conjuguemos y conjugamos 

Capítulo 3 - DIRÉ - WILL SAY

Did you like the film? Was it good?
-- Umm, it wasn't bad. 
Why do you always have to do that? Can't you just say good or bad?
-- Indeed I cannot. 

In this episode, we will take a look at the difference between 'it was good' and 'it wasn't bad.' And how we can use it in daily speech to Express a Nuance.

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みんなの日本語　37課　受身です。
お母さんはぼくをおこる。
ぼくはお母さんにおこられる。
お母さんがぼくをほめる。
ぼくはお母さんにほめられる。
女の人が道を（わたしに）聞いた。
（わたしは）女のひとに道を聞かれた。
友だちが（わたしに）林さんを紹介した。
（わたしは）林さんを紹介された。

すべての行為は自分に向かっています。Every action is directed toward me. This is the passive. 

雨が降った。
雨に降られた。
（だれかが）足をふんだ。
足をふまれた。
お母さんが　わたしの　にっきを　よんだ。
にっきが読まれた。
私がかなしい、困ったという気持ちになりますね。

受身（うけみ）です。
受身形の作り方は、グループ２はかんたんです。
ほめます→ほめられます
見ます→見られます
食べます→食べられます
グループ２は「ます」ドロップ、「られます」です。

グルーウ１はどうでしょうか。
おこります→おこられます（り→ら）（い→あ）
ふみます→ふまれます
読みます→読まれます
聞きます→聞かれます
（「い」が「あ」にかわって、「れます」です）
グループ３は
来ます→こられます
します→されます

主語が物のときも受身（うけみ）を使います。
1958年に東京タワーが建てられました。
2021年に東京オリンピックが行われました。
ワインはブドウから作られています。
漢字は中国や日本で使われています。

たくさん、練習してくださいね。


にほんごのれんしゅう

みんなの日本語　Lesson 37 （Passive: 受身）

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You will learn the basic vocabs here in Philippines. Try to practice and listen carefully about the pronunciation of the 7 days of the week in Tagalog language. Enjoy 🧡

TAGALOG:  Learn in a fun way!  Vocabularies ✨ Phrases ✨ Daily Conversation

TAGALOG: Days of the week 

Hola chicos ¿cómo están? Espero que se encuentren muy bien, en el episodio de hoy hablaremos de otro gran estado en México, nos referimos a Yucatán.

Otra joya escondida que oculta demasiado, hablaremos acerca de lo más representativo que este estado tiene, como es Chichén Itza, El templo de Kukulcán, los cenotes y sobre todo hablaremos de muchas expresiones provenientes del maya que son utilizadas en el español de Yucatán, para que así expandas tu vocabulario del español y tengas nuevas formas de expresarte que te harán sonar más nativo.

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Hello everyone!

In this episode, I’m reading an easy fairy tale by Vladimir Suteev, “Three Kittens”

We will practice colors, the singular and plural forms of nouns and adjectives, verb tenses, and cases.

If you want to get the script and tasks for this lesson, text me. When you finish with the tasks, I’ll give you my feedback.

Enjoy my podcast!

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Сказка Три котёнка ・ “Three Kittens”　🐱🐱🐱

** This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children. For mature audiences only. ** 18+
The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig from Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris Illustrations by Ian Falconer
Read by me Teacher Alyse. Listen and follow along.
Send me a message me for your free pdf copy of this book.

The way the pig is labeled based on his Vietnamese heritage, despite being born in the U.S., mirrors the real-world experiences of many immigrants and their descendants. Even when someone identifies as fully American, they can still be seen as "other" because of their background. The parrot's insistence on framing the pig's identity through an ethnic lens—rather than his actual achievements—reflects how media narratives and public discourse can shape (and sometimes distort) the way individuals are perceived.
This is especially important now, given the ongoing discussions about immigration in the U.S. Many immigrants and first-generation Americans face similar struggles with identity, belonging, and how they're portrayed in society. The story also highlights how insecurities—whether about identity, appearance, or status—can be exacerbated by external judgments.
Themes and Interpretation
•	Identity and Stereotyping: The pig’s frustration highlights how labels—whether about ethnicity or body image—can shape and limit a person’s self-perception.
•	Media Manipulation: The parrot, representing a journalist, distorts facts for a sensationalized story, raising questions about bias and ethics in reporting.
•	Self-Perception and Insecurity: The pig’s struggles with his body image illustrate how external judgments can create deep-seated insecurities.
•	Cultural Commentary: The story subtly critiques societal assumptions about identity and heritage, showing how people (or animals) can be boxed in by others’ perceptions.

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11-FJfZl6I6lQQwSQeSE4OphI-Kdw1wn2/view?usp=drivesdk