💍The next day is Christmas Eve; first and foremost, I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas. Today I invited my good friend "科科KēKē" to discuss about a marriage phenomenon that has occurred in Japan over the last ten years. Welcome to listen to the end and put your Chinese skills to the test!  

💍再一天就是聖誕夜了，先祝大家聖誕快樂。今天我找來我的好朋友—“科科”來一起聊聊日本近十年的一種婚姻現象，歡迎收聽到最後，也挑戰你的中文能力！  

💍再一天就是圣诞夜了，先祝大家圣诞快乐。今天我找来我的好朋友—“科科”来一起聊聊日本近十年的一种婚姻现象，欢迎收听到最后，也挑战你的中文能力！ 

[00:00] introduction
[03:20] explanation
[06:45] discussion   

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"فَن اللَامُبَالَاة" أُسْلُوب حَياة بِشَجِع عَلى التَرْكِيزْ وعلى الأُمُور المُهِمِّة بِالحَيَاة وتَجَاهُل التَفَاصِيل اللي مَا بِتْضِيف قِيمِة حَقِيقِية.
هَادا الفن بْسَاعدك للتَخَلُّص مِن القَلَق والتَوَتُر بسبب مُحَاوَلِة إِرْضَاء النَاس أو السَعِي بِإِتِجَاه الكَمَال.
بيعتمد فَن اللامبالاة على فِكْرِة إِنُّو تِقْبَل الحَيَاة بِكِلْشِي فِيهَا مِن تَحَدِيَات وصُعُوبَات والتَرْكِيز عَلَى الأشياء المُمْكِن تَغيِيرْهَا وتَحْسِينْهَا.
بيعتبر هادا الفن وسيلة لتقوية الصحة النفسية من خلال تقليل الضغوطات الاجتماعية والشخصية.
كمان بيشجع على فهم إنو السعادة والرضا بيجوا من جوَّا ومو من المحاولات المستمرة لتَحْقِيق توقعات التانيين.
بيساهم ببناء شخصية قوية ومستقلة وقادرة إنو تاخد قرارات صحيحة.

"The Art of Indifference" is a lifestyle that encourages focus on the important things in life and ignoring the details that do not add real value.
This art helps you get rid of anxiety and stress caused by trying to satisfy people or seeking perfection.
The art of not giving a shit relies on the idea that you accept life with all its challenges and difficulties and focus on the things that can be changed and improved.
This art is considered a means to strengthen mental health by reducing social and personal stresses.
It also encourages the understanding that happiness and satisfaction come from within and not from constantly trying to meet other people's expectations.
It contributes to building a strong, independent personality capable of making sound decisions.

Levantine Dialect (Level 2)

فَن اللامُبَالَاة / The art of indifference ✋

Ever found yourself puzzled by the difference between 'it's' and 'its'? Join Smith as they unravel this common linguistic conundrum. How can mastering these distinctions elevate your writing and communication? Let's find out. In this engaging conversation, Smith delves into the essence of 'it's' as a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has,' and 'its' as the possessive form. They provide memorable examples and practical scenarios, such as 'The cat licked its paw' and 'It's been a pleasure,' to solidify comprehension. By the end of this discussion, learners will wield 'it's' and 'its' with confidence and precision in their language use, improving their overall communication.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Grammar Practice It's vs Its

Oi gente, sejam muito bem-vindos ao Portuguese Drops, o seu Podcast de Português favorito. Meu nome é Aneleh e hoje embarcaremos numa jornada de exploração da cultura e do estilo de vida de quem mora na cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Se quiser acompanhar o script do podcast é só clicar neste link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1egdyWonpnjbiOlMfEorYQontN-VecTHWQA-ywZnf0vU/edit?usp=sharing
Vamos lá!

