We use language almost every minute of the day.  And it is one of the ways classism shows up readily, don't you think?

Hablando Al Chile

Language is a Form of Classism? 🎧

Рубрика, где я рассказываю о темах со своих уроков

Темы для обсуждения 

Юля - девочка, которая смогла 

What's important to you when choosing somewhere to live? Is it cheap rent, access to cultural activities, or great transport and education systems?



English Vibes

Vienna Ranked World's Most Livable City, Again

La Patasola es una leyenda popular en las regiones montañosas y selváticas de Colombia. Se dice que era una mujer hermosa que, en vida, fue muy infiel y malvada, y por su comportamiento, fue castigada. En su condena, perdió una pierna y fue transformada en una criatura aterradora, con una sola pierna deformada y afilada como un gancho.

La Patasola vive en los bosques y selvas, y es conocida por atraer a los hombres que se alejan del campamento o del camino, seduciéndolos con su belleza. Primero, se aparece como una mujer joven y encantadora, pero cuando logra que sus víctimas se acerquen, revela su verdadera forma monstruosa, con colmillos afilados y su pierna mutilada, y ataca sin piedad.

A veces, La Patasola es considerada una especie de vengadora de los hombres infieles o malvados. Para protegerse de ella, se dice que es necesario no andar solo en la selva y evitar cualquier figura misteriosa que aparezca en la distancia.

Colombian Legends

La Patasola

Here I will read the first chapter of the book. Try to first listen to it without text and later with the text. See how much you understand and try and translate it on your own if you want.

Not at home

 Lisa puts her bicycle against a tree and walks to the front door of her student house.  There are two people standing there.  A young man and a young woman.  They look at the nameplates on the door.  "Hello," says Lisa.  The man and woman look at Lisa.  "Good afternoon," says the woman.  Lisa hears that she is from Belgium.  They do speak Dutch there, but it sounds different.  Softer.  friendly.  'Can I help you?'  asks Lisa.  "Please," says the woman.  'We're looking for Dan.  He lives here right?  Lisa nods¹.  'Yes, Daan lives here,' she says.  She opens the door and walks in.  The man and woman follow her.  'Daan lives in room 10,' says Lisa.  She points to the door at the end of the hallway.  "Thank you," says the woman.  The man nods to Lisa.  "Thanks," he says.  Lisa walks to room 6, which is her room.  Her own room in Amsterdam!  She has been studying here for almost a year now and she loves it

Beginner book Dutch A1-A2

Chapter 1 Page 1 - Niet thuis 

Full transcript: https://japanesemayuna.com/

はい、こんにちは。今回はポッドキャストの23回目です。最近、仕事でもプライベートでも準備することが多くて、少し忙しいです。寝る時間が不規則になったり、花粉症があったりして大変ですが、頑張ります。ポッドキャストに関するリクエストや改善案ももらったので、少しずつ反映していきたいと思います。

Hello. This is the podcast episode 23. I've been a bit busy lately with a lot of preparation both at work and in my personal life. It's hard with irregular sleeping hours and hay fever, but I'm trying my best. I've received some requests and suggestions for improvement regarding the podcast, so I'll try to reflect them little by little.

今日は早口言葉について話したいと思います。みなさんは早口言葉を知っていますか？英語ではtongue twisterといいます。正しく発音するのが難しいフレーズを、早く言えるかどうか試す遊びです。早口言葉は日本語にもたくさんあります。今日は３つの早口言葉を紹介したいと思います。

Today I would like to talk about Hayakuchi Kotoba. Do you know Hayakuchi Kotoba? In English it is called “tongue twister”. It is a game to see if you can say a phrase that is difficult to pronounce correctly as quickly as possible. There are many Hayakuchi Kotoba in Japanese, too. Today I would like to introduce three Hayakuchi Kotoba.

まず紹介するのは、「赤巻紙　青巻紙　黄巻紙」です。「赤、青、黄」は色の名前です。「巻紙」とは、昔手紙を書くときに使われた紙のことです。つまり、赤と青と黄色の３種類の巻紙です。とくにストーリーはありません。それでは言ってみましょう。まずはゆっくり。「赤巻紙　青巻紙　黄巻紙」。そして早く。「赤巻紙　青巻紙　黄巻紙」。

The first one to be introduced is the ”Aka-Makigami, Ao-Makigami, Ki-Makigami”. ‘Aka(red), ao(blue), ki(yellow)’ are the names of the colours. ‘Makigami (roll of paper)’ refers to the paper used for writing letters in the olden days. In other words, there are three types of rolled paper: red, blue and yellow. There is no particular story behind this. Now let's say it. First, slowly. ”Aka-Makigami (red roll paper), Ao-Makigami (blue roll paper), Ki-Makigami (yellow roll paper)”. Then, quickly. ”Aka-Makigami, Ao-Makigami, Ki-Makigami”

次に紹介するのは、「生麦　生米　生卵」です。これも前の例と同じように、３つの名詞を並べたフレーズです。「生」は、料理していない食べ物の状態のことです。「麦、米、卵」は食べ物の名前ですね。他にも、「生肉」や「生クリーム」という単語が日常的によく使われます。それでは言ってみましょう。まずはゆっくり。「生麦　生米　生卵」。早く。「生麦　生米　生卵」。



Japanese Lessons with Mayuna

23. 早口言葉に挑戦

In this podcast, you will learn the 5 signs that you have  a GOOD EQ . This is taken by the book of Daniel Goleman.
Emotional Intelligence is extremely important in life. A high EQ allows us to have better relationship with others and even a higher chance to succeed. Know thyself is the perfect phrase to motivate you to do self analysis. Do you have enough EQ? How can you improve it?

FLO TALKS 

What are the signs that you have EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE? 

Please let me know if you have any requests of words or phrases that you wish you’ll be able to say in casual Japanese so I’ll make an episode about it!🙌

Super Casual Japanese with Teppei

 Season 1 : Episode 23 : “What’s the plan for today?” In Casual Japanese (1-minute episodes)

In this week's  lesson, I share experiences from my childhood with competitive sport.