Podcast about different topics in slow French.

French Kankan - Slow French

みんなの日本語、第ニ課15ページ、かいわより。 リスニングとリーディングのれんしゅうです。私が言った後、リピートしてください。 
It‘ｓ for your practice of listening and reading. Repeat after me without reading みんなの日本語１、evern though you have the textbook. 
もしあなたが中級（ちゅうきゅう）でも、いいれんしゅうになると思います。 
If you are intermidiate level student, it should still be good practice. 

【What time are you open to？】

Miller: Excuse me, what is Auka`s phone number?

Sato: Asuka? It`s 5275-2725.

Miller: Thank you very much.



“Asuka” staff member: Hello. Asuka here.

Miller: Excuse me. What time are you open to?

“Asuka” staff member: Until ten.

Miller: What days of the week are you closed?

“Asuka” staff member: Sundays.

Miller: I see. Thank you.



 【そちらは なんじまでですか】

ミラー：すみません、「あすか」のでんわばんごうは なんばんですか。

さとう：「あすか」ですか。　5275の2725です。

ミラー：どうも ありがとうございます。



みせの人：はい、「あすか」です。

ミラー：　すみません。そちらは なんじまでですか。

みせの人：10じ までです。

ミラー：やすみは なんようびですか。

みせの人：そうですか。どうも。


ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

みんなの日本語第4課

大家好！今天我们要聊一聊中国传统节日腊八节。
腊八节是在每年农历腊月初八，是个充满传统韵味的节日。腊八可以追溯到古代，最初是农民们欢庆丰收、感谢祖先和神灵的祭祀仪式。因在十二月举行，所以被称为腊月，腊祭这一天则称为腊日。腊日最终确定为初八这天，也被称为腊八节。而“腊八节喝腊八粥”的习俗，正是源于佛教。寺院的僧人们会在这一天给大家发“佛粥”，传递吉祥的祝福。年复一年，这个传统如今已经深入人心。 那么，腊八粥到底是什么样的呢？主要材料有大米、小米、红豆、绿豆、花生、枣、栗子等，丰富得像一场食材的盛宴。大家把这些食材提前浸泡，然后慢慢炖煮，出锅时再撒上一些坚果，香气扑鼻，简直让人忍不住想立刻品尝！而且，南北方的腊八粥各有特色，南方的可能偏咸，北方的则偏甜，真是各有千秋。 腊八粥中的每一种配料都有着美好的寓意。比如，桂圆象征“富贵团圆”，百合寓意“百事和睦”，而红枣和花生则代表“早生贵子”。这些美妙的寓意和美食的味道交融在一起，真是让人忍不住想要一口接着一口，吃出幸福的感觉。
Hi everyone! Today, we’re talking about a beloved Chinese traditional festival—Laba Festival! 
Laba Festival falls on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month—a time brimming with tradition and warmth. Its roots go way back to ancient times, when farmers held year-end rituals to celebrate the harvest and give thanks to their ancestors and the gods. Since it took place in the 12th month—the “Làyuè” or “Preserved Month”—the ritual day itself was called “Làrì” (Laba Day).
Laba Day was permanently fixed on the 8th, becoming what we now call Laba Festival.
And the custom of drinking Laba congee? That comes straight from Buddhism! On this day, monks in temples would prepare and hand out “Buddha’s porridge” to the public as a blessing for good fortune. Year after year, this act of kindness became a national tradition.So what exactly is Laba congee? The base usually includes rice, millet, red beans, mung beans, peanuts, jujubes (Chinese dates), chestnuts, and more—like a feast of grains and treasures!
You soak all the ingredients overnight, then simmer them slowly until thick and fragrant. Just before serving, sprinkle on some chopped nuts—and the aroma alone will make your mouth water!
Fun fact: Northern Laba congee is often sweet, while Southern versions lean savory—both delicious in their own way!
And every ingredient carries a wish:
Longan = “prosperity and family reunion”
Lily bulbs = “harmony in all things”
Jujubes and peanuts = “may you soon welcome a precious child!”
With such sweet blessings in every spoonful, who wouldn’t want seconds?


天灵灵地灵灵来了Abracadabra’s coming 

腊八节-Laba Festival

This is a text about Iran and its map in details ,
 listen to improve your listening and for better results you can listen, transcribe, and check the new vocabulary .

good luck


Persian Listening

Country کشور

In this lesson, we will learn how to celebrate birthday for our friends, 
useful expressons such as: bu shi...ma (rhetorical questions) ,shi...de(to emphasize)
...le jiu....(as soon as),etc.

Basic communication conversations

第十六课 为你过生日 Lesson 16  celebrate birthday for you

The 80th anniversary of the Great Victory over the German Nazism in World War ll is approaching. In this episode, I talk about a film-testimony, a film-sentence to the ideology of fascism - Come and See by Elem Klimov. A brutal, almost unbearable movie that nevertheless needs to be seen.

RUSSIAN BRIDGE PODCAST

Culture Vultures. Советское кино: имена и фильмы IV (B1+ B2)

🎧Este es un ejercicio de comprensión auditiva de nivel nativo. 
Escucha el audio de 42 segundos y después intenta responder las siguientes preguntas:

¿Quién estaba estudiando? ¿Fulanita o sutanita?
¿Qué tipo de película vieron fulanita y sutanita?
¿A dónde fueron después del cine?
¿Quién se estaba cuajando de frío?
¿A quién te pareces? ¿A fulanita o a sutanita?

Mucho que decir

🎧Fulanita y Sutanita

Understanding Your Audience
Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others. 

Active Listening: Paying full attention to the speaker, understanding their message, and responding thoughtfully. 
Audience Analysis: Researching and understanding your target audience's demographics, psychographics, and needs. 

Building Credibility and Trust
Expertise: Demonstrating deep knowledge and competence in your field.

Integrity: 
Building a reputation for trustworthiness is essential for long-term persuasion.

Authenticity: People are more likely to be persuaded by someone who comes across as authentic.
Effective Communication
Clear and Concise Communication: Delivering messages clearly and directly without unnecessary jargon or complexity.
Storytelling: Using narratives to connect with your audience emotionally and make your message memorable.
Persuasive Language: Use persuasive techniques such as rhetorical devices, strong calls to action, and vivid language.
Influence and Negotiation
Influence Tactics: Understanding and employing various influence strategies, such as reciprocity, scarcity, authority, consistency, and liking.
Negotiation Skills:  This involves active listening, compromise, and finding win-win solutions.
Conflict Resolution: Managing disagreements constructively while maintaining positive relationships.
Presentation Skills
Public Speaking: Delivering engaging and persuasive presentations. 

Body Language: Using non-verbal cues to reinforce your message and build rapport with your audience.
Persuasive Visuals: Creating compelling visuals that support your message and enhance understanding.

Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Awareness: Understanding and managing your own emotions and recognizing the emotions of others.
Relationship Building: Developing strong relationships based on trust, empathy, and mutual respect.
Persuasive Influence: Using emotional intelligence to connect with others on a deeper level and persuade them more effectively.

The Global Professional Podcast

The Persuasion Skills List - Episode 98

In this American English language podcast episode I talk riding the subway in Los Angeles. My italki teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my full-length podcasts . https://www.streetwisenglish.com