
- What kind of bait do they use?
- What did they have for lunch? Why?


Wyn's Way to English

Wyn's Way to English - Listening Practice "Fresh Fish for Lunch"

IELTS Speaking Part 1. Topic - Your Country. Band 8-9 answers.

Here are the questions to go through:

Q. 1. Which part of your country do most people live in?
Q. 2. Tell me about the main industries there.
Q. 3. How easy is it to travel around your country?
Q. 4. Has your country changed much since you were a child?

What were your challenges when you went over the questions?

What did you get stuck on?

What ideas in the podcast you can use for the future?

Want help expressing yourself naturally?

Let me know how  I can be of assistance to you.


IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Speaking Part 1. Topic - Your Country. Band 8-9 answers.

Learn English Through Listening – Perfect for Kids & O-Level Students! 🌟🎙️ "Kickstart your English journey with our playful and engaging podcast! Tailored for young learners.


DIALOGS FOR EVERYDAY USE 🎧📚

Dialogue for Beginners 🎉📚 (Day # 30)

** This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children. For mature audiences only. ** 18+
The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig from Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris Illustrations by Ian Falconer
Read by me Teacher Alyse. Listen and follow along.
Send me a message me for your free pdf copy of this book.

The way the pig is labeled based on his Vietnamese heritage, despite being born in the U.S., mirrors the real-world experiences of many immigrants and their descendants. Even when someone identifies as fully American, they can still be seen as "other" because of their background. The parrot's insistence on framing the pig's identity through an ethnic lens—rather than his actual achievements—reflects how media narratives and public discourse can shape (and sometimes distort) the way individuals are perceived.
This is especially important now, given the ongoing discussions about immigration in the U.S. Many immigrants and first-generation Americans face similar struggles with identity, belonging, and how they're portrayed in society. The story also highlights how insecurities—whether about identity, appearance, or status—can be exacerbated by external judgments.
Themes and Interpretation
•	Identity and Stereotyping: The pig’s frustration highlights how labels—whether about ethnicity or body image—can shape and limit a person’s self-perception.
•	Media Manipulation: The parrot, representing a journalist, distorts facts for a sensationalized story, raising questions about bias and ethics in reporting.
•	Self-Perception and Insecurity: The pig’s struggles with his body image illustrate how external judgments can create deep-seated insecurities.
•	Cultural Commentary: The story subtly critiques societal assumptions about identity and heritage, showing how people (or animals) can be boxed in by others’ perceptions.

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig

한국의 집들이 문화

한국에서 새로운 집으로 이사한 후, 친지나 친구들을 초대하여 함께 축하하는 '집들이' 문화는 오랜 전통을 지니고 있습니다. 이러한 모임은 새로운 거주지에서의 안녕과 행복을 기원하며, 가족과 지인들과의 유대를 강화하는 중요한 사회적 행사로 자리매김해 왔습니다.

전통적으로, 집들이는 이사 후 빠른 시일 내에 열렸으며, 초대받은 손님들은 주로 쌀, 세제, 휴지 등 실용적인 선물을 준비하곤 했습니다. 이러한 선물은 새로운 시작을 축복하고, 집안의 번영과 풍요를 기원하는 의미를 담고 있습니다.

최근에는 생활 양식과 가치관의 변화에 따라 집들이 문화에도 변화의 바람이 불고 있습니다. 바쁜 현대인들은 전통적인 집들이 대신, 소규모의 캐주얼한 모임이나 온라인을 통한 축하 메시지로 대체하기도 합니다. 또한, 선물 문화도 변화하여, 현금이나 기프트 카드, 혹은 집주인의 취향에 맞춘 맞춤형 선물을 준비하는 경향이 늘어나고 있습니다.

이러한 변화에도 불구하고, 집들이는 여전히 새로운 시작을 알리고, 소중한 사람들과 기쁨을 나누는 중요한 행사로 남아 있습니다. 전통과 현대의 조화를 이루며, 각자의 방식으로 새로운 보금자리를 축하하는 모습은 한국 사회의 다채로운 문화적 면모를 보여줍니다.

앞으로도 집들이 문화는 시대의 흐름에 맞게 변화를 거듭하며, 사람들 사이의 유대와 소통을 촉진하는 소중한 전통으로 이어질 것으로 기대됩니다.