it's all Greek to me!

Greek Slang II

In todays episode we discuss dogs, why do we have them as pets? As well as "why do we love them?"

Let's have a chat (Discussions In English) 

Episode 32: "Dogs, and why we love them"

People have been building boats for at least 10,000 years, making them one of the oldest types of transportation. They're a big part of history, which is why there are many expressions about boats.

If you have the same problems or are in the same situation as someone else, you can say you are "in the same boat." This expression comes from the fact that people on the same boat are all affected if the boat gets into trouble while at sea.

For example, if your friend told you they had lost their job, and you had also lost your job, you could say "Looks like we're in the same boat — I lost my job too!"

If a person is doing something too much or in an extreme way, you can say they are "going overboard" with it. This expression comes from the 1600s when boats were mostly made of wooden boards, and going overboard meant falling into the water.

So if your friend kept calling the same company to ask for a job, you could say, "Don't go overboard! If you keep calling them they won't hire you."

If someone misses out on something, especially because they were late or too slow, you can say they have "missed the boat." This expression refers to being late to board a boat that departed at a specific time.

So your friend might say, "I just want to make sure I'm the first person they call when they're hiring. I don't want to miss the boat!"

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

'Go Overboard' with These Boating Expressions

In this episode, we dig into the roots of online hate, digital anonymity, and what makes negativity so addictive. Discover the history of disgust, why humans are wired for defensiveness, and how the internet turns ancient instincts into lightning-fast cycles of judgment and hostility. Most importantly, learn smart strategies to protect your mood, manage your reactions, and avoid replicating cruelty. This episode includes three clever techniques for surviving toxic feeds without letting hate shape your day.

The Jung Studio

Korean Podcast | Online Hate

We answered some great questions from our members.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

你问我答 怎么和中国人聊天 Q&A, how do I start a conversation with Chinese people?

CHISTE CON UNA ESPECIAL DEDICATORIA PARA TODA LA CIUDADNÍA DEL LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO.

CHISTES MEXICANOS

NEURÓTICOS ANÓNIMOS.

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.

Status of Women in Chinese History

Atsushi and I are both online Japanese teacher on italki.
On Oct 11th, 2022, Japan finally open border to international individual tourists.
We talk about making both new Airbnb experiences and teaching Japanese.

Atsushi
https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/9451959/japanese

Akari
https://www.italki.com/teacher/916033
https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/24592207



Akari Talks Japan

Atsushiさんと日本観光の話

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lE6MSoQcoqkFURjekbBTHxsLiX0awFBi/view?usp=drivesdk