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Nihongo Hiyori | Japanese Podcast

[EP082] 年末年始🎍 | End of The Year and New Year 

Greetings everyone! You'll hear a brief intro on what this podcast is about and what kind of learners would benefit the most from it. I'll be making new episodes regularly so any ideas and opinions are welcome!

I Speak Mandarin Now

Introduction

.في حلقتنا لهذا اليوم, سنتعرف على التقويم الهجري و كيف يختلف عن التقويم الميلادي المتبع في  أغلب دول العالم

Arabic Café | مقهى اللغة العربية

الحلقة 2 - التقويم الهجري | Intermediate Arabic |

Read the podcast here >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z3SsBSxgwrTbFHKrtBuYqZ8w4ZHdz44m/view?usp=sharing

Lisa's Podcast

Would You Still Learn English If You Were The Last Person On Earth?

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IELTS Insights📚📝

IELTS INSIGHTS READING TITLE

☄️ Boost Your Language Skills with 5 Verbs a Day. 每天学习五个动词 ☄️

Episode 44 is here to help you add versatility and precision to your conversations! Whether you're introducing yourself, investigating a topic, or inviting someone to an event, these verbs will expand your ability to express ideas with confidence.

🔹 Introduce – 介绍 (Jièshào) 🤝
🔹 Invent – 发明 (Fāmíng) 💡
🔹 Invest – 投资 (Tóuzī) 💰
🔹 Investigate – 调查 (Diàochá) 🕵️‍♂️
🔹 Invite – 邀请 (Yāoqǐng) 🎉

For more practice, check out:
📘 C(44) Vocabulary Flash Cards: Visualize and Memorize – Quick visual reminders to help these verbs stick!
🎯 C(44) Verbs Quiz: Test Your Knowledge – Challenge yourself to see how well you’ve mastered today’s verbs!




5 Verbs a Day. 每天学习五个动词。

C(44) Verbs Set : Introduce Invent Invest Investigate Invite

第18話は欠番です。Notionには　あります。
「ヲタク」はもう、「スシ」「カワイイ」「カラオケ｝と同じくらい、有名な「日本語」になっていますね。この「ヲタク」文化の中に「鉄道ヲタク」というのがあるのを、ごぞんじですか。電車が大好きな人たちのことで、この中にもいろいろな種類があります。たとえば、写真を撮るのが好きな人は「撮（と）り鉄」。駅のホームの一番はしっこで、よく写真を撮ってるのを見かけます。（落ちたら、あぶない、あぶない！）他にも「乗り鉄」というのがあって、これは電車に乗るのが楽しくてたまらない人たちのことです。でもね、線路がいつまでもあると思ったら、大まちがい！先週、JRのフリーパスを使って旅行したらね、前より線路が短くなってたよ。そんな私の一日電車旅行の話です。あ、私は「乗り鉄」ではありませんよー。
スクリプトと文法や言葉のリストはこちら。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/20-c349dd3b572d41cea9c8393f6923ebb8
楽しみ方はこちらを見てください。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/116c436c16ed4055a68ddb2c4624cd96
なおBGMは「線路は続くよ、どこまでも」という、日本人がよく知っている子供の歌です♪ 
でも、もとはアメリカの歌 "I've been Working on the Railroad" なのね。知らなかった。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP3asnGN6f0
じゃあ、またね。

すずまりの日本語「ききみみ」ずきん

第20話　線路は続くよ、どこまでも？

Leonard: I couldn't agree more!
Alisha: Wait, you don't agree with me?
L: No, I said, I couldn't agree more. That means I completely agree with you.
A: What? Then why did you say you couldn't agree with me!

I think we can all relate with Alisha. There are so many indirect ways of saying something so simple and direct. We use such structures to add nuance to our meaning!

But it 'can' be confusing for a language learner.

In this series on the Confusing Structures in the English Language, we will discuss these very structures so that the next time Leonard says 'he couldn't agree more,' or 'he couldn't care less' or some such phrase, you'd know exactly what he is saying. 

All Things English

Confusing Structures in the English Language - Introduction

IELTS Speaking Preparation. 

Q. 5. Do you think that people have become more materialistic when it comes to giving gifts, as compared to your grandparents’ time?

Linking words: Besides, in addition, finally.

Relevant vocabulary: materialistic, society, culture, commercial, expensive, turned int, booming, industry,  play a crucial role, fostering, unrealistic expectations.

How would you answer this question yourself?

Would y ou like IELTS speaking help to stretch your ideas, give more detailed answers, improve your gramama in the process?

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