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[Intermediate-Upper level] Interesting Japanese Not Taught In Schools About Japanese business culture, Japanese habits & Osaka

[Beginner Level] Interesting Japanese Not Taught In Schools About Japanese business culture, Japanese habits & Osaka

In this issue I will tell you about well-known Russian tradition of grilling meat. The dish is called "shashliky" and it is not only about food but also about gathereing together in the nature.

В этом выпуске я расскажу вас хорошо известную российскую традицию жарки мяса. Блюдо называется шашлыки и это не только про еду, но ещё и про совместные посиделки на природе.

Russian with Nick

#2 Шашлычная традиция

Ciao a tutti e benvenuti all'episodio di oggi 🎉 Oggi vediamo insieme un’espressione molto curiosa e utile da conoscere: arricciare il naso. Avete mai pensato a quanto questo gesto sia ricco di significati, sia letterali che figurati? Allora preparatevi a scoprire come questa piccola espressione possa svelare emozioni, opinioni e persino qualche “non detto”. Pronti? Allora, cominciamo!

Italiano espresso

Espressioni idiomatiche in italiano: arricciare il naso 

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 F. Are you ready? Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own.

feather, fox, flamingo, frog, flying fish, firefly, flashlight, ferret, fries, flour, flea, fountain

Great job! Keep practicing, and if you’d like free flashcards to follow along, send me a message. You can also watch this Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt video on YouTube to learn even more!
See you next time—bye for now!

Captain Sesalt & The ABC Pirates

Letter F 

元の記事/ Original Article↓
https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/581443

｢多くの現代若者が苦しむ｢望まぬ孤独｣悲痛な実態」という記事を音読しつつ、自分の考えや、研究したことなどを話しました。みなさんもぜひ孤独という社会問題に対してなにか考えがあれば、教えてください。

☆目次
0:00 オープニング
0:37 導入 - Introduction, (p1) 1-4
2:40 孤独
4:35 (p1) 5-7
5:41 (p2) 1-2
6:26 若者の分断
9:25 (p2) 3-6
10:52 SNS
12:48 (p2) 7-9
14:18 (p3) 1-4
15:16 親子
16:55 (p3) 5-8
18:16 (p4) 1-2
18:50 孤立と孤独
20:55 (p4) 3-7
22:52 まとめ

☆語彙
意義（いぎ）が/のある
語（かた）り明（あ）かす
援助希求（えんじょききゅう）
利点（りてん）
主導（しゅどう）
幼少期（ようしょうき）
本能的（ほんのうてき）
自己責任（じこせきにん）
横暴（おうぼう）
理性的（りせいてき）
生活（せいかつ）保護（ほご）
責任（せきにん）逃（のが）れ
魂胆（こんたん）
実践（じっせん）

☆引用文献
Frontline Press. “多くの現代若者が苦しむ｢望まぬ孤独｣悲痛な実態”. 東洋経済ONLINE. 2022-04-15. http://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/581443, (参照 2022-04-17).

"After 5" by Japanese Teacher

“The cruel circumstance that many young people struggle with “unintended loneliness”” ｢多くの現代若者が苦しむ｢望まぬ孤独｣悲痛な実態」

Hey guys,
Let's learn some collocations and vocabulary about people's personalities, characters and behaviors.

English Podcast with Amirreza

People's characters!

🎧 Why Everyone’s Rushing to the Blue House

Why are so many people visiting the Blue House these days?  
This once off-limits place is now a must-visit spot in Seoul — but maybe not for long.  
In this episode, we talk about the history of Cheongwadae, its sudden popularity,  
and what might change after Korea's upcoming snap election.

🎙️ About ZamZamPod  
ZamZamPod is a Korean-language podcast for intermediate and advanced learners.  
We explore real Korean issues with natural speech, cultural insights, and clear narration.

📌 Listen on Spotify: [링크 삽입]  

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📝 다시 핫플이 된 이곳, 청와대

원래는 대통령이 일하던 곳이었던 청와대,  
2022년 일반에 개방된 이후 서울의 명소가 되었죠.  
그런데 조기 대선을 앞두고 다시 사람들이 몰리고 있습니다.  
다음 정부가 청와대를 다시 집무실로 쓰게 된다면  
더는 자유롭게 방문할 수 없을지도 모르기 때문이에요.

이번 에피소드에서 그 이유를 함께 들어보세요!
#ZamZamPod #KoreanPodcast #LearnKorean #BlueHouse #Cheongwadae  #잼잼한국어 #잼잼팟 #청와대 #한국어팟캐스트 #조기대선

ZamZamPod

[ZamZamPod] EP.6 Why Everyone’s Rushing to the Blue House | 다시 핫플이 된 이곳, 청와대

Welcome to the 10th episode of The Grammarian Podcast! In this milestone episode, we’re tackling a common issue many English learners face: the usage of "to" with verbs. Understanding when to use "to" and when to leave it out is crucial for sounding more natural and grammatically correct in English.

We’ll dive into:
- When to use "to" with verbs (after certain verbs, adjectives, and to show purpose)
- When NOT to use "to" (modal verbs, causative verbs, and verbs of perception)
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
- Practical tips and exercises to help you put your knowledge into practice

Feel free to comment your answers below—I’ll be checking and providing feedback to help you improve. Let’s make this your best episode yet!

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And always remember: Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.

The Grammarian Podcast

Common mistakes made by English Language Learners Part 6:  When and When Not to Use "To" with Verbs

Conoce los significados de términos del LUNFARDO y FRASES NATIVAS usadas en el Río de la Plata.