This podcast is designed for people at various levels of Japanese proficiency, so I've made adjustments in terms of vocabulary, grammar, and speaking speed.

にほんご聞こう！　Let's listen to Japanese! 

Driver: 您好，手机尾号多少？
Lamia: 6688。
Driver: 好的，请系好安全带。
Lamia: 师傅，我有点儿赶时间，可以开快点儿吗？
Driver: 可以，没问题，但是有点儿堵车。
Lamia: 谢谢，好热啊，可以开下空调吗？
Driver: 好的。
Lamia: 师傅，我有点儿晕，可以开下窗户吗？
Driver: 可以，没问题。
Lamia: 再往前一点儿，然后左转，好的，这里停。

Daily Spoken Chinese

滴滴打车—Take a Didi

que significa sirena en español y sus múltiples usos

palabras polisemicas en el idioma español

palabra polisemica de hoy

“—下” is used after a verb to indicate a short action, similar to the reduplicative form of a verb.
The object of the verb can be omitted. 
For example:
wǒ kàn yí xià shū 。 
我看一下书。Let me read the book.

nǐ xiū xi yí xià bɑ 。 
你休息一下吧。You can take a break.

nǐ wèn yí xià lǎo shī 。 
你问一下老师。You ask the teacher.

wǒ tīnɡ yí xià zhè shǒu ɡē 。 
我听一下这首歌。Let me listen to this song.


JOJO CHINESE

Verb+一下

Episode 1 of The Travel Podcast deals with my TAIWAN trip! A unique location in East Asia, I hope you can learn a bit more about this place after listening to my podcast :)

The Travel Podcast

Taiwan! - Episode 2

"If you were an ice cream flavor, which one would you be, and why?"

This may be your idea of a nightmare interview question — and yes, employers really use it.

Your answer won't reveal anything about your ability to, say, use Microsoft Excel or drive a forklift truck. But it may tell your potential boss something about your "soft skills."

It's been said that hard skills will get you an interview, but soft skills will get you a job.

Hard skills are things you might learn at university, like how to write computer code or speak French.

Soft skills are the things you might not be able to prove with a qualification, but that will help you succeed in the workplace.

These could include being good at things like problem-solving, time management, and communicating with others or understanding how they feel — even being a good listener.

Employers say soft skills are more important than ever as the world adapts to remote and hybrid working patterns, because being able to communicate clearly and adapt to new situations is even more vital to success.

Some have called soft skills innate. But can we learn them or at least improve them?

"Yes," says jobs website Indeed.

It says the keys are to communicate regularly with the people on your team, be open to feedback, and pay attention to the way others overcome challenges including how they interact with people to do so.

Indeed also says it's important to simply get to work on time. This will help with time management, and also helps you achieve your goals and stand out from your colleagues.

Amanda Vickers, CEO of training company Speak First, told The Guardian that it's also important to try to understand what other people's needs and motives might be. This will help you adapt and work successfully with different people.

So, which ice cream flavor are you?

Well, the flavor isn't important but your answer could demonstrate soft skills such as creativity, quick thinking and even self-awareness.

Just don't choose vanilla.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Succeed at Work by Developing Your Soft Skills

【スクリプト】
こんにちは～！マルハバ！サウジの日本語の先生、佳子です＾＾
みなさんー！お元気ですか？私は元気ですよ～！今日は先日行った息子のいとこの誕生日パーティーについてお話ししたいと思います。

先週末、息子より2ヶ月早く生まれたいとこDちゃんの6歳の誕生日パーティーに行ってきました～！同い年ということもあって、息子はDちゃんと遊ぶのが大好き。なので今回のパーティーもとても楽しみにしていました。場所は、クッキングやダンス、ミュージックなど放課後の習い事や一般の子供向けの小さなプレイグラウンドを提供している施設で行われました。青を基調とし、とてもおしゃれできれいで居心地がいい空間でした。
そしてパーティーのテーマはプリンセス！ほとんどの女の子たちがプリンセスのドレスを着てやってきました。メイクもしていてほんとうにかわいかったですね。
今回のパーティーにはDちゃんのいとこ13人、DちゃんやDちゃんの妹のクラスメートなど10人、こども合計25人が参加しました。大人は女性オンリーです。こういうパーティーはほぼ確実に女性だけです。Dちゃんは夫のお兄さんの子供なので、奥さん側の姉妹のみなさんも来ていました。お兄さんの奥さんは7人兄弟の下から2番目なので、Dちゃんにはたくさんのいとこがいます。たくさん遊び相手がいてDちゃんはラッキーですね。
プレイグラウンドで自由に遊びつつも、途中ピエロが登場して一緒にゲームをしたり、フェイスアートをすることもできました。息子はピエロもフェイスアートにも興味がなかったので、終始プレイグラウンドで遊んでいました。
終盤にお待ちかねのケーキタイム。みんなでケーキを食べたり、一緒に写真を撮りました。
帰りに、小さなおもちゃが入ったバッグとスナックボックスをもらいました。他の国ではわからないですが、サウジの誕生日パーティーではこれがお決まりです。
素敵な空間で美味しいものも食べれて私も息子も大いに楽しみました！来年のパーティーも楽しみです。

それではまた！マア　アッサラーマ！


Learn Japanese with Yoshiko

第35回：息子の大好きないとこの誕生日パーティー

How can we unlock the hidden potential within ourselves and the world around us? Improvement holds the key. From personal growth to the transformation of everyday objects, the concept of improvement permeates our lives. But have you ever wondered about the specific ways we can ignite change? Explore the fascinating world of improvement as we delve into the phrasal verbs "improve on," "improve upon," and "improve with." These linguistic tools empower us to surpass previous accomplishments, refine existing elements, and incorporate additional enhancements. Witness the evolution of software, customer service, and culinary delights as they improve on their past versions. Discover how athletes, authors, and artists push boundaries and elevate their craft by improving upon their own achievements. Brace yourself for a journey where improvement becomes the catalyst for unlocking extraordinary possibilities.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Phrasal verbs "improve on," "improve upon, "and "improve with."

Neste episódio, vamos escutar uma bela história de amizade. Divirtam-se!
In this episode, we will listen to a beautiful story of friendship. Enjoy!
