Shadowing: An Easy Way to Speak Better (no transcript today)

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

皆さんは音やにおいから何かを思い出すことはありますか。
例えば「この曲を聞くとあの頃を思い出す」とか「この香りを嗅ぐとあの人を思い出す」とか…
今回は、アヤが思い出の曲について話します。

Do you have anything that brings back your memory?
For example, a song that makes you recall good days or a scent reminds you of someone.
This time, Aya talks about her memorable song.

アンジェラ・アキ『サクラ色』
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esswWGVQe4s

♤ キーワード
・朝の情報番組（あさのじょうほうばんぐみ：morning show）
・しっとりした（mellow music）
・真っ先に（まっさきに：before anything else）
 
♧ 理解度チェッククイズ 
1. アヤはアンジェラ・アキの『サクラ色』という曲をどうやって知った？ 
2. アヤはその曲を聞くと、何を思い出す？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え
1. フミが引いたおみくじの結果は？ 
→ 渋い大吉
2. アヤが神社をはしごした理由は？
→ 最初に行った神社のおみくじは吉凶を占うものではなかったから

BGM special thanks：MusMus

アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

Episode 23：思い出の曲

Ich werde sehr oft von meinen Schülern gefragt, ob ich ihnen "österreichischen Dialekt" beibringen kann. Warum das nicht so einfach ist erkläre ich in dieser Folge.

Kleine Kaffeepause

Der österreichische Dialekt

Here's an episode about charity in Russia. My experience and opinion about it. Check my Italki Vocabulary you'll find new words about charity.
Leave your comment what's the charity for you? 

Russian Fluency

Charity - Благотворительность

In this episode, (B2-C2), we unpack the hidden dangers of perfectionism in language learning. While striving for accuracy can be helpful, an obsession with getting everything "just right" often leads to anxiety, procrastination, and slow progress. I explore how perfectionist habits can hold learners back from real-world communication and offer practical strategies to embrace mistakes, take risks, and grow with confidence. Tune in to learn why letting go of perfection is key to truly mastering a new language!

UK TALKS WITH LIZ

EPISODE 10: THE TRAP OF PERFECTIONISM

In the world of business, persuasion reigns supreme. It's not just about slick sales pitches; it's about influencing others to see your point of view, be it a client considering your product, a colleague on a new strategy, or an investor on your venture.

The core of persuasion lies in understanding your audience.  What are their needs, wants, and potential objections? By tailoring your message to address these concerns, you build trust and credibility.  Facts and figures are powerful, but framing them in a way that resonates with your audience is key.  Highlight how your product solves their pain points or your idea benefits their goals.

Different audiences respond to different persuasive tactics.  For analytical thinkers, data and research hold weight.  Emotional connectors, on the other hand, respond better to stories and testimonials that paint a vivid picture of the positive impact.

Remember, persuasion is a two-way street. Listen attentively to your audience's perspective. Acknowledge their concerns and address them directly.  This fosters a collaborative environment where they feel heard and respected, making them more receptive to your ideas.

Effective persuasion goes beyond mere words.  It's about non-verbal cues too. Confident body language, strong eye contact, and an enthusiastic tone project conviction and inspire trust.

Finally, persuasion is an ongoing process.  Be prepared to answer questions and provide additional information.  The goal is not to pressure, but to guide your audience towards a win-win situation.

By mastering the art of persuasion, you can become a powerful advocate for your ideas, your business, and yourself.

The Global Professional Podcast

Persuasion and Business Communication - Episode 96

If you see someone sitting alone in a restaurant, you might assume they're waiting for someone, or perhaps they're grabbing a quick lunch on their break.

But more and more people around the world are purposely dining alone.

Japan has a special word for this: ohitorisama, which refers to people confidently doing things alone without worrying about what others think.

A recent survey found that 23% of Japanese people eat out alone, up from 18% in 2018. And in the US, solo dining reservations have risen 29% over the last two years, according to restaurant reservation site OpenTable.

OpenTable CEO Debby Soo thinks remote work is one reason for the increase, with people looking for a break from their home offices.

The increasing popularity in solo dining comes as more people are living alone. In 2019, the Pew Research Center found that 38% of US adults ages 25 to 54 were living without a partner, up from 29% in 1990. In Japan, single households now make up one-third of the total; that’s expected to increase to 40% by 2040, according to government data.

Growing interest in solo travel — particularly among travelers ages 55 and over — is also leading to more meals alone.

But Soo thinks there could be more to it than that.

"I think there's a broader movement of self-love and self-care and really … enjoying your own company," Soo said.

As a result, many restaurants are redoing their seating, changing their menus and adding other special touches to appeal to solo diners.

But some aren't always happy to seat one diner. A Michelin-starred London restaurant caused a stir last year when it started charging solo diners the same price as two customers. The restaurant, which has 34 seats, offers an eight-course menu costing about $280 per person.

Other restaurants say it's worth seating one person because solo diners will often come back and eat there again.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Party of One: Solo Dining Increasing in Popularity

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

ぼくの日常生活の話を聞くことで、日本語のリスニングをよくしたり、新しい言葉を知ってもらえたらいいなと思います。


みなさんお元気でしょうか。
今日もジョージアでPodcastを録っています。

今回はネコの出産に出会いました！という話です。

ぼくたちは今、ジョージア🇬🇪にいます。

それで、1か月ごとにアパートを変わっています。
先週から新しいアパートに移動しました。

そこの近くにかわいいネコがいました。
お腹が大きくて、もうすぐ子どもが産まれそうなネコ。

3日ぐらい毎日会いました。
ネコは良く近寄ってきました。

ぼくたちは、もしかしたらこのネコはもうすぐ子どもを産むかもしれない、と思いました。

それで、一応、YouTubeでネコの出産の動画を見ました。

そしたら、翌日、そのネコは本当にぼくたちのアパートの前で出産をはじめました。

足元に来て、横になっていたので、ぼくの服を下にしきました。そして、ネコの背中をさすりました。

ネコは1匹産みました！
奥さんと良かったなーと言っていたら、まだしんどそう。
そうやってそのまま全部で6匹！産みました。

その日の夜だけ、部屋の中で世話をしました。

だけど、ぼくたちのアパートではないので、翌日には外に出しました。

母猫は子どもたちを安全な場所に連れて行きました。

今日も母猫はぼくたちに会いに来ました。

子どもたちが元気に育ってくれるとうれしいなと思います。


こんなことは、日本では絶対に起こらないことだと思います。

貴重な経験で、とても感動的でした。
ネコはぼくたちに手伝ってほしかったのかもしれません。


ということで、今回は以上です。

最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！



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

#446 🇬🇪ジョージアでネコの出産に出会いました、について！

Total Eclipse of the Heart (no transcript today, sorry)