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「死後離婚」？日本では、夫が死んだらすぐ「離婚」する人が増えているのか？
Divorce after (a spouse's) death? Are people in Japan increasingly divorcing their husbands as soon as they die?
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[Intermediate-Upper level] Interesting Japanese Not Taught In Schools About Japanese business culture, Japanese habits & Osaka

「死後離婚」？日本では、夫が死んだらすぐ「離婚」する人が増えているのか？ Divorce after (a spouse's) death? Are people in Japan increasingly divorcing their hus

Liú Xiǎoshuāng: Ālǐ, nǐ zuìjìn qù nǎr lǚyóu le?
Ālǐ: Wǒ qù Xī'ān le.
Liú Xiǎoshuāng: Nǐ shì shénme shíhou qù Xī'ān de?
Ālǐ: Wǒ shì Qīyuè shí'èr hào qù Xī'ān de.
Liú Xiǎoshuāng: Nǐ shì zěnme qù Xī'ān de?
Ālǐ: Wǒ shì zuò fēijī qù de, zuò fēijī kuài.
Liú Xiǎoshuāng: Nǐ shì gēn shéi yīqǐ qù de?
Ālǐ: Wǒ shì gēn Běnjiémíng hé Jīn Měiyīng yīqǐ qù de.
Liú Xiǎoshuāng: Nǐ shì zěnme huí Běijīng de?
Ālǐ: Wǒ shì zuótiān gēn Běnjiémíng yīqǐ zuò huǒchē huí Běijīng de, zuò huǒchē fāngbiàn, yě hěn piányi.
Liú Xiǎoshuāng: Nǐmen shì zěnme huí xuéxiào de?
Ālǐ: Wǒmen shì zǒu huí xuéxiào de, yīnwèi méi qián le.

中文每日一练

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Jag har massa tankar om mellanförskap, om att återvända till Sverige, beskriver mina känslor kring detta och hur det känns. Pratar om min upplevelse av att ha bott i Sverige 25 år.

Jag är riktigt nervös för att återvända med också taggad och redo att möta allt som hänt under mina första 25 år i Sverige. Jag pratar om att jag inte känner mig ett dugg australiensk men att jag tänker att dessa känslor kanske uppstår i Sverige. Tack för att ni lyssnar och hoppas det hjälper någon med svenskan.

Avsnittet lämpas för svenskastuderande på b2+ nivå.


Ha det bra Matilda



Tankar på svenska

Tankar på svenska: Om att återvända till Sverige efter 3.5 år

Pronunciation and sentence practice using the letter 'M' 

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5 minute Adjectives:  The letter 'M' 

First and foremost, research the company thoroughly, familiarize yourself with its values, goals, and recent developments. Understanding the company's culture and industry trends can help you tailor your responses during the interview, demonstrating your genuine interest and enthusiasm.

Practice your responses to common interview questions, but don't memorize them verbatim. Instead, focus on conveying your experiences, skills, and achievements in a clear and concise manner. Practice active listening skills, allowing the interviewer to finish their questions before formulating your responses. This demonstrates respect and attentiveness, qualities highly valued in the business world.

When discussing your qualifications and experiences, use specific examples to illustrate your points. Quantify your achievements whenever possible, highlighting the impact you've had in previous roles. Employ the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your responses, ensuring clarity and coherence.

Reframing anxiety as excitement can be empowering. Instead of dwelling on potential mistakes or shortcomings, focus on the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality. Visualize success, envisioning yourself confidently answering questions and building rapport with the interviewer.

Mindfulness techniques can also be effective in managing interview anxiety. Practice deep breathing exercises to calm your nerves and center your focus. Remind yourself that it's okay to feel nervous – it's a sign that you care about the outcome. Embrace the adrenaline rush as a source of energy to fuel your performance.

After the interview, take time to reflect on your performance. Identify areas of strength and areas for improvement, using feedback to refine your interview skills for future opportunities. Regardless of the outcome, view each interview as a learning experience, building your confidence and resilience with each interaction.


