秧秧老师的中文课堂-HSK专项练习

HSK4级听力题-12

Lær å telle på norsk. Lær ordenstallene på norsk (first, second, third etc). Bill som er lærer her på italki og hans 9 år gamle datter veileder deg. 

Norsk for nybegynnere (A1-A2)

Norsk tale EP. 1 – Telling og ordenstall (first, second, third...)

02 Arapça - Türkçe Kısa Cümleler - جمل قصيرة من العربية إلى التركية 02 
(2018)

Arapça - Türkçe --- اللغة العربية - التركية

02 Arapça - Türkçe Kısa Cümleler - جمل قصيرة من العربية إلى التركية 02 

みなさんは、占いを信じていますか？
占いにもいろいろありますが、今回は血液型占いについて話します。
私たちと同じ血液型の人は、下記の特徴に自分が当てはまっているか、チェックしてみてくださいね。

Do you believe in fortune-telling?
There are various types of them, and this time, we talked about personality determination by blood type. 
If you have the same blood type with us, please check up the following characteristics whether they apply to you.

【特徴】
1. マイペースでこだわりが強い
2. 嫌なことははっきりと主張する
3. 気持ちの切り替えが早い
4. 一人の時間が大好き
5. 好奇心が旺盛で、多趣味

♤ キーワード 
・血液型（けつえきがた：blood type）  
・当てはまる（あてはまる：apply, fit, be true for）
・当たり障りのない（あたりさわりのない：noncommittal） 
・四の五の言う（しのごのいう：to grumble, to give commentary）
・下手の横好き（へたのよこずき：not good at something but enjoy it）

♧ 理解度チェッククイズ 
1. 二人の血液型は？
2. その血液型の特徴（1~5）について、唯一二人ともに当てはまった項目は？
3. アヤとフミは、今までお互いを何型だと思っていた？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え 
1. アヤさんが好きなオノマトペは？
→ ぞくぞく
2. それはどんなときに使う？
→ 楽しみに緊張や不安が伴うとき

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 14：血液型占い

** This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children. For mature audiences only. ** 18+
The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig from Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris Illustrations by Ian Falconer
Read by me Teacher Alyse. Listen and follow along.
Send me a message me for your free pdf copy of this book.

The way the pig is labeled based on his Vietnamese heritage, despite being born in the U.S., mirrors the real-world experiences of many immigrants and their descendants. Even when someone identifies as fully American, they can still be seen as "other" because of their background. The parrot's insistence on framing the pig's identity through an ethnic lens—rather than his actual achievements—reflects how media narratives and public discourse can shape (and sometimes distort) the way individuals are perceived.
This is especially important now, given the ongoing discussions about immigration in the U.S. Many immigrants and first-generation Americans face similar struggles with identity, belonging, and how they're portrayed in society. The story also highlights how insecurities—whether about identity, appearance, or status—can be exacerbated by external judgments.
Themes and Interpretation
•	Identity and Stereotyping: The pig’s frustration highlights how labels—whether about ethnicity or body image—can shape and limit a person’s self-perception.
•	Media Manipulation: The parrot, representing a journalist, distorts facts for a sensationalized story, raising questions about bias and ethics in reporting.
•	Self-Perception and Insecurity: The pig’s struggles with his body image illustrate how external judgments can create deep-seated insecurities.
•	Cultural Commentary: The story subtly critiques societal assumptions about identity and heritage, showing how people (or animals) can be boxed in by others’ perceptions.

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig

In this episode, I share a hilarious true story about how Thai students (including me!) in Nanjing still found a way to shower twice a day — even when hot water was gone and it was snowing outside! 🧊🇹🇭🚿


finn ur thai friend

Why Thai love showering?

Please answer the following questions of understanding:
Question 1:
When does he wake up every morning?
a After the morning rush hour
b Late in the morning
c At exactly 6:00 AM
d Early in the morning
Question 2:
How is driving during the morning rush hour?
a It’s relaxing
b Not as much fun as walking
c Not very enjoyable
d It’s classical
Question 3:
Which kind of music CD’s does he enjoy listening to in the car?
a Disco
b Classical
c Heavy metal
d Jazz
Question 4:
How long might the evening drive back home take?
a 70 kilometers
b 50 minutes
c Around 70 minutes
d Less than the drive in the morning
Question 5:
What else does he think he could even do if he took a train to work?
a Read a novel
b Write a book
c Sing songs
d Do crossword puzzles


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Transcript:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JLikBSeqMOjVYniaOzLwQxaN7N-nm6jj-teWCEm3pqE/edit?usp=sharing