Today we're looking at some interesting, higher level vocabulary that we can use when there are too many things trying to get our attention or take up our time. I hope you find them useful!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

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🎧 にほんごトークルーム #2｜地元グルメ、紹介します！

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この番組「にほんごトークルーム」では、レッスンでのちょっとした出来事や、生徒さんとのやりとり、日本語に関する「へぇ〜！」な話を、カフェでおしゃべりするような雰囲気でお届けします☕️

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・「地元」と「故郷」の違い
・地元グルメを写真とともに紹介します!

にほんごトークルーム

#2 地元グルメ、紹介します!

In this episode we are going to listen to a dialogue between an adult and a little girl.What are they takling about?Let's start to listen now!
A：这是你的全家福吗？
B：是的。
A：这是谁？
B：爸爸。
A：他叫什么？
B：Peter。
A：他的工作是什么？
B：总经理。
A：这是谁？
B：妈妈。
A：她叫什么？
B：Linda。
A：她的工作是什么？
B：家庭主妇。
A：这是你吗？
B：是的。
A：这是你几岁拍的？
B：四岁。
A ： zhè shì nǐ de quán jiā fú mɑ ？ 
B ： shì de 。
A  ： zhè shì shuí ？ 
B ： bà bɑ 。 
 A： tā jiào shén me ？  
B：  Peter。  
A： tā de ɡōnɡ zuò shì shén me ？ 
B ： zǒnɡ jīnɡ lǐ 。
A  ： zhè shì shuí ？
 B ： mā mɑ 。 
A ： tā jiào shén me ？  B：Linda  。
A  ： tā de ɡōnɡ zuò shì shén me ？
 B ： jiā tínɡ zhǔ fù 。 
A ： zhè shì nǐ mɑ ？
B  ： shì de 。
A  ： zhè shì nǐ jǐ suì pāi de ？ 
B ： sì suì 。 

Story Chinese

这是你几岁拍的？ How old were you when you took this photo?

Hi, and welcome back to All About Cats! In today’s episode, we’ll be diving into everything you need to know about bringing home a new kitten. Whether you already have a cat or you’re thinking of getting one, this episode will guide you through the essentials of kitten care, adoption, and setting up your home for your furry friend. Let’s get started!
How to preparing for a New Kitten Bringing a kitten home is exciting, but preparation is key! Here are some crucial steps to take before your new kitten arrives:
•	Set up a designated space: Choose a quiet room with a litter box, food and water bowls, a cozy bed, and some toys.
•	Kitten-proof your home: Remove toxic plants, small objects, and anything dangerous a curious kitten might chew on or swallow.
•	Find a veterinarian: Schedule an initial checkup to ensure your kitten is healthy and up to date on vaccinations.
•	Gentle handling and socialization: Spend time bonding with your kitten and introduce them slowly to new experiences, people, and sounds.
Adoption vs. Buying a Kitten When deciding whether to adopt or buy a kitten, adoption has many benefits:
•	Saves a life: Many cats in shelters need loving homes.
•	Cost-effective: Adoption fees are often lower than breeder prices and usually include vaccinations.
•	Reduces overpopulation: Adopting helps create space for other homeless animals.
Of course, there are some challenges with adopting strays. They may have health issues, as I experienced with my own kittens, Maggie, Nikko, and Lily. Maggie unfortunately didn’t survive due to a virus, and Nikko has neurological issues, but Lily is thriving. Despite the challenges, adoption is incredibly rewarding!

Thanks, joining me. Until next time, keep your whiskers twitching and your tails high! Bye



All About Cats

Bringing Home A New Kitten

In this episode, I explore my journey through university as a chemistry student. From juggling two degrees to questioning the academic system, I reflect on what led me to study chemistry and how it shaped the way I think today. What does it mean to truly understand the world - and is science really objective?

