【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#129〉10月28日金曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/13℃ 

むかわ町
・シシャモ漁が今月1日に解禁　
・4日間で打ち切り
・例年は一ヶ月くらい続く
・今年の夏が暑すぎて、稚魚が生きられなかった。
・来年のため

［単語］
シシャモ/ししゃも…魚の名前。小さい魚。
漁/りょう…海や湖で魚をとる
解禁/かいきん…自由になること
打ち切り/うちきり…終わること
例年/れいねん…いつもの年
稚魚/ちぎょ…魚の赤ちゃん

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#129〉10月28日金曜日　魚がとれない！

"He's Expecting" is a Japanese series about a man who gets pregnant and the issues he faces in society because of it. 

Vocabulary:
expecting: when used to refer to a person, it means the person is pregnant
morning sickness: sickness a person feels during the first stage of pregnancy
ultrasound: used to take an image of the baby before it's born
pregnancy test: a tool used to check if someone is pregnant
prejudice: an unfavorable view of someone, usually without knowing about that person
support group: a group that shares an experience and helps one another

Learn English with Stories

TV Series: He's Expecting

Your Digital Nomad Journey

The allure of remote work and constant travel beckons. But trading your cubicle for a co-working space in Bali requires planning. Here's how to embark on your digital nomad adventure:

1. Skill Up & Find Your Niche: Can your talents translate to remote work?  Web developers, writers, and virtual assistants are in high demand. Hone your skills and identify a niche market you can serve virtually.

2.  Embrace Remote Work:  Many traditional jobs now offer remote options.  Discuss flexibility with your employer or explore remote work platforms. If freelancing, build a strong portfolio and secure clients before taking the leap.

3.  Financials: Be Ruthless:  Living on the road can be surprisingly affordable, but research your desired destinations.  Factor in visas, co-living, and travel costs.  Build a healthy savings cushion to cover any hiccups.

4.  Tech is Your Lifeline: Invest in reliable equipment - a sturdy laptop, noise-cancelling headphones, and a universal adapter are crucial.  Don't forget secure cloud storage and a VPN for safe internet access on the go.

5.  Master Time Zones:  Working across continents requires discipline.  Schedule calls considering time zone differences and utilize tools like calendar apps to avoid confusion.

6.  Embrace Community:  Combat loneliness by joining online digital nomad communities and co-working spaces in your destinations.  These connections are invaluable for support and advice.

7.  Be Flexible & Adaptable:  Expect unexpected internet outages, cultural differences, and travel mishaps.  Maintain a positive attitude and problem-solving skills are key for a smooth journey.

Remember, the digital nomad life isn't all sunsets and beaches. It requires hard work, discipline, and a willingness to adapt. But for those seeking freedom and adventure, the rewards are endless.

The Global Professional Podcast

How to Become a Digital Nomad - Episode 79

Having both money and time is the dream of many. We only have one life after all.
Today, I listened to  a podcast about dreams and achieving your dreams and so I will be discussing some important points in this podcast.
"The bigger the dream, the bigger the challenges."

FLO TALKS 

WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF?

スクリプト
こんにちは、日本語教師のななです。
みなさん、今週はどんな一週間でしたか？
私は、お休みの日に、カフェに行って大好きなコーヒーを飲みました。
とっても素敵なカフェでした。
どんなカフェかは、インスタにアップしているので、ぜひ見てみてください。

みなさん、日本語を勉強するときとても難しい表現がないですか？
音や、状態を表現する擬音語、擬態語です。
今日は1つ、シェアしたいと思います。

「超ドキドキした」
「ドキドキ」意味、わかりますか？
緊張したときや、楽しいとき、嬉しいときに心臓がはやく動くことを表現します。
「明日、初めてのデートだから今から超ドキドキする」
「ＪＬＰＴはじめてウケるからドキドキする～」
こんなふうに使います。

擬音語、擬態語はたくさんあるので、少しずつ、一緒に勉強できたらいいですね。
今日も最後まで聞いてくださってありがとうございました。
日本語教師のななでした。

Nana's podcast

Nana's podcast#2 What is DOKIDOKI? 도키도키는 뭐?

Introducing a new way for you to prepare for oral exams or to practice speaking in general.

Speak English With Muki

Episode 1: Introduction

IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 - Topic - Giving gifts:

Q. When do people give gifts or presents in your country?
Q. Do you ever take a gift when you visit someone in their home? [Why/Why not?]
Q. When did you last receive a gift? [What was it?]
Q. Do you enjoy looking for gifts for people? [Why/Why not?]

How many seconds do you normally speak for? Have you counted it?

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 - Topic - Giving gifts:

５年ぶりぐらいに回転寿司🍣に行ってきました。色々なことが変わっていてびっくりしました😉日本でぜひ行ってみてください💗