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dialogo sugli ospiti e cosa e come organizzare la cena

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CHI VIENE A CENA?

Learn three ways to ask How are you? as Gaeilge, and listen to a sample conversation. 

Gaeilge Gan Brú A1-A2

Conas atá tú? How are you?

Hi everyone, a new series starts today! 
In this series, I talk about Senpai and Kohai relationship in Japan. Have you heard about it? If not, listen to this podcast to find it out! If you do know what it is, well, listen to this anyway!

Some words you might want to check before listening to this;
・関係（かんけい）　relationship
・年上（としうえ）　older 
・年下（としした）　younger
・敬語（けいご）　　formal Japanese

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たつきのにほんご

Senpai & Kohai relationship (Beginner Level)

我是一名医生，工作很忙。我不会做饭，一般也不在家里吃，下班以后经常去医院旁边的饭馆吃饭。后来，同事们告诉我，可以用手机点外卖，又方便又便宜。我试了一个星期，感觉太好了。我现在每顿都可以吃不同的东西，昨天吃饺子，今天吃面条，明天吃三明治，太幸福了！

Wǒ shì yì míng yī shēng ，gōng zuò hěn máng 。Wǒ bú huì zuò fàn ，yì bān yě bú zài jiā lǐ chī ，xià bān yǐ hòu jīng cháng qù yī yuàn páng biān de fàn guǎn chī fàn 。Hòu lái ，tóng shì men gào sù wǒ ，kě yǐ yòng shǒu jī diǎn wài mài ，yòu fāng biàn yòu biàn yí 。wǒ shì le yí gè xīng qī ，gǎn jiào tài hǎo le 。Wǒ xiàn zài měi dùn dōu kě yǐ chī bú tóng de dōng xi ，zuó tiān chī jiǎo zǐ ，jīn tiān chī miàn tiáo ，míng tiān chī sān míng zhì ，tài xìng fú le ！




Listening & Speaking (Mandarin)

点外卖  Diǎn wài mài 

I’ll introduce Japanese culture in easy Japanese.
Today’s Theme is “お盆（ぼん）《Bon festival》”.
This episode is JLPT-N3 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.
After listening, please take the quiz!

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

☆Words☆
お盆（ぼん）：Bon festival
Obon is one of the Buddhist events. In Buddhism, it is believed that the spirits of family ancestors come back to this world during the Obon period between July and August, and a series of events take place to commemorate them.
Obon is regarded as one of the most important family occasions of the year in Japan.
Although Obon is not an official holiday, many offices are temporarily closed for business during this period. 

盆踊（ぼんおど）り：Bon Festival dance
Bon Odori is a traditional Japanese dance that is generally performed at events or festivals during Obon holidays.
Participants wear yukata, a casual traditional Kimono-style garment, and dance to traditional music while circling around a stage to honor the spirits of ancestors.

移動（いどう）する：move

仏教（ぶっきょう）：Buddhism

先祖（せんぞ）：ancestor

もてなす：treat / welcome

仏壇（ぶつだん）：Buddhist altar

迎（むか）え火（び）：welcoming fire
“迎え火” is a sacred fire that is often burned on August 13th in front of each household to guide the spirits of their ancestors back home.

提灯（ちょうちん）：chochin lantern

送（おく）り火（び）：seeing off fire
"送り火"is lit on the last day of Obon, which is generally August 16th to send the ancestors back to their world.

五山送り火（ござんのおくりび）：
The Send-off Bonfires of Five Mountains (Gozan no Okuribi) refers to the annual bonfires lit at various 5 locations including Nyoigatake (Mt. Nyoi known as Mt. Daimonji) on August 16 in Kyoto City.

阿波踊（あわおど）り：
“阿波踊り” is the largest and the most famous bon festival dance in Japan, attracting more than 1 million visitors from August 12 to 15 every year. 

☆Script for this episode
The scripts (URL) are listed in the overview section of the channel.

☆Quiz for this episode


Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#43 Japanese culture / お盆《Bon festival》 // N3 Level /Japanese listening

Natural Spanish Fluency

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🌌 La Sombra del Espejo 🪞

Marta siempre había oído decir que los espejos guardan secretos, pero nunca lo creyó… hasta aquella noche. Estaba en su nueva casa, una antigua mansión que había heredado de su abuela. En el pasillo principal había un gran espejo enmarcado en madera oscura. Esa noche, al pasar frente a él, notó que su reflejo no imitaba su movimiento. Se detuvo, asustada, y vio cómo su imagen sonreía de manera siniestra.

Aterrada, retrocedió, pero su reflejo se quedó allí, mirándola fijamente. De repente, la imagen levantó la mano y señaló hacia la puerta del desván. Marta sintió un escalofrío, pero su curiosidad fue más fuerte que su miedo. Subió las escaleras y abrió la puerta crujiente. En el centro del desván había una caja polvorienta. Al abrirla, encontró una nota escrita con letra temblorosa: "No mires detrás de ti".

Su corazón se detuvo. Sintió una respiración helada en su nuca y escuchó un susurro que decía su nombre. Cerró los ojos, pero el miedo la paralizó. Al mirar nuevamente al espejo, su reflejo ya no estaba. En su lugar, una figura oscura le susurró: "Ahora tú estás al otro lado". Marta gritó, pero su voz quedó atrapada en el cristal. Desde esa noche, cada vez que alguien pasa por ese pasillo, jura escuchar un golpe suave que viene del espejo… como si alguien pidiera salir.

Spanish Reading Comprehesion

The Shadow of the Mirror

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of hobbies. Hobbies are activities that bring joy, relaxation, and opportunities to connect with others. Whether you're just starting to learn English or have some experience, this episode is designed to help you expand your vocabulary and confidently discuss your hobbies in English.

Hosted by Louis, this engaging episode begins by introducing various hobbies, such as reading, playing a musical instrument, hiking, painting, cooking, and photography. You'll have a moment to reflect on which hobbies interest you personally.

Next, Louis guides you through essential phrases to express your favorite hobbies. You'll learn how to answer the question, "What's your favorite hobby?" by using the phrase "My favorite hobby is..." For example, "My favorite hobby is reading." Additionally, you'll practice saying, "I enjoy..." followed by your preferred hobby, such as "I enjoy hiking" or "I enjoy cooking."

Building on these phrases, Louis teaches you how to use "I like to..." followed by a verb to describe your hobbies. For instance, "I like to play the guitar." These simple structures enable you to share your hobbies and interests with others more confidently.

To foster engaging conversations, Louis demonstrates how to ask questions about someone's hobbies. You'll practice asking, "What hobbies do you have?" and "Do you play any sports?" Furthermore, you'll learn to inquire about frequency with the question, "How often do you [hobby]?" For example, "How often do you go hiking?"

By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with the necessary vocabulary and phrases to discuss hobbies with ease. Remember, practice makes perfect, so be sure to utilize these phrases with friends or language exchange partners. Tune in to the podcast and embark on an exciting journey of learning and sharing your hobbies in English. Happy learning!