In this episode, I reflect on Episode 1 of Season 1 of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, titled "Cruelty."
The tragedy that struck Tanjiro, the bond with his sister Nezuko, and the sudden appearance of Giyu — it was filled with powerful, emotional moments where feelings clashed.
How did you feel in that moment when your heart wavered?
Let’s take a moment to savor the lingering echoes of this powerful story together.
Original story by Koyoharu Gotouge, directed by Haruo Sotozaki, animation by ufotable.
The first season of the TV anime aired in 2019, with a total of 26 episodes.


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In dieser Episode lernst du mehr über die vietnamesische Küche mit all ihrer Vielfalt und Genialität!

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Today we're talking about the word advocate. So if you actively support something and really believe in it then maybe you'll find this word useful!

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I really think you should start using this word!

以前(yǐ qián)、以来(yǐ lái)、以内(yǐ nèi)、以后 (yǐ hòu) are 4 common phrase we often use in Chinese, they all start with 以 and followed by 前(front)、来(come)、内(inside) and后(behind), do you know what do they mean and how to use it in a sentence or conversation?  In this episode I will show you some examples to help you understand better:

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以前、以内、以后、以来

❓Noi italiani diciamo “ti voglio bene” facilmente?
🤩 Scoprilo in questo episodio!
👂 Buon ascolto!
🫵  E nella vostra cultura, siete abituati a dirvelo tra amici e familiari? 
🫵  Esiste, nella vostra lingua, una differenza tra “ti amo” e “ti voglio bene”? 
✍️  Fatemelo sapere nei commenti! 

⬇️ VOCABOLARIO ⬇️
Sono rimasta spiazzata = I was taken aback 
Testimone di nozze = wedding witness
Anzi = quite the contrary
Reduci da generazioni = descendants for generations


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18. Ti voglio bene.

Accurate pronunciation of English words is just one of many components of effective communication in the workplace. There is a lot to gain personally and professionally from improving your American English pronunciation! You'll build your confidence, gain more respect at work, reduce communication misunderstandings, and learn more about how the English language is spoken.

People are motivated to invest in pronunciation training for many reasons. Whether it is a quest for learning or feeling fed up with being judged, at risk, shamed, or frustrated, it takes a lot of courage for someone to turn to help with their pronunciation.

While working with a professional pronunciation teacher or coach is one of the best ways to get results, there are some steps you can take to improve your American English Pronunciation. I share tips to get started on your path of improving your pronunciation as well as stories from the professionals I've helped to improve their American English Pronunciation. At the end of the episode, you'll get definitions and examples of idioms and phrases for everyday life and the workplace.

Episode originally published on June 8, 2020.  
Infographics for this episode are available at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/. 
A transcript is available for this episode at https://www.express-to-impress.com/american-english-pronunciation/. 

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American English Pronunciation Tips for Workplace Success

Today’s Theme is “うなぎの日（ひ）？《Eel Day?》”.
This episode is JLPT-N4 level.

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☆Words☆
うなぎ：eel

土用（どよう）："土用（どよう）" strictly refers to the 18 days before the first days of spring, summer, fall, and winter (on the lunar calendar). Today, however, "土用（どよう）" generally refers only to the 18 days before the first day of fall.

丑（うし）の日（ひ）：The day called "丑（うし）の日（ひ）", which is translated literally as the day of the Ox, can be seen in the calendar that follows the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac. The twelve signs were introduced to Japan from ancient China. The twelve signs were allocated one by one to the days on the calendar. "丑（うし）の日（ひ）" is the day to which the second sign of the twelve signs is allocated. 

立春（りっしゅん）：the first day of spring
立夏（りっか）：the first day of summer
立秋（りっしゅう）：the first day of fall
立冬（りっとう）：the first day of winter

つまり：in other words

干支（えと）：the twelve zodiac signs in Chinese astrology

梅干（うめぼ）し：pickled plums
ウリ：a gourd

☆Script for this episode
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#42 うなぎの日？ / Eel Day? // N4 Level /Japanese listening

¿Crees en las coincidencias? o ¿en las sincronicidades? Aquí te cuento como desde mi perspectiva, el universo siempre encuentra la forma de comunicarse.

