Hi, and welcome back to Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates with Teacher Alyse!
Today, we’re going on an adventure to learn words that start with the letter D. Are you ready? Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own.

dragonfly, dandelions, duck, dolphin, dirt, dog biscuits, donkey, dalmation, dock, dice, drum

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See you next time—bye for now!

Captain Sesalt & The ABC Pirates

Letter D

Do you know who is the 'rain god' on the internet? Let's find out in this episode.😂

Shay的中文小课堂

Chat Episode4-雨神

When someone asks you 'Did you touch a fish in your job today?', what do they mean by that? Come and find out in this episode.

Idioms and Slangs Episode8-摸鱼

TRANSCRIPTION (explanation included)
These expressions of apology encompass a range of tones and levels of formality. In everyday conversation, one might simply say "sorry" or "my bad" to acknowledge a mistake. When the apology is sincere, phrases like "I sincerely apologize" and "I'm truly sorry" convey the depth of regret. In informal settings, a more casual approach may be taken with expressions like "I messed up" or "oops, I'm sorry," adding a touch of camaraderie. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I offer my most sincere apologies" or "please accept my formal apology," while emphasizing the depth of regret. Politeness tempers the apology in expressions such as "I'm so sorry" and "please forgive me," demonstrating a genuine desire for reconciliation. A touch of wit adds a layer of humor to the apology, as seen in expressions like "I'm on the apology tour" or "I'm in hot water." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their regret with statements like "I must express my profound regret" or "please accept my sincerest apologies," maintaining an air of warmth. For royalty, an apology is conveyed with grace and respect, as in "I extend my most heartfelt apologies" or "please accept my deepest regrets," 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.

LEARN BY LISTENING

How to say sorry in various registers of English

Sana sisu on johdos sanasta sisä. Mutta mitä sisu on? Miksi sillä on niin suuri merkitys suomalaisille? 
Tässä jaksossa pohdin mitä sisu ja sisukkuus merkitsevät. 

Suomea for you

15. jakso: Sisu

こんにちは、あかりです。今日のエピソードのテーマは健康(けんこう)とメタル音楽(おんがく)です。🤘

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Slow Japanese

Episode #63 - How metal music helps our health

Hoy hablamos de... amor o quizás no, quizás es algo que se parece al amor jajaja, quién sabe. Te lo explico ahora.

Expresiones en español

Sentir mariposas en el estómago

JLPT N3で話す【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#184〉7月26日水曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/28℃ 


富良野/ふらの
美瑛/びえい
・お昼には31度になる予定
・東京だと37度になるみたい
・37度は想像できない。 経験したことがない。皆さんの国はどうですか？

・富良野と美瑛に行った
・富良野は知ってますか？ とてもきれいな景色が見える場所です。
・今月7月はとてもお花がきれいな季節
・実は、7月の富良野に行ったことがない。
・バスで富良野に行った
・札幌から富良野まで、バスで約2時間くらい
・朝の7時45分に出発
・そんなに暑くなくて、お昼で28度くらい
・だけど、暑いのに慣れていないので、とても暑かった。

・まず、富良野にある「ファーム富田/ふぁーむとみた」という場所に行った。
・お花畑がとてもきれいな場所
・ラベンダーというお花がとてもきれい
・ 赤や黄色や白の花がたくさん咲いていた
・ たくさんの観光の人も来てた
・韓国の人が多かったと思う

・次に、美瑛にある「青い池」という池に行った
・名前の通り、青く見えるということで有名
・写真では見たことはある
・実際見るととてもきれいだった
 ・青いというよりは、 水色。
・水色は青より薄い色
 ・とても感動した
・その日によって色が変わるということなので、また見に行きたいなと思った。

・札幌に着いたのは大体夕方の6時くらい
・バスにずっと揺られていたのでちょっと疲れた
・楽しい1日だった

・7月の富良野
・6月の美瑛
・北海道に遊びに来る人は、ぜひ富良野と美瑛にも遊びに行ってみてください！




レッスン待ってます♪



北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#184〉お花畑を見に行きました！《富良野/ふらの》

This week Karen and Abby will be chatting about if the gap between 2 people's financial situation affects their friendship. This bonus episode will be all in Chinese. Enjoy!

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.