私は北海道に住んでいます。
きれいな景色がたくさんあって、食べ物もおいしいです。
北海道は、北にあるので、ほかの場所の日本とは文化が少しちがいます。
冬はたくさん雪がふって、とても寒いです。

そんな北海道の生活について、話していこうと思います。
北海道のニュースを紹介しながら、話します(^^)
初級、中級者向けです。

日本語の先生をしてます。ぜひ授業を受けてみてください♪

北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

Netflixドラマ【First Love 初恋】は見ましたか？
【First Love 初恋】の撮影の場所は北海道です。
北海道に住んでいる私が、撮影の場所を紹介したいと思います。
北海道のこと、文化についても話します。
エピソード1~9まで解説するので、楽しみしていてください(^^)

撮影/さつえい...写真や映画をとること
解説/かいせつ...理由、意味などを説明すること

北海道へようこそ【First Love 初恋】from Netflix

なぞなぞとは？
ちょっとおもしろい問題のことです。言葉遊びです。

日本の子どもたちは、なぞなぞで遊びます。
たくさん単語を覚えることができます。
この『なぞなぞPodcast』を聞いて、単語をたくさん覚えましょう♪

なぞなぞPodcast

「5分でわかる日本語」は、日本語を勉強している人のためのPodcastです。5分くらいで日本語の文法や単語、生活の言葉を説明します。初心者から中級者までのためです。

“Make Sense of Japanese in 5 Mins” is a podcast for people learning Japanese.  


🌸5分でわかる日本語🌸 Japanese Podcast

When it comes to memorizing vocabulary, there are several effective techniques you can employ. I am exploring some of them

Background Method:
This technique draws inspiration from the “memory palace” concept. Imagine placing new words or images representing those words in specific rooms within your mental palace. By associating words with spatial locations, you ground them in context. 
Process Words Deeply:
Instead of merely rote memorization, engage with the words deeply. Understand their meanings, etymology, and usage. Create mental connections by linking them to related concepts or personal experiences. 
Associate Words with Mental Images:
Visualize the word’s meaning. Create vivid mental images related to the word. Associating words with images enhances memory retention.
Review Words at Spaced Intervals:
Spaced repetition is a powerful technique. Instead of cramming, review words at regular intervals. Use flashcards or language-learning apps that incorporate spaced repetition algorithms. 
Use Mnemonics:
Create mnemonic devices to remember challenging words. Mnemonics can be acronyms, rhymes, or visual associations. 
Practice with Vocabulary Apps and Games:
Interactive apps and games make learning fun. Explore platforms like Duolingo, Memrise, or Quizlet. Gamified exercises reinforce vocabulary and keep you motivated.
Have a Dedicated Vocabulary Notebook:
Maintain a vocabulary journal. Write down new words, their meanings, and example sentences. Regularly review and revise your notebook. The act of writing reinforces memory.
Immerse Yourself in the Language:
Surround yourself with the target language. Read books, watch movies, listen to podcasts, and follow native speakers on social media. Remember, consistency and creativity are key. Experiment with different techniques to find what works best for you. 

Like a Chameleon

Memory Techniques

[ — Audio description, listen and read along for greater understanding. — ]
A auto-estima é sobre como nos sentimos em relação a nós mesmos.
Quando temos auto-estima, gostamos de quem somos.
É importante lembrar que todos nós temos qualidades únicas que nos tornam especiais.
Então, é bom se valorizar e se tratar com gentileza.
A auto-estima é como um raio de sol que brilha dentro de você.
É o jeito especial que você se vê, se ama e se valoriza.
Lembre-se sempre: você é único e especial do jeito que é.
Acredite em si mesmo e deixe sua luz interior brilhar!

PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

A auto-estima — SMALL TEXT A1-B2 LEVEL.

Tact :  To behave in a way that you don't make people angry or upset  and you understand their their needs. You are very patient  and considerate

1- If you want to get this position , you must have tact and patience due to the fact that you may have difficult customers to deal with. 

