A short version of my book's podcasts that covers the wedding celebration in Syrian families in detail. There is a lot to explore and learn! Don't miss that entertaining episode.
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Beyond Borders: Immersing in Syrian Culture

Weddings in Syria

Part 2 of 6. 

Jack, a pocket-sized blue book with yellow text and white pages, climbed up the library steps, knocked on the modern glass doors and was let in by the security guard. It was an hour before the library opened to the public. 

“Mornin’ Jack,” said the security guard. “I’ve been dying to see you this morning. Could you whip me up a Frappuccino?” 

Jack’s life swirled around coffee. Not only was it his profession, it was his passion and life’s purpose. The library café had been in his family for six generations. Ever since Jack was capable of walking on his two feet, he was working at the café. In due time, Jack had mastered all aspects of coffee making, from grinding and roasting beans to excellent customer service, and everything in between. His father supervised him closely, making sure their state-of-the-art coffee machine was used properly. When Jack was ready, his mother showed him how to create artistic designs using the frothed milk. 

“You’ll have to wait a bit longer,” replied Jack. “I’ve got some extra housekeeping to do this morning. I’ll get it to you at opening time.” 

The island café was placed in the center of the public sitting area. It was surrounded by seven medium-sized tables. Today Jack had to prepare a new shipment of Columbian beans by grinding them and storing them away. After doing that, he mopped around the seating area and wiped the tables. Finally, Jack sliced some cheese for his most popular item, the cheese bread rolls. 

Jack switched on his beloved coffee machine and listened to it hum as it warmed up. With his hand on the steam wand, Jack caught his reflection in the pressure and temperature dials of the machine. Looking back at him was a newly-discovered shiny white hair. 


Being a Cloud

Jack the Coffee Book

おしまいまでひいてしまうと狸の子はしばらく首をまげて考えました。
それからやっと考えついたというようにいいました。
 「ゴーシュさんはこの二番目の糸をひくときは きたいに遅おくれるねえ。
    なんだか ぼくがつまずくようになるよ。」
ゴーシュは はっとしました。たしかにその糸は どんなに手早く弾いても 
すこしたってからでないと音が出ないような気が ゆうべからしていたのでした。
 「いや、そうかもしれない。このセロは悪いんだよ。」
とゴーシュはかなしそうにいいました。
すると狸は気の毒そうにして またしばらく考えていましたが
 「どこが悪いんだろうなあ。では もう一ぺん弾いてくれますか。」
 「いいとも弾くよ。」
ゴーシュは はじめました。
狸の子はさっきのように とんとん叩きながら 時々頭をまげて セロに耳をつけるようにしました。
そしておしまいまで来たときは 今夜もまた東がぼうと明るくなっていました。
 「ああ夜が明けたぞ。どうもありがとう。」
狸の子は大へんあわてて 譜や棒きれをせなかへしょって ゴムテープでぱちんと とめて
おじぎを二つ三つすると 急いで外へ出て行ってしまいました。
ゴーシュはぼんやりして しばらくゆうべのこわれたガラスから はいってくる風を吸っていましたが、
町へ出て行くまでねむって 元気をとり戻もどそうと 急いで ねどこへもぐりこみました。

朗読クラブ📚Reading to Japanese language learners 

『セロ弾きのゴーシュ』#10 'Gauche the Cellist'   宮沢賢治 Kenji Miyazawa

Think of a time when your friend wanted to buy something, but you didn't like it. What did you say to him/her? 
Listen to this conversation:
Louise: Here is the dress I love. What do you think? Does it look ok on me?
Zoe: Well I'm not sure. 
Louise: Why what's wrong with it?
Zoe: I don't think it suits you. It's a bit short. Why don't you try this black one?
Louise: But what's wrong with this one?
Zoe: If I were you I'd try the black one. I think it looks great. 




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