The right and wrong way to ask for something, or to ask permission, in English.

The English Toolbox

Making Polite Requests in English

こんにちは、Mikaです
このPodcastでは私の日々の出来事を通して
日本語をより身近に、楽しく感じてもらえたら嬉しいです。
短い間ですがリラックスした気分でどうぞお付き合いください。

今日は2024年の7月に開催されるパリオリンピックのメダルについてお話ししたいと思います。
皆さんはニュースでパリオリンピックのメダルのデザインを見ましたか？
私はニュースでもう見ました。
メダルのデザインは国によってオリジナリティがあって、形やデザインやリボンの色などが本当に様々で面白いですよね！どの国のメダルも素敵でしたが、次のパリオリンピックのメダルはとても素敵なデザインとアイデアのあるメダルです。

実はエッフェル塔で使われていた "鉄" がメダルの中心の部分に使われています。そして形はフランスの形を表す "ろっかっけい" になっていて表彰台に上がったアスリートがメダルとしてエッフェル塔の一部を持ち帰ることができるという貴重なものです。
アイデアがとてもおしゃれで、さすがフランスですよね♪

私が注目している競技はゴルフとスケートボードですが、本当にたくさんの種目があるので、どの種目も見てみたいと思います。
すべての国の選手がパリオリンピックでベストを尽くせるように、とても楽しみにしていますし応援しようと思います。

皆さんはどの競技を楽しみにしていますか？是非教えてください。
それでは今日も笑顔の多い一日を！またね～


【覚えておきたい単語やフレーズ】

・～を通して　～をとおして　through ~
・ろっかっけい　hexagon
・～の一部　～のいちぶ　part of ~
・持ち帰る　もちかえる　take away
・競技　きょうぎ　competition




mika's whisper talk

Vol.1  パリオリンピックの素敵なメダル / Beautiful medals from the Paris Olympics

In this video, you will listen to a story about one person have an accident, and vocabulary related to it. Hope the words you won't use it in the real life, but at least, enjoy the story. 
If you feel a bit more difficult, turn on the subtitle at first, after a few times later, you will be able to understand just by listening. 
Hope you like the little story.
annie

Story learning Chinese with Annie

EASY CHINESE STORY LISTENING PRACTICE(COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE)

Invest in Yourself: Why Language Learning Pays Dividends for Life

In Episode 54 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, we uncover how language learning is a long-term investment that always yields returns. Discover how every effort you make—no matter how small—compounds over time to benefit your mind, career, and cultural connections.

Here’s what we explore:
✅ How language skills sharpen your mind and keep you adaptable 
✅ The financial and career benefits of bilingualism 
✅ Why cultural competence is an asset in today’s world 

Ready to see language learning as your most valuable asset? Listen now and start investing in yourself today! 

111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 54 - Consider your language learning difficulties as a long-term investment in yourself 

in Indonesian there are two "we" namely ( "kita" and "kami" ) how are they used let's see!
(we = kita/kami) but different way to use.

 Indonesian Language Friends

should we use "kita" or "kami ?

抱薪救火：用柴草来救火。常用来以比喻想要消除祸害，但用了错误的办法而适得其反。

中华成语典故

中华成语典故--抱薪救火

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Learn American English with Tom!
Today, we’re diving into 50 common phrases in English that you can use in everyday conversations. These are phrases you’ll hear all the time, and knowing them will help you sound natural, confident, and fluent.

So grab a notebook, and let’s get started! By the end of this lesson, you’ll be ready to use these phrases effortlessly in your daily life. Let’s go!

Greetings and Introductions
Hi, how’s it going?
Good morning! / Good afternoon! / Good evening!
How have you been?
It’s great to see you!
Long time no see.
What’s new with you?
Nice to meet you.
Pleased to meet you.
How do you do?
See you later!

Polite Expressions
Thank you so much.
You’re welcome.
Excuse me.
I’m sorry.
No problem.
Don’t worry about it.
Could you repeat that, please?
Can you help me, please?
That’s very kind of you.
I really appreciate it.

Everyday Conversations
What do you mean?
That sounds great!
I’m just kidding.
I have no idea.
Let’s catch up soon.
I’ll think about it.
It’s up to you.
Let’s keep in touch.
What’s going on?
That’s amazing!

Agreeing and Disagreeing
I totally agree with you.
You’re absolutely right.
That makes sense.
I see what you mean.
I’m not so sure about that.
I don’t think so.
That’s not exactly true.
You might be right.
I can’t agree with that.
Let’s agree to disagree.

Asking for Clarification
Could you say that again?
What does that mean?
Can you explain that?
Sorry, I didn’t catch that.
What are you trying to say?
Could you speak more slowly?
What do you think?
Am I making sense?
Could you give me an example?
Is that clear?

Expressing Opinions and Feelings
I think it’s great.
In my opinion, it’s the best option.
I feel the same way.
I’m not sure how I feel about that.
It’s really exciting!
It’s a little confusing.
I’m so happy about this.
That’s really frustrating.
I feel so relieved.
It’s unbelievable!

Thank you for joining me for this lesson! 

Fluent Talk with Tom 50 Common Phrases: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D1RgqYzORs&list=PLRVrpPXgsbx3wKZKZYZ9L7YA8eekBEfS4

Learn English with Tom: Dating with Tom https://youtu.be/CPbiD1RYL_I

ACL Podcast🎙episode #46

This is the Anyone Can Learn English podcast, episode #46

My name is Spencer and I’m an English conversation teacher. 

For English Conversation lessons, you can find me on Italki.com/spenceramansick 

This podcast is a weekly collection of my student questions and answers or (Q&A). Some Q&A may repeat. 

Today, we are covering 5 topics:

Brunch
Home stay
Corridor
Pile and piled up
The proposed rule 

 - - REVIEW - -

During my HOMESTAY in America, the family I stayed with had a PROPOSED RULE to never PILE UP dirty laundry in the CORRIDOR before BRUNCH.

My daughter’s friend from Japan is on HOMESTAY with us and they both ate a PILE of pancakes each for BRUNCH while walking through the CORRIDOR back to my daughter’s room.

Thank you for your time!

Please contact me for a copy of today’s script or video.

For English conversation lessons, you can find me on Italki.com/spenceramansick 


Thank you for listening to episode #46

Until next time!

This is Spencer from anyone can learn English podcast! Catch you later. 