The Global Professional Podcast

Overcoming Anxiety during Job Interviews - Episode 57

On March 28, singer Shan Yichun sang Li Ronghao's song “Li Bai” at her concert. 
3 月 28 日，歌手单依纯在演唱会上唱了李荣浩的歌《李白》。

However, before the concert, Shan Yichun's team asked Li Ronghao for permission to sing this song, and Li Ronghao did not agree.
但是，演唱会之前，单依纯的团队问过李荣浩是否同意她唱这首歌，李荣浩没有同意。

On March 29, Li Ronghao talked about this incident online.
3 月 29 日，李荣浩在网上说了这件事。

He felt very angry and thought such behavior was very disrespectful to him.
他觉得很生气，并且认为这样的行为很不尊重他。

Relevant authorities also confirmed that Li Ronghao had not given Shan Yichun permission to sing this song.
相关部门也证明，李荣浩没有同意单依纯唱这首歌。

Later, Shan Yichun apologized to Li Ronghao.
后来，单依纯向李荣浩道歉。

She said she had done something wrong, that she would not sing this song again, and that she was willing to compensate Li Ronghao.
她说自己做错了，以后不会再唱这首歌，也愿意赔偿李荣浩。

Li Ronghao said he did not want money. 李荣浩说，他不要钱。

He hopes everyone will abide by the rules in the future, not use others' songs casually. He also hopes no one will disturb his family anymore.
他希望大家以后都能遵守规则，不要随便用别人的歌，也希望不要再有人打扰他的家人。

Regarding this incident, some people support Li Ronghao in protecting his rights and think Shan Yichun was seriously in the wrong.
对这件事，有些人支持李荣浩维护自己的权利，觉得单依纯有很大的问题。

But others think Shan Yichun did not do it on purpose and that Li Ronghao was not being generous enough.
但也有人觉得单依纯不是故意的，李荣浩这么做不够大度。

What do you think?你怎么看呢？


演唱会（yǎn chàng huì）- concert
同意（tóng yì）- agree
团队（tuán duì）- team
生气（shēng qì）- angry
尊重（zūn zhòng）- respect
相关（xiāng guān）- relevant
部门（bù mén）- department
证明（zhèng míng）- prove
道歉（dào qiàn）- apologize
赔偿（péi cháng）- compensate
遵守（zūn shǒu）- obey
规则（guī zé）- rule
随便（suí biàn）- casually
维护（wéi hù）- protect
权利（quán lì）- right
故意（gù yì）- on purpose
大度（dà dù）- generous
打扰（dǎ rǎo）- disturb

Orange Chinese Corner - Chinese Hot Topics 中文热点

Singer copyright dispute 歌手版权争议

日本人の結婚式 No2 です。
みんなの国の結婚式となにがちがうかな？



Nihongo Hanaso (Beginners)

Beginners日本の結婚式 No2

Anita: OK, so we’ve got three possibilities for the advertisement we will be using here and I want to talk about each of them with you and get your point of view. So first of all, here’s number one. What do you think, Gerry?
Gerry: Oh, that’s interesting! I like the colors. They’re very warm. I didn’t think a cartoon would work very well, but I think this is quite fun. Tina, what do you think?
Tina: Personally, I don’t think it works. We’re really aiming at customers who are 20 and older. I think it might look a little young for them.
Brett: I’d agree with Tina, I’m not very keen on it. These will be used in magazines and on trains and buses. I don’t think it will really stand out. It’s very nice to look at, but I don’t think it will really get anyone’s attention.
Gerry: OK. I see what you mean, Brett. Well, let’s have a look at the others then. Well, I think it’s great, but I may revise my opinion when I see the others.
Anita: I will say that this one is cheaper than the other two. Right, then. Here’s number two.
Brett: Oh, I like that much more. It’s really creative. That’s a beautiful photograph and the name of the product is really clear.
Tina: I’m not sure about the model they used. She’s beautiful, don’t get me wrong. But she looks a bit unhappy. I don’t think that gives the right message.
Gerry: I like it, but I don’t think I feel strongly about it. I’m sure we could get them to find an older model if we wanted. It just seems very serious compared to the last one and I’m not sure I like it as much.
Anita: Yes, although I should point out that if we do that, it will add to the cost of the advertising. Also, I don’t know if this will change anyone’s mind, but the cost of using a photograph for the advert will be far higher than using a cartoon. About 40% more altogether which will leave us less to use for future advertising.
Brett: Well, I think this would work really well. If we need to change the model, we can do that. But I think it’s really exciting to look