Each week I read an interesting news article from the BBC. Listen along to the words and pronunciation and I will also share with you the link to the story so that you can read along as well.

The BBC news article from this week's episode can be found here: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-62797773

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Bigger breakfasts better for controlling appetite, study suggests

Script : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KU7ptxmMc4NkplaD0WxcYGHwwyuSNJJfzSRUXs2A-bw/edit?usp=sharing


Le 14 juillet, également connu sous le nom de "fête nationale" ou "jour de la Bastille", est une date chargée de symbolisme et de célébrations. Son origine remonte à l'année 1789, lorsqu'un événement historique marquant s'est produit : la prise de la Bastille. 
Depuis lors, le 14 juillet est devenu un symbole de liberté, d'égalité et de fraternité, valeurs fondamentales de la République française. Chaque année, ce jour est commémoré par des défilés militaires, des feux d'artifice spectaculaires, des bals populaires et bien d'autres festivités qui rassemblent les Français dans un esprit de fierté nationale et d'unité. C'est un moment privilégié pour célébrer notre histoire, nos valeurs et notre attachement à la liberté.

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Le 14 juillet, la fête nationale en France

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En este audio descubriremos qué son los Pueblos Mágicos en México y su importancia. Además te llevaré a conocer 4 de estos pueblos muy conocidos en este país. Acompáñame.

In this audio we will discover what are the Magical Towns in Mexico and their importance. I will also take you to know 4 of these very well known towns in this country. Join me.

¡Qué onda!

Pueblos mágicos

Hello and welcome back! Today we are going to read a fun book by Dr. Seuss called Dr. Seuss’s ABC. This book takes us through the alphabet from A to Z with silly rhymes, funny words, and colorful characters. It’s a great way to practice the alphabet, learn new vocabulary, and enjoy English in a playful way. Let’s get started!

Send me a message for your free digital copy of this book to follow along. 

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Dr. Suess ABC

In this episode of Grammar and Giggles, we dive into the power of the letter "S" in English grammar! ✍️ We’ll look at how "S" makes nouns plural and how it works with verbs in the third-person singular. 📚

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The Mighty 'S'

Vol.52 日本旅行物語 5 Reading Practice Japan Travel Story 5


[前回より]  男は私が渡したペットボトルの水をゆっくり飲み始めた。それから、大きく深呼吸をした。


その男はゆっくりていねいに私に質問した。

男　「日本語上手だね〜、どこ出身ですか？」

私　「イタリア出身です。」

男はとても驚いているようだ。

男　「えっ、イタリア人！？、どこ？」

私　「シシリアです。」

男　「まじで〜！　行ったことあるよ、少し住んでいた。」

男は50才くらいだろう。初対面なので、ていねいな話し方だったが、私がイタリア出身の事と私より彼が年上なので、ていねいな話し方とくだけた話し方を混ぜている。

男　「昔にイタリア料理の勉強で1ヶ月いたんだ。なつかしいなー、、　日本は観光で？」

私　「今回は2回目です。」

男　「そうなんだ〜、いいね〜！」

私は声を出さずに笑顔でうなずいた。

男　*「　ところでさ〜、俺が　み•え•る•の？」


[単語リスト]

シシリア

まじ

出身　しゅっしん

初対面　はつたいめん

観光　かんこう

うなずく

ところで


[文法説明]


ていねいな話し方

くだけた話し方



~ずに　➕　動詞


私は声を出さずに笑顔でうなずいた。

例、

朝ごはんを食べずに学校に行った。

疲れていたので、シャワーを浴びずに寝た。



[From last time] The man began to slowly drink from the plastic bottle of water I had given him. Then he took a deep breath.


The man asked me a question slowly and carefully.

The man said, "Your Japanese is very good.

I said, "I am from Italy.

The man seemed very surprised.

The guy "What, Italian?  Where?

Me - "Sicilia.

Guy - "Seriously!　I've been there, lived there for a while."

The guy must have been about 50 years old. Since we had never met before, he was very polite, but since I was from Italy and he was older than me, he mixed polite and casual speech.

The guy "I spent a month studying Italian cooking a long time ago. I miss it. Are you in Japan as a tourist?

Me "This is my second time."

Guy - "Oh yeah, that's great!"

I nodded with a smile without speaking.

Guy *"By the way, do you see me?


[word list]   [単語リスト]

Sicilia  シシリア

Seriously    まじ


birthplace  出身　しゅっしん

first meeting  初対面　はつたいめん

sightseeing   観光　かんこう

to nod   うなずく

by the way  ところで




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Vol.52 読む練習　日本旅行物語 5 Reading Practice Japan Travel Story 5

This episode is part two of the episode Introducing the Shadowing Technique for English Learning. In this episode, you will learn new English phrases and idioms. Increasing your English vocabulary for everyday conversations in your personal life and work will allow you to really speak the English language and connect with native speakers. 



You'll learn seven definitions for the English phrases and idioms I used in the last episode. You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. If you’re an English learner and currently work or want to work with native English speakers from the U.S., you won't want to miss it!

Episode originally published on September 18, 2020.
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/brain-fried-english-phrases/. 