Have you ever wondered if Rio de Janeiro is really dangerous? Or if the locals go to the beach every single day?
In this episode, I invited a carioca friend to answer some questions about Rio de Janeiro and clarify some misconceptions about the wonderful city!

Portuguese With Caro

RIO DE JANEIRO: Is it really dangerous? | Talking to a Brazilian

みなさんは、都会と田舎、どちらがすきですか。
日本の田舎に住んでいるわたしが、田舎のいいところについて話します。

Which do you like better, urban area or countryside?
I'm talking about why I like my countryside life.

+++ words +++
都会（とかい）　　　　urban area
～かもしれない　　　　might
田舎（いなか）　　　　countryside
土地（とち）　　　　　land
育てる（そだてる）　　grow up
音（おと）　　　　　　sound
DIY　　　　　　　　　 do it yourself, or carpentry
工具（こうぐ）　　　　tools for carpentry
夫婦（ふうふ）げんか　quarrels with your partner
次回　　　　　　　　　next time

+++ grammers +++
Vたり、Vたりする　　　do such things as that and this
Vても　　　　　　　　  even if V



Country Life in Japan とかいとちがう　かもしれない　いなかのくらし

#00_田舎の生活（いなかのせいかつ）

Many English learners are told their English is “good,” but still feel nervous, misunderstood, or blocked at work. In this New Year’s episode, a former student from China shares how fixing pronunciation and communication completely changed his confidence, career, and daily life.

Real English Skills

People Said His English Was Good — But Something Was Still Wrong

Learn to speak about holidays in Spanish!
We cover the basic language to speak about travel, transport, accommodation, and activities. We also review numbers.
Enjoy!

Super Basic Spanish

Episodio 10: Las vacaciones

En este episodio Joan empieza su viaje en coche por Europa con sus amigos. Un coche, 3 amigos y muchas ganas de fiesta. ¡Vamos!

Audiolibros de Joan

Viajando por Europa. Capítulo 1.

A veces una sola gota hace que el vaso rebose, ¿te ha pasado? Pero no literalmente, sino en sentido figurado. ¡Te lo explico aquí!

Expresiones en español

Ser la gota que colma el vaso

Enjoy our journey and Speaking English

Energetic grand father

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「リラックマ」について調べてみました✏️みなさんの好きなキャラクターは何ですか？

SeikaのPodcast🎧

Ep.61 📝このキャラクターを知っていますか？🧸🍀

You are having difficulties keeping to the diet and you are worried that tomorrow is the day to check if you have lost weight. Here are some crazy ideas to cheat on Weigh In day!
Explanation of expressions used in the podcast:
"Take with a pinch of salt" - don't trust this information too much.
"Emotional baggage" - things that you never stop worrying about.
"A heavy heart" - feeling sad or anxious.
"Get something off your chest" or "a load off your mind" - admit to what is worrying you.
"Carrying a weight on your shoulders" - worrying about things.
"Having a chip on your shoulder" - you are angry about someone or something.
"Having butterflies in your stomach" - being nervous.
"Having a frog in your throat" - your voice is bad because of a throat infection.

Bathroom scales image by Racool_studio https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/beautiful-fitness-girl-holding-scales_8026855.htm