In this episode, we’re practicing the UH sound, as in: but, butt, love, enough, month, cut, won, one, money, young, etc.

To pronounce the UH /ʌ/ sound correctly, keep your lips relaxed and neutral, with your tongue in the center of your mouth.

Accent Free

UH the fundamental sound of American English

JOYCE: Should we take a taxi or a bus to the mall?
BILL: Let’s take a bus. It’s impossible to get a taxi during 
rush hour.
JOYCE: Isn’t that a bus stop over there?
BILL: Yes ... Oh! There’s a bus now. We’ll have to run to 
catch it.
JOYCE: Oh, no! We just missed it.
BILL: No problem. There’ll be another one in 10 minutes.


LANGUAGE NOTES
• Should we … or …? Is a way of asking “Which is better?” “Should” is used to ask 
for an opinion. Note that we do not say “Will” here.
• Take a taxi or a bus? The word “or” signals a choice here. Notice the rising 
intonation on taxi (the first choice) and falling intonation on bus (the second choice).
• Let’s (Let us) means “I think we should do this.”
• Rush hour is the time of day when most people are going to or from work. In most 
American cities, rush hour is from about 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. and from about 4:30 to 
6:30 p.m. Notice that “rush hour” is a compound noun, with the main stress on the 
first word.
• Isn’t that This is a negative question. The speaker expects an affirmative answer. It 
is used to check information.
• Bus stop is a compound noun, with the main stress on the first word.
• Oh! is an exclamation used to express alarm or surprise.
• Oh, no! is an expression used to express disappointment.
• We just missed it here means “We arrived a moment too late to get the bus.” 
Notice the emphasis on “just” to show the very recent past.
• No problem here means “It doesn’t matter.

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 19: Transportation 

第四课  这工作是他帮我介绍的

一、听力  第一部分
1.妈妈知道电话是谁打的。
2.看，这是我在和小王一起跑步。
3.今天的晚饭是我和丈夫一起做的。
4.今天报纸是王小姐买的。
5.我非常喜欢这个工作，已经工作两年了。

第二部分
6. 男：你喜欢吃中国菜吗？
女：我非常喜欢吃，我也会做。
7. 男：这个是谁买的？
   女：这个是安娜买的，今天是大卫的生日。
8. 女：李先生出院多长时间了？
男：我不知道，你问一下张医生吧。
9. 女：你怎么认识芳芳的？ 
 男：是小明帮我介绍的。
10. 男：女儿，你去接一下电话。
女：对不起，爸爸，我没时间接电话，我在做饭呢。

第三部分
11. 女：小王，今天是张老师的生日。
   男：我知道。这本书是我买的，要送给张老师。
   问：这本书是送给谁的？
12. 女：大卫，上午有你的一个电话。
男：我知道，是李先生打的。
   问：上午的电话是谁打的？
13. 女：你的汉语真好！你是什么时候开始学汉语的？
男：两年前开始的，我来中国已经一年多了。
问：男的是什么时候开始学汉语的？
14. 女：你喜欢现在的工作吗？
男：非常喜欢，我已经做了三年多了。
问：他喜欢现在的工作吗？
15. 女：你什么时候认识谢先生的？
   男：我们十年前认识的，他是我的大学同学。
问：男的和谢先生认识多长时间了？


hsk2  第四课  这工作是他帮我介绍的

Listen to this beautiful children's story by Daniela from Austria. This children’s story, about teaching children to invest for the future, published by Foord Asset Management, is beautifully read. Daniela has a lovely accent, her pronunciation is excellent and she reads this story with compassion and her stresses are all perfect.

Arbitrary musings

More than Enough, read by Daniela from Austria

Vol.43ゲームについて

1.ゲームが好きですか？

2.よくしていましたか？

3.何才からしましたか？

4.お兄さんとしましたか？

5.お兄さんは何が好きでしたか？

6.イタリアでは何が流行っていましたか？

7.ゲームセンターに行きましたか？

8.UFOクレーンでなにか取ったことがありますか？

9.今のゲームについてどう思いますか？
(絵がきれい、本当の世界みたいなど)

10.ルカさんから何かあれば話す。


Vol.43About the Game

1.Do you like playing games?

