I read a book called Breathing in Colour, written by British author Clare Jay. In this book, a woman named Alida travels to India to find her missing daughter, Mia. The book also mentions synesthesia and lucid dreaming. I also talk about my experience with synesthesia.

Vocabulary:
synesthesia: when the senses are blended together
in my mind's eye: in my thoughts
lucid dreaming: when you realize it's a dream while you're dreaming
amnesia: when a person loses their memory
to get off on the wrong foot: to dislike each other at first

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Book: Breathing in Colour


Es fundamental que en los próximos años nuestro país encuentre un camino más estable.
Que la inflación baje, que los precios no cambien todos los días, que la gente viva con más tranquilidad.

Sí, deseo que el gobierno escuche más a la gente, que los políticos trabajen con honestidad, que no prometan cosas que después no cumplan.
Que la economía se fortalezca, que el peso recupere su valor, que los sueldos alcancen para vivir dignamente.


Ojalá que la educación reciba más apoyo, que los maestros tengan salarios justos, que las escuelas estén mejor cuidadas.
Es necesario que cada joven tenga oportunidades, que nadie abandone los estudios, que el futuro se construya con conocimiento.
Quiero que la salud pública mejore, que los hospitales tengan más recursos, que los médicos no se vayan al extranjero por falta de oportunidades.
Es importante que la gente se sienta cuidada, que nadie quede afuera del sistema, que todos reciban atención de calidad.


También espero que la cultura florezca, que el tango, el folclore y el rock nacional se sigan escuchando, que los artistas puedan vivir de su arte.
Que la literatura argentina se lea en el mundo, que el cine crezca, que nuestras historias lleguen lejos.

Es imprescindible que la sociedad sea más justa, que la brecha entre ricos y pobres no se agrande, que la solidaridad esté presente siempre.
Que no haya tanta desigualdad, que la gente no tenga que hacer malabares para sobrevivir, que el trabajo digno sea una realidad para todos.


Y en diez años, deseo que nosotros recordemos este tiempo con esperanza.
Que digamos: “Qué bueno que el país haya cambiado, que la inflación no destruya más los sueños, que la estabilidad sea parte de nuestra vida”.

Que nadie tenga miedo de planear el futuro, que todos puedan ahorrar, que las familias disfruten sin tanta preocupación.
Que viajar dentro del país sea accesible, que el turismo crezca, que los paisajes se cuiden y que la naturaleza no sufra.



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Hablando en Presente de Subjuntivo - Argentina

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我读你听have fun——散步

안녕하세요. Hello~ 
한국어 듣기 수업 시작해요. Let's start with the Korean listening class. 
선생님 읽어요. I read it. 
잘 들으세요. Please listen well.

I posted the sentences on my blog. 
https://blog.naver.com/laramcraft/222955614812
https://youtu.be/n49qzcv2MGo

The basics are important.
It is also good to check the basics of 한글 Hangeul before this listening class.
1-1. Korean alphabet - Vowels 모음 - What is Hangeul?
https://youtu.be/0YzhJ9p2lcs
2-1. Korean alphabet - Consonants 자음 -what are the consonants 자음?
https://youtu.be/lckgvQ_vreA
3-1. Korean alphabet - Final Consonants 받침 - What are the final consonants 받침?
https://youtu.be/sLlFmG30fNI

This is a class to listen to Korean conversational sentences.
In this voice recording for listening, 
After reading many sentences with Korean grammar in Korean conversations sentences, 
Check out how much you understand the sentences with a voice recording. 
Never look at the sentences when listening to the voice recording. 
And Listen to the sentence repeatedly until you hear it completely. 

You are listening to the Sejong Korean conversation. (세종학당)
There are four books in total. (Korean conversation, 1, 2, 3, 4.)
It consists of 1st and 2nd courses for beginners and 1st and 2nd courses for intermediate.
Each course is conducted in 14 units. (2 grammar - for each unit.) 
This listening class you are taking is Korean Conversation 3. (Intermediate 1) 
Please listen carefully.

Korean Listening Class 한국어 문장 듣기 - Korean teacher, Grace

Korean Conversation 3. (Intermediate 1) - Lesson 4. Part 1 …에다(가) …도/까지,  Part 2  반말 2 -아(라)/-어(라)/-여(라)/-자

前回　↓
汗ばんだ両手で明太子と梅のおにぎりを一つずつ持ちレジへと向かった。


レジの前に来たが、レジには誰もいない。若くて長い黒髪を後ろで束ねてる男の店員Aは忙しそうに商品を補充している。

すいませんと声を出そうと思ったその時にレジの台の上にあるベルに気がついた。
そこには小さい字でご用の方はこのベルを鳴らしてくださいと日本語と英語の両方で書かれてある。

