Grammar & vocabulary tips for the most common questions & problems.

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Learn the basic vocabulary and expressions that deal with clothes and fashion.

Learn Basic French Podcast

Learn Basic French: Les vêtements (clothes)

This is the second episode of a podcast about the childhood in Lebanon of a Lebanese woman.

Discovering the Francophones of Lebanon 

Chirine : Mon enfance au Liban 2 

New English US

Traveling Tips

标准汉语会话360句 book1-4 Standard Chinese conversation 360 sentences

这条有点大，有小一点的吗？

In today's podcast we discuss using some simple psychological tricks to make life a little bit easier.

But be warned...

We can't guarantee you'll be a better person for using them!



The Jerome Meadows Experience

Immoral Life Hacks

ヨーロッパではサマータイムが始まりました。時間が1時間進んだので日本とドイツの時差は7時間になりました。
サマータイムとは太陽が出ている明るい時間を有効に使うための制度です。
しかし、サマータイムに対する反対意見もたくさんあり、EUは2021年でサマータイムを廃止することにしました。しかし、なぜか今年もサマータイムを続けるそうです。
私は海外にいる生徒とのオンラインレッスンがあるので、サマータイムが始まる前は時間がずれていないかどうかとても心配になります。ヨーロッパに住んでいる人の中には「ここ数日寝不足です」という人もいるかもしれません。私も昨日と今日よく眠れませんでした。
みなさんはサマータイムについてどう思いますか？

時差：じさ　time difference
~を有効（ゆうこう）に使（つか）う：make good use of~, make the most of ~, use effectively
反対意見：はんたいいけん　opposite opinion
廃止（はいし）する：abolish
なぜか：for some reason
時間がずれる：time doesn’t match up
寝不足：ねぶそく　lack of sleep

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https://anchor.fm/nihongo-shortstory

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

サマータイム (Summer Time)


   a. Birds of a feather flock together - People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other.
      Example: "They became friends quickly; birds of a feather flock together."
   b. Blood is thicker than water - Family bonds are stronger than other relationships.
      Example: "Even in difficult times, they support each other; blood is thicker than water."
   c. Cross paths - To encounter or meet someone unexpectedly.
      Example: "After years of being apart, they finally crossed paths at the conference."
   d. Wear one's heart on one's sleeve - To openly display one's emotions or feelings.
      Example: "She wears her heart on her sleeve and is not afraid to express her love."
   e. Break someone's heart - To cause someone deep emotional pain or sadness.
      Example: "The breakup broke his heart; he was devastated."


IELTS Podcast 雅思博客

Relationships-related idioms

I came across a podcast of a board certified dermatologist and I would like to share some of the things I learned from her. We can slow down the aging process by doing some practical tips and skin care regimen. 