【北海道Hokkaido生活】
4月25日月曜日　天気/はれ　気温/12℃ 

札幌市/さっぽろし
・北海道初の公立夜間中学校が21日から始まった。
・生徒は10代〜80代
・不登校や障がい、戦争が理由で学校に通えなかった。

［単語］
初/はつ…初めて
公立/こうりつ…国や市が作る
夜間/やかん…夜の時間
10代/じゅうだい…10才〜19才
80代/はちじゅうだい…80才〜89才
不登校/ふとうこう…学校に通わないこと
障がい/しょうがい…頭や体に問題があること
戦争/せんそう…国と国のたたかい

レッスン待ってます♪

北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#45〉4月25日月曜日　北海道初の公立夜間中学校

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

New Headlines from the UK 21 April 2026

In today’s daily English listening podcast, I sit in a quiet coffee shop and describe what I see around me — the sounds, the people, and the atmosphere of everyday life.

I also reflect on a recent change at Glasgow’s famous Mitchell Library, where an alcoh bar has been introduced. Is this a good idea? Should libraries remain quiet spaces for reading and study, or is it time for them to evolve?

This episode is perfect for English learners who want to improve listening skills through real, natural speech, while also exploring culture and everyday observations.

Should Libraries Have Alcohol? A Thought from the UK

Queen Camilla revealed on The Queen’s Reading Room podcast that King Charles brilliantly does all the Harry Potter character voices — leaving his grandkids spellbound — while she claims she’s hopeless at mimicry. Join me as I read, roast, and react to this hilarious royal revelation with sarcasm.



King Charles’ Secret Talent: Harry Potter Voices That Even Queen Camilla Can’t Do

A calm, spoken press review covering today’s major UK news stories, read slowly and clearly for listeners who prefer measured, thoughtful audio.
In this episode:
The UK enters a new demographic era as deaths now outnumber births
A man appears in court after impersonating a naval admiral at a Remembrance Day event
New data shows adults consuming salt equal to 22 bags of crisps a day
Discussion around potential routes to another Scottish independence referendum
Ongoing legal efforts by Shamima Begum to regain British citizenship
Rising armed police deployment across Scotland
Homelessness pressures during cold winter weather
Sport: Scotland’s World Cup qualification brings a national bank holiday
Severe weather warnings affecting travel and daily life
This is a quiet press review, focused on clarity of speech, neutral delivery, and careful pacing — suitable for English learners, reflective listeners, and anyone seeking news without noise.
🎙️ Spoken calmly
📰 Based on national reporting
🕊️ No shouting, no commentary panels — just the news, read with care🏷️ 
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