In today's episode, I'm talking about the similarities between Sinhala grammar's 'ද' and the Chinese question particle '吗' in Chinese. Tune in to discover how these languages handle questions! 

Sinhala corner 

ද 和吗语气词一样吗？

yì zhī hóu zi zài shān pō shang zhòng le yí piàn yù mǐ。 
一只猴子在山坡上 种了一片玉米。
qiū tiān dào le，dì li de yù mǐ shú le，
秋天到了，地里的玉米熟了，
yí gè gè jīn huáng jīn huáng de。 
一个个金黄金黄的。
hóu zi kàn le fēi cháng gāo xìng， 
猴子看了非常高兴，
fēi kuài de pǎo jìn dì li， 
飞快地跑进地里，
rèn zhēn de bāi qǐ yù mǐ lai。
认真地掰起玉米来。
tā bāi yí ge，jiù wǎng yè xià jiā yí ge；  
它掰一个，就往腋下夹一个；
jiā yí ge yòu qù bāi lìng yí ge，  
夹一个又去掰另一个，
bāi lìng yí ge shí，
掰另一个时，
yè xià de yù mǐ biàn diào dào le dì shang。   
腋下的玉米便掉到了地上。
zhè yànq bú duàn de bāi ya、jiā ya，
这样不断地掰呀、夹呀，
bù zhī bù jué de，dì li de yù mǐ dōu bāi guāng le，  
不知不觉地，地里的玉米都掰光了，
kě hóu zi de shǒu li què hái shì zhǐ yǒu yí qe yù mǐ。
可猴子的手里却还是只有一个玉米。
hóu zi jīn bu zhù wèn zì jǐ：  
猴子禁不住问自己：
”wǒ míng míng bāi le hěn duō yù mǐ， 
“我明明掰了很多玉米，
wèi shén me zhǐ shèng xià yí ge ne？“ 
为 什么只剩下一个呢？”

CHINESE STORY中文故事

猴子掰玉米

Short story 「手ぶくろを買いに《 Buying Mittens》ep2」
This story is written by Nankichi Nīmi.
He is a Japanese author of children's literature.
Although his life was only 29 years, he left us with many stories to tell.
（※About Nankichi Nīmi【Wikipedia】：https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nankichi_Niimi）

This episode is JLPT-N3 level.

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After listening, please take the quiz!

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☆Buying Mittens ep1
#21 Short story /  Buying Mittens ep1 / storytelling // N3 Level

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Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#24 Short story /  Buying Mittens ep2 / storytelling // N3 Level

Workload overwhelm is a state of chronic stress experienced when an individual is assigned a volume of tasks exceeding their capacity to complete them within a reasonable timeframe. This condition is often characterized by a sense of being perpetually behind, difficulty prioritizing, and a decline in overall performance. Workload overwhelm can manifest in various forms, including excessive project loads, unrealistic deadlines, and insufficient resources. It is a prevalent issue in contemporary organizations, often stemming from poor resource allocation, ineffective project management, or unrealistic expectations. The consequences of workload overwhelm can be detrimental to both individuals and organizations, leading to burnout, decreased job satisfaction, reduced productivity, and increased turnover. Effective management strategies are essential to mitigate the negative impacts of workload overwhelm and foster a healthy work environment.

Key factors contributing to workload overwhelm include:

Inefficient task allocation: Unbalanced distribution of tasks among team members.

Poor time management: Ineffective prioritization and time allocation.

Lack of resources: Insufficient personnel, budget, or technology to support workload.

Unrealistic expectations: Demanding excessive output without considering capacity.

Organizational culture: Emphasis on overwork and presenteeism.

Addressing workload overwhelm requires a multifaceted approach involving individuals, teams, and organizations. Implementing time management techniques, effective communication, and clear expectations are essential steps. Organizations should prioritize workload management through proper resource allocation, realistic goal setting, and a focus on work-life balance. By recognizing the signs of workload overwhelm and taking proactive measures, individuals and organizations can mitigate its negative consequences and create a more sustainable work environment.

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Workload Overwhelm - Episode 111

Text One--课文一  kèwényī

jiāwén：mǎdīng，hǎojiǔbùjiàn！
mǎdīng：jiāwén，shìnǐ！nǐhǎoma？
jiāwén：hěnhǎo。xièxiè！
nǐzěnmeyàng？xuéxímángbùmáng？
mǎdīng：bùmáng。
jiāwén：nǐbàbàmāmāshēntǐhǎoma？
mǎdīng：tāmendōuhěnhǎo。
mǎdīng：nǐqùnǎér？
jiāwén：wǒhuísùshè。nǐne？
mǎdīng：wǒqùyínhánghuànqián。nǐháizhù7hàolóuma？
jiāwén：bù，xiànzàiwǒzhù12hàolóu，301fángjiān。
mǎdīng：nǐdediànhuàhàomǎshìduōshǎo？
jiāwén：82306154。yǒukòngérláiwǒsùshèwánér。
mǎdīng：hǎo。zàijiàn！
jiāwén：zàijiàn！

加文：马丁，好久不见！
马丁：加文，是你！你好吗？
加文：很好。谢谢！
           你怎么样？学习忙不忙？
马丁：不忙。
加文：你爸爸妈妈身体好吗？
马丁：他们都很好。
马丁：你去哪儿？
加文：我回宿舍。你呢？
马丁：我去银行换钱。你还住7号楼吗？
加文：不，现在我住12号楼，301房间。
马丁：你的电话号码是多少？
加文：82306154。有空儿来我宿舍玩儿。
马丁：好。再见！
加文：再见！

