So, picture this: two brand new bars have popped up, and they're turning language learning on its head. How? By banning Japanese and giving the English language the spotlight it deserves. Can you believe it?


English Vibes

Sick! English-Only Bars Make Waves in Tokyo and Osaka

В преддверии лета разбираем текст Next Summer — сольной песни Дамиано Давида

Arthur, your teacher

Damiano David - Next Summer (2025) | Английский по песням

皆さんは音やにおいから何かを思い出すことはありますか。
例えば「この曲を聞くとあの頃を思い出す」とか「この香りを嗅ぐとあの人を思い出す」とか…
今回は、アヤが思い出の曲について話します。

Do you have anything that brings back your memory?
For example, a song that makes you recall good days or a scent reminds you of someone.
This time, Aya talks about her memorable song.

アンジェラ・アキ『サクラ色』
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esswWGVQe4s

♤ キーワード
・朝の情報番組（あさのじょうほうばんぐみ：morning show）
・しっとりした（mellow music）
・真っ先に（まっさきに：before anything else）
 
♧ 理解度チェッククイズ 
1. アヤはアンジェラ・アキの『サクラ色』という曲をどうやって知った？ 
2. アヤはその曲を聞くと、何を思い出す？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え
1. フミが引いたおみくじの結果は？ 
→ 渋い大吉
2. アヤが神社をはしごした理由は？
→ 最初に行った神社のおみくじは吉凶を占うものではなかったから

BGM special thanks：MusMus

アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

Episode 23：思い出の曲

I stated to teach Japanese online on italki from 2013, it passed 9 years after I started. 
Today I completed 3,000 lessons on italki ＼(^o^)／

Atsushi, who also online Japanese teacher on italki kindly interviewed me about that.

Akari Talks Japan

I completed 3,000 lessons on italki ＼(^o^)／

Learn English Through Listening – Perfect for Kids & O-Level Students! 🌟🎙️ "Kickstart your English journey with our playful and engaging podcast! Tailored for young learners.


DIALOGS FOR EVERYDAY USE 🎧📚

Dialogue for Beginners 🎉📚 (Day # 30)

What if I told you that a simple paperclip could change your perspective on innovation? In this episode, we dive into the untapped potential of everyday objects and how a shift in mindset can turn the ordinary into something extraordinary. The secret is in your creativity. Learn how everyday items around you can become powerful tools for solving problems and sparking new ideas. Ready to see the world differently? Tune in and discover how innovation is closer than you think!

LEARN BY LISTENING

How a Paperclip Can Change Your Life: The Hidden Power of Everyday Objects

BREAKING NEWS! - WHY IT'S IMPORTANT!

The news is something that anyone who is studying Business English should really pay attention to. 

Watch it, read it, or listen to it. It doesn't matter how you digest the news, and, in truth, you would do best to mix all three methods to improve all your skills, but what it is really great for are 2 key things - improving your vocabulary for talking about things that are current and relevant, and providing you will a great resource for things to talk about that really affect us all, from ways of doing business today right down to everyone's day to day lives.

MAKE IT REGULAR!

There are many different ways to 'consume' the news:

Newspapers (daily) / magazines (monthly) journals (possibly every quarter or even annually)

Most are also available online these days. Plus... You can watch Sky News for FREE on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Auq9mYxFEE

BizPod - The Business English Podcast

BizPod Episode 9 - What's in the news?

あけまして　おめでとうございます！
ことしも　よろしくおねがいします：）

Happy New Year!
I'm looking forward to seeing you in my lesson!
 

새해 복 많이 받으세요. 
올해도 제 수업에서 만나는것을 기대하고 있습니다.


