Sharing some thoughts and ideas on Japanese-related topics in 5 or so paragraph. 

Level: Beginner (A2)

*I create the contents based on the vocabulary / grammar from みんなの日本語 (Minna no Nihongo).  


 

Kimie K's Nihongo Channel

Platiqué con Andrea sobre El Carnaval de Ecuador. 

Andrea:
https://teach.italki.com/user/6476074

Mucho que decir

El Carnaval Ft. Andrea (Ecuador)

A：生日快乐！这是我送给你的！
B：是什么？是一本书吗？
A：对，这本书是我写的。
B：太谢谢你了！


日常对话 daily conversation

在教室

(Focus su intercalari, preposizioni e avverbi)

Buongiorno e buon lunedì.
Come va? Il lunedì siete carichi o no?  Dipende ____ sole, ______ lavoro,  ________  congiunzione delle Lune, lo so….



la Rubrica di Simona

L'aria di primavera

Mrs. Frisby takes a journey to see the owl. 
Listen and follow along.
Send me a message for your free pdf copy of this book. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914
**Vocabulary with definitions and audio for chapters 5-10. https://teach.italki.com/vocabulary/927367


Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 

Chapter 7 The Owl

"Communication is king, but cultural context is its queen." -  This emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural nuances to unlock effective communication across borders.

"Listen twice, speak once, and bridge the global gap." -  Highlights the value of active listening in building cross-cultural bridges.

"Your world may end at your doorstep, but a global mindset opens doors worldwide." -  Positions a global mindset as a key to unlocking opportunities in the international arena.

"Don't assume, understand. Embrace differences, build bridges with communication." -  Encourages curiosity and empathy in cross-cultural interactions.

"Global success hinges on clear communication, not just clear words." -  Reminds us that effective communication goes beyond language barriers.

"Think globally, smile locally. A global mindset with a touch of cultural warmth goes a long way." - Encourages adaptability and cultural sensitivity in communication.

"The world is your oyster, but you need the right tool to pry it open. A global mindset is your key." -  Positions a global mindset as an essential tool for navigating the international marketplace.

"Break down the silos, break down the borders. A global mindset unlocks collaboration across the world." -  Highlights the importance of a global mindset in fostering international collaboration.

"Don't be afraid of the unfamiliar. Embrace cultural differences, communication is your translator." -  Encourages a mindset of openness and utilizing communication as a bridge across cultures.

"Global success whispers, not shouts. A global mindset lets you hear the opportunities in every language." -   Reminds us that success in the global arena requires attentiveness and cultural sensitivity.

The Global Professional Podcast

Quotes for a Global Mindset - EP 23

it's all Greek to me!

Vocabulary about health 

Ancient Egyptians loved and respected cats, believing they brought good luck.

Some families even dressed their cats in jewelry, and mummified them after death. They would mourn the death of their cat by shaving off their eyebrows, and continue to mourn until their eyebrows grew back.

Inspired by this ancient love for cats, the Shanghai Museum in China held a special event called Meowseum Nights.

Held 10 times during last summer and fall, the event invited 200 cats and 2,000 people to explore the exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt.

Some of the artifacts shown in the exhibition came from a temple discovered years ago in Egypt. The temple was for Bastet, an Egyptian goddess who could change into a cat. This gave the Shanghai Museum another reason to use cats as the theme for their event.

Museum director Chu Xiaobo said that the event was created to bring cat lovers to the museum, as in Shanghai, where there are over a million pet cats, cat-friendly public spaces are rare.

"There are dog parks, dog brunches, but not that much for cat parents to do with their pets," Wen Liuli, a visitor to the exhibition, told The Art Newspaper.

The museum took measures to keep all visitors and artifacts safe. Cats had to stay in strollers or bags, but there were certain areas where people could take their cats out for photos, such as in front of a statue of Bastet. All the other artifacts were kept behind glass.

The museum also had vets, doctors, and even an ambulance on-site, and over 80 animal welfare workers attended each night to help and give advice.

While the museum doesn't plan to hold another Meowseum Night, Chu hopes it might inspire other museums to try similar ideas.

"Cat people now have a special affection for the Shanghai Museum," he said.


