“How to Say ‘You’re Welcome’ in Italian: Different Ways to Respond to ‘Thank You’”
In this episode, we’ll explore the various ways to say “You’re welcome” in Italian, from the classic prego to other common phrases like di niente, grazie a te, non c’è di che, and figurati. I’ll explain the nuances of each expression and give you tips on when to use them in different contexts. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to fine-tune your Italian conversation skills, this episode will help you sound more natural in everyday situations.

Italian Everyday

How to Say “You’re Welcome” in Italian

四月四日清明节[sì yuè sì rì qīng míng jié]
This day is Pure Brightness, one of the 24 solar terms, and also it as the Tomb Sweeping Day for Chinese people to be devoutly offered sacrifices to ancestors and visited the ancestors‘ tombs.
人间 rén jiān：the world
万物生长 wàn wù shēng zhǎng：the growth of all things.
清洁 qīng jié：cleaning
明净 míng jìng：pure and bright
节气 jié qì：the 24 solar terms
传承 chuán chéng：impart and inherit
哀思 āi sī：grief; sad memories
纪念 jì niàn：commemorate; mark:
责任 zé rèn：duty; responsibility:
感恩 gǎn ēn：feel grateful; be thankful:

“龙”年中国话（“ lóng ” nián zhōng guó huà）

四月四日清明节[sì yuè sì rì qīng míng jié]

All American Podcast 

Business Meeting Phrases

日本企業で働きたい方、アニメファンの皆さん、こんにちは！

『ONE PIECE』や『ポケモン』などのアニメやゲームは、日本語学習の最高のきっかけですよね。
しかし、「実際に職場で使おう」と思ったとき、アニメで覚えた話し方で本当に大丈夫でしょうか？

今回のエピソードでは、ビジネス日本語教師Mayukoが、アニメで学んだ日本語の「楽しさ」を活かしながら、職場で信頼される「ビジネス日本語」にアップグレードするためのヒントを解説します。

【クイズ】
Q.アニメで覚えた「〜っす」という話し方は、日本の職場で使っても問題ないでしょうか？
A. はい、問題ないです。使っても大丈夫です。
B.いいえ、問題があります。使ってはいけません。

答えはPodcastで！
🎤 このエピソードで学ぶ、ビジネス日本語へのアップグレード術

【Quiz】
Q. Is it acceptable to use "—ssu" (a casual anime ending) in a Japanese workplace?
A. Yes, it's fine; you can use it.
B. No, there's a problem; you should not use it.

Find the answer at the end of the Podcast's episode.
🎤 Learn to Upgrade to Business Japanese in This Episode

Anime Japanese is the best entry point. Keep that enjoyment, and remember that learning the business rules of "when and where to use it" is the quickest path to career success!

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✅ 決定的な違いは「距離感」：
アニメの「タメ語」や「役割語（キャラクターの個性を示す言葉）」は距離がゼロの表現です。
ビジネスで信頼を得るために必須の、「丁寧語」や「謙譲語」といった敬語を使って、上司や顧客との適切な距離を作る方法を学びます。

✅ 特殊な表現は使わない：
キャラクター特有の特別な表現（「〜っす」「〜かしら？」など）は、ビジネスの場面ではNGです。仕事では性別に関係なく、語尾は必ず「です・ます」で統一する具体的な変換例を紹介します。

✅ 感情の表現を和らかくする「クッション言葉」：
「マジで？」「最悪だ！」といったストレートな感情表現を、「さようでございますか」「申し訳ございません」といったやわらかい言葉に変える練習をしましょう。

✅ The Key Difference is "Social Distance" (Kyori-kan):
Casual Tame-go and "Role Language" from anime are zero-distance expressions. Learn how to create appropriate distance with your superiors and clients using Keigo (honorific language) like Teineigo and Kenjōgo.

✅ Avoid Character-Specific Language:
Endings that show strong personality (like "—ssu" or "—kashira?") are **NG in business settings**. We show specific examples of how to unify your speech with **"Desu/Masu"**, regardless of gender.

✅ Softening Emotions with "Cushion Words":
Practice changing straight emotional expressions (*Maji de?", "Saiaku da!") into soft words (yawaraka-i kotoba) like "Cushion Words" (Sayō de gozaimasu ka, Mōshiwake gozaimasen).

Let's work in Japanese!（日本語を使って、働こう）

【Anime Japanese vs. Real Japanese】仕事で信頼を得るための決定的な違い～The Crucial Difference for Trust at Work～

Hej, z tej strony Anka, a to jest kolejny odcinek podcastu Polish is fun. Pomyślałam, że fajnie będzie nagrać odcinek z bardziej zaawansowanym słownictwem, dlatego ten podcast jest dostosowany do poziomu A2.

Tomek jest bardzo zapracowany, od poniedziałku do  piątku nic innego  nie robi tylko pracuje.
Na szczęście jego praca jest jego pasją. ....

Miłej nauki! I tak jak zawsze, jeśli chcielibyście tekst i ćwiczenia proszę napiszcie do mnie. 
Do usłyszenia!


Polish is fun with Anka

Typowy dzień Tomka A2

"Prepositions of Place: Mastering Everyday English with Jerome"
In this episode, we’re diving into prepositions of place—those small but essential words that make a big difference in everyday conversations! I’m joined by Jerome, an experienced ESL teacher, who shares fun tips, examples, and activities to help you understand how to use prepositions like in, on, under, behind, and more. Whether you're describing your surroundings or giving directions, this episode will boost your confidence and clarity. Tune in and learn how to make your English more precise and natural!

Thanks to Jerome for being such a great guest!!!

Alexis : https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9464070
Jerome: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/4075458

Hey Alexis!

Prepositions of Place: Mastering Everyday English with Alexis

This episode includes explanations and examples of phrasal verbs with including the word "get." Practice Worksheet: https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets/grammar/phrasal-verbs/phrasal-verbs-get/12127

Nit-Picky English with Nika 

Phrasal Verbs With "Get"

In questo podcast parlo del viaggio a San Francisco, cosa c'é da vedere, da fare, dove mangiare, parlo della tipica colazione americana e dei mezzi di trasporti che si possono prendere in cittá. 
Come tempi verbali: passato prossimo, passato remoto, imperfetto, presente, differenze tra l'uso di essere e avere. 

Vivendo tra due lingue

Viaggio sulla West Coast americana, 3 tappa San Francisco

Getting promoted at work is an important part of growing your career and making progress in your professional life. Today we're talking about some tips that can help you to achieve this and some Business English vocabulary that you can use to talk about promotions at work. We'll look at some formal, more professional ways to speak about this topic, and some less formal, more casual ways to discuss this idea. If you use English as a second language at work then improving your communication skills can be really important for promotions and getting hired for new jobs. I hope this podcast will help you improve your English, communicate better, and have more natural, native, and fluent conversations with your colleagues, managers, and friends. 

This podcast is all about helping you to communicate better, in English, at work. I work with international English speakers from around the world who use English, at work, as a second or third language and I hope that I can bring some of the ideas, vocabulary, and grammar, from those sessions, to you in this podcast.

Don't forget, if you want to work with me in one on one, private sessions then I am a full time Business English coach and tutor. I spend my whole professional life helping international professionals to improve the way that they communicate at work. If you'd like to book some of my time then feel free to click on my profile and book some time on my schedule.