FLO TALKS 

Eagerness is NOT ENOUGH!

Have you ever wondered why Japan has two different names, "Nihon" and "Nippon"? 🇯🇵 

While both are correct, native speakers choose one over the other based on the "feeling" of the situation.

In this episode, I explain:

The subtle nuances: Which one sounds more energetic or formal?
Why we use "Japan" in English.

Improve your listening skills and dive deeper into Japanese culture with me! 🎙️

（やさしい日本語）

みなさんは、日本の名前に「にほん」と「にっぽん」の2つがあることを知っていますか？🤔 
どちらも正しいですが、日本人はその時の「気持ち」や「場面（ばめん）」で使い分けています。

このエピソードで話すこと：

・「にほん」と「にっぽん」のニュアンスの違い
・どうして英語では "Japan" と言うのか？

「本当の日本語」のニュアンスを、私と一緒に楽しく学びましょう！✨

Easy Japanese with Aiko | Slow & Natural Listening

にほん vs にっぽん？ Why do we say "Nihon", "Nippon" or "Japan" ? Understanding the nuance【Intermediate】

This first episode explores some of the challenges experienced by learners of the English language, suggesting some strategies to overcome difficulties. My podcast is based on popular topics from my “Guided Conversation Classes",  and it aims to practice key vocabulary around each topic. Each of these podcasts is linked to a short video documentary that you can watch for extra practice. 
This episode also includes an online script with a vocabulary key:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1deHLoK10lQHzwFTGlC4McgfnzvRVF_0AN6U2jTe_H-8/edit?usp=sharing


UK TALKS WITH LIZ

EPISODE 1: ACCENTS & PRONUNCIATION 

In this episode, I attempt to illustrate the sound and rhythm of Old Norse through a parody saga: The Saga of Ragnar the Cat and His Fish.
What begins as a royal Sunday scene soon turns into a tragicomic meditation on fish, fate, and feline philosophy. The noble Ragnar Kǫttr, fish-king of Frogner, sits deep in thought at his table, carving shavings from a dried cod while his anxious bird-servant reminds him that Monday is near. What follows is a ritual of guilt, wisdom, and the burning of fish bones — told in the stately cadence of an Icelandic saga.
Through this humorous retelling, I explore how Old Norse language, sounds, syntax, and storytelling traditions can be reimagined today — blending philology, parody, and pure absurdity.
1. Sá atburðr varð á einum sunnudegi, at Ragnarr Kǫttr, fiskkonungr af Frogneri, sat í hásæti sínu yfir borði.
2. Hann hafði svá djúpa hugsan um fisk ok speki, at hann gáði eigi stundanna.
3. Hann hafði kníf í hendi ok telgði flísar af þurrum þorski.
4. Kjøkenþjónninn, fugl lítill ok hræddr, stóð fyrir honum ok helt fiskfat.
5. Hann sá hvat konungr gerði ok skildi, at hann sjálfr hugði at ǫðru — líklega at fiskins eðli ok örlǫgum.
6. Þá mælti fuglinn lágt: “Mánadagr er á morgin, herra fiskhyggjumaðr!”
7. Ragnarr leit til hans, er hann heyrði þetta, ok mintisk þá hvat hann hafði gǫrt: hann hafði etit alla sunnudagslaxinn einn.
8. Síðan bað hann fœra sér kertisljós — eigi til iðrunnar, heldr til skemmtanar.
9. Hann sópaði saman fiskbeinum ǫllum í hǫnd sér, þeim er hann hafði gnat.
10. Þá brá hann þeim í logann ok lét brenna bein í lófa sér, sem helga fórn fisksins anda.
11. Þaðan mátti marka, at hann myndi fast halda sín lǫg ok boðorð,
12. ok vilja eigi yfir ganga þat, er hann vissi réttast — at engi fiskr skyldi deilask meir.


Everything Zenified 

Ragnar's Saga (An episode in the language of the Vikings – Old Norse) 

In questo episodio parleremo della differenza tra Italiano ed Inglese per ciò che riguarda i verbi di movimento e mezzi di trasporto. In inglese usiamo un verbo specifico per indicare il mezzo di locomozione, per esempio " to drive". In italiano, invece, usiamo un verbo di movimento come "andare" più il mezzo di trasporto usato, ad esempio " andare in macchina". Questo può generare confusione tra gli studenti di Italiano anglofoni, quindi ho pensato di creare questo episodio per chiarire questo punto. Iscrivetevi al canale per non perdere nessun aggiornamento!

Italiano Chiaro Grammatica

Verbi di movimento e mezzi di trasporto

Priče iz Hrvatske

Epizoda 3 : Ajmo na kavu

[ゴミ捨て]
2022/4/13(水) 兵庫県の天気/くもり　朝の気温/９度　昼の気温/１６度

（文法）
・〜んです
・〜みます

（語彙）
・夏バテ
・ゴミ捨て
・分別（ぶんべつ）
・回収（かいしゅう）
・プラスチック
・金属（きんぞく）
・鍋（なべ）
・ペットボトル
・資源ごみ
・粗大（そだい）ごみ
・家電（かでん）

Mayu 　と　Nihongo  ラジオ　

４月１３日（水）ゴミ捨て

Le chevalier Lars voyage au royaume du roi Andur. Au marché, il achète deux potions de force.
Ensuite il va au château du roi Andur. Il parle avec le roi. Le roi lui demande de transporter un
chargement d’or au royaume de son frère, Arthuren. Lars accepte. 
Le lendemain, trois gardes du roi partent en voyage avec le chevalier Lars. Ils prennent la route du nord vers le royaume d’Arthuren.

Read with me  the book : French stories in French - Olly Richards and Richard Simcott

Le chevalier - Chapitre 1- French stories in French - Olly Richards and Richard Simcott

Learn all the words and expressions related to smiling!
Best for pre-intermediate/intermediate students!