What's the difference?

Famous VS Notorious

This time I'm talking about Takamatsu in Kagawa. I really hope to live in this amazing city one day. 
I hope everyone is enjoying their lessons and I hope to see you all sometime! 

April in Tokyo

#6: 高松、香川県

‘’Goedemorgen, schaatsen en kaas’’. The Dutch pronounciation is often quite different than the English one. In this podcast series I will walk you in 3 lessons through the pronounciations; the consonants, the short and long vowels, and difficult combinations. 

In this episode we will talk about consonants; the ‘’CH, G, J, K, P, T, R, SCH, V and W’’. Join me in this podcast to learn about the Dutch language.

Learning Dutch with Jeroen!

Lesson 1.1 - The Dutch consonants

For beginner level learners✨　
わたしのいろいろなはなし　LESSON12　

「どうして？って いわないで」 Don't ask me "why?"［3：59］

The aim of this lesson...
こわくて、できないことを　はなします。
to talk about what you can't do because you're scared!!



★★Introduction of the characters★★
1．きょうの　マリーさんは　ダンスが　すきで、しゅうに　｛　1回（かい）　・　2回　・　5回　｝ぐらいダンスをしています。

2．マリーさんは　旅行に行ったときも　｛　かいもの　・　スポーツ　・　日本語のレッスン　｝を　しています。


★★Please tell me about yourself★★
さいきん、なにか　しんぱいなことや　こわいことが　ありますか。
Is there something worrying you or something you are afraid of these days?

3．せんせい
さいきん（※）、あめが　あまり　ふりません。だから、｛　こめ　・　みず　・　レッスン　｝が　なくなったら、どうしよう？と　しんぱいしています。
※これは　8がつの　はなしです。いまは、もう　だいじょうぶです^^b

4．マリーさん
ねんまつに　JLPTのテストを　うけるつもりですが、｛　じゅんびが　ぜんぶ　おわらなかったら　・　そのひ、てんきが　わるかったら　・　おなかが　いたくなったら　｝どうしよう？と　しんぱいです。


★Answer★
Answers at the bottom!

LESSON12　どうして？って いわないで Don't ask me "why?"
1)［3：59］Introduction of the characters, Please tell me about yourself 
2)［5：25］The aim of this lesson, Text, Vocabulary 
3)［3：51］Sentence pattern and expression 1&2　 
4)［3：57］Text, Applied conversation practice, Extra thinking training　 
5)［5：07］Let's challenge you too!
6)［3：09］Interview...

You can see the text of this lesson on my free website.
你可以在我的免费网站上找到这一课的内容。

★Answer★
1.1回　2．日本語のレッスン　3．みず　4．じゅんびが　おわらなかったら

Japanese! わたしの いろいろな はなし

どうして？っていわないで（1）

In this episode of "English Learners Boost," Ian discusses how life's challenges should never be a reason to quit but rather a motivation to persevere. Through inspiring quotes, practical examples, and personal insights, Ian encourages listeners to push forward, both in their English learning journey and in life. Plus, discover how Ian's unique teaching approach on iTalki can help you overcome your English language challenges. Tune in for a boost of motivation and practical advice!

English Learner's Boost

Challenges are not the Reason to QUIT

You may heard about Nizar Qabbani but if you didn't then this is your chance to get to know the one who is considered to be Syria's National Poet. 
This episode is a short version from my comprehensive podcast book. Dive into the full, immersive experience by accessing the book on Kindle:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3DBW2JH
The audio version:
https://speakrealarabic.com/course/The-Syrian-Encounters

Enjoy it! :)

Beyond Borders: Immersing in Syrian Culture

Nizar Qabbani: The Damascan Expatriate Lover

After 15 months, three Israeli hostages have left Hamas captivity as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold on the morning of January 19.

Dozens of Palestinian prisoners also walked free from Israeli jail as the skies above Gaza and Israel were silent for the first time in over a year, stirring modest hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war.

The ceasefire deal, with an initial phase lasting six weeks, calls for the entry into Gaza of 600 trucks carrying humanitarian relief daily. Over the course of the deal's first stage, 33 Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity in Gaza will also be released in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

Many Israelis stayed glued to TV screens to glimpse the three hostages — Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher — being released as militants handed them over to the Red Cross on a packed street in Gaza City.

In videos released by the Israeli government, the women were seen weeping and hugging family members. Damari raised a bandaged hand in triumph.

The military said she lost two fingers in the Hamas-led militant attack on October 7, 2023, that killed over 1,200 people and resulted in the abduction of some 250 others.

Meanwhile, in the occupied West Bank, crowds flooded the streets around 1 a.m. on January 20 as white buses carrying 90 Palestinian detainees — all women or teens — exited the gates of Ofer prison.

Fireworks erupted, and several men climbed atop one of the buses to raise Hamas flags.

All of those being released had been detained for what Israel called offenses related to its security, from throwing stones and promoting violence on social media to more serious accusations such as attempted murder.

Khalida Jarrar, one of the freed detainees, told The Associated Press: "There's this double feeling we're living in, on the one hand, this feeling of freedom, that we thank everyone for, and on the other hand, this pain, of losing so many Palestinian martyrs."


Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Gaza Ceasefire Brings Exchange of Prisoners and Hostages

在这集播客里，Karen和柏威聊了睡眠习惯，还有他们什么时候精神最好，效率最高。
你呢？你是早起的人还是夜猫子？

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

你是早起的人还是夜猫子？Are you a morning person or a night owl?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fvVLa-8LtTGDYrKywASZdc5c-Jzfpx7o/view?usp=drivesdk