What do you usually do for fun?
Do you like collecting something?  
This time, Aya talks about things that she has been collecting for 8 years.

♤ キーワード
・ベタ（cliche）
・形に残る（かたちにのこる：remain in form）
・敷き詰める（しきつめる：to cover a surface）
・埋め尽くす（うめつくす：to fill）

♧  理解度チェッククイズ
1. アヤさんが集めているものは？
2. アヤさんがそれを集めている理由は？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え
1. フミさんが最近ハマっているものは？
→ 近所のパン屋のクロワッサン
2. フミさんがパンを作らないのはどうして？
→ 一度挑戦したときに焦がしてしまったから

BGM special thanks：MusMus

アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

Episode 07：アヤが集めているもの

同学们可以看着歌词学唱这首经典老歌。
歌词：
你问我爱你有多深
我爱你有几分
我的情也真
我的爱也真
月亮代表我的心
你问我爱你有多深
我爱你有几分
我的情不移
我的爱不变
月亮代表我的心
轻轻的一个吻
已经打动我的心
深深的一段情
教我思念到如今
你问我爱你有多深
我爱你有几分
你去想一想
你去看一看
月亮代表我的心


Merry's voice (HSK四）

HSK 四   歌曲：《月亮代表我的心》

En este episodio, Jon (Madrid) y Joan (Barcelona), hablan sobre sus hobbies, los pasatiempos más comunes, y ás curisidades divertidas e interesantes sobre estos. ¡Relájate y escúchanos!

¡Qué Pasa! Podcast en Español

Hablamos sobre HOBBIES EN ESPAÑA (Parte 1) - CHARLA CASUAL

In Episode 71, we explore the emotional undercurrents that often go unnoticed but heavily impact our ability to learn a language — insecurity, guilt, unworthiness, tension, and those jittery feelings that creep in when we're learning something difficult.

I gently walk you through the importance of first acknowledging, accepting, and validating your emotions. Why is this important? Because what we resist emotionally tends to persist. And when left unexamined, these emotions become silent saboteurs to your learning journey.

Supported by research in neuroscience and psychology, I explain how emotional tension activates the brain’s stress response, impairing memory and disrupting attention. But when we recognize these emotions as valid signals — not flaws — we begin the process of healing and learning at the same time.

I share tools rooted in cognitive reappraisal (Brooks, 2014) and self-compassion science, encouraging you to embrace your learning pace, your imperfections, and your worthiness to grow. We talk about how language learning isn’t just about fluency — it’s about coming home to yourself.

This episode is a reminder that you are allowed to move slowly, to feel deeply, and still make meaningful progress. In the presence of your most difficult emotions, you are still a learner with purpose — and that is a beautiful thing.

Until next time, I wish you inspired, grounded, and gentle learning. 🌱

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 71 - Learning Through Insecurity: How to Turn Self-Doubt into Strength

Enjoy the seventh episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed. 

This episode focuses on traditions related to the first day of school and a glimpse into what it looks like from different parts of the world.  This is an important time, and each year, millions of students start their educational journey around this time!

August -- National Back To School Month

There will be a new episode every other Monday, so subscribe.

Culture To Grow

Episode 7: First Day of School Traditions from Around the World

モスバーガーでバイトをしていた時の話をしました🍔✨みなさんはバイトをしたことがありますか？

SeikaのPodcast🎧

Ep.77 バイト物語（🍔モスバーガー）

アルバイトって、いろいろな経験ができていいですよね。
第二回目は、アルバイトについてお話しています。

Part-time work is a great way to have a variety of experiences.
In the second episode, I talk about part-time jobs.

Plain Japanese Podcast やさしい にほんご ポッドキャスト

#2 アルバイト Part-time Job

In this lesson, we will be going through a couple of phrases which can or are used to describe both feelings of happiness and sadness. They can be used interchangeably in different situations.

The Amplify English Podcast

Phrases used when expressing the feeling of happiness or sadness.

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.