Gardening and growing your own food are on the rise and for good reason! In this fascinating episode of The Real English Conversations Podcast, Canadian italki English teachers Amy and Curtis share their passion for gardening, discussing the benefits of growing your own food and connecting with nature. From the joy of eating fresh, organic produce to the satisfaction of getting your hands dirty in the soil, you'll discover why gardening is becoming such a popular hobby. Plus, you'll hear about their friend Sebo's organic vegetable farm, gaining valuable insights into sustainable agriculture practices. So why not tune in and learn more about this rewarding pastime? 

And if you're looking to improve your English skills, book a lesson with Curtis on italki today! Follow this link to book your lesson now: https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english

Real English Conversations Podcast

The Benefits of Gardening & Growing Your Own Food and Connecting with Nature: Real English Conversations Podcast On Italki

Perdiéndose en la ciudad - Cómo pedir y dar direcciones en español"
En este episodio, aprenderás a pedir y dar direcciones en una ciudad hispanohablante. Acompaña a Pedro, un turista perdido, mientras solicita ayuda para encontrar el museo de arte. Practicarás frases clave como "Disculpa, ¿puedes ayudarme?" y "Sigue recto dos calles". Un episodio ideal para quienes quieren mejorar su vocabulario y confianza al moverse en un entorno urbano. 

Easy Spanish 

Preguntar por una dirección / ask for directions

お待たせしました、日本語大好きなみなさん。すずまりの「きき耳ずきん」が、帰ってきました。
シーズン2は、中級から上級レベルの学習者の皆さんに向けてお届けします。
テーマは「GPTハルカちゃんと日本一周」
日本全国47都道府県（とどうふけん）について、行きたくなるような魅力（みりょく）を探りながら、「すずまり」と「chatGPT ハルカちゃん」が話します。
＊ご注意：OpenAIで数回話した結果を、最後にまとめています。そのまま、1回で話せた内容ではないので、ご理解ください。

第1話は　静岡県です。実は「すずまり」は大阪からこちらに引っ越したばかりなんです。
どこにあるのかな？　何があるのかな？　さっそく、お聞きください。
スクリプトはこちら。
https://www.notion.so/0a86bca68bc54046bac572560c634f36?pvs=4
文法と言葉のリストはまだですが、そのうちつくります。
楽しみ方はS１と同じ。こちらを見てください。
https://www.notion.so/S2-1114d60c575442768615bc975767fd41?pvs=4

いやあ、ハルカちゃん、ていねいなのはいいんだけど、まじめすぎる…



すずまりの日本語「きき耳ずきん」S2

第1話　静岡でバンジージャンプ⁈

Write the words you hear in hiragana.　きこえた　ごいを　ひらがなでかきます。

がいこく　 (foreign country)
ぎんこう　 (bank)
まぐろ　 (tuna)
げんき　 (fine)
にほんご　 (Japanese)
ひざ　 (nee)
そうじ　 (number)
ちず　 (map)
かぜ 　(common cold)
かぞく　 (family)
だいがく　 (university)
はなぢ　 (nose blood)
みかづき　 (new moon)
でぐち　 (exit)
まど　 (window)
たばこ 　(tobacco)
ゆびわ　 (ring)
ぶた　 (pig)
べんとう　 (bento)
ぼうし　 (hat)
かっぱ　 (cucumber)
えんぴつ　 (pencil)
きっぷ　 (ticket)
ほっぺ　 (cheek)
さんぽ　 (take a walk)



ごいのれんしゅう

ひらがな＿だくおん

日本人(にほんじん)、どうやって出会(であ)うの？
How did you two meet?
일본인들은 어떻게 만나?

●YOUTUBEに英語、韓国語の字幕ver.があります
English, Korean Subtitles on YOUTUBE
유튜브에는 영어, 한국어 자막이 있습니다
https://www.youtube.com/@nanasensei777

NANAのにほんごpodcast 

日本人(にほんじん)、どうやって出会(であ)うの？How did you two meet?

CHISTES MEXICANOS

UN POLÍTICO JOVEN E INEXPERTO.

This story uses words from '4000 most common English words'

Zara is dragging Bobby into the market. He is like a stubborn little boy. Her eyes are beaming with enthusiasm and his are downcast with despair. 

The market is out of this world! There are countless numbers of things Zara has never seen before. 

As the two friends walk down the street, Zara points at everything in amazement while Bobby  dismisses them as boring and ordinary. 

Arriving at a food stall, Zara wants to experience everything. “And what are these fragrant things?” 

“Those are herbs…” 

“And this spicy thing?”

“Garlic… umm, where are you from?” 

“And what about this? It looks like the roots of a plant!” 

“That’s ginger, and, yes, they are the roots. Are you from outside of China?”

Zara is overwhelmed with positive emotion and disregards Bobby’s questions. 

The two friends arrive at an animal stall. It has horses, cows, chickens and pigs for sale. Zara touches all the animals, smelling and patting them. “These creatures are beautiful!” 

But Bobby doesn’t get it. He’s never met someone so strange in his life. He’s actually starting to feel irritated by Zara’s joy.

“Look, I have to get going soon… You know, my important task. So, is there anything I can do for you?” 

Zara stuffs a sugar-coated figurine into Bobby’s mouth. “Try this!” 

Bobby reluctantly chews and a little smile appears on his face. But then it disappears and he looks annoyed.

Zara runs off down the street, touching all the lovely silks and picking up all the metal tools. 

Bobby thinks, who does she think she is?

Being a Cloud

Zara the Mayfly

Hoy es un día, mejor dicho, una Noche muy especial en España, ya que es el día antes, el día de preparación para el Día de Reyes, que es cuando los españoles recibimos los regalos de Navidad.
Por supuesto en el día de hoy tenemos algunas tradiciones y rituales que llevamos a cabo cada año. Para conocerlos y aprender un poco más sobre este día escucha este episodio.


Blanca to go 

Especial Navidad 8-Noche de Reyes

The transcript is on my blog post 1099.

Meet the real man behind the name — Neil McTaggart.

In this video, I share the true-life background of Neil McTaggart, a young man from Scotland who emigrated to Canada in the 1920s. He is the inspiration behind my serialized audio book, and this clip gives you the historical and personal context behind the fiction.

🪨 From the stone he carried in his pocket to the life he built abroad, Neil’s journey is one of survuval and change.

📚 About the Series

My serialized book, based on Neil's life, blends historical fact with fictional storytelling. This video sets the scene and introduces you to the real person whose life sparked the story.

