Book talk for A1 - A2 students

Books i read in July 2025

В этом подкасте я пересказываю статью "Гид по счастью".

Привет, это Наташа!

Эпизод 43. Элементы счастья.

Este es la primera parte de un episodio triple sobre la figura del gaucho. 
Hablaremos sobre el gaucho, la literatura gauchesca y la lengua gauchesca. 


Porteña

Los gauchos ¿realidad o ficción?

第六课  我会说汉语
一、听力  第一部分
1.说汉语    
2.中国菜    
3.做中国菜 
4.汉语老师

第二部分
5. 男：你们家谁会说汉语？
女：我妈妈会说汉语。
6. 男：你会做中国菜吗？
   女：我不会做，我的好朋友会做。
7. 男：这个汉字怎么写？
女：对不起，我会读，不会写。
8. 女：中国菜好吃吗？
 男：中国菜很好吃。

第三部分
9.我会做中国菜，中国菜很好吃。
   问：他会做什么菜？
10.我的汉语名字是李朋，我会写我的汉语名字。
   问：他的汉语名字是什么？
11.我的好朋友是中国人，他会说汉语。
问：他的好朋友会说什么？
12.我妈妈不会写汉字，我会写汉字
问：谁会写汉字？


hsk1  第六课  我会说汉语

In this episode, we will answer one of the most common questions that Russian students keep asking. This episode explains how learning Russian works and how it is different from other languages.

Taste Russian

When will I be fluent in Russian?

[ — Audio description, listen and read along for greater understanding. — ]

Cliente: Olá, bom dia. Eu estou procurando uma camiseta.
Vendedora: Bom dia, temos muitas camisetas. Temos esta aqui no tamanho M.
Cliente: Eu posso experimentar esta camiseta?
Vendedora: Sim, o provador fica ali, à direita.
Cliente: Gostei! Quanto custa?
Vendedora: Fica R$ 49,90.O senhor vai levar?
Cliente: Sim, vou levar. Pode passar no cartão?
Vendedora: Passamos sim! Crédito ou débito?
Cliente: Crédito, por favor.
Vendedora: Pronto! Aqui está a sua nota e a sacola. Tenha um bom dia!
Cliente: Obrigado, bom dia!


PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Comprando uma camiseta — SMALL TALK B2-C2 LEVEL

When it comes to Summer time, it's Fireworks Festival all over Japan. In 2023, a lot of festivals are held for the first time in post COVID-19.  Fireworks in Japanese is "Hanabi".
Most of Japanese love Hanabi. We are so excited to see a number of Hanabi and enjoy them.
I'm going to introduce some Fireworks Festivals held in Kansai area. 
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夏祭りと花火大会

日本の夏といえば、花火大会！
何千発も花火を打ち上げる大きなお祭りが　各地で開催されます。
私が住んでいる関西地方でも、いくつかの大きなお祭りがあります。
先陣を切って行われるのが、大阪の「天神祭り」です。今年、２０２３年は７月２５日火曜日に午後７：３０から『天神祭奉納花火』が行われました。約３０００発の花火が打ち上げられたそうです。私の勤める日本語学校は大阪にあるので、クラスの学生たちの何人かは見に行ったと言っていました。夜のお祭りを遅くまで楽しんだらしく、翌日の授業では眠そうにしていたそうです。
さらに、大きな花火大会があります。『なにわ淀川花火大会』です。
今年は８月５日（土）の午後７：３０から８：３０の間に約20,000発の花火が打ち上げられるそうです。　一般的な打ち上げ花火だけでなく、川の水面を鏡のように利用したパフォーマンスや音楽に合わせた打ち上げ花火など　さまざまな花火が楽しめるそうです。　
他にも『猪名川花火大会』『泉州夢花火』『水都くらわんか花火大会』などなど、いろいろな場所で花火大会が開催されます。どの花火大会にも、大勢の人たちが見物に訪れます。　
花火の音と夜空に描かれる色さまざまな模様に、釘付けになります。1時間近く上ばかり見ていると、首が痛くなってきますが、それでも、みんな花火を最後まで見続けます。
ひときわ大きな花火が連続でババババババっと一気に打ち上げられると、それが花火大会のフィナーレです。その最後の２，３分は、　みんなの「うわあ！」という歓声が、特大の花火の上がる音にかき消されるほどです。そして、一瞬のうちに空は静かになり花火大会は終わります。
「あ～、終わってしまった…。」ちょっと、寂しく感じる瞬間です。
コロナで夏祭りも花火大会もこの２，３年は中止されていましたが、今年は久しぶりに開催するところが多いです。　今年こそ花火を見に行きたいと思っています。


 

やさしい日本語（にほんご）

2023花火大会（はなびたいかい）Fireworks Festival

In this podcast, we talk about the following ten words:
Souvenir: Derived from the French word "souvenir," meaning "to remember," this word entered English in the late 18th century. It refers to an object or memento that serves as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Rendezvous: Originating from the French phrase "rendez-vous," which means "meeting" or "appointment," this word entered English in the 16th century. 

Cuisine: Borrowed directly from French, "cuisine" refers to a style or method of cooking, often associated with a particular culture or region. It encompasses the preparation and presentation of food.

Fiancé/Fiancée: These terms come from the French words "fiancé" (masculine) and "fiancée" (feminine), both meaning "engaged." They are used to describe a person who is engaged to be married.

Déjà vu: This widely recognized phrase comes from French, where it literally means "already seen." It refers to the feeling or sensation that one has experienced the present situation before, even though it is new.

Encore: Borrowed from French, "encore" means "again" or "once more." It is often used in the context of a performance to request an additional or repeated act from the performer.

Lingerie: Derived from the French word "lingerie," this term refers to women's underwear and intimate apparel. It encompasses a range of garments, including bras, panties, nightgowns, and robes.

Décor: Also borrowed from French, "décor" denotes the overall style, arrangement, and aesthetics of a space or setting. It refers to the decorative elements used to enhance the ambiance or atmosphere.

Croissant: This word, of French origin, describes a flaky and crescent-shaped pastry. It has become popular worldwide and is often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack item.

Ballet: Originating from French, "ballet" refers to a highly expressive and intricate form of dance. It combines precise movements, graceful gestures, and storytelling to create a visual spectacle.


English on the Road 

Top Ten English Words with French Origins

Can you imagine you are going to see a mesmerizing mystery, a breathtaking thriller, a young generation’s naive romance in one single movie?
Here’s the answer. Watch "Burning" now! 
An aspiring writer goes to the airport to pick up a high school friend returning from a trip to Africa but is disheartened to see her with another man.
What would you do if you were him? 
One of the maestros in Korea, director Chang Dong Lee, made a fantastic movie that shows the work of art! 
미스터리와 숨막히는 스릴러, 젊은이들의 순진한 사랑을 보고 싶다면 "버닝"이 해답입니다!
칸이 인정한 이창동 감독의 또 다른 역작!
"버닝"의 세계로 여러분을 초대합니다😊