New Words--生(shēng)词(cí)
好(hǎo)久(jiǔ)不(bù)见(jiàn)
好(hǎo)久(jiǔ)
久(jiǔ)
见(jiàn)
忙(máng)
身(shēn)体(tǐ)
去(qù)
为(wéi)  
换(huàn)
还(hái)
住(zhù)
电(diàn)话(huà)
号(hào)码(mǎ)
空(kòng)儿(ér)
来(lái)
玩(wán)儿(ér)
再(zài)见(jiàn)

Text Two--课文二  kèwénèr

mǎdīngjīntiānyǒukòngér。tāshàngwǔqùyínhánghuànqián，huànèrbǎiměiyuánderénmínbì，xiàwǔqùchāoshìmǎidiǎnérdōngxī。
马丁今天有空儿。他上午去银行换钱，换二百美元的人民币，下午去超市买点儿东西。

New Words--生(shēng)词(cí)
百(bǎi)   
千(qiān)    
万(wàn)   
美(měi)元(yuán)    
欧(ōu)元(yuán)    
日(rì)元(yuán)    
人(rén)民(mín)币(bì)    
人(rén)民(mín)   
 币(bì)    
超(chāo)市(shì)    
买(mǎi)    
东(dōng)西(xī)   


HSK2--materials and exercises for listenning, reading and speaking

我去银行换钱  wǒqùyínhánghuànqián

1.深夜食堂
1.Midnight diner

-あらすじ
-覚えているエピソードは？
-小林薫　こばやしかおる


2.今際の国のアリス
Alice in Borderland

-あらすじ
-山下智久　やましたともひさ　やまピー
-デスゲームとイカゲームみたい？


3.テラスハウス
Terrace house

-どんな番組ですか？
-ドキドキしますか？
-男女の話し言葉の日本語
-山里亮太　やまさと、りょうた

4.ルカさんから何かあれば

Vol.42 Sul Dramma secondo tempo

1.Midnight diner

-Sinossi.
-Quali episodi ricorda?
- Kaoru Kobayashi Kaoru Kobayashi

2.Alice in Borderland
Alice in Borderland

-Sinossi.
-Tomohisa Yamashita Tomohisa Yamapi
-Simile a squid game?


3. Terrace house

-Che tipo di programma è?
-È emozionante?
-Il giapponese parlato da uomini e donne.
-Ryota Yamasato, Ryota

4. qualcosa da parte di Luca.

Vol.42 About the Drama - Second half

1.Midnight diner
1.Midnight diner

-Synopsis
-What episodes do you remember?
-Kaoru Kobayashi Kaoru Kobayashi

2.Alice in Borderland
Alice in Borderland

-Synopsis
-Tomohisa Yamashita, Tomohisa Yamashita, Yamapi
-Like Death Game and Squid Game?


3. terrace house
Terrace house

-What kind of show is it?
Doki-Doki-doki?
-Japanese spoken by men and women
-Ryota Yamasato, Ryota

4. If there is anything from Mr. Luka

第 42 卷 后半部分 关于戏剧

1. 深夜食堂


-简介
-你还记得哪些情节？
-小林薰小林薰

2.弥留之国的爱丽丝


-故事梗概
-山下智久 Tomohisa Yamapi
-喜欢死亡游戏和乌贼游戏吗？


3.　テラスハウス

-这是什么节目？
-它会让你紧张吗？
-男女说的日语。
-山里良太，良太

4.卢卡的任何东西。

SAMURAI BROADCAST　侍放送

Vol.42 ドラマについて後半 第 42 卷 后半部分 关于戏剧, Sul Dramma secondo tempo

f you're going to exercise, you have to stretch, right?

Well, maybe not.

The answer might depend on your goals, and what you mean by "stretch."

There are different types of stretches.

In what are known as "static" stretches, you hold a single position for perhaps as long as 60 to 90 seconds. These stretches are great for increasing flexibility.

But there are also "dynamic" stretches, where you repeatedly — but carefully — move your joints through their full range of motion.

Expert opinion on how to use these stretches has changed over the years. But it's now generally believed that dynamic stretching is best before you exercise, while static stretching is better after.

As Alisa Bowman writes for the Mayo Clinic, dynamic stretching helps improve blood flow and joint mobility, which gets your body ready to exercise. Studies have even found that dynamic stretching before exercise can improve your performance.

Meanwhile, some research has found that static stretching can temporarily weaken your muscles, which is why it's generally no longer recommended before certain sports — and especially not for high-performance athletes.

Instead, static stretches are typically recommended for helping to relax your muscles after exercise. Since you've been moving and increasing blood flow to your joints and muscles, you'll actually be more flexible, so you'll get more benefit from those stretches.

But while you may have been told that stretching will reduce soreness after you exercise, research has found that it really doesn't make much difference.

You've also probably been told to stretch to avoid injuries. But research doesn't seem to support that either — especially for static stretching.

Writing for WebMD, Sonya Collins says that, as long as you stretch sometime, it's fine if you don't do it around the time you exercise.

In fact, some experts say if you're short on time, it's better to exercise without doing any stretching than to cut your workout short!

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Do You Really Need to Stretch When You Exercise?

Spanish México

LA VITAMINA "T" EN MÉXICO.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1356e-ZbUfBAM5Ov0QBXxBmE5oE3yyOXq/view?usp=drivesdk