(Posted on December 20, 2021)
Konnichiwa! Welcome to Slow Japanese!
Christmas is almost here! What do you do for Christmas?

Usage of Slow Japanese:
STEP 1. Listen to the episode without seeing scripts.
STEP 2. Go to mochifika.com/podcast/ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", listen again to the episode while seeing the list.
STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

Scripts and key vocabularies of this episode are here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/slow-japanese-17-63478085?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare

Slow Japanese

Episode #17 - Christmas! (Posted on December 20, 2021)

1. 매일 청소하기 때문에 방이 깨끗해요
2. 다섯 시에 일어나기 때문에 피곤해요.
3. 눈 때문에 길이 정말 미끄러워요.
4. 화장실이 더럽기 때문에 청소했어요.
5. 친구 때문에 짜증나요.

[Translation]
1. Because I clean (a room) everyday, the room is clean. 매일 청소하기 때문에 방이 깨끗해요
2. Because I wake up at 5 o'clock, I'm tired. 다섯 시에 일어나기 때문에 피곤해요.
3. Because of snow, the road is very slippery. 눈 때문에 길이 정말 미끄러워요.
4. Because the bathroom was dirty, I cleaned it. 화장실이 더럽기 때문에 청소했어요.
5. Because of the friend, I'm annoyed. 친구 때문에 짜증나요.


Listening Practice

[25] V/A기 때문에, N 때문에

おとといからヨーロッパでYahoo Japanが見られなくなりました。
私は日本のニュースをチェックするためにYahoo Japanを使っていたので、とても不便です。
でも、ニュースをチェックするついでに芸能人のゴシップやくだらない記事を読むのに時間を使っていたので、この悪い習慣を止めるためのいいきっかけになるかもしれません。

みなさんはどんなサイトを使ってニュースを読んでいますか？
今すぐやめたい悪い習慣はありますか？

ついでに：while I’m at it
不便：ふべん　inconvenient
くだらない：useless

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

悪い習慣（Bad Habit）

In this story, a woodpecker named George is the watchman for a society of animals. But what happens when he starts to lose his confidence? 
This is Part 1 of 6. 

Oh no, it’s happening… I can feel it. They’re coming...

George swooped down from his treetop lookout and glided over a harmonious society of diverse forest animals. He trumpeted an alarming bird sound to warn of an incoming attack. All the animals immediately scattered to their hiding places. 

George darted for the animal leaders’ headquarters. Zipping into the center of the gathering, almost tumbling over, George the Woodpecker announced, “Code Red!”  

The animal leaders sprang into action to execute their emergency plan.
 
Carlos the Bear was the first to charge out. It’s his role to meet the invaders head on. Confronting them at the perimeter of the animal territory, he saw them holding chainsaws, swords and knives. The terrifying brown bear let out an incredible roar to keep them back. However, as they had deadly weapons, the arrogant invaders kept inching closer and closer.  

Meanwhile, Julian the Beaver was holding onto Mary the Dear’s back as they raced through the forest. Going around the side and meeting the intruders from behind, the other two animal leaders encountered delimbers, stump grinders and log loaders. These deforesting machines are devastating for animal habitats. Working in coordination, they cut down trees, rip out the roots and stack the lumber package, ready for transport. 

Julian snuck into the heart of the murderous machinery and interfered with their engines. Because of his robust and tough teeth, he chewed through vital wires, creating malfunctions. With his role complete, he jumped back on Mary and they got away.  With the massive machines now needing repairs, the invaders retreated back to their logging station. 

Back at the headquarters, Carlos, Mary, Julian and George, the trusted guardians of the forest, gathered together to evaluate their response to the invaders.  

Being a Cloud

George the Woodpecker

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

World's Strangest Jobs!

Ini cerita tentang keluarga dengan 4 orang anggota.

Cerita Pendek Indonesia (A1-A2)

05 Keluarga

結婚式（けっこんしき）に呼ばれたらすることについて話してみました💗久しぶりにドレスを買って、幸せな気持ちになりました👗

SeikaのPodcast🎧

Ep.18 友達の結婚式（けっこんしき）💍に行ってきました。

Whether you work for a small company, a large company, you're a student, or you're looking for your next job, planning is an essential part of our work days. Today we're going to look at some important vocabulary that we can use to communicate our ideas when planning out our days. We've got a bunch of vocabulary here, including two phrasal verbs and an idiom. Don't forget that I'm a full time English coach and tutor right here on iTalki so if you're interested in working together to improve the way that you communicate at work then please feel free to send me a message!

Breakout Business English

Breakout Business English - Ep 4. Planning

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こんばんは！
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、文法シリーズはちょっとお休みします。
今日はぼくの話をします。

ぼくは今、北海道に住んでいます。
そして、10月からは妻と2人で海外に行く予定です。

その準備のために、1度大阪の実家へ引越をします。
引越、というよりも家具や荷物をほとんどなくして大阪へ行きます。

今は、北海道でいらないものといるものを分けています。
いらないものは、あげるか、売るかを決めます。
いるものは、ぼくの実家か、奥さんの実家に送ります。
ほとんどないんですが。少しだけ。

売るのは、リサイクルショップに持って行ったり、フリマアプリを使ったりしています。

あと3週間とちょっとでほとんどの持ち物を手放すので、大変です。ですが、はじめての感覚でちょっと気持ちいいです。


それから、ぼくの家ではネコを飼っています。
そのネコは先週、大阪の実家に連れて行きました。
はじめは少し落ち着かない感じでしたが、今はだいぶ落ち着いてきました。北海道の家にいた時と同じような感じで、よく寝てます。

という感じで、今月は引越の準備だったり、北海道を最後に満喫したりと忙しいです。

ですが、もちろん、いつも通りオンラインレッスンもしてます。

ぼくと話したいと思った方はぜひオンラインレッスン予約してくださいね！

お待ちしています！


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！
