【北海道Hokkaido生活】
6月1日水曜日　天気/くもり　気温/14℃ 

当麻町/とうまちょう
・「田んぼの学校」
・小学生が田んぼで田植えをした
・学校給食のため、お米を作る。
・収穫されたお米は、給食に出る。

［単語］
田んぼ/たんぼ…お米を作るためのプールみたいな場所
田植え/たうえ…将来、お米になるものを田んぼに植えること
給食/きゅうしょく…学校で食べる昼ごはん
収穫/しゅうかく…できた野菜などを取ること

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#70〉6月1日水曜日　田んぼの学校

I am reading the news headlines for today. 

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

News Headlines 20 May 2026

News Headlines from the UK 21 April 2026

In today’s daily English listening podcast, I sit in a quiet coffee shop and describe what I see around me — the sounds, the people, and the atmosphere of everyday life.

I also reflect on a recent change at Glasgow’s famous Mitchell Library, where an alcoh bar has been introduced. Is this a good idea? Should libraries remain quiet spaces for reading and study, or is it time for them to evolve?

This episode is perfect for English learners who want to improve listening skills through real, natural speech, while also exploring culture and everyday observations.

Should Libraries Have Alcohol? A Thought from the UK

Queen Camilla revealed on The Queen’s Reading Room podcast that King Charles brilliantly does all the Harry Potter character voices — leaving his grandkids spellbound — while she claims she’s hopeless at mimicry. Join me as I read, roast, and react to this hilarious royal revelation with sarcasm.



King Charles’ Secret Talent: Harry Potter Voices That Even Queen Camilla Can’t Do

A calm, spoken press review covering today’s major UK news stories, read slowly and clearly for listeners who prefer measured, thoughtful audio.
In this episode:
The UK enters a new demographic era as deaths now outnumber births
A man appears in court after impersonating a naval admiral at a Remembrance Day event
New data shows adults consuming salt equal to 22 bags of crisps a day
Discussion around potential routes to another Scottish independence referendum
Ongoing legal efforts by Shamima Begum to regain British citizenship
Rising armed police deployment across Scotland
Homelessness pressures during cold winter weather
Sport: Scotland’s World Cup qualification brings a national bank holiday
Severe weather warnings affecting travel and daily life
This is a quiet press review, focused on clarity of speech, neutral delivery, and careful pacing — suitable for English learners, reflective listeners, and anyone seeking news without noise.
🎙️ Spoken calmly
📰 Based on national reporting
🕊️ No shouting, no commentary panels — just the news, read with care🏷️ 
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