I will be laughed at... I feel ashamed about my English.

Is it something that  you hear often?

It's the voice in your head that does that, right? 

Most people do when they learn a second language.

It's a normal thing for students to create scary/negative pictures in their head when they think about communicating in English.

You can agree with that too :)

Listen to the podcast whether you need general English, business English or IELTS improvement as inside you'll find ideas to make your English learning/ Becoming better at communicating easier and much fun :)

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I will be laughed at... I feel ashamed about my English.

皆さんは音やにおいから何かを思い出すことはありますか。
例えば「この曲を聞くとあの頃を思い出す」とか「この香りを嗅ぐとあの人を思い出す」とか…
今回は、アヤが思い出の曲について話します。

Do you have anything that brings back your memory?
For example, a song that makes you recall good days or a scent reminds you of someone.
This time, Aya talks about her memorable song.

アンジェラ・アキ『サクラ色』
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esswWGVQe4s

♤ キーワード
・朝の情報番組（あさのじょうほうばんぐみ：morning show）
・しっとりした（mellow music）
・真っ先に（まっさきに：before anything else）
 
♧ 理解度チェッククイズ 
1. アヤはアンジェラ・アキの『サクラ色』という曲をどうやって知った？ 
2. アヤはその曲を聞くと、何を思い出す？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え
1. フミが引いたおみくじの結果は？ 
→ 渋い大吉
2. アヤが神社をはしごした理由は？
→ 最初に行った神社のおみくじは吉凶を占うものではなかったから

BGM special thanks：MusMus

アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

Episode 23：思い出の曲

Two corvesations: 

1- En la recepción del hotel

2- En los medios de comunicación

This podcast is to improve your listening and vocabulary

Learn Spanish Conversation

Learn Spanish Conversation parte 12

저는 지난 주말에 가족과 함께 바다에 갔습니다. 아침에 일찍 일어났습니다. 엄마, 아빠, 동생과 같이 차를 탔습니다. 차 안에서 음악을 듣고 이야기도 했습니다. 길이 조금 막혔지만, 저는 즐거웠습니다.

바다에 도착하니 하늘이 파랗고 바람이 시원했습니다. 저는 신발을 벗고 물에 들어갔습니다. 물이 차가웠습니다. 하지만 시원하고 기분이 좋았습니다. 동생도 물에서 놀았습니다. 동생은 크게 웃었습니다. 저도 웃었습니다. 우리는 같이 모래성을 만들었습니다. 모래성이 무너졌지만, 우리는 괜찮았습니다. 다시 만들고 또 웃었습니다.

점심시간이 되었습니다. 우리는 근처 식당에 갔습니다. 저는 라면을 먹었습니다. 엄마와 아빠는 회를 먹었습니다. 동생은 김밥을 먹었습니다. 음식이 모두 맛있었습니다. 저는 많이 먹어서 배가 불렀습니다.

점심을 먹고 우리는 바닷가 근처 카페에 갔습니다. 아빠는 커피를 마셨습니다. 엄마는 차를 마셨습니다. 저는 주스를 마셨습니다. 동생은 아이스크림을 먹었습니다. 우리는 다 같이 이야기를 했습니다. 사진도 찍었습니다.

시간이 빨리 지나갔습니다. 해가 지기 전에 집으로 돌아왔습니다. 차 안에서 저는 조금 피곤했습니다. 하지만 마음이 행복했습니다. 이번 여행은 재미있고 즐거웠습니다. 저는 다음에 또 가족과 바다에 가고 싶습니다.

한국의 문화

저는 지난 주말에 가족과 함께 바다에 갔습니다

みなさんこんにちは！けいすけの日本語ポッドキャストへようこそ！
このポッドキャストは、日本語の勉強をしているみんなのリスニングのために作っています。

今回は僕が今住んでいる、コロンビアについてお話しします。
Idioma que habla

けいすけの日本語ポッドキャスト

Ep.８ 🇨🇴コロンビアの好きなところ｜Japanese listening practice

In many of the world's richer countries, young adults feel they can't afford to start a family. They also see the idea of buying a house as an impossible dream.

So, they're going on holiday instead!

And Elizabeth Currid-Halkett from the University of Southern California told CNN that young people are happy to take on some debt to go on a trip.

That's because it feels like a very small amount of debt compared to the cost of college or a house.

In fact, a May 2024 survey by US money website WalletHub found that two out of five Americans agree: they think it's worth going into debt to be able to have a good vacation.

Some call it "doom spending" — spending money on short-term pleasure, not saving it for something bigger in the future.

People point to the fact that house prices have increased much faster than wages, and so young adults today feel that saving for a home isn't realistic.

They feel the money would be better spent on a nice vacation.

There are also airlines that let customers book a flight but pay for it later, something that may appeal to these younger travelers.

However, experts say doom spending is a risky way to use your money, especially if it becomes a habit.

Money expert Louise Hill told Sky News that spending on short-term pleasure also makes it even harder to save for big things in life like a house or a family.

She said: "By the time you've saved enough for it, think about whether you still really want it."

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Many Americans Happy to Go into Debt for a Vacation

The head brewmaster for Weihenstephan, the world's oldest brewery, has a secret: he really likes alcohol-free beer.

Even though he's quick to say he obviously enjoys real beer more, Tobias Zollo says he savors alcohol-free beer when he's working or eating lunch. It has the same taste but fewer calories than regular beer because the alcohol has been removed.

"You can't drink beer every day — unfortunately," he joked at the brewery in the German town of Freising, about 31 kilometers north of Munich.

Alcohol-free beer has been gaining popularity in recent years as beer consumption shrinks.

At the Weihenstephan brewery, which was founded in 1040, non-alcoholic beer now makes up 10% of the volume. The increase since they started making alcohol-free drinks in the 1990s, mirrors the statistics for the rest of Germany's beer industry.

"The people are unfortunately — I have to say that as a brewer — unfortunately drinking less beer," said Zollo. "If there's an alternative to have the crisp and fresh taste from a typical Weihenstephan beer, but just as a non-alcoholic version, we want to do that."

This summer, Munich's first alcohol-free beer garden opened near the city's main train station. And even at Oktoberfest alcohol-free beer is on the menu.

The festival, which began on September 21 and continues until October 6, has 18 large tents and all but two of them offer alcohol-free beer. The sober beverage costs the same as an alcoholic beer — between $15 and $17 for a 1-liter mug — but saves drinkers from a hangover.

"For people who don't like to drink alcohol and want to enjoy the Oktoberfest as well, I think it's a good option," Mikael Caselitz, 24, of Munich said at the festival. "Sometimes people feel like they have more fun with alcohol, which is not a good thing because you can also have fun without alcohol."

He added: "If you want to come and drink alcohol-free beer, nobody will judge you."

Alcohol-Free Beer Gaining Popularity, Even at Oktoberfest

Mastering Listening Comprehension with Miss Smith

Have you ever pondered the art of mastering listening comprehension? Miss Smith, a seasoned educator, offers invaluable insights on this skill. She advocates for active listening, emphasizing the need to grasp not just the words, but their context, nuances, and the emotions they convey. Miss Smith encourages regular practice with diverse audio materials, from conversations to podcasts, as a means to expose oneself to various accents, speeds, and topics. With patience and persistence, Miss Smith believes that anyone can unlock the door to impeccable listening comprehension, ultimately enriching their language proficiency.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Listen Comprehension Exercise

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xbflx-BrgmbgwY0DsSLwLgporuWaQFqV/view?usp=drivesdk