What is “White Day” in Japan? Do you know what it is for?
日本の「ホワイトデー」ってなんの日ですか？何をする日か知っていますか？

[Intermediate-Upper level] Interesting Japanese Not Taught In Schools About Japanese business culture, Japanese habits & Osaka

What is “White Day” in Japan? Do you know what it is for? 日本の【ホワイトデー】ってなんの日ですか？何をする日か知っていますか？ 

This description will really help you with this difficult sound!

How to Pronounce the "ng" in an "ing" word in English

Pronouncing the "ng" sound in "ing" words can be a bit tricky for learners of English, but with practice, it can become second nature. The "ng" sound is a nasal consonant, represented by the phonetic symbol /ŋ/. It is produced by the back of the tongue making contact with the soft part of the roof of the mouth (the velum), while the sound resonates in the nasal cavity.

Here are some tips to help you pronounce the "ng" sound correctly in "ing" words:

1. **Positioning the Tongue**: Start by positioning the back of your tongue against the soft part of your upper mouth, as if you are about to say the sound "k." However, instead of releasing the "k" sound, let the air pass through your nose.

2. **Relax the Tongue**: Keep the tongue relaxed to allow for a smooth nasal sound. Tensing the tongue can make the sound come out more like a "g."

3. **Nasal Resonance**: Focus on directing the airflow through your nose. You should feel a slight vibration in your nasal passages.

4. **Avoid a Hard "g" Sound**: Be careful not to add a hard "g" sound at the end. The "ng" sound is a single, continuous sound rather than a combination of "n" and "g."

Here are ten examples for practice:

1. **Sing**: /sɪŋ/
   - "She loves to sing in the choir."

2. **Ring**: /rɪŋ/
   - "The phone began to ring loudly."

3. **Long**: /lɒŋ/
   - "It's going to be a long day."

4. **King**: /kɪŋ/
   - "The king ruled the land wisely."

5. **Bring**: /brɪŋ/
   - "Please bring your book to class."

6. **Thing**: /θɪŋ/
   - "What's that strange thing over there?"

7. **Going**: /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
   - "Are you going to the party?"

8. **Swimming**: /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
   - "Swimming is my favorite sport."

9. **Running**: /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
   - "He has been running every morning."

10. **Morning**: /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/
    - "I enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning."



English for IT Pros

How to Pronounce the ng Consonant in English

A stone toad? That's right! This first episode will take us to Pasco - Perú to know more about this ancient tale. This episode is completely in Spanish, feel free to message me in case you need the transcription :)

Este episodio está completamente en español. Después de escucharlo, puedes intentar responder las siguientes preguntas para poner en práctica tu comprensión. Las respuestas correctas están al final.

QUIZZ:

1. ¿Qué color de ropa usaba la anciana?
a) Verde
b) Rojo
c) Negro

2. ¿Qué cultivaba la gente del pueblo?
a) Papas
b) Manzanas
c) Camotes

3. ¿Cómo se sentían los vecinos de la anciana en cada cosecha?
a) Enojados y molestos
b) Envidiosos y curiosos
c) Tristes y melancólicos

4. ¿Qué le hizo la anciana al sapo cuando lo vio comiendo sus papas?
a) Lo ahuyentó
b) Lo capturó
c) Lo hechizó

5. ¿Qué hizo la anciana cuando el pueblo descubrió que era una bruja?
a) Se escondió en su casa
b) Se fue del pueblo
c) Los convirtió en piedra

ANSWERS:
1 - C
2 - A
3 - B
4 - C
5 - B

Cuentos Peruanos | Peruvian Tales

E1: El sapo de piedra 🐸

In my country, FOOD is an important part of our culture and idiosyncracy. So, in this episode, I'll talk about the two most traditional sweets dishes in Argentina and a drink you probably never heard about. Are you ready?

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LA ANTIGUA TENOCHTITLÁN 2.

Today we have two phrasal verbs to say that you met someone accidentally or unintentionally. These are to "bump into" and to "run into". Remember, phrasal verbs are almost always informal!

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Oh, I didn't expect to see you here!

For us to grow as individuals, it is important for us to try new things, new hobbies, new restaurants and even new hairstyles. Reinvent yourself.

FLO TALKS 

REINVENT YOURSELF

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ixD-TaYNB_YUlO1f4Z7csIQdQLYeUcH1/view?usp=drive_link

