Hello everyone! Happy Tanabata—it’s the night of star-crossed lovers.
By the way, in this episode I'm chatting about bamboo and sasa grass. Are they the same thing?
Turns out, the main difference is size—bamboo is big, sasa is small. Even the pros can’t always tell them apart!
So I guess we can say they’re pretty much the same, right?
See if you can catch where I talk about this in the podcast!


みなさまごきげんよう、今夜は七夕、恋の物語です。ところでポッドキャストの中で竹と笹っておなじもの？と話しているのだけれど、調べてみたら大きいのが竹、小さいのが笹らしい。しかもプロでも見分けがつかないんだって！てことはほぼ同じものだと思っていいよね！ポッドキャストの中でどこでこの話をしているか、探してみてね

Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime

Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi14: 7月7日は七夕(たなばた)の日【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】

静夜思( Jìnɡ yè sī)

唐 李白( Tánɡ  Lǐ Bái)

床前明月光，( chuánɡ qián mínɡ yuè ɡuānɡ ，)
疑是地上霜。( yí shì dì shànɡ shuānɡ 。)
举头望明月，( jǔ tóu wànɡ mínɡ yuè ，)
低头思故乡。( dī tóu sī ɡù xiānɡ 。)

边听边说 More than Chinese Listening

第八集  古诗 静夜思

Which is your favourite type of sport? Today, I'm going to talk about different kinds of sports. Why do you like the sports that you do? Why do you do sport?

Just Chatting....

A Bit of Sport?

"I'm blind. But I can see in the dark."
A blind acupuncturist standing amidst the great turmoil of the palace makes a choice unforgettable. 
If you were him, what would you do?
Based on true history, it’s a compelling story!!
It’s the first Korean movie talking about "hemeralopia (a.k.a day blindness)"!
“나는 맹인입니다. 하지만 나는 어두움 속에서는 볼 수 있습니다.”
왕궁의 큰 소용돌이 한 가운데 서있던 맹인 침술사. 
당신이라면 어떻게 할 거예요?
한국 영화 최초로 “주맹증”을 이야기하다!


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그거 봤어? Did you watch it?

나는 맹인입니다 [올빼미(The night owl)] 

⭐ To make the most of this podcast, transcript and language activities are available in the BLOG section of my website www.explorefrench.com

⭐ What is the motto of France, and what does it mean? I will tell you now, in French, first at slow speed, then at very slow speed, and finally at normal speed

⭐ To go further, please check out my regular podcast LEARN FRENCH WITH ANTHONY and visit my website to access plenty of interactive language activities.

Explore France with Anthony

#07 Liberté, égalité, fraternité

Idag tänkte jag berätta lite om min första kärlek, om den första killen jag blev kär i.

Okej, så jag träffade Markus i kyrkan. Och det jag fastnade så mycket för med just Markus var att han var så intelligent. Han kunde berätta om stjärnorna och planeterna och jag tyckte det var väldigt intressant att lyssna på.

Easy Swedish with Viktoria

Ep. #6 - Min första kärlek

Человека, который поздно ложиться спать, называют совой, потому что сова - это ночная птица, то есть она не спит ночью. Её дом - лес. У неё круглая голова и большие глаза. 
Человека, который не любит вставать поздно, называют жаворонком. Жаворонок - это маленькая птичка, громкое и мелодичное пение которой можно услышать  рано утром. 
К какому типу людей относитесь вы? Любите просыпаться ближе к середине дня или предпочитаете ранние подъёмы? 

Ты со мной? 

Сова и жаворонок

Hola! en este episodio vas a aprender a usar el condicional simple y escucharás palabras nuevas. Te contaré una historia donde se pone en practica el  condicional y al final puedes hacer un quiz para poner tu conocimiento a prueba.

¡Disfruta del episodio!

Spanish Shortcut

EP 2. Uso de condicional simpe

This is a step-by-step guide to shine during interviews with active listening:

Before the Interview:

Research: Understanding the company culture and the specific role helps you anticipate questions and tailor your responses. This demonstrates focus and genuine interest.
During the Interview:

Minimize Distractions: Silence your phone, arrive early to avoid last-minute jitters, and focus solely on the interviewer.

Power of Presence: Maintain eye contact (not staring) and an open posture that conveys attentiveness.

Listen Verbally and Nonverbally: Pay close attention to the interviewer's words, tone, and body language. A stressed tone might indicate a challenging aspect of the job, while positive body language reflects their enthusiasm.

Engage with Nonverbal Cues:  Use subtle nods and smiles to show you're following along. Leaning in slightly demonstrates genuine interest.

The Art of the Pause: Don't jump in to fill silences. Give the interviewer time to complete their thoughts and gauge their reaction to your responses.

Clarify and Confirm:  When unsure, politely ask clarifying questions. This shows you're engaged and want to understand their expectations clearly.

Paraphrase and Summarize: Briefly restate key points in your own words. This demonstrates comprehension and allows the interviewer to correct any misunderstandings.

Active Listening in Action:  Throughout the interview, weave active listening techniques into your responses.  For example, "That sounds like a very fast-paced environment.  Can you tell me more about the team dynamic?"

After the Interview:

Thank You Note: Reiterate your interest in the role and mention a specific detail gleaned through active listening. This shows you were truly engaged and attentive.
By actively listening, you demonstrate not only strong communication skills but also genuine interest in the company and the role. This sets you apart from other candidates and increases your chances of landing your dream job!
