In this episode, Karen and Baiwei chatted about the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. What festivals are there in your culture that celebrate family reunion? Share it with us XD

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

中秋节快到啦！The Mid-Autumn Festival is Coming！

Une lueur d'espoir dans cette actualité sombre.

Douce France

Demain est un autre jour

我家有六口人，爷爷、奶奶、爸爸、妈妈、妹妹和我。我的爸爸是汽车教练，他在驾
校工作。我的妈妈是老师，她在幼儿园工作。我也是老师，我在高中和大学教中文。爷
爷、奶奶和妹妹不工作。妹妹是大四的学生，她想去银行工作。

Coco 的播客-----听见中国

我的一家（家人介绍）

TRANSCRIPTION (explanation included)
These various expressions for negation span a spectrum of formality and tone. In the lexicon of everyday conversation, one might simply assert "no," "nope," or "nah," and even employ a touch of informality with "not gonna happen." When a matter is more absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, no" and "under no circumstances" make the position clear. In informal settings, a definitive refusal might take the form of "not a chance" or "ain't gonna happen," perhaps even with a touch of camaraderie, as in "nah, mate." For matters requiring decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I'm afraid the answer is no" or "I must decline," while adding regret, as in "regrettably, no," imparts a sense of genuine consideration. Politeness tempers the refusal in phrases such as "I'm sorry, but no" and "thank you for considering me, but I'll have to say no," expressing gratitude for the offer. The witty turn of phrase adds a touch of humor to the refusal, suggesting impossibility with expressions like "I'd sooner sprout wings and fly" or "when pigs fly." In more elevated circles, the upper class might communicate their refusal with statements like "I regret to inform you that the answer is in the negative" or "it would not be fitting, I'm afraid," while maintaining an air of politeness. For royalty, a refusal is conveyed with grace and tact, as in "one must respectfully decline" or "I cannot acquiesce to that request," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

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How To say 'NO' in various English Registers

Quanti di questi modi di dire conoscevate? Esistono le stesse espressioni nella vostra lingua? Fatemi sapere e andate a fare il QUIZ dopo l'ascolto del podcast! :)
Sabina

L'Italia per tutti

Modi di dire... con il cibo!

みなさんこんにちは！けいすけの日本語ポッドキャストへようこそ！
このポッドキャストは、日本語の勉強をしているみんなのリスニングのために作っています。

今回は、「言いかえ」の大切さについてお話しします。

けいすけの日本語ポッドキャスト

EP.12 言いたいことを言うな！話せることを話せ！ | Don’t say what you wish you could. Say what you can!!

・小さな頃にサンタクロースへ宛てた手紙の紹介
・5－7歳頃の文
・標準的な構成でできた子供らしい手紙です。
・よくまとまっていると思うので、日本の子供がどんな手紙を書くのか興味のある方は参考に聞いてみてください。
・今回は東北地方の方言の紹介ではありません。

Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

サンタさんへの手紙～私が5-7歳の時に書いた手紙を紹介します～

Authentic connection in the classroom is the cornerstone of compassionate teaching. If we want to develop lasting relationships with students and relate to them in meaningful ways, we must get to know them as unique individuals. In this episode, you will learn three changes to implement in your classroom, no matter how far into your teaching practice you are.

Teaching Compassion

Authentic Connection in the Classroom

In this episode, I reflect on Episode 1 of Season 1 of the anime *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba*, titled **"Cruelty."**

The tragedy that struck Tanjiro, the bond with his sister Nezuko, and the sudden appearance of Giyu — it was filled with powerful, emotional moments where feelings clashed.

How did you feel in that moment when your heart wavered?

Let’s take a moment to savor the lingering echoes of this powerful story together.

Original story by Koyoharu Gotouge, directed by Haruo Sotozaki, animation by ufotable.

The first season of the TV anime aired in 2019, with a total of 26 episodes.