This May, I want to plant a seed in your brain. I will water this seed during the month of May. This seed is - TO WRITE - in English.

The thought I want to water, nourish and feed - for you, this month - is the idea that this month, this MAY - you START TO THINK about writing in ENGLISH. 

May this May be the month that you begin to write! That is my wish for you. 

Until next time! 

Hear and There

7. May we write in English this May

In questa sesta puntata, esploriamo la storia e il significato del termine "Ciuccio" (asino) a Napoli, un simbolo ricco di sfumature e significati. Analizzeremo come il "ciuccio" sia stato interpretato nell’arte, nella tradizione ceramica di Vietri, e nel mondo del calcio napoletano, diventando un emblema per la città e i suoi tifosi, perchè diventato il simbolo del Calcio Napoli.
Durante l’episodio, ascolteremo e commenteremo la canzone "O ciucciariello" di Roberto Murolo, per scoprire come la parola abbia ispirato la musica e la cultura popolare. Citeremo inoltre il celebre film di Totò, Totò, Peppino e la malafemmina, per evidenziare i vari misunderstanding e le interpretazioni contrastanti legate a questo termine. Un viaggio tra tradizione, arte e sport, per comprendere come il "ciuccio" sia divenuto un simbolo polisemico e rappresentativo dell’identità napoletana. Premete play, rilassatevi e lasciatevi sorprendere dalle curiosità di questa puntata. Jammo ja!

Welcome to Comme se dice?, the podcast that celebrates the Neapolitan language and culture. In this sixth episode, we explore the history and significance of the term "Ciuccio" (donkey) in Naples, a symbol rich in nuances and meanings. We will examine how the "ciuccio" has been interpreted in art, in Vietri ceramics, and in the world of Neapolitan football, becoming an emblem for the city and its fans.
During the episode, we will listen to and discuss Roberto Murolo’s song "O ciucciariello" to uncover how the word has inspired music and popular culture. We will also reference the famous Totò film Totò, Peppino e la malafemmina to highlight the various misunderstandings and contrasting interpretations surrounding this term. Join us on a journey through tradition, art, and sport, and discover how the "ciuccio" has become a multifaceted symbol of Neapolitan identity. Press play, relax, and let yourself be amazed by the curiosities of this episode. Jammo ja!


Neapolitan Language  - 🎙️ "Comme se dice?" - Il Podcast della Lingua Napoletana! 🌟

Nun fà 'o ciuccio! - Sesta puntata di "Comme se dice?" / Don't be a chooch! - Sixth episode of "How do you say it?"

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A Família de Luciano

In this episode, I’ll help you understand the difference between three Chinese words that are all related to "life": “生命”, “生活”, and “一生“. Learn how they differ in meaning and usage!

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

“生命”“生活”“一生”：All Mean Life?

见微知著（jiàn wēi zhī zhù），意思是从小细节，看出背后的大实情。
See the whole from the part (jiàn wēi zhī zhù) means discerning the bigger truth behind things from small details.
孙子说，看士兵拄着棍子站、打水先喝，就知道敌军又饿又渴；看敌人阵脚（zhèn jiǎo，队伍的秩序）乱，就知道他们军心（jūn xīn，士兵的心思）不稳。这就是从细微的表现，判断真实情况。
When Sun Tzu marched his troops, he saw the enemy soldiers standing on their staves and drinking water as soon as they fetched it, and he knew the enemy was starving and thirsty. He noticed the enemy’s battle line (zhèn jiǎo, the order of the troops) was in disarray, and he told his men the enemy’s military morale (jūn xīn, the soldiers’ thoughts and spirits) was shaky. This is judging the real situation from subtle signs.
生活里也一样，比如朋友平时话很多，突然沉默不说话，能从这个小细节看出他可能心情不好，主动关心一下。学会见微知著，不管做事还是相处，都能更懂对方、少走弯路。
The same applies to daily life. For example, if a friend who is usually talkative suddenly falls silent, you can tell from this small detail that they might be in a bad mood and reach out to comfort them proactively. Learning to see the whole from the part allows you to understand others better and avoid detours, whether in work or interpersonal relationships.

For more learning, welcome to book <Sunzi military strategy >!

《孙子兵法Sūnzǐ Bīngfǎ》The Art of War

《孙子兵法》20

分享看剧感受！
朋友们你们好！今天的零食叫做“星期三”。我们来一起边吃边学吧！ 
 ”星期三“是一个女孩的名字。这个小女孩平时全身只穿黑色衣服。而她的表情总是给出一个难以与人相处的印象。她很喜欢侦探推理和那些古怪的东西。

 首先要说的是，我真的被“星期三”的性格吸引了。她活在自己的世界里，不在乎任何人的评价，只有我可以定义自己。这个女孩不仅个性特殊还很有想法，是不是？

说实话，作为一个敏感过度在意他人感受的我，其实是非常累的，所以真的对“星期三”着迷。尤其看到她跳舞那段。看上去有那种舞池中我是主角，欢迎来到我世界的感觉。特别有风格！ 
 然后也不能不提到另外一个很有趣的人物。一直陪着“星期三”是一个叫“小东西”。我十分喜欢“小东西”！那只手是我本剧最爱的设定。你们说，谁不想拥有一只骄傲敏感无所不能的小挂件呢？ 
 “星期三” 这部悬疑的美剧，你看了吗？你喜欢的是什么人物呢？快来告诉我吧！

词语：
  全身 [quán shēn] whole body
  表情 [biǎo qíng] (facial) expression; to express one's feelings 
  难以 [nán yǐ] hard to (predict, imagine etc) 
  与 [yǔ] and; to give; together with 
  相处 [xiāng chǔ] to be in contact (with sb); to associate; to interact; to get along (well, poorly) 
  侦探 [zhēn tàn]  detective; to do detective work
  古怪 [gǔ guài] strange; weird; eccentric; bizarre 
  性格 [xìng gé] nature; disposition; temperament; character
  吸引 [xī yǐn] to attract (interest, investment etc)
  不在乎 [bú zài hu] not to care 
  特殊 [tè shū] special; particular; unusual; extraordinary 
  敏感 [mǐn gǎn] sensitive; susceptible 
  过度 [guò dù] excessive; over-; excess; going too far; extravagant; intemperate; overdue 
  在意 [zài yì] to care about; to mind 
  舞池 [wǔ chí] dance floor 
  主角 [zhǔ jué] leading role; lead 
  风格 [fēng gé] style 
  设定 [shè dìng] to set; to set up; to install; setting; preferences 
  骄傲 [jiāo ào] pride; arrogance; conceited; proud of sth 
  无所不能 [wú suǒ bù néng] omnipotent 



解馋小零食

2022年12月16号 - 最近看了“星期三” - 第一印象！ (Intermediate)

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