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In this podcast, we go on to talk about the various forms of transportation we use as well as the pros and cons of each.

 Fluency Mastery 101 Podcast

Fluency Mastery 101 Podcast Lesson 3: Transportation

Ciao e bentornati!
Oggi parliamo di un tema che rappresenta l’Italia nel mondo: il caffè.
Come ordinarlo, come berlo, e soprattutto come non fare figuracce al bar!

☕ Il caffè in Italia
Per prima cosa: non dire mai espresso! In Italia si ordina semplicemente un caffè.
Se entri in un bar e chiedi un “espresso”, ti capiranno, certo, ma ti riconosceranno subito come turista.

🥐 Il grande dubbio del cappuccino
E qui arriviamo alla domanda che assilla tutti gli stranieri: è vero che il cappuccino si beve solo prima delle 11?
La risposta è… sì e no. In teoria, in Italia il cappuccino è una bevanda da colazione, perfetta con una brioche.
Ma in pratica, io stessa sono la prima a ordinarlo anche alle nove di sera!
Quello che però non si fa mai è berlo al posto dell’acqua, del vino o della birra a tavola. Il cappuccino non accompagna un pasto: è un momento a sé.

☕ Varianti del caffè
Scopriamo la differenza tra due grandi classici: il caffè macchiato e il latte macchiato.
Il caffè macchiato è un normale caffè con qualche goccia di latte caldo o latte freddo. Semplicemente potrai dire: un caffè macchiato caldo per favore! o un caffè machiato freddo grazie!

Il latte macchiato, invece, è un bicchiere di latte caldo con qualche goccia di caffè…una  “macchia” di caffè: insomma molto  latte, poco caffè.

📜 Curiosità culturale
In Italia il caffè è più di una bevanda: è un vero e proprio rito sociale.
Spesso si beve al banco, velocemente, in pochi sorsi. 
Non si resta seduti mezz’ora con la tazza in mano,  o si prende d’asporto e si beve per strada, come accade in altri Paesi.
Il caffè è un momento breve, intenso e quotidiano, che scandisce le giornate degli italiani.

🌟 Frase finale
E oggi, nel tempo di un caffè, abbiamo imparato a bere il caffè come dei veri italiani!


5 minuti per diventare più italiano!

e2 - non dire espresso!

In this story, a woodpecker named George is the watchman for a society of animals. But what happens when he starts to lose his confidence? 
This is Part 1 of 6. 

Oh no, it’s happening… I can feel it. They’re coming...

George swooped down from his treetop lookout and glided over a harmonious society of diverse forest animals. He trumpeted an alarming bird sound to warn of an incoming attack. All the animals immediately scattered to their hiding places. 

George darted for the animal leaders’ headquarters. Zipping into the center of the gathering, almost tumbling over, George the Woodpecker announced, “Code Red!”  

The animal leaders sprang into action to execute their emergency plan.
 
Carlos the Bear was the first to charge out. It’s his role to meet the invaders head on. Confronting them at the perimeter of the animal territory, he saw them holding chainsaws, swords and knives. The terrifying brown bear let out an incredible roar to keep them back. However, as they had deadly weapons, the arrogant invaders kept inching closer and closer.  

Meanwhile, Julian the Beaver was holding onto Mary the Dear’s back as they raced through the forest. Going around the side and meeting the intruders from behind, the other two animal leaders encountered delimbers, stump grinders and log loaders. These deforesting machines are devastating for animal habitats. Working in coordination, they cut down trees, rip out the roots and stack the lumber package, ready for transport. 

Julian snuck into the heart of the murderous machinery and interfered with their engines. Because of his robust and tough teeth, he chewed through vital wires, creating malfunctions. With his role complete, he jumped back on Mary and they got away.  With the massive machines now needing repairs, the invaders retreated back to their logging station. 

Back at the headquarters, Carlos, Mary, Julian and George, the trusted guardians of the forest, gathered together to evaluate their response to the invaders.  

Being a Cloud

George the Woodpecker

A：我们要不要买几个新的椅子？
B：好啊，什么时候去买？
A：明天下午怎么样？你明天下午几点能回来？
B：三点多。

HSK Standard Course Level 2 Audio of the textbook

Lesson 1 text 3

This is Korean Lesson in English podcast and I'm your host Ungyu Yeo. I'd teach you Korean in English in the easiest possible way.

Korean Lesson in English

3. Negatives - Do Not - 안, 지 마, 지 않아

My experience teaching on Italki (in, easy to understand, Indian accent).

3 in 1

My experience teaching on Italki (Indian Accent)


The Little Prince visits a planet ruled by a lonely king. 
Listen in Farsi and learn new words about power, respect, and human nature—through a simple, beautiful story.

Once Upon a Time

شازده کوچولو، فصل دهم

【スクリプト】
こんにちは～！マルハバ！サウジの日本語の先生、佳子です＾＾
みなさんー！元気ですかー？
今日は「オンラインショッピング」について話したいと思います。
前回話した通り、私は日本に住んでいた時、服とか靴とかファッション系のアイテムは直接お店で買っていました。
でも、去年の12月にサウジに引っ越してきて以来、ファッション系のものもオンラインで買うようになりました。日本のサービスではわからないけど、サウジでよく使われているオンラインショッピングのサイトではほとんどの商品が簡単に返品・交換が可能です。だいたい2週間以内に返品・交換リクエストできます。私は4つくらいのサイトを使い分けています。サイトによって、扱っているブランドや特色が違います。あるサイトではスポーツ系のファッション、あるサイトではドレスなどのパーティー用のアイテム、あるサイトでは靴やかばんが豊富です。
オンラインショッピングのいいところは、お店より比較的安いこと、すでに持っているアイテムと合わせて試着できることです。ネガティブな点は、サイズが合わないこと、知らないブランドを買う場合、実際に見るまでクオリティがわからないことです。初めて買ったランニングシューズは大丈夫だったけど、サンダルやフラットシューズはちょっとサイズがでかすぎてことごとく返品しました。また、息子は細身なので、こっちで売られているブランドは全然サイズが合いませんでした。
日本では多分あまり有名ではないですが、Alixexpressという中国のサイトを最近使うようになりました。中国のサイトなので、知らない中国のブランドがたくさん売られているんですが、ここで売られている商品はアジアサイズが多いので、息子の服を買うのにぴったり！またLEGOと似ている商品もたくさん売っているので、特殊なパーツだけ欲しいときに時々買っています。
日本ではほとんどAmazonや楽天で購入していたけど、サウジアラビアに来て、ほんとうにいろんな商品をいろんなサイトで買うようになりました。とはいえ、サウジでもAmazonは便利なのでオンラインショッピングの80%以上はAmazonですけどね。(笑)
みなさんは、どのサイトで何を買うのが好きですか？
それではまた！マア　アッサラーマ！