最初に私は人差し指を使って軽く押してみたが音が出ない。今度は親指を使って強く押すとかわいくて高い音が店内に響いた。

少々お待ちくださいという店員Aの声が聞こえ、彼は小走りにレジに向かってきた。


店員A  「お待たせいたしました。梅おにぎりが一つ、明太子おにぎりが一つ、以上で260円になります。袋はいかがなさいますか？」

私「いらないです。支払いはパスモカードでお願いします。」

店員A「はい、こちらにお願いします。」

彼はカードを近づける場所を右手でていねいに指した。
私はパスモカードをレジ台にかざして支払いをした。

店員A「ありがとうございました。」

私は店員から二つのおにぎりとレシートを受け取ると自分のカバンに入れた。店内を見回すと客は私だけのようだ。それから店を出ると男が一人店の前の横に座っていた。

[単語リスト]

ご用の方　ごようのかた
 
人差し指　ひとさしゆび

親指　おやゆび
 
小走り　こばしり 

指した　さした

指す　さす 

かざした
かざす  

見回す　みまわす



Last time ↓ With sweaty hands, I held one cod roe and one plum rice ball and headed for the cash register. 

I come to the cash register, but the cash register is empty. Clerk A, a young man with long black hair tied back, was busily restocking. 

I was about to say, "Excuse me," when I noticed a bell on the checkout table. In small letters, it says in both English and Japanese, "Please ring this bell if you need anything. 

First I pressed it lightly with my index finger, but no sound came out. I pressed harder with my thumb, and a lovely, high-pitched sound echoed through the store. 

I heard the voice of clerk A saying, "Please wait a moment," and he came to the cash register at a short run. 

Clerk A - Thank you for waiting. One ume rice ball and one cod roe rice ball will be 260 yen. Would you like a bag?" 

I said, "No, I don't need one. Please pay with your PASMO card." 

Clerk A: "Yes, this way please." 

He carefully pointed with his right hand where I should put my card. I held my PASMO card over the cash register and paid. 

Clerk A "Thank you very much." 

I took the two rice balls and the receipt from the clerk and put them in my bag. I looked around the store and saw that I seemed to be the only customer. Then I left the store and saw a man sitting next to the front of the store. 



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Vol.50 読む練習　日本旅行物語3 Reading Practice Japan Travel Story 3

Idioms are a crucial aspect of the IELTS speaking test as they can help you demonstrate a higher level of English proficiency. Using idioms shows that you have a good grasp of the language and can express yourself in a more natural and nuanced way. In part 3 of the speaking test, where you engage in a discussion with the examiner, incorporating idioms can make your responses more engaging and memorable.

For example, instead of saying "I think it's important to consider both sides of the argument," you could use the idiom "to see both sides of the coin." This not only adds variety to your language but also showcases your ability to use idiomatic expressions appropriately.

Another example could be using the idiom "to kill two birds with one stone" when discussing the benefits of multitasking in the workplace. This not only demonstrates your fluency in English but also adds a touch of creativity to your responses.

Overall, incorporating idioms in your IELTS speaking test can help you stand out and impress the examiners. So, don't be afraid to sprinkle some idiomatic expressions throughout your responses!

IELTS Speaking Practice

Why idioms are important and how to use them.

1.来週、どこに行きますか？
Where will you go next week?

2.好きな色はなんですか？
What is your favorite color?

3.音楽をよくききますか？
Do you listen to a lot of music?

4.背が高いですか？
Are you tall?

5.嫌いな食べ物はありますか？
What foods do you dislike?

6.好きなおもちゃはなんですか？
What is your favorite toy?

7.自転車を持っていますか？
Do you own a bicycle?

8.たばこを吸ったことがありますか？
Have you ever smoked cigarettes?

9.ゲームボーイやたまごっちを知っていますか？
Do you know Game Boy or Tamagotchi?

10.TikTok を見ますか？
Do you watch TikTok?

11.好きな花はなんですか？
What is your favorite flower?

[単語リスト(Word List)]

来週　らいしゅう　next week 
音楽　おんがく       music 
おもちゃ                  toys
自転車 じてんしゃ  a bicycle 
たばこ                      cigarettes


Vol.21 11 Questions with Marko. マルコさんへの11の質問

In this episode I will show you how to say the colors in Spanish.

azul (blue)
amarillo (yellow)
rojo (red)
verde (green)
morado (purple)
rosa (pink)
naranja (orange)
blanco (white)
negro (black)
gris (gray)
cafe (brown)
dorado (gold)
plateado (silver)
arcoíris (rainbow)

Spanish For Beginners

Colors

㊗️🐰🧧🎇🧨I returned from Canada, so it's been a while. Today we are going to take a look at which traditional Chinese Lunar New Year custom is hated by everyone! At the end, I'll also share the experience and story of a foreign friend who visited Taiwan for Chinese New Year!

㊗️🐰🧧🎇🧨I好久不見，我從加拿大過年回來了。今天我們要來看看有哪一個傳統的中國過年習俗，是被大家討厭的！我也會在最後分享一個外國友人來台過年的經驗和故事！

㊗️🐰🧧🎇🧨I好久不见，我从加拿大过年回来了。今天我们要来看看有哪一个传统的中国过年习俗，是被大家讨厌的！我也会在最后分享一个外国友人来台过年的经验和故事！