 In this episode, we dive headfirst into the captivating world of words and their profound impact on our ability to connect and convey ideas. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind the right choice of words, their subtle nuances, and the sheer depth of our linguistic repertoire. Discover how a well-crafted vocabulary can transform ordinary conversations into compelling and persuasive exchanges, leaving a lasting impression on your listeners. Get ready to unleash the true power of communication through the art of vocabulary in this engaging episode.

English Learner's Boost

The Role of Vocabulary in Effective Communication

English below↓ 今日は、今プレイしているゲーム「Final Fantasy 6」の話をしたいと思います。

「Final Fantasy 」とは、日本のゲーム会社スクウェア・エニックスによって開発・販売されている、RPGのシリーズ作品のことです。

Final Fantasy 6のオリジナルは Nintendo のスーパーファミコンですが、リマスター版では、グラフィックや機能が追加・アップデートされています。

私が初めてFinal Fantasy 6をプレイしたのは、10代の頃でした。ドキドキ、ワクワクしながらやりました。とても思い出がある大好きなゲームです。

ところで、Final Fantasy という言葉は少し長いですね。そこで、日本のゲーマーは、Final Fantasy のことを「FF」と呼びます。Final の F と Fantasy の F を取って「FF（efu efu）」と言います。

「Final Fantasy」ではなく「FF」と言うと、ネイティブのゲーマーっぽく聞こえますよ！


--------------------------------
English
--------------------------------

Today, I would like to talk about the game I am currently playing, Final Fantasy 6.

Final Fantasy is a series of RPGs developed and marketed by the Japanese video game company Square Enix.

The original Final Fantasy 6 was released on SUPER Famicom, but the remastered version has updated graphics and features.

I first played Final Fantasy 6 when I was a teenager. I was sooo thrilled and excited to play it. It is my favorite game that holds a lot of memories for me.

By the way, the term Final Fantasy is a bit long. So, Japanese gamers call Final Fantasy "FF" (efuefu/えふえふ), taking the "F" out of Final and the "F" out of Fantasy.

It sounds more like a native gamer when you say "FF" instead of "Final Fantasy"!

Manga, Anime, Gaming（にほんご）

#003 Fainal Fantasy6をプレイしています（Playing FF6）

第五天，还是羊的事，把小王子的生活秘密向我揭开了。
On the fifth day again, as always, it was thanks to the sheep–the secret of the little prince's life was revealed to me.
好像默默地思索了很长时间以后，得出了什么结果一样，他突然没头没脑地问我：
Abruptly, without anything to lead up to it, and as if the question had been born of long and silent meditation on his problem, he demanded:
羊，要是吃小灌木，它也要吃花罗？
A sheep–if it eats little bushes, does it eat flowers, too?
“它碰到什么就吃什么”，我说。
"A sheep," I answered, "eats anything it finds in its reach."
连有刺的花也吃吗？
Even flowers that have thorns?
有刺的也吃！
Yes, even flowers that have thorns.
那么刺有什么用呢？
Then the thorns–what use are they?
我不知道该怎么回答。
I did not know.
那会儿我正忙着要从发动机上卸下一颗拧得太紧的螺丝。

At that moment, I was very busy trying to unscrew a bolt that had got stuck in my engine.
心里很着急，我发现机器故障似乎很严重，
I was very much worried, for it was becoming clear to me that the breakdown of my plane was extremely serious.
饮水也快完了，担心可能发生最坏的情况，
And I had so little drinking-water left that I had to fear for the worst.
那么刺有什么用呢？
The thorns–what use are they?
小王子一旦提出了问题，从来不会放过。
这个该死的螺丝使我很恼火，
我于是就随便回答了他一句：“刺么，什么用都没有，这纯粹是花的恶劣表现。”
And I answered with the first thing that came into my head: "The thorns are of no use at all. Flowers have thorns just for spite!"
噢！
Oh!
可是他沉默了一会儿之后，
There was a moment of complete silence.
怀着不满的心情冲我说：“我不信！”
Then the little prince flashed back at me, with a kind of resentfulness: "I don't believe you!"
花是弱小的、淳朴的，它们总是设法保护自己，
Flowers are weak creatures. They are naive. They reassure themselves as best they can.
以为有了刺就可以显出自己的厉害。
They believe that their thorns are terrible weapons.
我默不作声。
I did not answer.
我当时想的，“如果这个螺丝再和我作对，我就一锤子敲掉它。”
At that instant I was saying to myself: "If this bolt still won't turn, I am going to knock it out with the hammer."
小王子又来打搅我的思绪了。
Again the little prince disturbed my thoughts.
你却认为花…
“嗷，不，”我哭着说，“算了吧，算了吧！我什么也不认为！”
我是随便回答你的。
I answered you with the first thing that came into my head.
我可有正经事要做。
Don't you see–I am very busy with matters of consequence!

小王子-The Little Prince-Read in Chinese

小王子第15章：螺丝的烦恼

In this episode I briefly talk about two theoretical hypothesis (Interaction and Output) according to which speaking in your target language / second language can help you improve your TL/L2 skills faster.

This is theoretical background... Next coming up: Research and experiments confirming these hypotheses!

INFORMAL Learning of English: How to MAXIMISE your language learning experience. 

Part 1 - Speaking for better acquisition! 

GROG LIKE ROCK!

Was your Genetic Code written using Comic Sans? Are you afraid of coming across as a knuckle dragging cave man?

Jerome and Alexis will help you see the grammatic renaissance that is... the passive voice!

The Jerome Meadows Experience

How to Exploit Workers using the Passive Voice!

Покров Пресвятой Богородицы в 2024 году: дата, история и традиции праздника

Russfriend  (all about russia) 

Праздник 14 октября 

Hello, I am Bianca Rezende and I teach Portuguese.
This podcast is aimed for students level B1 up to C2.

In this episode, I will read for you a local urban legend of the city where I live.
It is a thriller story called "The woman in the black cloak" (a mulher da capa preta).
If you want a transcription, just send me a message.
Enjoy!

Learn Brazilian Portuguese 🇧🇷  B2 - C2

The woman in the black cloak

In this episode, Curtis and Amy discuss their memories of riding their bikes as kids and teenagers, and also, some experiences they've had as adults riding around some of their favorite places in Canada. This conversation is packed with tons of interesting expressions, phrasal verbs, and very descriptive dialogue.

Learn English On Italki with the host of this Podcast: 
Book a lesson with Curtis - https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english 



Real English Conversations Podcast

Bike Riding Adventures: Real English Conversations Podcast On Italki

Присоединяйтесь к клубу
Russian in context on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/russianincont... 
и Вы получите: 
транскрипции всех видео и подкастов (transcriptions): https://www.patreon.com/posts/63481805
викторины всех видео и подкастов (quiz)
дополнительные упражнения (exercises)
лексику – новые слова в формате пдф и мр3 (vocabulary in PDF & MP3)
диктанты (dictations)
произношение (pronunciation – listen & repeat) - https://www.patreon.com/posts/62005312
сюрпризы (surprises)
эксклюзивные видео (VIP Videos)

Homepage & quiz: https://www.russianincontext.com/

Let me know if you like this type of videos (very shot and simple).