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Welcome back to the second season of English In A Teacup!

Today we will be learning about the five senses as well as idiomatic expressions that use them. To help us with the topic, Miss Finesstocrat will be telling us of her first day at her new job working as a tea quality control inspector. How did she get on? Let's put the kettle on and find out!

ENGLISH IN A TEACUP

ENGLISH IN A TEACUP EP11: THE FIVE SENSES

みなさんはヤドリギ（宿木）を知っていますか？
ヤドリギは木の上で育つ植物で、丸い形を作ります。冬でも緑色の葉っぱをつけているので簡単に見つけることができます。私はドイツで初めてヤドリギがある木を見て、鳥の巣があるのかなと思っていました。
ところが、先日ある日本の俳優さんがインスタグラムにヤドリギの写真をアップしているのを見つけて、この植物の正体が分かりました。
調べてみると、ヤドリギは地面では育たず、木の幹や枝の上で栄養をもらって育つ植物のようです。ヨーロッパではクリスマスに幸運を呼ぶシンボルとして玄関に飾るそうです。


育つ：そだつ　grow
植物：しょくぶつ　plant
鳥（とり）の巣（す）：　bird nest
俳優：はいゆう　actor
正体：しょうたい　true nature
地面：じめん　ground
幹：みき　trunk
枝：えだ　branch
栄養：えいよう　nutrition
幸運：こううん　luck
玄関：げんかん　entrance
飾る：かざる　decorate

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

ヤドリギ（mistletoe）  

In this milestone Episode 100, we explore how Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy—a psychology of meaning—can transform your language learning journey from a mere task into a profound personal mission. Discover how your "why" is the most powerful motivator, how to find meaning in the struggle itself, and why the freedom to choose your attitude matters more than perfect conditions. This episode offers a deeply philosophical yet practical framework for sustaining motivation and finding purpose in every step of your language practice.

What if the secret to lasting motivation in language learning isn’t a better app, but a better why? 🧠

In our milestone Episode 100, we dive into the profound wisdom of Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy—the psychology of meaning. Learn how to:

• Find a deeper purpose for learning that goes beyond "fluency"
• Transform frustration and plateaus into sources of strength
• Choose your attitude toward challenges, even when you can’t change the circumstances

This isn’t just about learning a language—it’s about learning how to live a more meaningful life through your practice.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 100 - How 🤸‍♂️ Logotherapy 🤸‍♂️ can help you learn a language

An acqui-hire, short for "acquisition hire," is a strategic business move wherein a company acquires another company primarily to assimilate its talented workforce. This approach has gained significant popularity, particularly within the realm of technology startups, due to its potential benefits.
By acquiring a company for its employees, the acquiring company gains access to a pool of skilled professionals with domain expertise, specialized knowledge, and a proven track record of collaboration. This not only allows the acquiring company to augment its existing talent pool but also expedites the onboarding process by fostering a cohesive and high-performing team that already possesses a collective understanding of each other's strengths and working dynamics.
Moreover, an effective acqui-hire can yield several advantages. Firstly, it enables the acquiring company to swiftly bolster its human capital, injecting fresh talent into its workforce. These new hires often bring diverse perspectives, innovative ideas, and specialized skill sets that can significantly enhance the company's competitive edge and foster innovation.
Additionally, the pre-established cohesion among the acquired team members can contribute to a seamless integration process, minimizing disruptions and ensuring a smooth transition. This can be particularly advantageous in fast-paced industries where time is of the essence.


The Global Professional Podcast

Business Dictionary - Acqui-hire - EP 7

Si empiezas el día con mal pie, todo se complica...

Expresiones en español

Empezar con mal pie

Aunque no lo crean, ordenar comida callejera en Ciudad de México puede ser un reto, no por no saber los nombres de los platillos sino por el vocabulario y slang que utilizamos para hacerlo.

En el episodio de hoy estaremos hablando de cómo ordenar comida callejera en México, hablaremos de todas las jergas y modismos que usamos para poder hacerlo y alguno que otro dato curioso relacionado a la comida mexicana callejera.

No te puedes perder este episodio, realmente es muy interesante y cargado de información tanto cultural como lingüística, para que puedas expandir tu vocabulario del español y puedas ordenar tu futura comida mexicana con éxito.

Si deseas leer la transcripción de este podcast para no perderte ni una sola palabra de lo que decimos, puedes hacerlo yendo a este enlace: esdeverdad.com/podcast/comida-callejera

Es De Verdad

T2 E15 - ¿Cómo ordenar comida callejera mexicana en Ciudad de México?  Vocabulario de Comida en CDMX

Llevarse como el perro y el gato no tiene nada que ver con "to take". El verbo "llevar" tiene varios significados y aquí lo estamos usando como "llevarse" como verbo recíproco. Te lo explico ahora. Gramaticalmente es una expresión un poco más complicada pero solo tienes que entenderla y aprenderla para poder usarla correctamente ;)

Llevarse como el perro y el gato

⭐ Contents: 1/ La Belgique 2/ Les Belges 3/ Un pays multiculturel 4/ Bruxelles 5/ Tintin 6/ Le chocolat 7/ Le spéculoos, la bière 8/ La Zinneke Parade 9/ Les langues

⭐ To go further, visit www.explorefrench.com. On my website, you can become a Premium Member and gain full access to all transcripts, games and language activities for both of my podcast channels "Learn French with Anthony" and "Explore France with Anthony". On my website, you'll also gain full access to my French online courses, "Skills Trainer" modules to enhance your proficiency in French, "Word Builder" modules to expand your French vocabulary, and audiobooks specially designed for learners of French. 

⭐ In this A1-level episode, we will talk about Belgium, its people, and its culture. We will discuss arts, comics, food, and festivals, review country names, and learn how to express "in" "to" or "from" a country in French. We will also practice using basic question words like "who, what, where, when, how and which", among many other things.

⭐ In the first part of this podcast, I will speak only in French, and in the second part, I will translate and explain everything in English.