Engsavvy ( 504 Absolutely Essential Words )

Lesson 1 Word 4 ( Tact )

Cojutepeque:
Se encuentra a 28 km al oriente de San Salvador, en las faldas del Cerro de las Pavas.
El pueblo de Cojutepeque es uno de los más antiguos de El Salvador, existiendo en tiempos precolombinos desde que migrantes nahuas se establecieran en cantón cujuapa el arenal y cantón ojo de agua base de asentamientos nahuas

La palabra Cojutepeque es de origen Náhuat 
Esta localidad, la más importante del departamento de Cuzcatlán, fue fundada por indios yaquis o pipiles. El nombre Cojutepeque viene de dos voces o raíces del idioma nahuat, a saber: coju, pava; tepec, cerro, montaña, localidad donde kuyut: coyote y tepet: cerro, significando realmente Cerro de coyotes.

Gastronomía
Reconocida por su variedad de embutidos,
En Cojutepeque encontrará varios platillos típicos, pero los más conocidos son sus embutidos (chorizos, butifarras y salchichones), que acostumbran a vender mujeres al paso de los autobuses interurbanos que transitan por la Carretera Panamericana.

Los chorizos de Cojutepeque son bien conocidos en todo el país: de hecho, es posible comprarles en muchas ciudades de El Salvador, y no solamente en Cojutepeque. Los chorizos son hechos de carne de cerdo, carne de res, sal, especias y hierbas, achiote, sal de cura, y otros preservantes.

"Adentro Cojutepeque" es una canción escrita y compuesta en 1942 por el cantante y compositor salvadoreño Francisco Palaviccini, creador del género autóctono xuc.Fue compuesta debido a la celebración de las Fiestas de la Caña de Azúcar del municipio de Cojutepeque.


Cultura Salvadoreña 

Cojutepeque, El Salvador 

More than half of US adults work while they're on vacation, according to a new survey.



English Vibes

More than Half of Americans Work while on Holiday

私の大好きなアニメ「薬屋のひとりごと」について、やさしい日本語で話しています。
オタクが使う言葉もすこし紹介しています。好きなアニメについて話す時、マネしてみてください！
I’m talking about my favorite anime “The Apothecary Diaries” in easy Japanese.
I also introduce some words that anime fans often use. Try using them when you talk about your favorite anime!

ANIME ・MANGA TALK | アニメ・マンガトーク | Japanese listening practice N4-N3

[Japanese listening practice]大好きなアニメ！薬屋のひとりごと The Apothecary’s Diaries

Reenkarnasyon nedir ve ruhun evrim süreci nasıl işler? Geçmiş yaşamlar, ruhsal gelişimimize nasıl etki eder? Bu podcastta, reenkarnasyonun anlamını, etkilerini ve insanın ruhsal yolculuğundaki yerini keşfedeceğiz.

İlham Koçu

REENKARNASYON Nedir? - Ruhun Yeniden Doğuşu ve Geçmiş Yaşamlar Mümkün Müdür?

Do you believe people are born with a certain amount of ability and intelligence? Or do you think these things can be changed through effort and education?

Your answers to these questions may decide how well you chase your own goals in life!

Researchers in Norway looked at over 1,500 people aged 13 to 77.

Participants filled out a survey asking them questions about how much they think people's abilities and intelligence can grow with effort and education.

They also filled out two more surveys: one asking how passionate they are about the things they are interested in, and one asking how persistent — and consistent — they are in chasing their goals.

For example, they were asked how much they agree with statements such as, "I use a lot of time on the projects I like," for passion, and "I finish whatever I begin," for persistence.

The researchers then looked at the people who got the 5% highest and lowest scores for belief in people's ability to grow.

It was found that those with the greatest belief in growth also had significantly higher scores in passion and persistence.

Interestingly, although 60% of all the study participants were women, in the group with the lowest belief in growth almost 60% were men.

"The belief in growth is important for large parts of our society," said Hermundur Sigmundsson, one of the study's authors. "This is true for school, sports, work and family life."

The authors also pointed to other studies that have found that it's possible to help people believe in personal growth — particularly as children — and that this can result in greater persistence.

Looking at their own results, the researchers said it can be argued that belief in your ability to grow may be important for both passion and persistence.

However, they also noted that it could also be that passion, perseverance and belief in growth all support each other.