Modern Chinese(時代華語)B1- Reading(短文)

nside a dimly lit cave, a group of people sit huddled around glowing amphoras. These vessels are no ordinary pottery; they're meticulously painted with images of legendary wrestlers, engaged in eternal combat. The flickering light from a small fire casts these images onto the walls, animating the wrestlers in a primitive, captivating dance of shadows.



The cave's inhabitants watch these images, interpreting the epic battles as the ultimate expression of wrestling. They debate the techniques, celebrate the victories, and mourn the defeats, all from the moving images on the amphoras. To them, these representations are the entirety of wrestling—there is no world beyond the wrestlers on the pottery.


Nikostratos, ever the curious and skeptical cat, notices a sliver of light peeking through a crack in the cave wall. The murals and their tales don't satisfy his curiosity. One day, driven by a particularly pungent smell of the outside world—a mix of fresh earth and sweat—he finds a loose stone and wiggles his way through the crack.

Everything Zenified 

Wrestling, skeptical Cats, and Allegory of the Cave

In this episode, we chat with an Irish expat living in Colombia about the joys and challenges of life abroad. From cultural differences to language barriers, acculturation, and the digital nomad lifestyle, we explore what it truly means to adapt to a new country. Whether you're considering a move or just curious about expat life, this conversation is packed with insights and advice!

Thanks to Jerome for being such a great guest!!!

Alexis : https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9464070
Jerome: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/4075458

Hey Alexis!

From Ireland to Colombia: Embracing Life Abroad

Այս թողարկումը հոգեվերլուծության մասին է, համաձայն որի մեր ցանկությունները կարևոր են։ Իսկ դուք ի՞նչ եք կարծում․․․ 

․․․ մասին 

Հոգեվերլուծություն #04

みなさんこんにちは！けいすけの日本語ポッドキャストへようこそ！
このポッドキャストは、日本語の勉強をしているみんなのリスニングのために作っています。

今回は、今回は私の自己紹介です（^^）

けいすけの日本語ポッドキャスト

Ep.1「はじめまして！けいすけです（^^）v」自己紹介（じこしょうかい）

生肖shēng xiào：Zodiac；any of the twelve animals
循环 xún huán：circulate;circle
象征 xiàng zhēng：symbolize;signify
威严 wēi yán：dignified;stately
尊贵 zūn guì：honourable;respectable;respected
睿智 ruì zhì：wise and farsighted
收获shōu huò：reap;gains
2024 marks the Chinese Lunar New Year as the Year of the Dragon.The Dragon is one of the twelve Chinese zodiac signs, cycling every twelve years. In Chinese culture, the zodiac sign of the Dragon symbolizes power, dignity, nobility, and good fortune. Those born in the Year of the Dragon are considered intelligent, energetic, and creative. It is a year filled with hope and good fortune. Wishing you abundant happiness and joy in the Year of the Dragon!

“龙”年中国话（“ lóng ” nián zhōng guó huà）

2024,生肖“龙”年

in this Episode I tried to share some advices in order to make you  feel better in just 15 minutes.
If you tried some of them and you felt more better, I would be so happy to hear that.so write about for me !

feeling good

feeling better in just 15 minutes.2nd Episode

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#137〉11月16日水曜日　天気/くもり　気温/5℃ 

オホーツク地方/おほーつくちほう…北海道の東の場所。18の市や町。
美幌町/びほろちょう
・オホーツク地方でビート収穫
・美幌町の工場で、ビートから砂糖を作る作業
・24時間体制で作り続けている

［単語］
ビート/びーと…野菜
収穫/しゅうかく…おいしくなった食べ物を取る。
作業/さぎょう…仕事
体制/たいせい...何かをするための方法

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#137〉11月16日水曜日　ビートからおいしい”さとう”を作る！

🎙️Dans cet épisode, je vous emmène à la découverte d’un symbole de la culture française : le croissant. 🥐

Pourquoi les Français en raffolent-ils au petit-déjeuner ? Quelle est la différence entre un vrai croissant au beurre et les autres ? 

À travers une ambiance chaleureuse. Ce podcast vous fait voyager jusque dans une boulangerie typique.

📚 Idéal pour les débutants ou faux débutants en français, ce podcast vous aide à améliorer votre compréhension orale tout en explorant la vie quotidienne en France.

🥐 Prends un croissant, détends-toi… et bon appétit !

📩 Tu trouveras la transcription en commentaire 💬