Monkey1 is a native Japanese and Monkey2 has just recently arrived in Japan. We'll be offering you practical tips and views concerning the language, culture, and society of the land of the rising sun!

Two Wise Monkeys Japanese Podcast

In today episode, we will talk about the italian tradition of the Befana.

Leggende e tradizioni italiane

La Befana

In this episode, we cover the key Italian verb tenses you need to know, from the presente indicativo to the subjunctive and conditional. Whether you’re just starting or refining your skills, mastering these tenses is essential for speaking Italian confidently. Tune in and don’t forget to subscribe for more Italian tips! 

Italiano Chiaro Grammatica

The Italian Tenses You Should Know

In this episode, we explore the world of the Portuguese language through a lovely and brief poem. Designed to improve your listening skills and enrich your vocabulary, this episode focuses on the present tense of the verbs 'to go' and 'to be,' and the beauty of everyday words while honing your language skills in a poetic journey through Portuguese pronunciation.

Next episode, we'll focus on the poem's vocabulary. Until then, practice with my "Beach" quiz or "Fishing" vocabulary. Available in the iTalki community.
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Neste episódio exploramos o mundo da língua portuguesa através de um lindo e breve poema. Projetado para melhorar suas habilidades auditivas e enriquecer seu vocabulário, este episódio se concentra no presente dos verbos 'to go' e 'to be' e na beleza das palavras do dia a dia, enquanto aprimora suas habilidades linguísticas em uma viagem poética pela pronúncia do português.

No próximo episódio, vamos nos revisar o vocabulário do poema "Pescaria". Até lá, você pode praticar com meu quiz “Praia” ou vocabulário “Pescaria”, disponível aqui na comunidade iTalki.

It's Almost Three, Inspire Me!

Pescaria (Fishing)  By Cecília Meireles "Ou isto, Ou aquilo"

📩 Aprende una palabra coloquial al día, podcast +18, comunidad: https://acortar.link/d8H9at

Español coloquial

¿Me echas un cable?

In today´s podcast I explain the meaning of this expression in Spanish. 

De todo un poco

Olerse la tostada 👃🍞. To smell the toast? 🥴

just a cute little recipe

New words 生词：

Лапша удон - udon noodles, 面条;
Куриное филе - chicken fillet, 鸡柳;
Сладкий перец - sweet pepper, 甜椒;
Стручковая фасоль - string beens, 绿豆;
Чеснок - garlic, 蒜;
Соевый соус - soy sauce, 酱油;
Кунжут - sesame, 芝麻

Пряник

Удон с курицей и овощами

Today’s tip is specially for all the bibliophiles and bookworms out there. Imagine diving into the same captivating novel in two different languages! Sounds exciting, right? 

Let’s explore how this method can supercharge your language learning journey.

111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 31 - Specially for bookworms to double the fun and double the learning!

私は昼間に赤羽と荒川周辺を、散歩しました。

•私たちは赤羽の一番街で待ち合わせをしました。8/22(木曜日) 19:30くらい、セイさんが仕事が終わってから来てもらった。

•居酒屋に行って、食べて飲んで話しました。
お店の外にある席に座りました。
それから、ラーメンを食べました。
それが8/22(木曜日) 

次の日、私は池袋に行きました。(単独行動)

8/24(土曜日) 赤羽のマクドナルドで待ち合わせをして、秋葉浜に行きました、いろいろな店をを探検しました。
それから池袋に行きました。アニメ系のお店を見ました。パルコのレストランでトンカツを食べました。