In this episode, I dive into the realm of dreams: exploring the science of sleep, the phases of rest, and what it means to become aware within one’s dreams. From studying polyphasic sleep schedules, waking back to sleep, and keeping dream journals, to the vivid moments of dreaming that can inspire art, writing, and self-discovery. We’ll also touch on meditation, lucid dreaming techniques, and how the dream world might influence waking life.

Immersive Italian

Polyphasic Sleep and Lucid Dreams - Immersive Italian Podcast Ep.11

Let's start from Zero

Challenge your Pinyin skills

TRANSCRIPTION (includes explanation)
These expressions of importance cover a spectrum of formality and tone. In everyday conversation, one might refer to something as "important," "significant," or even employ a casual "crucial" to stress its significance. When something is truly crucial, phrases like "This is absolutely crucial" and "This cannot be overstated" underscore its critical nature. In informal settings, a more relaxed approach may be taken with expressions like "This is a big deal" or "This is a game-changer," indicating a noteworthy event. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "This holds great significance" or "This bears immense importance," emphasizing the gravity of the situation. Politeness tempers the description in expressions such as "This is very important" or "This holds a lot of weight," demonstrating a respectful acknowledgment of its significance. A touch of wit adds a layer of playfulness to the importance, as seen in expressions like "This is kind of a big deal" or "This is a real game-changer." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate the weight of a situation with statements like "This is of considerable importance" or "This holds a certain gravitas," maintaining an air of sophistication. For royalty, the gravity of a matter is conveyed with grace and dignity, as in "This holds great import" or "This is of profound significance," underscoring the formal nature of the description. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

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How To Say Important In Various English Registers

Greet people and introduce yourself

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Mucho que decir

Greet people and introduce yourself

こんばんは！Atsushiです！
今日の北海道の天気は晴れ。
気温は21℃、涼しいです。

さて、今日は早口言葉について話します。
英語ではtongue twisterとしていろんなフレーズがありますね。

日本語では早口言葉、と言って、小さい時には時々遊んだりします。さすがに大人になるとほとんど言わないですね。

日本語学習者のみなさんの口ならしになると思いますので、さっそくやってみましょう！


１つめ。
・生麦生米生卵　なまむぎなまごめなまたまご

どうですか？もう1度言いますね。
では、みなさん、どうぞ！マ行が続くので言い難いですね。

では次の言葉。
・隣の客はよく柿食う客だ　となりのきゃくはよくかきくうきゃくだ

もう1度言いますね。ではみなさん、どうぞ。
これはカ行の練習ですね。
拗音、キャも入るので、これもむずかしいですね。

最後はこれです。
・除雪車除雪作業中　じょせつしゃじょせつさぎょうちゅう

もう1度言いますね。ではみなさんどうぞ。
北海道なので、雪にまつわる言葉を選びました。これはサ行と拗音も入るので、これも簡単ではないですね。


はい、ということでいかがだったでしょうか。
何度も練習すると、日本語の発話が少し上手になるかもしれませんね！

ということで、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！


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43 早口言葉について

Presentación personal de una persona. Con oraciones básicas y sencillas en árabe moderno estándar. 

Aprende árabe con Radia 

Presentación 3

How often do you go out with your friends?

Listen to how I answer this particular question, and get some short English explanations about some vocabulary and expressions I use in my answer.  Try to answer the questions in the vocabulary examples using the new vocabulary and expressions.

Speak English With Muki

Episode 3: Meeting Friends

📻 La Frecuencia Perdida 🎙️🔊

Samuel era un apasionado de las radios antiguas. Un día, encontró una en una tienda de antigüedades, con la perilla gastada y el dial marcado en una frecuencia desconocida: 77.7 FM. Intrigado, la compró y la llevó a casa. Cuando la encendió, solo escuchó estática… hasta que, de repente, una voz profunda susurró: "Si puedes oír esto, significa que estás en peligro". Samuel sintió un escalofrío, pero pensó que era una interferencia. Sin embargo, la voz continuó: "No mires detrás de ti".

El miedo lo paralizó. No quería girarse, pero su curiosidad fue más fuerte. Lentamente, miró por encima del hombro… y no vio nada. Se rio de sí mismo por asustarse tan fácilmente, pero al volver la vista a la radio, la voz susurró: "Te advertí. Ahora es demasiado tarde". En ese instante, la luz de la habitación parpadeó y el reflejo en la ventana le mostró una silueta detrás de él. Samuel giró rápidamente, pero no había nadie. La radio empezó a emitir un sonido agudo y, de pronto, la señal se cortó.

Desde esa noche, Samuel no volvió a encender la radio. Pero cada madrugada a las 3:33 AM, sin que nadie la tocara, el dial giraba solo hasta 77.7 FM. Nadie hablaba. Solo se escuchaba su propio nombre… y una respiración cada vez más cerca.

Spanish Reading Comprehesion

The Lost Frequency

Chinese story:
《漂亮的学校大门》
“我说不来，又叫我来，这个大门又旧又烂，我不想在这里念书！”一位女学生在大学门口大声地说。

在中国，学生很多，但是大学却不多，所以要考上一所大学不是一件容易的事。这位年轻的女学生非常努力地考上大学，难道只是希望学校有一个漂亮的大门？

大部分的学生都喜欢学校有一个漂亮的大门，当自己的爸爸、妈妈，或者朋友来参观的时候，他才会觉得有面子。

大部分中国的大学都希望有一个漂亮的大门，因为这是一个学校的形象。大学是这样，一般的中学、小学也是这样的。

有漂亮的校门是很好的事，但是如果学生只是因为学校没有漂亮的大门，就不想读大学，这就变成了一件奇怪的事。


English translation:
The beautiful school main gate

I said I don’t want to come. Why you asked me to come here? The main gate of this school is old yet rotten. I don’t want to study here.” A female student shouted in front of a university’s main entrance.
In China, students are too many. But universities are few. Getting an admission to a university is a tough work. This young female student must’ve studied very hard to gain approval for a place. Is it only for a beautiful school main gate?
Many students want their school to have a beautiful main gate. So that when their parents or friends come to visit them, they would feel proud of themselves.
In fact, most universities in mainland China definitely want to have a beautiful main gate which stands for the image of a school. Universities want that, and general high schools and elementary schools want that as well.
It is certainly a good thing to have a great-looking main gate. But if a student doesn’t want to go to a university simply depends on the outward appearance of main gate, this is really a weird thing.