Immersive Italian

How a Scientist Thinks - Immersive Italian Podcast Ep.6

Audio Clips less than 1 minute. Just talking about random feelings and  thoughts about life, love , success, failure friendship and spiritual journey. In short, about life

सानो कुराकानी | Sano kurakani | Little talks| リトル・トーク 

Sano Kurakani | Ma pray soch chu | I often think | よくこう考える

Text：
老师：今天几点出发？
lǎoshī：jīntiān jǐdiǎn chūfā ？
Teacher：What time do you start off today?

学生：早上8点10分，我先去参观故宫，然后去景山公园。
xuésheng：zǎoshang 8 diǎn10 fēn,wǒ xiān qù cānguān gùgōng,ránhòu qù jǐng shān gōng yuán.
Student: At 8:10am, I will first go to visit the Forbidden City and then go to Jingshan Park.

老师：你打算在哪儿吃午饭？
 lǎoshī：nǐ dǎ suàn zài nǎ ér chī wǔ fàn ？
Teacher: Where are you going to have lunch?

学生：听说故宫附近有很多好吃的，就去那儿。
xuésheng: tīngshuō gùgōng fùjìn yǒu hěnduō hǎochī de, jiù qù nàr.
Student: I heard there are many delicious foods near the Forbidden City, so I‘ll just go there.

老师：下午有什么安排？
 lǎoshī：xiàwǔ yǒu shénme ānpái ？
Teacher: What plans do you have in the afternoon?

学生：下午两点半去颐和园，晚上去看京剧。
xuésheng：xiàwǔ liǎngdiǎnbàn qù yí hé yuán，wǎnshang qù kàn jīngjù .
Student: I'll go to the Summer Palace at 2:30 pm and watch Beijing Opera in the evening.

老师：听起来不错！
 lǎoshī：tīng qilai bùcuò ！
Teacher: Sounds good!

New words:
几点 jǐ diǎn：what time; when
Tell time: num.+点diǎn-o'clock+num.+分fēn- minute：8 diǎn10 fēn ）
先...然后...xiān ... rán hòu ...：first...then...
参观cān guān：visit; look around
听 tīng：listen；hear（听说 tīng shuō～hear of；听起来 tīng qi lai～sound；
p.s：v.+起来qǐ lai，this is used here to express that the speaker has only just initiated an action, and based on that, has made a preliminary judgment.
两点半 liǎng diǎn bàn：half past two（2:30）
早上 zǎoshang：early morning
下午 xià wǔ：afternoon
晚上 wǎnshang：evening
p.s：饭fàn meal/cooked rice，早饭 zǎo fàn、午饭 wǔ fàn、晚饭 wǎn fàn
不错 bù cuò：not bad


Welcome to visit China ”欢迎来中国!“

L5 Part2 日程安排[rì chénɡ ān pái]～Arranging daily activities

There's an old English saying that goes: "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise."

But according to a recent study, "late to bed and late to rise" may actually be better for your brain — though researchers didn't check if it does anything for your health or your wallet.

A study published in BMJ Public Health looked at data from nearly 27,000 people who reported how long they slept, and whether they were a "morning lark" — someone who wakes up early — or a "night owl," who sleeps late.

The participants, aged between 53 and 86, also did cognitive tests that checked their reasoning, memory, and how quickly they could process information.

It was found that night owls performed best on the cognitive tests — ahead of those who described themselves as neither morning people nor night people. And morning larks had the lowest cognitive scores of all.

People's bodies have times when they naturally prefer to sleep. And Raha West of Imperial College London, the study's lead author, said that while it's possible to gradually shift your sleeping times, it's very difficult to completely change from a morning person to a night person.

However, she also said the results just show the trend, and not the truth for every individual.

The authors also noted that their results, which focused on older adults, contrasted with past research on adolescents, which found that young morning larks actually had better health and better mental well-being.

Speaking to The Guardian, Jacqui-Ann Hanley of Alzheimer’s Research UK, who wasn't involved with the study, also said it isn't clear if being a morning person leads to poorer cognitive results in older adults, or if the weaker cognitive abilities that come with aging just make people get up earlier.

The study also found that people generally got better cognitive scores if they reported sleeping between seven and nine hours each night.