こんにちは、あかりです。夏(なつ)といえばフェスティバルです。私はメタル音楽(おんがく)のフェスティバルが好(す)きです！

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Slow Japanese

Episode #57 - Metal music festival!

An introduction and a start. The first episode and the beginning of an adventure. Hope you'll come along for the ride! 

Hear and There

1. Introduction to Hear and There

1 ， qīnɡ dàn --light （ meal ） 
           清   淡 
wǒ xǐ huɑn chī qīnɡ dàn de cài 
我 喜 欢   吃  清   淡  的 菜  
xiānɡ ɡǎnɡ cài hěn qīnɡ dàn 
香    港   菜  很  清   淡  


2 ， shǎo +verb--do somethings less
          少   
nǐ shēnɡ bìnɡ le ， shǎo ɡōnɡ zuò 。 
你 生    病   了 ， 少   工   作  。 
nǐ ɡǎn mào le ， shǎo hē jiǔ 
你 感  冒  了 ， 少   喝 酒  


Laura cheng Chinese

Laura Chinese Language points for order food 4

Hello, and welcome to the Beyond the Textbook Korean podcast! 🌟
In today’s episode, we explore so-called “sleeping expressions” that appear in textbooks but sound awkward in real-life conversations.

For example, phrases like “Bikisehyo (비키세요)” and “Cheonmaneyo (천만에요)” are grammatically correct but often avoided in daily speech. Why?
Because of Korea’s cultural preference for indirect speech and humility.

📌 Bikisehyo → Jamkkanmanyo / Excuse me

📌 Cheonmaneyo → Aniehyo / It’s okay / No problem

Still, there are exceptions. In emergencies or professional contexts, direct expressions like “Bikisehyo” may be necessary for clarity and safety.

👉 Remember: Language is not just grammar—it’s culture.
By practicing expressions that reflect the Korean mindset, you’ll sound more natural and take your Korean to the next level.

See you in the next episode! Hwaiting! You got this! 💪

Reading Korea.

Textbook Korean vs Real Life: Why “Bikisehyo:비키세요” Sounds Awkward

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There's so much more about Thai language and culture I'm excited to share with you!

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I = pŏm/chăn (ผม/ฉัน)

You = kun (คุณ)

Hungry = hĭw (หิว)

I’m hungry = pŏm/chăn hĭw (ผม/ฉัน หิว)

You’re hungry. = kun hĭw (คุณ หิว)

No, not = mâi (ไม่)

I’m not hungry = pŏm/chăn mâi hĭw (ผม/ฉัน ไม่ หิว)

You’re not hungry = kun mâi hĭw (คุณ ไม่ หิว)

Yes or No? = mái (มั้ย)

Are you hungry? = kun hĭw mái (คุณหิวมั้ย)

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Thai in 10! 

Thai in 10! (Part #1)

Nihongo Hiyori | Japanese Podcast

[EP095] わたしの運転遍歴 | My Driving Journey 🚗

Transcript: https://saracasalino-books.weebly.com/blog/the-adventures-of-odyssea-ch-7-ithaca

Last part of the story- Nausico's coronation

Learn English with Stories

The Adventures of Odyssea: Ch 7.4 - Ithaca (end of story)

Business Goodbyes in English

Have you been in a situation where you couldn't say the last phrase carefully and your tongue got twitsted and you looked somwhat silly?

We all have and this small podcast is an opportunity to a) improve your listening skills and b) learn how to say goodbye professionally c) how to thank your boss/colleagues if you are leaving your job and few others success tips.

Enjoy it and let me know which part was the most useful. Send me a message, let me know what your spoken English improvement journey is like. 

To Your Success,
Anatoly