Heu guys, welcome to Portuguese Drops, your favorite Portuguese Podcast. My name is Aneleh and today we will embark on a journey of exploring the culture and lifestyle of those who live in the city of Rio de Janeiro. If you want to follow the podcast script, just click on this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1egdyWonpnjbiOlMfEorYQontN-VecTHWQA-ywZnf0vU/edit?usp=sharing
Let's go!

Portuguese Drops 

Estilo de vida carioca

Esta expresión está relacionada con la música pero también con ser fácil de convencer. Voy a explicártela ahora.

Expresiones en español

No me toques las palmas que me conozco

In this episode of the Streetwise English Podcast, I talk about forgetting to bring my swim goggles to the gym.
https://italki.com/teacher/1947582
Book a 1 on 1 class!! Discounted price !

Streetwise English

SWE 134 I Forgot My Swim Goggles (4 minutes)

Here’s the transcript link in both Japanese and English.
https://note.com/m18bee/n/na802cfae9039?sub_rt=share_sb

一般的な会話でもよく使われている「沼る」
どんな意味か知っていますか？今回のPodcastでは「沼る」の意味と使い方を説明しています。

日本語と英語それぞれでスクリプトも公開しています。文字を目で追いながら聴いたり、リーディングの練習にしたり、使い方はさまざまです。日本語学習にぜひご活用ください。

Do you know the meaning of the popular expression “numaru” that’s often used in casual conversations in Japan?
In this episode of the podcast, I explain what “numaru” means and how to use it.

I’ve also published scripts in both Japanese and English. You can listen while following along with the text, or use them for reading practice—there are many ways to make use of them.
I hope you’ll take advantage of this resource in your Japanese learning!

The SuperGirl Pod〜これであなたも日本語ヒーロー！

日本語スラング「沼る」〜 What's the Japanese word for 'obsessed'?

1.昨日何時間寝ましたか？
How many hours did you sleep yesterday?

2.単語を覚えるコツはなんですか？
What are your tips for remembering vocabulary?

3.子供の時、門限は何時でしたか？
What time was your curfew when you were a child?

4.走るのがはやいですか？
Are you a fast runner?

5.一ヶ月に本を何冊読みますか？
How many books do you read in a month?

6.キャンプしたことがありますか？
Have you ever been camping?

7.スピッツで一番好きな曲はなんですか？
What is your favorite Spitz song?

8.日本以外で行きたい国はどこですか？
Which country would you like to visit other than Japan?

9. ノヴィ・サドに行ったことがありますか？
Have you ever been to Novi Sad?

10.そこはどんな町ですか？
What kind of town is it?

11.セルビア人の性格はどんな感じですか？
What is the character of Serbian people like?

12.セルビアのサッカーはどうですか？
How is soccer in Serbia?


[マルコさんの単語][Marko’s Word List]

夜中　よなか　　  midnight 
復習　ふくしゅう  review 
運動不足　うんどうぶそく  out of shape 
心臓　しんぞう      heart 
破裂　はれつ　　   rupture/attack 
冊　さつ                 counter for books
虫　むし                 insects and flies
没頭　ぼっとう      immersion/absorption 
記憶　きおく          memory 
畑　はたけ              a field
耕す　たがやす      to plow/to cultivate 
乗り物　のりもの   vehicles
農業　のうぎょう   agriculture
展示　てんじ          exhibition 
治安　ちあん　　　public safety and security
代表　だいひょう　representation


SAMURAI BROADCAST　侍放送  継続は力ニャり

Vol.22 12 Questions with Marko. マルコさんへの12の質問

In this episode, I'll talk about the second most popular tourist attraction among 5 places in South Korea.
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The key vocabulary I speak about in today's episode:
1.시내 downtown
2.쇼핑 거리 Shopping district
3.한국 음식 Korean food
5.맛 taste
6.맛있는 한국 음식 the tasty Korean food
7.화장품 가게 cosmetics store
8.외국어 foreign lanugage
9.외국인 foreigner 
10. N이/가 딱이다 N is the best choice!

감사합니다. 
