Learning works both ways- by sharing your knowledge not only to yourself but to other learners. 

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 21 - Help yourself to fish by helping others fish

In this episode, I reflect on Episode 1 of Season 1 of the anime *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba*, titled **"Cruelty."**

The tragedy that struck Tanjiro, the bond with his sister Nezuko, and the sudden appearance of Giyu — it was filled with powerful, emotional moments where feelings clashed.

How did you feel in that moment when your heart wavered?

Let’s take a moment to savor the lingering echoes of this powerful story together.

Original story by Koyoharu Gotouge, directed by Haruo Sotozaki, animation by ufotable.

The first season of the TV anime aired in 2019, with a total of 26 episodes.

YOIN Anime Reflections – Easy Japanese Podcast

Demon Slayer S1E1 for Intermediate

🌟 If you work with Spanish-speaking patients, nailing the right phrases is key to better care and connection. In this podcast, I break down a critical nuance most learners miss: why “Por favor + imperativo” (e.g., “Por favor, siéntese”) beats “Favor de + infinitivo” (e.g., “Favor de sentarse”)** in clinical settings. Spoiler: One sounds natural and builds trust—the other? Not so much.

Perfect for: Doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers with intermediate/advanced Spanish who want to:
✅ Avoid awkward phrasing that technically works but feels robotic.
✅ Communicate instructions clearly and compassionately.
✅ Boost credibility and rapport with Hispanic patients.

What’s Inside:
🔹 Real-life examples (with patient interactions!).
🔹 Simple swaps to make your Spanish sound fluent, not “textbook.”
🔹 Pro tips to avoid common mistakes even advanced speakers make.

Why This Matters: Small language tweaks = huge impact on patient trust. Don’t let clunky phrasing hold you back—sound like the skilled, caring pro you are!

👉 Watch now and level up your Spanish communication skills!

Español en Contexto

Usos y significado de la expresión "por favor" en contextos médicos - Master “Por Favor” in Spanish for Healthcare

나의 친구 강아지

작년 봄, 저는 강아지 한 마리를 만났어요.
친구가 “보리”라는 강아지를 잠깐 맡아 달라고 했어요.
처음에는 무서웠지만, 보리를 보고 마음이 바뀌었어요.
보리는 작고 귀여운 갈색 강아지였어요.

보리는 저를 처음 봤을 때 조용히 다가왔어요.
손을 살짝 핥고, 꼬리를 흔들었어요.
그때 저는 '아, 이 강아지는 착하구나'라고 생각했어요.
그날부터 우리는 친구가 되었어요.

보리와 함께 산책도 하고, 공놀이도 했어요.
제가 공을 던지면 보리는 달려가서 물고 왔어요.
매일 아침 보리와 산책하는 시간이 정말 좋았어요.

어느 날, 제가 감기에 걸려서 아팠어요.
침대에 누워 있을 때, 보리가 제 옆에 조용히 앉았어요.
보리의 따뜻한 몸이 제 마음까지 따뜻하게 만들었어요.
그때 저는 보리가 단순한 동물이 아니라 진짜 친구라고 느꼈어요.

지금은 보리가 다시 친구 집으로 돌아갔어요.
하지만 보리와 함께한 시간은 제게 소중한 추억이에요.
언젠가 다시 보리를 만나고 싶어요.



한국의 문화

나의 친구 강아지

Today's short episode is about my experience as an introvert. This lesson is full of words to assist with vocabulary. Let me know if you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert. 

Matcha & Meditation

Being introverted in an extroverted world.

learn the Arabic Alphabet in this podcast. 

Mister Bakur

All the Arabic alphabet 

Продолжаем чтение русской сказки, отвечаем на вопросы в конце. 

Russfriend  (all about russia) 

Сказка о рыбаке и  рыбке  часть 2

You may sometimes notice people at airports wearing a green lanyard with sunflowers on it. This is usually worn by people who have a hidden disability — disabilities that can't always be seen from the outside, such as learning difficulties or autism.

But soon, you might start noticing the Sunflower lanyard somewhere new: Lego pieces.

The toy company announced on December 3 — International Day of Persons with Disabilities — that it has partnered with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, the UK company that first created the lanyards in 2016.

Lego is releasing three sets featuring the lanyard: one for its Duplo toys, which are for kids under the age of 8; an airport set for older children; and a set with over 3,000 pieces for adults. The sets will go on sale between January and June 2025.

People will also be able to add the Sunflower lanyard when customizing their own Lego pieces at official Lego stores in parts of Europe and North America.

The Lego Group said it's proud to have created what it calls "the world's first toys to feature the official Sunflower lanyard," and hopes the sets will promote inclusion for people of different ages and with different disabilities.

On Lego's website, Martin Moxness, an adult Sunflower lanyard user, said seeing the lanyard on Lego pieces will help normalize hidden disabilities.

"As a child, this would have been life-changing and would have made me feel seen and accepted," he added.

According to the World Health Organization, one in six people around the world lives with some form of disability, many of them hidden. Disability inclusion is an important part of achieving health for all, it said.

Over 280 airports around the world now recognize the Sunflower lanyard, Hidden Disabilities said.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Lego Announces New Toys with 'Hidden Disability' Lanyards

こんにちは！
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。

今日もN2をやります！
～反面、をやります！

〜の反対から見て、考えて、ということを話したい時に使います。

早速例文やりましょう！

・北海道は寒さが厳しい反面、冬の楽しみも多いです。

・Chat GPT は使いやすい反面、考える力がなくなるかもしれません。

・車は便利な反面、維持費がかかります。

・フリーランスはコントロールができる反面、収入は安定しません。

・海外旅行は楽しい反面、トラブルも多い。


こんな感じですね！
いろんな側面の話をする時に使います。


いつもの通り、声に出して練習したり、自分で例文作ったりして練習してくださいね！


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！

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