我叫惠子，你也可以叫我winter。我来自中国。现在是一名汉语老师，有着4年的教学经验。我平时喜欢运动、看电影、做饭。如果你也喜欢学习中文，欢迎和我做朋友。我是一个十分活泼的女孩，我们可以一起聊天、一起学习。有任何关于学习中文的问题都可以来找我哦~哈哈哈 拜拜

Fun Chinese 

自我介绍 self introdution

What do you usually do for fun?
Do you like collecting something?  
This time, Aya talks about things that she has been collecting for 8 years.

♤ キーワード
・ベタ（cliche）
・形に残る（かたちにのこる：remain in form）
・敷き詰める（しきつめる：to cover a surface）
・埋め尽くす（うめつくす：to fill）

♧  理解度チェッククイズ
1. アヤさんが集めているものは？
2. アヤさんがそれを集めている理由は？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え
1. フミさんが最近ハマっているものは？
→ 近所のパン屋のクロワッサン
2. フミさんがパンを作らないのはどうして？
→ 一度挑戦したときに焦がしてしまったから

BGM special thanks：MusMus

アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

Episode 07：アヤが集めているもの

In this episode, I give you some advice about getting good sleep. 

Comprehensible Australian Podcast

Happiness Consists of Getting Enough Sleep

It helps you to talk about your daily activity

Enjoy our journey and Speaking English

Enjoy our journey and Speaking Englis

Text1
学生：师傅，你好，请带我去这个酒店。
xué shēng：shī fù，nǐ hǎo，qǐng dài wǒ qù zhè gè jiǔ diàn。
Student: Hello Shifu, please take me to this hotel.

司机：您好！请上车，请系上安全带。
sī jī ：nín hǎo! qǐng shàng chē，qǐng jìshang ānquándài !
Driver: Hello! Please get on the car and fasten your seat belt.

学生：请问，多长时间可以到？
xué shēng : qǐng wèn，duōcháng shíjiān kěyǐ dào ？
Student: May I ask how long it will take to arrive?

司机：不堵车的话，45分钟左右。
sī jī：bù dǔchē de huà ，45 fēnzhōng zuǒ yòu 。
Driver: If there is no heavy traffic, it will take about 45 minutes.

学生：好的，谢谢你！
xué shēng：hǎo de,xiè xiè nǐ ！
Student: Okay, thank you!

New words：
打车 dǎ chē：take a taxi
师傅 shī fù：master worker ; (show respect for skilled men) form of address
带 dài：bring；take
上车 shàng chē：get on/into (a car/train/etc.)
系jì：tie; fasten;
安全带 ān quán dài：safety belt
请问 qǐng wèn：Excuse me;may I ask
堵车 dǔ chē：traffic jam; heavy traffic
左右 zuǒ yòu：left/right；about

Text2
司机：您的酒店到了，您看是这里吗？
sī jī：nín de jiǔ diàn dào le,nín kàn shì zhè lǐ ma ？
Driver: Your hotel has arrived. please see if this's the place.

学生：是的，一共多少钱？
xué shēng：shì de, yī gòng duōshǎo qián ？
Student: Yes, how much does it cost in total?

出租车司机：请您看一下计价器上的费用。
 sī jī ： qǐng nín kàn yīxià jì jià qì shang de fèiyòng 。
Driver: please take a look at the fare on the meter.

学生：好的，这是钱，谢谢师傅！
xué shēng：hǎo de，zhè shì qián，xièxie shīfu ！
Student: Sure, here's the money. Thank you, Shi fu!

司机：不客气，祝您愉快，再见！
sī jī ： bù keqì，zhù nín yú kuài，zài jiàn ！
Driver: You're welcome. Have a nice day, goodbye!

New words：
这里 zhè lǐ：here
一共 yī gòng：in total；altogether
多少钱 duō shǎo qián：how much
计价器 jì jià qì：taximeter; fee meter
费用 fèi yòng：fee;cost; expense
愉快 yú kuài：happy; joyful; pleasant
看 kàn：look；see；watch



Welcome to visit China ”欢迎来中国!“

L3 在机场打车[zài jī chǎng dǎ chē]-Taking a taxi at the airport

Today we're talking about the word "vet". You might know this word as a noun but today we're talking about how this word works as a verb. It's a really useful word that we can definitely use at work. I hope you find it useful

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

My dog has been vetting vets all week!

An impromptu speech  refers to a presentation delivered with little to no prior preparation. Often called "speaking off the cuff," it requires the speaker to think on their feet and effectively communicate ideas on a given topic with minimal notice. Impromptu speeches can arise in various situations, including:

Meetings: Brainstorming sessions, project updates, or responding to questions from colleagues can all turn into impromptu speaking opportunities.

Client Interactions: A chance meeting with a potential client or answering unexpected questions during a presentation might necessitate impromptu remarks.

Networking Events: Making a strong first impression often involves conversing and sharing ideas on the spot.
While lacking the polish of a prepared speech, impromptu presentations offer several benefits:

Authenticity: Speaking without a script can project genuine enthusiasm and passion for the topic.

Adaptability: Impromptu speeches allow you to tailor your message to the audience's interests or address emerging issues.

Thinking Skills: They challenge your critical thinking and communication skills on the fly.
Here are some tips for delivering successful impromptu speeches:

Take a Breath: A brief pause allows you to collect your thoughts and formulate a response.

Start with a Strong Opening: Grab attention with a relevant anecdote, statistic, or question.

Focus on Key Points: Organize your thoughts around a central message and a few supporting points.

Use Clear Language: Avoid jargon and speak in a concise and confident manner.

End Gracefully: Summarize your main points and conclude with a call to action or impactful statement.

By honing your impromptu speaking skills, you can become a more effective communicator and build trust with colleagues, clients, and potential partners in the business world.

The Global Professional Podcast

Impromptu Speech Explained - Episode 91

地震はもう経験したくない！！

Nihongo Hiyori | Japanese Podcast

[EP086] 地震が起きたら… | Earthquake in Japan

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