This set of podcasts is a supplement to the General English Course, Elementary level.

Listening&Speaking Boost. Elementary Level.

This set of podcasts offers an insight into how to make the most of your language learning time.

Language Learning Tips and Tricks

This set of podcasts will be interesting for avid readers. I read extracts from books which I find impressive. I invite listeners to share their ideas on the matter - by a message or in a lesson.

The Joy of Reading

This set of podcasts aims at explaining some common phrasal verbs in context. 

Phrasal Verbs

This set of podcasts is a supplement for the General English course. Intermediate level.

Listening &  Speaking Boost. Intermediate Level.

In each podcast I explain the difference between words or expressions which might look or sound similar for a learner of English. 

What's the difference?

Have you used comprehensible input to learn a language? Would you like to use the comprehensible input to learn Spanish? Listen to this episode and start applying it to learn Spanish :)

Spanish with Jania

What is comprehensible input?

안녕하세요, 여러분! 오늘 팟캐스트에서는 한국어에서 자주 쓰이지만 학습자들에겐 생소할 수 있는 표현
[ -가지고]에 대해 이야기해 보려고 해요. 
우리가 흔히 아는 [그래서, -기 때문에, 왜냐하면] 등의 여러 표현 외에도, 일상 대화에서 [-가지고]라는 표현을 굉장히 많이 사용해요.
영어로는 ‘because’ 나 ‘since’의 의미로 이해하면 돼요.

우선, [-가지고]는 약간 구어체적인 느낌을 주는데요, 특히 친구들끼리 편하게 대화할 때 자주 쓰여요. 
예를 들어, “아, 늦잠 자가지고 수업에 늦었어”라고 하면 “늦잠 자서 수업에 늦었어”와 비슷한 의미지만, 좀 더 캐주얼하게 들리죠.

예문으로 볼까요?
"배가 너무 고파가지고 편의점에서 뭐 좀 샀어."

여기서 -가지고는 "너무 배고파서"의 뜻이에요. 이렇게 가볍게 이유를 덧붙이는 느낌이죠.

"버스를 놓쳐가지고 학교에 걸어갔어."

“버스를 놓쳐서”라고 할 수도 있지만, [-가지고]를 쓰면 좀 더 말하는 사람의 불만스러운 느낌이 잘 살아요.

마찬가지로,
"길이 막혀가지고 늦었어."

길이 막혀서 늦었어 대신, 더 원어민스러운 느낌이 들죠.

여러분도 평소 대화에서 [-아서] 나 [-기 때문에] 대신 [-가지고]를 한번 써보세요!
한국인 친구들이 여러분의 한국어 실력에 깜짝 놀랄지도 몰라요!

[ㅇㄱㄹㅇ 덕후 톡] Real Deok-hu Talk Straight from K-media

Why Koreans Say -가지고 Instead of ‘Because’!

風邪(かぜ)ひいたら、冷（つめ）たいシャワー？
Catch a cold,Take a cold shower!?
감기 걸리면 차가운 샤워를 한다고?



NANAのにほんごpodcast 

【Japanese Podcast#20】風邪(かぜ)ひいたら、冷（つめ）たいシャワー？ Catch a cold,Take a cold shower!?

Being able to talk on a wide variety of topics is really helpful for getting a higher mark on the IELTS test. 

In this podcast I will help you to form opinions and ideas for Speaking Part 3 and Writing Part 2.

You can also book a private lesson with me on my profile. Hope to see you in a lesson soon!

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Do you think family relationships are stronger or weaker than in the past?

In this podcast you will know about some Colombian legends and myths.

