In this episode for intermediate and advanced English learners, I'll tell you about my dogs, you'll learn some new vocabulary related to dogs, and I'll discuss several idioms related to dogs.

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Let’s Talk about Dogs!

Hi, and welcome back to All About Cats! In today’s episode, we’ll be diving into everything you need to know about bringing home a new kitten. Whether you already have a cat or you’re thinking of getting one, this episode will guide you through the essentials of kitten care, adoption, and setting up your home for your furry friend. Let’s get started!
How to preparing for a New Kitten Bringing a kitten home is exciting, but preparation is key! Here are some crucial steps to take before your new kitten arrives:
•	Set up a designated space: Choose a quiet room with a litter box, food and water bowls, a cozy bed, and some toys.
•	Kitten-proof your home: Remove toxic plants, small objects, and anything dangerous a curious kitten might chew on or swallow.
•	Find a veterinarian: Schedule an initial checkup to ensure your kitten is healthy and up to date on vaccinations.
•	Gentle handling and socialization: Spend time bonding with your kitten and introduce them slowly to new experiences, people, and sounds.
Adoption vs. Buying a Kitten When deciding whether to adopt or buy a kitten, adoption has many benefits:
•	Saves a life: Many cats in shelters need loving homes.
•	Cost-effective: Adoption fees are often lower than breeder prices and usually include vaccinations.
•	Reduces overpopulation: Adopting helps create space for other homeless animals.
Of course, there are some challenges with adopting strays. They may have health issues, as I experienced with my own kittens, Maggie, Nikko, and Lily. Maggie unfortunately didn’t survive due to a virus, and Nikko has neurological issues, but Lily is thriving. Despite the challenges, adoption is incredibly rewarding!

Thanks, joining me. Until next time, keep your whiskers twitching and your tails high! Bye



All About Cats

Bringing Home A New Kitten

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・東北地方の方言で、起こったエピソードについて語ります。
・魚釣りをしに行ったら、何が起きた？
・自然破壊について、環境保護について、身近に感じたことを皆さんとシェアしていきます。
残念ながら、この美しい東北地方も完璧な場所ではありません。私が釣りをしていた時に、話しかけてきたおじさんが美しい自然に対してしたこと。この問題について真剣に考えていきたいのでこちらのエピソードを投稿しました。ぜひ感想をお知らせください。


Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

魚釣りに行ったら・・・What happened at the sea?　Learning the Tohoku dialect.

Guadalajara ¿Pero eso no está en México? Sí, también. Como Barcelona en Venezuela, Córdoba en Andalucía y Argentina o Santa Fe en Granada y en los Estados Unidos. Guadalajara fue un nombre de ciudad más que los colonos por romanticismo o deseo de perennidad llevaron al Nuevo Mundo para eternizar el nombre de la tierra de sus orígenes.
 
Te invito a descubrir las dos Guadalajara, la Europea y la centro-americana. Yo te voy a compartir, para mí, una provincia perfecta para conocer la idiosincrasia española y el idioma español que aquí, en Castilla - La Mancha más que nunca, se puede denominar castellano, sí. 

VIAJAR POR ESPAÑA  "AUDIOS"

Mi España - La Provincia de Guadalajara.

Spanish México

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A visit to the Scottish National Poet´s birthplace in South West Scotland. For Intermediate learners of English.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

A visit to Robert Burns Cottage

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fdg_eCmDGUwEku50EoWLZES5wS4ht5GM/view?usp=drivesdk

In Eindhoven, The Netherlands (with transcript)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HFK_ijr0XmAe9hM5fc9HPK3t7irYSFFz/view?usp=drivesdk