Hi everyone! This is another winter podcast in N2-N1Japanese!
I've recorded this episode also in N3 Japanese and completely normal casual Japanese. So, if you'd like to listen to them, visit my teacher profile and find the link to my podcast page!

たつきのにほんご

What do you do in winter (Advanced)

En este audio, abordamos diversos aspectos del mundo de las motocicletas. Analizaremos las imágenes y pensamientos que evoca la palabra 'moto', así como los pros y contras de su uso. También discutiremos las preferencias personales hacia las motocicletas, compararemos sus ventajas frente a los automóviles, y reflexionaremos sobre cómo cambiarían las ciudades si solo se permitieran motocicletas. Exploraremos la popularidad de Harley Davidson, y consideraremos la posibilidad de viajar en moto versus a caballo. Por último, compararemos la emoción de las carreras de Fórmula 1 con las de motociclismo. Acompáñanos en esta exploración sobria y detallada del apasionante mundo de las motocicletas.

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Descrizione dell’episodio

In questo episodio di Italiano Chiaro, esploriamo alcune abitudini italiane che potrebbero sembrare strane ad altre culture. Dalla colazione al bar alle regole non scritte sul cappuccino, passando per il temuto “colpo d’aria” e la missione per prevenire la “congestione,” vi svelerò alcuni dettagli curiosi della vita quotidiana italiana.

Parleremo anche di famiglia e delle particolarità italiane: il ruolo centrale dei nonni, i giovani che vivono con i genitori fino a tarda età e, ovviamente, l’approccio rilassato alla puntualità.

Se state pianificando di trasferirvi in Italia o siete semplicemente curiosi di capire meglio la nostra cultura, questo episodio è per voi. Buon ascolto e a presto!

Italiano Chiaro - Cultura e Tradizioni 

Abitudini italiane curiose

寒(さむ)くなってきましたね。みなさんは今(いま)何(なに)かほしいものがありますか？
エピソードを聞いて、3つの質問(しつもん)に答(こた)えましょう。
1、こたつは、何(なん)ですか？
2、Talkerは、どうして今(いま)までこたつを買(か)いませんでしたか？2つ理由(りゆう)を言(い)ってください。
3、Talkerは、11月(がつ)に、どこに行(い)こうと思(おも)っていますか？

＜Vocabulary>
犬(いぬ:inu) ~a dog
愛(あい:ai) ~love
こたつ(:kotatsu) ~able over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well)
昔(むかし:mukashi) ~tin the past
暖房(だんぼう:danboo) ~heating
家事(かじ:kaji) ~Housework
布団(ふとん:futon) ~futon (Japanese-style bedding)
掃除(そうじ:sooji) ~cleaning
今まで(いままで:ima made) ~Until now
実家(じっか:jikka) ~family home
サイコー(さいこう:最高:saikoo) ~best、most、fantastic
うとうとと(:uto uto to) ~Dozing.
皆んな仲良く(みんな　なかよく:minna nakayoku) ~Everyone gets along
バトルになる(ばとるになる:batoru ni naru) ~It's going to be a battle
基本的に(きほんてきに:kihon tekini) ~Basically
マンション(まんしょん:manshon) ~mansion (on a large building)
一人暮らし(ひとりぐらし:hitori gurashi) ~Lives alone
1匹(いっぴき:ippiki) ~counter for small animals＝one animal	
＊~匹(~ひき:~hiki) ~counter for small animals
四角(しかく:shikaku) ~square□
丸(まる:maru) ~circle○
など(:nado) ~etc.
考える(かんがえる:kanngaeru) ~Think about it

にほんごのこばなし⭐️Japanese Short story⭐️byみどり

＃2　こたつがほしい

Today’s tip is a unique and soothing approach to language learning—listening to positive affirmations while you sleep in the language you are learning. Imagine drifting off to sleep while gently absorbing new phrases and vocabulary. Sounds relaxing, right? Let’s explore how this can enhance your language journey.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

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