Honest convos, and cultural deep-dives... all in Korean.

The Jung Studio

我的家
6月1号，星期三，天气很好。
我是一只小猫，我的名字叫“小九”。今天，我的爸爸在商店看见我，带我回家了，我的新家在中国北京。家里有三口人，爸爸、妈妈、他们的孩子，还有一只大狗。
在我的家，桌子上有电视、电脑、水果。我喜欢在沙发上睡觉。每天上午八点，爸爸妈妈去工作，孩子去学校。下午两点，我和妈妈一起去医院，医生是个漂亮的小姐，她常常给我苹果，可是我是小猫，我不喜欢苹果，我喜欢鱼。 
今天天气很热，我很想睡觉。孩子在做作业，他每天有很多的作业。明天，妈妈要和朋友去饭店，我也想一起去。

Wǒ de jiā 
6 yuè 1 hào ， xīngqī sān ， tiānqì hěn hǎo 。 
Wǒ shì yì zhī xiǎomāo ， wǒ de míngzi jiào " Xiǎojiǔ " 。 jīntiān ， Wǒ de Bàba zài shāngdiàn kànjiàn wǒ ， dài Wǒ huíjiā le ， wǒ de xīn jiā zài Zhōngguó Běijīng 。 jiā lǐ yǒu sān kǒu rén ， Bàba 、 Māma 、 tāmen de háizi ， háiyǒu yì zhī dàgǒu 。 
Zài wǒ de jiā ， zhuōzi shàng yǒu diànshì 、 diànnǎo 、 shuǐguǒ 。 Wǒ xǐhuan zài shāfā shàng shuìjiào 。 Měitiān shàngwǔ bādiǎn ， Bàba、Māma qù gōngzuò ， háizi qù Xuéxiào 。 Xiàwǔ liǎngdiǎn ， Wǒ hé Māma yìqǐ qù Yīyuàn ， yīsheng shì gè piàoliang de xiǎojiě ， Tā chángcháng gěi wǒ píngguǒ ， kěshì wǒ shì xiǎomāo ， wǒ bù xǐhuan píngguǒ ， wǒ xǐhuan Yú 。  
Jīntiān tiānqì hěn rè ， wǒ hěn xiǎng shuìjiào 。 Háizi zài zuòzuōyè ， tā měitiān yǒu hěnduō  zuòyè 。 Míngtiān ， Māma yào hé péngyou qù fàndiàn ， wǒ yě xiǎng yìqǐ qù 。 


Learn Chinese through stories - HSK1  （more podcast：https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_Q-vfEdpBJCRJviEEY0KQ）

My family

When it comes to memorizing vocabulary, there are several effective techniques you can employ. I am exploring some of them

Background Method:
This technique draws inspiration from the “memory palace” concept. Imagine placing new words or images representing those words in specific rooms within your mental palace. By associating words with spatial locations, you ground them in context. 
Process Words Deeply:
Instead of merely rote memorization, engage with the words deeply. Understand their meanings, etymology, and usage. Create mental connections by linking them to related concepts or personal experiences. 
Associate Words with Mental Images:
Visualize the word’s meaning. Create vivid mental images related to the word. Associating words with images enhances memory retention.
Review Words at Spaced Intervals:
Spaced repetition is a powerful technique. Instead of cramming, review words at regular intervals. Use flashcards or language-learning apps that incorporate spaced repetition algorithms. 
Use Mnemonics:
Create mnemonic devices to remember challenging words. Mnemonics can be acronyms, rhymes, or visual associations. 
Practice with Vocabulary Apps and Games:
Interactive apps and games make learning fun. Explore platforms like Duolingo, Memrise, or Quizlet. Gamified exercises reinforce vocabulary and keep you motivated.
Have a Dedicated Vocabulary Notebook:
Maintain a vocabulary journal. Write down new words, their meanings, and example sentences. Regularly review and revise your notebook. The act of writing reinforces memory.
Immerse Yourself in the Language:
Surround yourself with the target language. Read books, watch movies, listen to podcasts, and follow native speakers on social media. Remember, consistency and creativity are key. Experiment with different techniques to find what works best for you. 

