Здравствуйте, дорогие слушатели!  Я хочу поделиться с вами маленькой историей, которую написал  русский писатель Лев Толстой.  Это басня о Льве и мыши и, на первый взгляд, между ними нет ничего общего. Но… как часто в жизни маленькие поступки могут менять большие судьбы!

«Stories & Mind»

Лев и мышь

Step into the rich world of Spanish language and culture with The Macondo Man, a podcast designed especially for English speakers who are learning Spanish. Hosted by Jeff, a passionate tutor and storyteller, this podcast brings fascinating words, anecdotes, and traditions from Spanish-speaking countries straight to your ears.

In the latest episode, we dive into the intriguing concept of "la ñapa"—a small extra gift or bonus rooted in generosity and community, common in countries like Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, and more. Learn about its fascinating origin from the Quechua word yapa ("something added") and discover its cultural significance, including modern uses and humorous anecdotes.

Whether you're a language learner or simply curious about the Spanish-speaking world, The Macondo Man is the perfect blend of fun and learning. Tune in for stories, insights, and practical tips that will enrich both your vocabulary and cultural understanding.

The Macondo man stories

The Quechua and Spanish Word Mark Twain Invites You to Learn—and Use

How can you use critical thinking more? Listen to the podcast to find some tips.

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In English exams like the IELTS test, there are speaking or writing questions that require critical thinking skills. If you feel weak in this area, you’re not alone. Many people do. The reason is that critical thinking is challenging, and this isn’t helped by the fact that not all education systems or schools focus the same energy on developing such skills. So what does it mean to think critically, and how can you do it more often?

***What is critical thinking?***

There are many different aspects to critical thinking. It may be about using your knowledge to predict what consequences different actions will have. It may be about looking at information and then forming opinions or reaching conclusions. It may also be about understanding when some important information is missing, and being able to gather the extra information that you need. In your work life or student life, these skills are vital for finding solutions to problems. If you have them and can present your analyses to other people effectively, you will be a valued member of any forward-thinking team.

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If you want to work on your critical thinking with a qualified, experienced teacher, and to practise applying it when speaking or writing, please get in contact with me or book a class.

English exam skills

Critical thinking

Practice the verb "form".
This time it is  「て form」.
Let's do a lot of oral practice together so that you can convert quickly。


Let's study Japanese with AKEMI.

20 Japanese verbs, て form, conjugation practice！

今天播客的主题是“四季的节奏”，其实就是想跟大家聊聊“二十四节气”的事儿。

四季人生（The Four Seasons of Life）

1-四季的节奏

Lesson 4
今なんじですか。（What time is it now）
１じです。
２じです。
１０じです。
１じ、２じ、３じ、４じ、５じ、６じ、７じ、８じ、９じ、１０じ
いま１じ１５ふんです。（It's 1:15 pm.）
いま２じ４０ぷんです。（It’s 2:40 pm.）
5ふん　１０ぷん　１５ふん　２０ぷん　２５ふん　３０ぷん　３５ふん　４０ぷん　４５ふん　５０ぷん　５５ふん
いまごぜん７じです。（It’s 7 am.）
いまごご８じです。（It’s 8 pm.）
きょうは何曜日ですか。（What day is today?）
きょうは月曜日です。（Today’s Monday.）
きのうは日曜日です。Yesterday is Sunday.
おとといは土曜日です。The day before yesterday was Saturday.
きょうは火曜日です。（Today’s Tuesday.）
あしたは水曜日です。Tomorrow is Wednesday.
あさっては木曜日です。The day after tomorrow is Thursday.
きょうは金曜日です。Today is Friday.
まいあさ７じにおきます。I wake up every morning at 7am.
まいばん１１じにねます。I go to bed at 11.00 every night.
８じから４じまでべんきょうします。I study from 8 to 4.
９じから６じまではたらきます。I work from 9 to 6.
きのう　べんきょうしました。I studied yesterday.
エミリーさん　きのうべんきょうしましたか。Emily, did you study yesterday?
いいえ　べんきょう　しませんでした。No, I didn’t.
はい　べんきょう　しました。Yes, I studied. 
ポーさん　きのう　はたらきましたか。Pau Did you work yesterday?
はい　はたらきました。Yes, I worked.
いいえ　はたらきませんでした。No I didn't
あした　べんきょうしますか。Will you study tomorrow?
はい　べんきょうします。Yes, I will study.
いいえ　べんきょうしません。No, I will not study.
休みは土曜日と日曜日です。My holidays are Saturday and Sunday.



にほんごのれんしゅう

みんなの日本語　Lesson 4

ADEL ALBANNA: A PROFISSIONAL ARABIC TEACHER

numbers

Today’s Theme is “こどものときの夢（ゆめ）《Childhood Dream》”.
This episode is JLPT-N4 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.
After listening, please take the quiz!

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

☆Words☆
（ピアノの）発表会（はっぴょうかい/happyōkai）：（piano）recital
叶う（かなう/kanau）：come true

☆Grammar☆
・～ので／～のに
・～かもしれない
・passive form
・～ようです

☆Script for this episode
The scripts (URL) are listed in the overview section of the channel.

☆Quiz for this episode
https://www.italki.com/quiz/set/4878?utm_source=copylink_share&utm_medium=share_content&utm_campaign=share_quiz


Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#14  こどものときの夢 / Childhood Dream // N4 Level

今回のトピックは奈良県で起きたストーカー捜査の警察官にストーカーした疑い、女を逮捕の事件についてお話しします。
タイトルですら意味わからないですよね^^ そんなお話をします^^
When you fail the first time, always remember to pick yourself up and try again. Except maybe in this case.

The Konnichiwa Podcast is a bilingual English-Japanese podcast. Dan, My, and Yurie started the podcast with the goal of creating a show where Japanese and English speakers of all levels could improve their language skills and have fun in the process. With topics ranging from the latest news stories, to life in Japan, to the history of ramen, the Konnichiwa Podcast aims to entertain while giving listeners a glimpse into international communication.