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Tiny Topics Podcast - Episode 1 - Why The Internet Is Broken and How to Fix It

Ever feel like the internet is getting worse? You're not crazy - there's a word for it. 🚨

In this episode of Tiny Topics, we break down the viral concept of "ensh*ttification" - the reason why platforms like Amazon and Facebook go from amazing to awful. Learn why your apps are designed to trick your "fat fingers" and how AI slop is taking over your feed.

But there's hope! Discover the simple solution that keeps some sites honest and what we can do to get a better web.

PLUS: Learn essential vocabulary, so you can sound like a native while complaining like a pro. 

Perfect for English learners who want to understand modern tech culture AND boost their vocabulary! 👍

#LearnEnglish #ESL #Internet #Tech #Podcast #Vocabulary

Tiny Topics! Tiny Talks about Big Topics!

Tiny Topics Podcast - Episode 1 - Why The Internet Is Broken and How to Fix It

Full transcript: https://japanesemayuna.com/

はい、こんにちは。今回はポッドキャストの23回目です。最近、仕事でもプライベートでも準備することが多くて、少し忙しいです。寝る時間が不規則になったり、花粉症があったりして大変ですが、頑張ります。ポッドキャストに関するリクエストや改善案ももらったので、少しずつ反映していきたいと思います。

Hello. This is the podcast episode 23. I've been a bit busy lately with a lot of preparation both at work and in my personal life. It's hard with irregular sleeping hours and hay fever, but I'm trying my best. I've received some requests and suggestions for improvement regarding the podcast, so I'll try to reflect them little by little.

今日は早口言葉について話したいと思います。みなさんは早口言葉を知っていますか？英語ではtongue twisterといいます。正しく発音するのが難しいフレーズを、早く言えるかどうか試す遊びです。早口言葉は日本語にもたくさんあります。今日は３つの早口言葉を紹介したいと思います。

Today I would like to talk about Hayakuchi Kotoba. Do you know Hayakuchi Kotoba? In English it is called “tongue twister”. It is a game to see if you can say a phrase that is difficult to pronounce correctly as quickly as possible. There are many Hayakuchi Kotoba in Japanese, too. Today I would like to introduce three Hayakuchi Kotoba.

まず紹介するのは、「赤巻紙　青巻紙　黄巻紙」です。「赤、青、黄」は色の名前です。「巻紙」とは、昔手紙を書くときに使われた紙のことです。つまり、赤と青と黄色の３種類の巻紙です。とくにストーリーはありません。それでは言ってみましょう。まずはゆっくり。「赤巻紙　青巻紙　黄巻紙」。そして早く。「赤巻紙　青巻紙　黄巻紙」。

The first one to be introduced is the ”Aka-Makigami, Ao-Makigami, Ki-Makigami”. ‘Aka(red), ao(blue), ki(yellow)’ are the names of the colours. ‘Makigami (roll of paper)’ refers to the paper used for writing letters in the olden days. In other words, there are three types of rolled paper: red, blue and yellow. There is no particular story behind this. Now let's say it. First, slowly. ”Aka-Makigami (red roll paper), Ao-Makigami (blue roll paper), Ki-Makigami (yellow roll paper)”. Then, quickly. ”Aka-Makigami, Ao-Makigami, Ki-Makigami”

次に紹介するのは、「生麦　生米　生卵」です。これも前の例と同じように、３つの名詞を並べたフレーズです。「生」は、料理していない食べ物の状態のことです。「麦、米、卵」は食べ物の名前ですね。他にも、「生肉」や「生クリーム」という単語が日常的によく使われます。それでは言ってみましょう。まずはゆっくり。「生麦　生米　生卵」。早く。「生麦　生米　生卵」。



Japanese Lessons with Mayuna

23. 早口言葉に挑戦

Recientemente una seguidora de uno de mis canales de YouTube para aprender español, 5 minutos de español, me pidió que hiciera un vídeo sobre frases para decir a su hijo de 2 años en español. La tarea, en principio, no se presentó fácil, no usamos un vocabulario muy interesante con niños pequeños, su vocabulario es realmente limitado, probablemente peor que el vuestro como estudiantes de español como lengua extranjera. Sea como fuere, me esforcé para hacer un vídeo (audio en Italki) para cumplir los deseos de esta seguidora del canal.
Espero que las frases sean de vuestro agrado. Ah, por cierto, perdonadme por el resfriado porque mi voz suena realmente rara, al menos para mí, que sé como suele sonar habitualmente.

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Frases que usamos en español para hablar con niños pequeños

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10013498911000/k10013498911000.html



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https://anchor.fm/azumi/episodes/Azumis-Easy-Japanese-Small-Talk-463-Japan-urges-nationals-to-evacuate-from-Russia-e1ff592

 #463 Japan urges nationals to evacuate from Russia

Vocabularies
灯会 dēnghuì - lantern show
豫园 Yù Yuán - Yuyuan Garden (a scenic spot in Shanghai)
灯 dēng - lantern HSK3
拍照 pāizhào - to take a photo HSK3
特别 tèbié - special/ especially HSK3
只 zhī - measure word for certain animals HSK1
有名 yǒumíng – famous HSK3
怪物 guàiwu – monster HSK7-9
年轻人 niánqīngrén - young people HSK3
小朋友 xiǎopéngyǒu – children HSK1
除了 chúle – besides HSK3
次 cì – measure word for particular event HSK2
比 bǐ – than (for comparison) HSK2
以前 yǐqián – before HSK3
更 gèng – more HSK3
外滩 Wàitān - The Bund (a scenic spot in Shanghai)
商场 shāngchǎng - shopping mall HSK2
外国人 wàiguórén – foreigner HSK2
荷兰人 Hélánrén - Dutch person 
女儿 nǚ'ér – daughter HSK1

News in Chinese for beginner

HSK2-3 |Labubu lights up Shanghai Lantern Show | 在上海灯会看Labubu | zài shàng hǎi dēng huì kàn Labubu

Learn to talk about homes! This lesson is all you need in order to feel comfortable talking about homes. We cover: 1) types of homes 2) home amenities 3) how to list advantages and disadvantages 4) home descriptions 
Perfect for intermediate students!
Enjoy!

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