La Muelona (región Andina)

El Hombre Caimán (región Caribe)

La Patasola (región Andina)

La Mano Peluda (Cundinamarca y Boyacá)

Remember that I also teach Spanish classes in case you want to book a class with me

Colombia

Mitos y leyendas colombianos

Master the Art of Conversation: Active Listening Best Practices
In today's fast-paced world, truly being heard can feel like a luxury. Active listening, however, goes beyond simply hearing words. It's a powerful communication skill that fosters deeper understanding, builds trust, and strengthens relationships. Here are some best practices to elevate your active listening game:

Be Present: Put away distractions like phones and silence internal chatter. Focus solely on the speaker, conveying attentiveness through eye contact and open body language.

Listen Verbally and Nonverbally: Pay attention not just to words, but also to tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. These nonverbal cues can reveal underlying emotions or unspoken concerns.

Embrace Silence: Don't feel pressured to fill every pause. Comfortable silence allows the speaker to gather their thoughts and express themselves fully.

Ask Clarifying Questions: Don't assume you understand everything. Use open-ended questions to encourage elaboration and ensure you're on the same page.

Paraphrase and Summarize: Reflect back key points in your own words to confirm comprehension and demonstrate attentiveness. This also helps identify any misunderstandings early on.

Acknowledge Emotions: Validate the speaker's feelings with empathy. Show you understand their perspective, even if you don't agree.

Minimize Interruptions: Allow the speaker to finish their thoughts before responding. Interrupting hinders their flow and can come across as dismissive.

By incorporating these practices, you become a more engaged and supportive listener. This strengthens relationships in all areas of life, from building trust with clients to fostering deeper connections with loved ones. Remember, active listening is a continuous journey. With practice, you'll become a master of communication, fostering a world where everyone feels heard and understood.

The Global Professional Podcast

Active Listening Best Practices - Episode 83

こんばんは！Atsushiです。
今日の北海道の天気は雨です。
ずっと雨が降っています。
気温は19℃です。少し寒いですね。

私が学生だった時は、今日8/31が夏休みの終わりでした。
明日9/1から新学期、日本だと2学期のはじまりですね。
今ははじまる日はもう少し早いです。たぶん先週の途中からはじまっているところもありますね。

私が学生の時は、8/31が休みの最後の日だったので、とても寂しい気持ちだったことを思い出します。それと夏休みの宿題が終わっていなかったので、必死になって終わらせていたと思います。

夏休みは、日本の学生生活で1番長い休みですね。ですので、家族や友達といろんなところへ出かける、遊びに行くとか、旅行することが多いので、楽しいイメージがあります。

冬休みや春休みもありますが、それはそんなに長くないですね。2.3週間です。夏休みは1ヶ月ちょっとありますね。約40日ぐらいですかね。日本人は働き始めると、そんなに長い期間は休むことはとても少ない、ほとんどないので、学生の時の夏休みはとても貴重な、大切な時間ですね。

高校生までは友達と海に行ったりしましたが、大学生になると行動力もつくので、日本中を旅行したり、海外にも行ったりします。

私が大学生の時は、日本国内の旅行と海外旅行、両方しました。大学生の年齢になると車の免許が取れるので、車での旅行が増えました。毎年車で旅行をしましたが、1番記憶に残っているのは、北海道を車で一周したことです。

おそらく4.5日かけて回ったと思います。
日本最北端の宗谷岬、最東端の納沙布岬に行きました。
おいしいラーメンや海鮮丼を食べたことは、今も覚えています。

そんな北海道に25年後に住んでいるとは想像もしませんでした。人生何があるかわかりませんね。わからないから楽しい！と思います。最近はわからないことを楽しもう！という気持ちになってきました。来年どこに住んでいるかわからない人生はそれはそれでエキサイティングですね。日本語のレッスンをしていると、いろんな場所に住んでいる人の話が聞けるので、本当に楽しいですし、刺激をもらいます。

夏の話からそれてきましたので、ここで終わりにします。
今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
それではまた！









Atsushi のJapanese podcast (travel/news /文法・漢字・語彙/Osaka/Hokkaido/🇹🇷🇬🇪🇦🇲🇪🇸🇵🇹)

67 日本の夏が終わります、について

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