"So" and "such" both mean "very," but there are rules for when you use either "so" or "such" in a sentence.  This episode explains.

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So vs. Such

In this story, an aeroplane named Seven is using a secret energy source. But the assistant engineer might know what it is. 
This is Part 3 of 5. 

It was 12:00pm and Seven was playing cards with Zack the pilot in their hangar.
 
Seven picked up a few cards and slammed five down on the table. “Once again, I’m winning, Zack. When will you ever learn? You can’t beat me—Hah!” 

Zack, looking frustrated, said, “Next time I’ll beat you. I’m going to practice online. You’ll see. Next time.” 

Tobee arrived for work and went straight to the office. He noticed the security camera system was blinking, alerting some kind of action needed. Tobee took care of it and turned to exit the office. 

But what was this? In front of him there were several huge barrels labelled ‘7-Up’. Tobee thought that it was illegal to use 7-Up. He understood it was a cheaper fuel source, but he believed it wasn’t worth the risk. Tobee believed in the government’s decision to ban 7-Up as a fuel source. 

Tobee stepped out into the main hangar and confronted Zack. 

“Boss? There are seven giant barrels of 7-Up in the office. Have you been giving it to Seven? You know that’s illegal, right? Why are you doing this? You’re risking your entire business.” 

Zack looked undeniably suspicious and worried. He struggled to speak confidently and said, “Oh that… that’s left over from my son’s 14th birthday party last week. Want some?” 

Tobee said, “Uh… okay. But… I’m a bit… hurt that you didn’t invite me…” 

Zack laughed nervously. “Yes… I only just invited family and friends… Sorry, Tobee. Maybe next time. Uhh, feel free to take some home if you want.” 

As Tobee left the main hangar, Seven whispered to Zack, “Phew, that was a close one. Thankfully he bought it.” 

Tobee didn’t believe Zack’s improvised story, but he tried to play along. He didn’t want Zack catching onto him. Tobee thought that he’d discover the truth for himself. 


Being a Cloud

Seven the Aeroplane

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In this episode, you will learn the basic Turkish phrases you can use in job interviews. The right language and tone are very important to make a professional impression in the business world. With the job interview dialogues between Ali and Ezgi, you will discover expressions and vocabulary you can use to prepare for your job interview. This is the perfect introduction for those who want to start using Turkish in business life!

Merhaba Türkçe 

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SWE 94 - Breaking the Ice with a Camera

日本語の先生のTinaです！
今日は、「ご遠慮（えんりょ）ください」という言葉を紹介します。
Tinaといっしょに日本語の勉強しましょう♪
レッスンで待っています :)

Tina Japa Go!

Episode 42. ご遠慮（えんりょ）ください

For intermediate level learners of Japanese
「せっかく」について勉強しましょう！

「せっかく」は良く使うことばです。聞いたことがありますか。
勉強しましょう！

N２文法「（きもちのことば）＋ことに」や「もったいない」も一緒に使ってみます。


〈意味〉
頑張(がんば)って／時間(じかん)・お金(かね)をかけて（使(つか)って）／苦労(くろう)して／無理(むり)して／わざわざ

【せっかく】〈副詞〉
こんな風(ふう)に使(つか)います･･･
「せっかく～から」、「せっかく～けど」、「せっかく～のに」など



今日は・・・
１　〈会話〉と「こんなときどうしますか？」［4:36］　

〈ことば〉
１）引(ひ)き返(かえ)す〈動詞〉　今(いま)来(き)た道(みち)のスタートに向(む)かって戻(もど)る。
２）日没(にちぼつ) 　　〈名詞〉　太陽(たいよう)が沈(しず)むこと。太陽(たいよう)が沈(しず)む時間。
３）目的地(もくてきち)　〈名詞〉 目的(もくてき)の場所(ばしょ)。これから行(い)くつもりの場所(ばしょ)。
４）命(いのち)がけ〈名詞・な形〉　死(し)んでもいいと思(おも)ってすること。例）戦地(せんち)で命(いのち)がけで取材(しゅざい)しているジャーナリストたち。
５）奈良(なら)時代(じだい)　　　奈良(なら)に都(みやこ)があった時代(じだい)。710年から784年までの時代(じだい)。



「こんなとき、どうしますか？」
★ディズニーシーに行った。遠(とお)くから新幹線(しんかんせん)や飛行機(ひこうき)に乗って行った。チケットは８０００円以上(いじょう)する。９時～２１時まで遊べる。

①いちばん楽しみにしていたアトラクション「トイ・ストーリー・マニア」が２時間待ち。
②その辺(へん)を歩いているミッキーと写真をとりたいけど、ミッキーが見つからない。



＜説明＆ことば＞
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第２４課 せっかく
１［4:36］　〈会話〉と「こんなとき、どうしますか？」
２［7:21］　会話の中の「せっかく」・練習・おともだちのことば「もったいない」・〈会話〉

🎙声：音読さん、吉田（よしだ、Japanese teacher）、八角（はっかく）さん
📖scenario：吉田（よしだ、Japanese teacher）


役に立つ日本語のことばを私たちと一緒に勉強しましょう！ 
Come study useful Japanese words with us！

第２４課 せっかく
第２３課 むだ
第２２課 せめて
第２１課 ねほりはほり
第２０課 やっぱり
第１９課 けっこう・なかなか
第１８課 わざわざ
第１７課 気がしない（１）（２）
第１６課 頭の慣用句
第１５課 たまたま
第１４課 なんか
第１３課 （１）思わず（２）つい・うっかり
第１２課 喉元過ぎれば熱さ忘れる
第１１課 とにかく
第１０課 てしまう（１）（２）
第　９課 しっかり
第　８課 開いた口がふさがらない
第　７課 いちいち
第　６課 てくる
第　５課 ネコをかぶる
第　４課 ずいぶん
第　３課 てたまらない
第　２課 顔から火が出る
第　１課 あまり

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After 15 months, three Israeli hostages have left Hamas captivity as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold on the morning of January 19.

Dozens of Palestinian prisoners also walked free from Israeli jail as the skies above Gaza and Israel were silent for the first time in over a year, stirring modest hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war.

The ceasefire deal, with an initial phase lasting six weeks, calls for the entry into Gaza of 600 trucks carrying humanitarian relief daily. Over the course of the deal's first stage, 33 Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity in Gaza will also be released in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

Many Israelis stayed glued to TV screens to glimpse the three hostages — Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher — being released as militants handed them over to the Red Cross on a packed street in Gaza City.

In videos released by the Israeli government, the women were seen weeping and hugging family members. Damari raised a bandaged hand in triumph.

The military said she lost two fingers in the Hamas-led militant attack on October 7, 2023, that killed over 1,200 people and resulted in the abduction of some 250 others.

Meanwhile, in the occupied West Bank, crowds flooded the streets around 1 a.m. on January 20 as white buses carrying 90 Palestinian detainees — all women or teens — exited the gates of Ofer prison.

Fireworks erupted, and several men climbed atop one of the buses to raise Hamas flags.

All of those being released had been detained for what Israel called offenses related to its security, from throwing stones and promoting violence on social media to more serious accusations such as attempted murder.

Khalida Jarrar, one of the freed detainees, told The Associated Press: "There's this double feeling we're living in, on the one hand, this feeling of freedom, that we thank everyone for, and on the other hand, this pain, of losing so many Palestinian martyrs."
