Based on my experience working in the HR department, delivering training sessions for employees, and studying in an MBA program, I can help you understand how people communicate in Korean companies.

💎BUSINESS KOREAN💎

みなさんはドイツの９ユーロチケットを知っていますか？
これは、９ユーロで１ヶ月間ドイツ国内のバスや電車などの公共交通機関が乗り放題になるチケットです。今、ガソリン代が高くなっているので、ドイツ政府が車に乗らなくても人々が移動できるように始めました。6月から8月まで利用することができます。

私は先週このチケットを使ってデュッセルドルフに行って来ました。私の家からデュッセルドルフまでは片道4時間ほど掛かります。通常なら往復で50ユーロ以上掛かると思いますが、このチケットのおかげで、たった９ユーロで往復することができました。ちなみにこのチケットでは新幹線のような高速列車を利用することはできません。

ところで、みなさんは「乗り放題」の意味が分かりますか？「乗り放題」の意味は決められた金額を払えば、何回でも乗ることができるという意味です。つまり、１ヶ月乗り放題のチケットは９ユーロ払えば、１ヶ月何回でも乗ることができるチケットです。
みなさんは「食べ放題」に行ったことがありますか？これは食べたいだけ食べることができるという意味です。居酒屋やファミリーレストランには「飲み放題」のメニューがあります。これは飲みたいだけ飲むことができるという意味です。

ちなみに、「やりたい放題」という言葉もありますが、これは「他人のことを気にせずに自分のやりたいようにやっている」という意味です。「あなたはいつもやりたい放題だね」と言われたら、それは「あなたがわがままだ」という意味です。

みなさんは乗り放題や食べ放題、飲み放題などを利用したことがありますか？
それがお得だと思いましたか？
よかったら、私のレッスンに来て教えてください。


国内：こくない　domestic
公共交通機関：こうきょうこうつうきかん
高速列車：こうそくれっしゃ　high speed train
お得な：おとくな　good deal
通常：つうじょう　normally
片道：かたみち　one way 
往復：おうふく　round trip
往復する：go and return
制限：せいげん  limit
何回でも：なんかいでも 　as many times as you want
〜たいだけ： as much as you want 　　
お得な：おとくな　good deal
他人：たにん　others
気にする：きにする　care about
わがまま：selfish

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

乗り放題-Today’s Word

昼ごはんは、たいてい家で一人で食べています。かんたんです。おにぎり１こと、インスタントのみそしるだけのときもあります。でも、たまには、外で他の人と食べたくなります。そこで、出かけてきたんですが、そこは働かなければ食べさせてもらえないところでした！地元のゲストハウスで経験した、２日間の「食」の経験、お聞きください。
スクリプトと文法や言葉のリストはこちら。
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楽しみ方はこちらを見てください。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/116c436c16ed4055a68ddb2c4624cd96
じゃあ、またね！

すずまりの日本語「ききみみ」ずきん

第17話　食べることは、生きること。

Xiànzài jǐ diǎn?
A：现在 几 点？
   Xiànzài shí diǎn shí fēn.
B：现在  十   点  十 分。
   Zhōnɡwǔ jǐ diǎn chīfàn?
A：中午     几 点  吃饭？
     Shí'èr diǎn chīfàn.
B：十二 点   吃饭。


日常对话 daily conversation

现在几点

Sample answers to this question: 
1. Short and Simple

My parents gave me my name. It comes from Persian and means “sweet.”

2. Personal Story

My grandmother chose my name because she wanted me to have a name that reminded her of her favorite flower. It’s from Latin, and it means “rose.”

3. Cultural Background

My parents named me after a famous poet from our country. My name is Arabic in origin and means “hope.”

4. Sentimental Reason

My mother gave me my name because it was the same as her best friend’s. The name is from Greek and means “light.”

5. Family Tradition

My father chose my name because it has been used for many generations in our family. It comes from Hebrew and means “peace.”

6. Modern Twist

My name was chosen by my parents after a character in a book they loved. It’s originally an English name and means “protector.”


Shirin English Podcast

Who gave you your name?

Why does work sound like werrrk when it’s spelled with an o? In this episode, we unpack one of the most confusing features of British pronunciation: the /ɜː/ sound. With clear explanations, grouped practice words, minimal pairs, and tongue twisters, this lesson will help you stop trusting the spelling and start trusting the R. 

Practice Transcript: 
Spelled with 'e': her, term, serve, early, person, learn
With 'o': work, word, world, worth, worse, worm, worst, worthwhile, attorney
With 'i': bird, first, girl, shirt
With 'u': nurse, turn, burn, church

Practice 2:
her, bird, nurse, work
term, girl, turn, word
serve, first, burn, world
early, shirt, church, worth
person, bird, nurse, worse
learn, girl, turn, worm
person, girl, nurse, word

Minimal pairs: 
Word - ward, work - walk, world - wall, worse - wars, worth - north, worm - warn

Tongue Twisters: 
I like to walk to work in warm weather. 
The worm on the war ship worships workplaces 
The early bird turns and learns to work.
Were the worst words worth the work?

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British Pronunciation Tips 

British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 10: Why do we say ‘work’ with errrr?

TRANSCRIPTION (explanation included)
These expressions of happiness and contentment span a spectrum of formality and tone. In everyday conversation, one might simply say they are "happy," "content," or even use the term "pleased" to express satisfaction. When the feeling is particularly strong, phrases like "I am genuinely happy" and "I am overjoyed" convey the depth of joy. In informal settings, a more relaxed approach may be taken with expressions like "on cloud nine" or "over the moon," indicating extreme happiness. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I am pleased to inform you" or "I am delighted to announce," emphasizing the importance of the news. Politeness tempers the happiness in expressions such as "I'm really happy for you" or "That's wonderful news," demonstrating a genuine celebration of someone else's success. A touch of wit adds a layer of playfulness to the joy, as seen in expressions like "doing the happy dance" or "grinning from ear to ear." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their contentment with statements like "I'm quite content" or "I find myself in high spirits," maintaining an air of sophistication. For royalty, joy is conveyed with grace and dignity, as in "It brings me great joy" or "I am genuinely pleased," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

LEARN BY LISTENING

How to say happy in various registers of English

Join us on English Learners Boost, where language meets the spirit of Halloween! In this episode, we'll explore common phrasal verbs that add a spooky twist to your English skills. Plus, don't forget to check out our host's iTalki profile for personalized English lessons and unleash your language potential. Happy learning and a Happy Halloween!