Why using "I'm afraid" is better than saying, "I'm sorry" when giving bad news.

The English Toolbox

"I'm Afraid"

Как вы думаете почему  Евгений Васильевич передумал ехать к поклоннице?
Как бы вы поступили на месте главного героя? 
Как бы вы охарактеризовали главного героя?

Russfriend  (all about russia) 

В.Ю. Драгунский " Письмо  незнакомки"

If something usually or normally happens, it is the thing that most often happens. 
Usually I get up at six thirty am. 
I normally get up at seven am for work. 

Sometimes means on the same occasions rather than all the time. 
I sometimes sit out in the garden and read. 

Everyday English with Teacher Alyse

Usually, normally and sometimes

취미

여러분은 취미가 있나요?
취미는 사람들이 재미있게 하는 활동이에요.
사람마다 좋아하는 것이 달라요.

어떤 사람은 음악을 좋아해요.
그래서 노래를 듣거나 노래를 불러요.
또 어떤 사람은 책을 읽는 것을 좋아해요.
조용한 곳에서 책을 읽으면 마음이 편해져요.

운동이 취미인 사람도 있어요.
수영, 달리기, 요가, 축구를 해요.
몸에 좋아서 운동을 자주 해요.

요리를 좋아하는 사람도 있어요.
맛있는 음식을 만들고 가족이나 친구와 함께 먹어요.
사진을 찍는 것도 좋은 취미예요.
여행하면서 사진을 찍으면 추억이 생겨요.

저는 그림 그리기가 취미예요.
색연필이나 물감으로 그림을 그려요.
그림을 그릴 때 기분이 좋아요.

여러분의 취미는 무엇인가요?
취미는 우리를 행복하게 해요.
시간이 있을 때 취미 활동을 해 보세요!

Hobby
Do you have a hobby?
A hobby is an activity people enjoy.
Each person likes different things.

Some people like music.
So they listen to songs or sing.
Other people like reading books.
Reading in a quiet place makes them feel calm.

Some people enjoy exercise.
They swim, run, do yoga, or play soccer.
Exercise is good for the body, so they do it often.

Some people like cooking.
They make delicious food and eat it with family or friends.
Taking pictures is also a good hobby.
When you travel and take pictures, you make good memories.

My hobby is drawing.
I draw with colored pencils or paint.
I feel happy when I draw.

What is your hobby?
Hobbies make us happy.
Try doing your hobby when you have free time!

한국의 문화

취미

1. Guru The word guru as used in English is used in the same sense as Sanskrit and refers to a person who is regarded as a teacher, guide, expert or master.

2. Juggernaut The word juggernaut, which means an overwhelming and unstoppable force, comes from the word “Jagannatha” which means ‘Lord of the World.’

3. Serpent The word serpent comes from the Sanskrit word “sarpa” meaning snake.

4. Avatar The word avatar comes from the Sanskrit word “avatara”, which means ‘descent’ and in Hinduism, the word refers to the manifestation or incarnation of a deity.

5. Loot The word loot as used in English comes from the Sanskrit word “lunth” which means ‘to rob’. It is used both as a verb and as a noun in English, with the noun referring to goods that have been stolen.

6. Punch While the word punch can refer to hitting someone with the fist, punch is also a drink that is made from wine or spirits and mixed with fruits and spices. This word comes from the Sanskrit word “pancha” which means ‘five’, as a traditional punch drink was made using five ingredients.

7. Pundit In modern English usage, the word pundit is used to refer to a person who is highly skilled or an expert in a particular field. It comes from the Sanskrit word “pandit”, which means ‘learned’ or ‘skilled’ as well as a ‘learned man’.

8. Mantra In English, the word mantra is used to refer to a slogan or a statement that is used often. It comes from the Sanskrit word “mantra” which means a hymn or a chant.

9. Jungle The word jungle, as used to mean forest or wilderness comes from the Sanskrit word “jangala” which means an arid or an uncultivated piece of land.

10. Thug Thug is an adjective usually used for a man who is violent or a bully. It has got its origin in Hindi “Thag” meaning “swindler” that has come from the Sanskrit word “sthagati”.

11. Singapore The English language name Singapore comes from its Malay name Singapura, which is believed to have been derived from Sanskrit meaning "Lion City".

Learn Fluent English with Professor Ashish

English Words Originated from Sanskrit

        在前面我们介绍的二十四节气中，现在处于立夏和小满之间，就是农谚所说的：“立夏之后是小满”。 立夏表示春天结束、夏天开始了。这个时节气温将明显增高，雷雨增多，庄稼进入生长旺期。民间有很多应节的活动。

四季人生（The Four Seasons of Life）

立夏之后是小满Grain Buds comes after The Start of Summer

Bedside Italian

Bedside Italian #19 - Il primo giorno di pioggia!

在这集Chillchat全中文特辑里，Karen分享了旅行时候的一件尴尬事。你旅游的时候，有没有经过什么紧张或者尴尬的事呢？跟我们大家一起分享吧

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

(全中文) 我差点错过飞机! 

lesson on italki 
https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/9451959/japanese

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ccr9nwq8ytV

https://linktr.ee/atsushi_japanese

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今日は5/3です。
昨日はけっこう、あたたかかったです。
18℃ぐらいかな？
昼は半そででランニングしました。

夜はまだまだ寒いですね。
昨日も8℃ぐらいまで下がりました。

今日の朝も6℃でした。
朝と夜はまだ本当に寒いです。


ぼくは朝に散歩をします。
毎日ではないですけど、よくいきます。

近くの公園を1時間ぐらい、歩きます。
植物を見ながら歩きます。
この時期は緑が日に日に増えるので、歩いていて楽しいです。

リスもシカもよく見ます。
春になると、鳥もたくさん見るようになりました。


時々、音楽を聴きます。最近の音楽はあまり聴きません。ジャズとか宇多田ヒカルの音楽が好きです。

よく聞くのは、日本のNHKの英会話です。
ニュースの英語を詳しく聞くことができます。
それから日常会話の放送もあります。

あとはPodcastやYouTubeで英語の発音やvocabularyや、簡単なフレーズを聴きながら声に出して歩いています。
周りに誰もいない時だけですが。

最近自分も英語の学習をしていて感じるのは、1番記憶に残るのは、声に出すことだと思います。何度も何度も声に出して話す練習をしていると、脳が必要な情報だと認識して覚えるそうです。

もしなかなかおぼえられない！という人は、どんどん声に出して言ってみてください。それから覚えようとしなくても大丈夫です。脳が勝手に覚えてくれます。何度も何度も同じ言葉を使うと、覚えてくれます。

ぼくも英語学習をがんばりますので、みなさんも日本語学習、がんばりましょうね！


オンラインレッスンで話したい！と思った方はぜひ予約してください！お待ちしています！

あと、それから、僕はKindleで日本語の名詞の例文を載せた本を作りました。簡単な本ですけど、例文がたくさんあるので、みなさんの日本語の文を作るヒントになればいいなと思います。

unlimitedのサービスに入っている人は無料で見れます！
ぜひ見てみてくださいね！

Nihongo Nouns 50 A Comprehensive Handbook for Foreign Language Speakers (Japanese Edition) - Kindle edition by ATSUSHI. Reference Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.


ということで、今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！

ではまた！
