Describing the different ways to say "but" that are appropriate for the contrast level.

The English Toolbox

Levels of "But"

Konnichiwa! Welcome to Slow Japanese! In this episode, program host Akari will talk about her hobby. (She has a lot of hobbies!)
Do you have any hobbies? What are they?

Usage of Slow Japanese:
STEP 1. Listen to the episode without seeing scripts.
STEP 2. Go to mochifika.com/podcast/ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", listen again to the episode while seeing the list.
STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

Scripts and key vocabularies of this episode are here:
https://mochifika.com/podcast-script/slow-japanese-episode-4-hobby/

Slow Japanese

Episode #4 - Hobby

Homophones: each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling, for example new and knew.

“You bare your skin when you wear a bikini.”

Bear: 1) To endure or carry on. 2) A large furry animal

“There is someone in the bear cage! I can’t bear to watch!”

Bored: Having a lack of interest.

“I was so bored during that speech. I almost fell asleep.”

Board: 1) A thin flat piece of material. 2) The decision-makers within an organization.

“The board of directors at the Surf Club have decided which surf board we should use.”

Toe: You have five of them on each foot.

“I stubbed my toe today and it’s still throbbing.”

Tow: To pull another vehicle, possibly by a rope or chains.

“After a car accident a tow truck will come and tow your vehicle away.”

Through: Going in on one side and coming out the other.

“The road is blocked and I can’t get through. There might be an accident.”

Threw: To hurl, or to propel with force (the past tense of ‘throw’).

“He threw the ball really fast.”

Meet: To encounter

“I will meet you tomorrow around 3 PM.”

Meat: The flesh of an animal that’s eaten as food.

“What meat would you like for dinner, chicken or beef?”

Break: 1) To interrupt something. 2) To shatter or fracture.

“We should take a break from dancing before we break our backs.”

Brake: A device for stopping a vehicle.

“I need to get my car checked, I think the brakes are going.”

I hope this clears things up a bit for you. Still confused? Ask questions in your next class, we will be happy to help.

Nit-Picky English with Nika 

Common Homophones (words that sound alike)

Did you know that some words in Spanish have no translation in English? 

This podcast we will talk about these words below: 

- Estrenar 

- Intenso

 - Parcero 

- Enguayabado 

Remember that I teach Spanish on italki, you can book a class for more information you can look at it on my profile :)

Colombia

Palabras que no tiene traducción en ingles (parte 2)

This episode introduces three idioms that use the word leg. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script.

Idiom Corner

Korean Podcast with Naeun

City vs Countryside ➁: Finding your ideal home value | Korean Conversation for Intermediate

Listening to plot summaries is such a nice practice since it requires you to pay close attention to the names and the events. Go and book a lesson with me to hear more of me in our lessons!

All About English and How You Learn It!

Movie Plot Summary In English - 'Like Starts On Earth' - Listening Practice to Excel Your Listening Comprehension

CHISTES MEXICANOS

DOS GRANDES BROMISTAS MEXICANOS...

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。


今、ぼくはトルコにいます。
昨日、無事トルコに着きました。

シンガポールで乗り継ぎをして、そこからトルコのイスタンブールまで来ました。

飛行機の時間は11時間でした。
もっと短いと思ってました。

たくさん寝れるように、と思って、直前にシャワーを浴びて、体温を上げました。

寝る1時間半ぐらい前にシャワーを浴びると寝やすくなるそうです。これは奥さんから聞いた話です。

それでちょうど1時間半ぐらいまでにシャワーを浴びました。
飛行機に乗る前にちょうど眠たくなったので、いい感じでした。

飛行機は大きかったですが、乗る人は少し少なかったので、席もあいていました。隣の席があいていたので、気を使わずにぐっすり寝ることができました。

そして、気づけばあっという間に、トルコに着きました！
今週からは日本語のレッスンもします！


ということで、今日はこれで終わります。

今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！