Like a Chameleon

Memory Techniques

En esta clase para principiantes vamos a ver cómo se pronuncian las letras y cómo se acentúan las palabras en español. ¡Y todo en menos de 14 minutos!

Español con Diego

Learning Spanish: Domina la PRONUNCIACIÓN y ACENTUACIÓN en español en MENOS DE 14 MINUTOS

This story uses words from '4000 most common English words'

Zara is dragging Bobby into the market. He is like a stubborn little boy. Her eyes are beaming with enthusiasm and his are downcast with despair. 

The market is out of this world! There are countless numbers of things Zara has never seen before. 

As the two friends walk down the street, Zara points at everything in amazement while Bobby  dismisses them as boring and ordinary. 

Arriving at a food stall, Zara wants to experience everything. “And what are these fragrant things?” 

“Those are herbs…” 

“And this spicy thing?”

“Garlic… umm, where are you from?” 

“And what about this? It looks like the roots of a plant!” 

“That’s ginger, and, yes, they are the roots. Are you from outside of China?”

Zara is overwhelmed with positive emotion and disregards Bobby’s questions. 

The two friends arrive at an animal stall. It has horses, cows, chickens and pigs for sale. Zara touches all the animals, smelling and patting them. “These creatures are beautiful!” 

But Bobby doesn’t get it. He’s never met someone so strange in his life. He’s actually starting to feel irritated by Zara’s joy.

“Look, I have to get going soon… You know, my important task. So, is there anything I can do for you?” 

Zara stuffs a sugar-coated figurine into Bobby’s mouth. “Try this!” 

Bobby reluctantly chews and a little smile appears on his face. But then it disappears and he looks annoyed.

Zara runs off down the street, touching all the lovely silks and picking up all the metal tools. 

Bobby thinks, who does she think she is?

Being a Cloud

Zara the Mayfly

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.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Yet Another Cheery Topic! Natural Disasters...

Who is Maiko Sensei? / Get to know your Japanese teacher!
まいこせんせいってどんなひと？
In this first episode, I will introduce myself so you can get to know me better.
第1回目(だいいっかい)のエピソードでは、皆(みな)さんに私(わたし)のことを知って(しって)もらうために自己紹介(じこしょうかい)をします。
Here is a little bit about me:

HONTO NO NIHONGO with Maiko

Introduction ep1

こんにちは！Atsushiです。
今日の天気は曇り。
気温は22℃。

北海道はどんどん涼しくなっています。
みなさんが住んでいる地域はどうですか？

さて、今日はアレルギーについて。
私はアレルギー性の鼻炎があります。
花粉やハウスダストにアレルギーがあります。
季節の変わり目にも、アレルギーの症状がよく出ます。
くしゃみや鼻水が出る症状になります。
ひどい時は、くしゃみが止まらなくなる時もあります。

この症状をおさえるために、薬を飲むことが多いです。
薬を飲むと、1時間後ぐらいにはほとんど症状がおさまります。マスクをしていても症状は出るので、薬でコントロールすることが多いです。

ここ数日はアレルギーの症状が出ています。
最近、あまり出ていなかったので、少し油断していました。
北海道の何かか、季節の変わり目だからか理由はわかりませんが、アレルギーの症状が出ています。

症状がおさまらないと、集中できないので良くないですね。
早くおさまってほしいです。

みなさんはアレルギーがありますか？
ありませんか？

ぜひオンラインレッスンでお話しましょう！
ということで、今日はアレルギーについて話しました。

今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！




Atsushi のJapanese podcast (travel/news /文法・漢字・語彙/Osaka/Hokkaido/🇹🇷🇬🇪🇦🇲🇪🇸🇵🇹)

79アレルギーについて

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14eVx1o60KOF70bbmg72_lLVwYIfAJhxt/view?usp=drivesdk