Today’s Theme is “新（あたら）しい習慣（しゅうかん）《New habits》”.
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☆Words
習慣（しゅうかん）： habit
太陽（たいよう）：sun
新鮮（しんせん）な：fresh
空気（くうき）：air
環境（かんきょう）：environment
心（こころ）を落（お）ち着（つ）かせる：calm down

☆Script for this episode


Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#45 新しい習慣《New habits》 // N4 Level / Japanese listening

Experience the beauty of Russian winter through Pushkin's eyes. This short podcast features "Winter Morning," one of Russia's most famous poems, beginning with the iconic line "Frost and sunshine; day of wonder!" 

«Stories & Mind»

Winter Morning: A Journey into Pushkin's Poetry

みなさんは、都会と田舎、どちらが好きですか？そしてどちらに住みたいですか？
このエピソードでは、日本で都会もしくは田舎に住むことについて、メリット・デメリットを話しています。

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都会と田舎、どっちに住みたい？

These 16 whole-word syllables cannot be broken down into small chunks. We pronounce each of them like a word. Please try your best to practice till you master the pronunciation.

汉语拼音

Learn  how to pronunce the 16 whole-word syllables 

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Español coloquial

Es pan comido

S - Situation / P - Problem / I - Implications / N - Need

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These various expressions for affirmation encompass a wide range of tones and levels of formality. In everyday conversation, a simple "yes" or "yeah" suffices, and a touch of informality may be added with "sure" or "absolutely." When assurance is absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, yes" and "most definitely" leave no room for ambiguity. In informal settings, a resounding agreement might be expressed with "you bet" or "hell yeah," and a casual "totally" or "yup" carries a similar sentiment. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may entail phrases like "I wholeheartedly agree" or "indeed," while "I concur" and "affirmative" maintain a level of professionalism. Politeness sweetens the agreement in expressions such as "I'd be happy to" and "that sounds wonderful," demonstrating eagerness to comply. A touch of wit adds a layer of humor to the affirmation, as seen in expressions like "in a New York minute" or "is the Pope Catholic?" In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their agreement with endearing phrases like "absolutely, my dear" or "most assuredly," maintaining a level of warmth. For royalty, an affirmation is conveyed with grace and respect, as in "by all means, Your Majesty" or "it would be my honor, Your Highness," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

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How To Say 'YES' in Various English Registers

You will know some places to visit in Bogota:

El centro histórico de Bogotá

Teatro Colón

Museo del Oro

Cerro de Monserrate

Barrio La Macarena

Andrés Carne de Res

Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá

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