How to use the popular phrase 'be that as it may'.


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The Phrase 'Be That as it May

In this episode of Kevin’s film review podcast, I dive into 15 classic and cult movies I've watched recently – from gritty Westerns starring John Wayne, to 80s action hits with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and masterpieces like Full Metal Jacket by Stanley Kubrick.
🎥 Films discussed:
Diablo (2025, Scott Adkins)
Big Jake (1971, John Wayne)
Eraser (1996, Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Dark Command, Tall in the Saddle, Allegheny Uprising
Crossfire Trail (Tom Selleck)
Captain Horatio Hornblower (Gregory Peck)
Union Pacific (Cecil B. DeMille)
Dodge City (Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland)
Kidnapped (1971, Michael Caine)
Full Metal Jacket (1987, Stanley Kubrick)
Cop Shop (2021, Gerard Butler)
The Tin Star (Henry Fonda, Anthony Perkins)
The Overlanders (1946, Chips Rafferty)

🎙️ With thoughts on IMDB ratings, storytelling, production values, and actor trivia, this episode is perfect for film buffs and retro movie lovers.

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Kev's English Podcast: Episode 30: 15 Must-Watch Films from John Wayne to Kubrick – Movie Chat with Kevin

In this podcast, we will talk about the legend of the foundation of Rome

Leggende e tradizioni italiane

La fondazione di Roma

Many people have not just given up on their New Year's resolution, they've even given up on making a resolution.
Let's have a plan to improve our English, (or anything!) this year.

The Social Evolutionary

5 Minute Plan to Learn English in the New Year.

不知是一个冬天

还是一个春天

我独自登上

高高的山巅

太阳就在头顶

显得十分悠闲

大山却在脚下

听我和他攀谈

山呐

我小的时候

觉得你那样高远

只有天上云彩

才能做你的王冠

唔，还有

在我的眼中

你总是那样威严

张开臂膀压住大地

昂起头颅望青天

你爱和狂风厮打

迎击惊雷和闪电

一场又一场暴雨和细雨

冲洗你得胜的容颜

后来我渐渐长大

觉得你不再高远

我跑上山坡

像一朵小花飘在你胸。

你也不威严

总爱把自己装扮——

春的绿衣

夏的花褂

秋的红裙

冬的银衫……

有时你和风雨游戏

逗得雷电又叫又窜

有时你静静欣赏

小溪轻唱，小鸟鸣啭

山呐

你是我白天的朋友

梦中的伙伴

又是我无言的老师

多彩的答卷

不用说那个夏季

标本盒中的蝎子草

捕虫网里的凤尾蝶

也不用说那个秋季

油画板上的十月楓

作文簿上的丰收赞

就说今天

就说眼前

我又一次登上

你高高的峰峦

你的身后

仍是银光闪闪

你的前襟

却已绿绒斑斑

你仿佛告诉我

不要问这是一个冬天

还是一个春天

一位大诗人说过

冬天已经来临

春天还会遥远吗

唔，是啦，是啦

冬，有春的影子

春，就藏在冬天……

太阳在头顶

显得十分悠闲

我知道

他在偷听

我和大山的攀谈

诗意的人

听优美短文，提升中文阅读和写作

《和大山攀谈》

Today’s episode is “冬の家族物語 (fuyu no kazoku monogatari)《Winter Family Tale》.
I created a story about spending time with family in Japan during December and January.
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
電気毛布（でんきもうふ）：electric blanket
雪合戦（ゆきがっせん）：snowball fight
雪（ゆき）だるま：snowman
お腹（なか）が空（す）く：hungry
温（あたた）かい：warm
かぼちゃ：pumpkin
準備（じゅんび）：preparation
飾（かざ）る：decorate
サンタさん：Santa Claus
人形（にんぎょう）：doll
楽（たの）しみにする：look forward to
イチゴ：strawberry
冬休（ふゆやす）み：winter vacation
温泉（おんせん）：hot spring
卓球（たっきゅう）：table tennis
神社（じんじゃ）：shrine

☆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/17990?utm_source=copylink_share&utm_medium=share_content&utm_campaign=share_quiz

Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#47 Short story / 冬の家族物語《Winter Family Tale》/ storytelling // N5 Level / Japanese listening

Join us in this episode of 'English Learners Boost' as we explore the art of 'Expressing Gratitude' in English. Learn essential phrases, examples, and practical usage to effectively convey your appreciation in various situations. Plus, don't miss the opportunity to discover our host's unique teaching style by booking a lesson on italki. Enhance your English skills and boost your confidence today!

English Learner's Boost

Expressing Gratitude

In this podcast you will know some curiosities of shakira.

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Curiosidades que quizás no sabías sobre Shakira

1.断食をしたことがありますか？体にいいと思いますか？
Have you ever fasted before? Do you think it is good for you?

2.あなたが政治家になったら、どんな政策を掲げますか？
If you were a politician, what would your policies be?

3.宇宙人の話し方をしてください。宇宙人の話し方ができますか？
Please speak the way an alien speaks. Can you speak like an alien?

4.試験で満点を取る方法はなんですか？
What is the best way to get a perfect score on an exam?

5.道で子猫が捨てられていたら、どうしますか？
What would you do if you found a kitten abandoned on the street?

6.あなたは日本レストランの店長です。
今からアルバイトの面接をしてください。
You are the manager of a Japanese restaurant.
You are now interviewing for a part-time job.

7.どうやって子供に自転車の乗り方をおしえますか？
How do you teach a child how to ride a bicycle?

8.好きな音楽の歌手かバンドを5人か５つ、言ってください。
Name five or five of your favorite music singers or bands.

9.親子丼と他人丼はどう違いますか？
What is the difference between oyakodon and tanindon?

10.文化祭とか夏祭りにいってみたいですか？
Would you like to go to a cultural festival or a summer festival?


[単語リスト(Word List)]
断食　だんじき　fasting

政治家　せいじか　a politician
宇宙人　うちゅうじん an alien
試験　しけん examinations
満点　まんてん
子猫　こねこ a kitten
店長　てんちょう a manager
面接　めんせつ　interview
乗り方　のりかた how to ride /how to get into 
歌手　かしゅ a singer  
文化祭　ぶんかさい cultural festival


[マルコさんの単語][Marko’s Word List]

頑張ります　がんばります　I'll do my best. 
準備　じゅんび　            preparation
乳製品　にゅうせいひん dairy products
ありがたみ          appreciation 
定める  さだめる to determine
地理　ちり          geography
南米　なんべい   South America 
実用　じつよう   practical use
むしろ                  rather than
平等　びょうどう equality
ふざけた                     joke
真似する　まねする   to imitate 
直前　ちょくぜん       Immediately before
短期間　たんきかん   short period of time 
丸暗記　まるあんき   memorization 
まかせる   to leave to others
餌　えさ   feed
応募する　おうぼする to apply for a job 
履歴書　りれきしょ     resume
不採用　ふさいよう　a rejection
申し訳ない　もうしわけない an excuse 
得意な　とくいな       to be good at
冗談　じょうだん       joke 
勘　かん                      intuition
補助輪　ほじょりん    training wheels