2.Did you often play games?

3.How old were you when you started playing games?

4.Did you play with your older brother?

5.What did your brother like?

6.What was popular in Italy?

7.Did you go to a game arcade?

8.Have you ever won anything with a UFO crane?

9.What do you think about current games? (Pretty pictures, like the real world, etc.)

10. Luke will talk to you if he has anything to say.


第 43 卷关于游戏

1.你喜欢玩游戏吗？

2.你经常玩游戏吗？

3.你几岁开始玩游戏？

4.你和哥哥一起玩吗？

5.你哥哥喜欢什么？

6.意大利流行什么？

7.你去过游戏厅吗？

8.你用飞碟起重机赢过什么东西吗？

9.你对现在的游戏有什么看法？

10. 卢克有什么话会跟你说的。

SAMURAI BROADCAST　侍放送  継続は力ニャり

第 43 卷关于游戏　ゲームについて　About the Game

Short story 「はなこさんの夏休（なつやす）み《 Hanako’s summer vacation 》ep1」
This is an original story I created.
This episode is JLPT-N5 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.
After listening, please take the quiz!

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

☆Words☆
毎年（まいとし / maitoshi）：every year
 遠い（とおい / tōi）：far
新幹線（しんかんせん / shinkansen）：bullet train 
甘い（あまい / amai）：sweet
お土産（おみやげ / omiyage）：souvenir
辛い（からい / karai）：spicy
切符（きっぷ / kippu）：ticket
席（せき / seki）：seat
笑う（わらう / warau）：laugh, smile
→masu-form：笑います（わらいます / waraimasu）
～号車（～ごうしゃ / ～gōsha）：classifier for naming train cars
ex）１号車（いちごうしゃ / ichigōsha）、２号車（にごうしゃ / nigōsha）･･･

☆Grammar☆
・masu-form（present / past）
・～たいです：want to do

☆Script for this episode
The scripts (URL) are listed in the overview section of the channel.

☆Quiz for this episode
https://www.italki.com/quiz/set/5907?utm_source=copylink_share&utm_medium=share_content&utm_campaign=share_quiz


Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#19  Short story /  Hanako’s summer vacation ep1 / storytelling // N5 Level

Hello, today we're starting a new podcast titled:
Traveling to a Spanish-speaking country can be an amazing experience! Are you traveling for business or pleasure? Everyday, practical questions are key to communicating with locals.
In this podcast, aimed at Spanish students from levels B1 to C2, with an emphasis on conversation, we'll learn practical questions to converse with locals and find out more about the place we're visiting.
These questions are designed to help students practice their conversation skills while gaining valuable information about the destination.
Let's go!
"When you arrive in a new place, the first thing you ask yourself is: how can I get to know this place better?
Questions for Getting to Know the Place
Where is the most interesting place to visit here?
Where can I find good restaurants or cafes in this area?
Are there any local markets or shops that you recommend?
Where do you suggest to enjoy the scenery or relax?
What is the best way to get around the city?
Questions about Culture and Customs
What are the important traditions or festivities here?
Are there any local customs that tourists should know about?
What typical dishes should I try and where?
How are holidays or special events celebrated in this region?
What local words or phrases should I know to communicate better?
Questions about History and Local Life
Are there any historical sites or museums that I should visit?
What local history or legend is interesting to learn about?
Where do locals usually go to spend their free time?
What is daily life like here for the inhabitants?
What do you like most about living here?

¡Viajar a un país de habla hispana puede ser una experiencia increíble! 

Everyday and practical questions Preguntas prácticas y cotidianas.

Bienvenidos al primer episodio de "con un ojo al gato", en esta ocasión les presento una breve entrevista con Martín, un profe de Ele con el que juntos estaremos creando contenido super interesante sobre la cultura y la sociedad mexicana, ideal para todos aquellos niveles intermedios y avanzados que quieran poner en práctica sus habilidades mientras aprenden datos curiosos y divertidos sobre México y su gente.

Profe Martín 
https://www.italki.com/i/reft/6HCE66/DfGCGE/spanish?hl=es&utm_medium=share_teacher&utm_source=copylink_share