Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Backpacking

My friend Carol and I decided to have a short break at the seaside for a few days. We made a reservation at a hostel in South Wales where the prices were very reasonable. We were looking forward to a few days of sunbathing, seeing the sights and eating delicious food. However, it turned out that the hostel was in a very remote location with no beaches, cafes or facilities nearby. Seeing the heavy rain, we headed home the following day.

English Mini Lessons

Seaside break

In the 1970s, renowned Colombian journalist Gonzalo Guillén reported a peculiar story that has since become a memorable anecdote. The tale revolves around a donkey in the town of Sogamoso, who finds himself on the wrong side of the law.

The donkey, in search of fresh grass to graze, wandered onto someone else’s property. This trespassing did not go unnoticed, and the donkey was promptly arrested. He was taken into preventive custody at the local police station, a rather unusual place for a donkey to end up.

But the story takes an even more bizarre turn. During the night, the hungry donkey, perhaps driven by the unfamiliar surroundings or the lack of his usual diet, turned to the only available source of sustenance - the police station’s paperwork. He devoured not only his own case file but also the documents of other detainees.

This incident, while humorous, also serves as a poignant reminder of the often absurd situations that can arise when the worlds of humans and animals intersect. It’s a story that continues to amuse and intrigue, decades after it first made headlines.

This story was originally written by  Gonzalo Guillén and posted on the @HELIODOPTERO X account. 

"Me haces recordar la noticia que redacté en los 70 sobre el burro que fue arrestado en Sogamoso por entrar a pastar en un predio ajeno. Quedó detenido preventivamente en la comisaría de policía y durante la noche se comió con hambre su propio expediente y los de otros presos."

Gonzalo Guillén is a well-known Colombian journalist and researcher. He has been in journalism since 1975 and has worked with various prestigious organizations such as El Tiempo, Colprensa, TV-HOY, La Prensa, El Universo, El País, The Miami Herald, and El Nuevo Herald.

The Macondo man stories

The evidence eraser Donkey 

1.試験場所や試験までの準備と道のり

2.当日の会場、試験の難易度

3.語彙文法、読解、聴解

4.試験後のエディンバラ観光　

5.結果発表までの時間と発表の時の緊張感

6.喜びを噛み締める、

7.今までの日本語勉強を振り返って

8.今後の予定や日本語どの向き合い方


1.The exam location and preparation for and the road to the exam 

2.The venue on the day and the difficulty level of the exam 

3.Vocabulary grammar, reading and listening comprehension 

4.Sightseeing in Edinburgh after the exam 

5.The time until the results are announced and the tension when they are announced 

6. Savor the joy

7.Looking back at Japanese studies so far 

8.Future plans and how you face the Japanese language




[単語など]

ふりかえり　振り返り

みちのり　道のり

ごい　語彙

どっかい　読解

ちょうかい　聴解

もぎしけん　模擬試験

じゅけんしゃ　受験者

むしろ

しけんのかんそう　試験の感想

おみやげ　お土産

ホットワイン

ごうかくはっぴょう　合格発表

しけんかん　試験官

じっさいのてん　実際の点

こたえをあてる　答えを当てる




SAMURAI BROADCAST　侍放送  継続は力ニャり

Vol.97  ロジェさんN1合格おめでとう！Congratulations on passing N1 Rojé ！I’m really proud of you!

This one needs no introduction! We are nearing the end now guys! Enjoy!

Stories to Stimulate!

Will and Mary Part 9

This episode is gonna tell you 5 native ways to SAY HI in Cantonese. Come and learn right now!! then you can use them to start a talk with your friends.
这集播客跟你聊聊5个最日常、最地道的粤语打招呼方式！快点学起来跟你的朋友打招呼吧！

#TIPS#
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RealLife Cantonese with Grace(细菌)

How to SAY HI in Cantonese

Listen to me reading a short news article on stress as part of my Conversational English course.

Listen to English with Pip

Workplace stress

How can we unlock the hidden potential within ourselves and the world around us? Improvement holds the key. From personal growth to the transformation of everyday objects, the concept of improvement permeates our lives. But have you ever wondered about the specific ways we can ignite change? Explore the fascinating world of improvement as we delve into the phrasal verbs "improve on," "improve upon," and "improve with." These linguistic tools empower us to surpass previous accomplishments, refine existing elements, and incorporate additional enhancements. Witness the evolution of software, customer service, and culinary delights as they improve on their past versions. Discover how athletes, authors, and artists push boundaries and elevate their craft by improving upon their own achievements. Brace yourself for a journey where improvement becomes the catalyst for unlocking extraordinary possibilities.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Phrasal verbs "improve on," "improve upon, "and "improve with."

✈️ Diálogo: Planeando un Viaje Soñado🌏🧳  

Clara: ¡Estoy emocionada! Por fin vamos a planear ese viaje del que tanto hemos hablado.  

Luis: ¡Sí! Ya era hora. ¿Tienes alguna idea de a dónde te gustaría ir?  

Clara: Estaba pensando en ir a México. Tiene playas hermosas, historia y una comida increíble.  

Luis: ¡Me encanta la idea! Podemos ir a Cancún o Playa del Carmen para disfrutar del mar.  

Clara: ¡Exacto! Y también podríamos visitar Chichén Itzá. Siempre he querido ver esa maravilla.  

Luis: ¡Buen plan! ¿Cuántos días crees que deberíamos quedarnos?  

Clara: Yo diría una semana, para tener tiempo de disfrutar sin prisas.  

Luis: De acuerdo. Ahora, ¿cómo nos organizamos con el hospedaje?  

Clara: Podemos buscar un hotel cerca de la playa. O quizás un Airbnb para tener más espacio.  

Luis: Me gusta lo del Airbnb. Podríamos incluso cocinar algunos días para ahorrar dinero.  

Clara: ¡Buena idea! Hablando de dinero, ¿cuál crees que debería ser nuestro presupuesto?  

Luis: Si contamos vuelos, hospedaje, comida y actividades, yo diría unos 1.500 dólares por persona.  

Clara: Me parece razonable. ¿Y qué actividades te gustaría hacer allá?  

Luis: Definitivamente, quiero hacer snorkel y probar auténticos tacos mexicanos.  

Clara: ¡Y no podemos olvidar los cenotes! He visto fotos y parecen mágicos.  

Luis: Entonces lo anotamos. Playa, ruinas mayas, cenotes y tacos. ¿Algo más?  

Clara: Quizás una visita a algún pueblo mágico para conocer la cultura local.  

Luis: ¡Perfecto! Ahora solo falta revisar las fechas y comprar los boletos.  

Clara: ¿Te parece bien en julio? Así tenemos tiempo para organizarnos bien.  

Luis: ¡Me parece perfecto! ¡Este viaje va a ser inolvidable!  