Learn more about the expression "elephant in the room", the one behind the name of this podcast, and how you can use it in everyday conversations!

Grammar Without The Rules

Episode Two: Elephant In The Room

第一课  九月去北京旅游最好
1.下午他要踢足球。
2.妈妈买了几件新衣服。
3.她的眼睛很漂亮。
4.我们去买一个新的桌子吧。
5.王小姐最喜欢运动。

第二部分
6. 男：你想喝点儿什么？
女：我想喝茶。
7. 男：我们下午一起去运动吧。 
   女：好啊，我最喜欢跑步了。
8. 女：你几点能回来？
男：七点多，不会太晚。
9. 女：你的猫多大了？
 男：一岁多。
10. 女：什么时候去北京旅游最好？
男：九月和十月北京天气最好，你九月去吧。

第三部分
11. 女：你觉得什么时候去北京旅游最好？
男：我觉得九月去最好。
   问：几月去北京旅游最好？
12. 女：你喜欢上海吗？
男：上海冬天太冷了，我不喜欢。
   问：男的为什么不喜欢上海？
13. 女：我要去商店，你去吗？
男：我也去，我要买几个新椅子。
问：男的要买什么？
14. 女：王医生的女儿今年多大了？
男：十四岁了。
问：王医生的女儿今年多大了？
15. 女：我觉得这个杯子很漂亮。
   男：你也很喜欢？这是我在北京买的。
问：女的觉得什么很漂亮？


hsk2  第一课  九月去北京旅游最好

Hi everyone! It's another episode about changes in Japan! I summarized what I said in previous episodes in casual Japanese! It'll be hard for those who study mainly from textbooks, but I assure you that listening to this is a great practice!

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Changes in Japan (Casual Native Level)

Make mistakes - it's good for you. The Method Of Paradoxical Intention. Episode 400

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What is Paradoxical Intention?

Paradoxical intention is a therapeutic technique, primarily developed by Viktor Frankl, that involves intentionally doing or wanting the very thing you are trying to avoid. 

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Here’s the core concept:

The Problem: You’re struggling with a particular issue, and the more you try to fight it, the worse it seems to get..
The Paradoxical Approach: Instead of fighting the problem, you intentionally try to create or exaggerate it. 
The Paradoxical Approach: Instead of fighting the problem, you intentionally try to create or exaggerate it. 

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Make mistakes - it's good for you. The Method Of Paradoxical Intention. Episode 400

I don't like you. - Sikupendi.
I need to rest now. - Ninahitaji kupumzika sasa.
I want to eat. - Ninataka kula.
I would prefer this. - Ningependelea hii.
Stop lying to me. - Acha kunidanganya

Austine Sikuku

Swahili Phrases

In this Episode you will learn six new vocabularies!

HSK2

HSK1-6

みなさんは、好きな音がありますか？
今回は、音についてお話しします。

Do you have a favorite sound?
I will talk about my favorite sound this time.

Plain Japanese Podcast やさしい にほんご ポッドキャスト

#13 わたしの好きな音 My Favorite Sound

IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 - Topic - Food and cooking:

Q. What sorts of food do you like eating most? [Why?]
Q. Who normally does the cooking in your home?
Q. Do you watch cookery programmes on TV? [Why/Why not?]
Q. In general, do you prefer eating out or eating at home? [Why?]

Here are some ideas for you, let me know which one was of help?



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

IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 - Topic - Food and cooking:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KggpAhxNOzH3LAvyVuw_qofRiW3Pvb0o/view?usp=drivesdk