In this podcast series, I read short excerpts of books and explain the vocabulary and colloquial phrases. 

ESL with literary analysis

👨‍💻We'll look at what new policies Tesla CEO Elon Musk implemented after purchasing Twitter. Do you concur with him? What are your thoughts? In today's episode, we'll learn some fantastic historical idiom phrases as well as a common expression.Welcome to listen this episode.

👨‍💻今天要来看看特斯拉的执行长，伊隆马斯克买下推特后，他推出了什么新政策。你赞成吗？有什么想法？这一集也会学到一句很厉害且出自于历史的成语以及一个常用的说法。欢迎收听哦。

[00:00] introduction
[02:23] explanation
[08:03] discussion 

来源：https://www.bnext.com.tw/article/72432/twitter-remote-ban-1104
            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKZ9GiqfdlA

News with zhe

#30马斯克上任三把火！

En este episodio les cuento sobre una situación muy triste que se está viviendo en la Argentina relacionada con la justicia, en el cual un joven de clase media humilde es brutalmente asesinado a golpes por ocho jugadores de rugby de clase media alta/acomodada. Todavía no se sabe si serán declarados culpables o no...

Argentina en carne propia

Episodio 1: Crimen de Fernando Parte 1

Our lifestyle is like a complex tapestry made up of the diverse personal choices we make, shaping who we are as individuals. From our daily routines to the major life paths we take, these choices reflect our values and dreams. They go beyond just habits, influencing how we interact with others and navigate the world around us. Whether big or small, our habits are key in forming the patterns of our lives. Each decision, habit, and value embraced contributes to a constantly evolving self-portrait that embodies our identity and beliefs.


English Express by Donar Ivan

Lifestyles | Article Listening

A podcast a day keeps the doctor away!

An in depth look at three idioms. 
Step 1: Learn the history behind them. 
Step 2: Repeat the stories to friends at dinner parties. 
Step 3: Pretend you are smart and cultured. 
Step 4: Profit!

The Jerome Meadows Experience

Idioms - Gut Feeling, Honeymoon Period, In Deep Water

How successful do you want to be when it comes to speaking English?

What things do you think in your head?

What positive affirmations do you use when you 'speak' to yourself?

Check out the podcast and find what's relevant/useful for you!

To Your Success!!!

The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

Daily Affirmation 1

Recitation for Japanese learners.
You can practice shadowing, and repeating with
this reading and the text below.

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________________________________________________
''Rashomon'' #2
Written by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 1915
『羅生門』(らしょうもん） 芥川龍之介・著　
   第二話


旧記によると、仏像や仏具を打ち砕いて、
その丹がついたり金銀の箔がついたりした木を、
路ばたにつみ重ねて、薪の料に売っていた
という事である。
洛中がその始末であるから、羅生門の修理などは
元より誰も捨てて顧みる者がなかった。
するとその荒れ果てたのをよい事にして、
狐狸が棲む。盗人が棲む。とうとうしまいには、
引取り手のない死人を、この門へ持ってきて、
棄てていくという習慣さえできた。
そこで、日の目が見えなくなると、誰でも気味を
悪るがって、この門の近所へは足ぶみをしない事に
なってしまったのである。


✏漢字

旧記　　　　きゅうき
仏像　　　　ぶつぞう
仏具　　　　ぶつぐ
打ち砕いて　うちくだいて
丹　　　　　に
金銀　　　　きんぎん
箔　　　　　はく
木　　　　　き
路ばた　　　ろばた
重ねて　　　かさねて
薪　　　　　たきぎ
料　　　　　しろ
売って　　　うって
事　　　　　こと
洛中　　　　らくちゅう
始末　　　　しまつ
羅生門　　　らしょうもん
修理　　　　しゅうり
元　　　　　もと
誰　　　　　だれ
捨てて　　　すてて
顧みる　　　かえりみる
者　　　　　もの
荒れ果てた　あれはてた
狐狸　　　　こり
棲む　　　　すむ
引き取り手　ひきとりて
死人　　　　しびと
門　　　　　もん
来て　　　　きて
捨てて　　　すてて
習慣　　　　しゅうかん
日の目　　　ひのめ
見え　　　　みえ
気味を　　　きみ
悪がって　　わるがって
近所　　　　きんじょ
足ぶみ　　　あしぶみ


朗読クラブ📚Reading to Japanese language learners 

朗読 『羅生門』第二話  Recitation  'Rashomon' #2

Welcome English learners! Today we’re continuing the conversation between Jennifer and James. In the last episode, James had just met Jennifer while he was walking in the park. Her dog had fetched a ball and had come close to him. Jennifer was in the middle of telling him why she started dog sitting for her friend. Listen to the story in this episode to grow your vocabulary and listening skills. Enjoy!
“I was having coffee with my friend, Sarah, and we were talking about how difficult it is to live up to the standards of being a “modern woman.” Jennifer started her story.
“Oh, that sounds like an interesting conversation…” James responded. “I’ve always felt like it must be almost impossible for women to balance career and family. Especially single women.”
“Well, yeah, that’s what we were saying to each other. There’s a lot of pressure on women to be “independent,” as if they don’t need men in their lives. I think marriage and family are great and I hate the stigma that is sometimes given to housewives in our society.”
“That’s an interesting perspective to hear from a woman.” James replied. “You wouldn’t know that based on what you see in the media.”
“Exactly. Anyways, Sarah is married, so she and her husband are taking a trip this weekend. She works as an accountant, so she stays busy, but she wants to have kids, too. That’s why we were talking about “modern women.” Anyhow, I offered to watch their dog for the weekend, so here I am!” Jennifer explained.
“I see. That’s nice of you to do for her!” James appreciated this small act Jennifer was doing for her friend. He wanted to learn more about her, but she had a question for him.
“So, what brings you out to the park on a Saturday morning?” Jennifer inquired.
“I like to go for a walk when I’m thinking about something.” James told her.
“Ah, ok. So, can I ask what’s on your mind?” Sarah asked with an inquisitive look on her face. 
James was more than happy to tell her.


Stories in English

Why Jennifer is Dog Sitting

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#171〉3月10日金曜日　天気/雨　気温/6℃ 

松前町/まつまえちょう
函館市/はこだてし
・桜開花予想
・松前町は来月22日
・函館市は来月24日
・去年秋以降の気温や、今後の気温を予想して決める。
・向こう一ヶ月の気温は高め

［単語］
開花/かいか…花が咲く
予想/よそう…将来どうなるか考える
以降/いこう…その時間のあと
向こう/むこう…これから
高め/たかめ…少し高い




レッスン待ってます♪