31 de diciembre, en España, Nochevieja, ese día en el que a medianoche los españoles van a estar delante de sus televisiones con 12 uvas preparadas para empezar el nuevo año con buen pie. 

En el episodio de hoy, no te hablo de las uvas, bueno un poquito, pero nos centramos más en los sonidos.

Después de escuchar el episodio, cuéntame que tradiciones tenéis en tu país para el 31 de diciembre, ¿qué hacéis para empezar el año? 


Blanca to go 

Especial Navidad 2.8 - El carrillón y los cuartos

Hi! On this very small episode, I introduce myself to you guys a bit, and also some fireworks interrupted me. Enjoy, lol :)

LESSONS WITH GUI: The Podcast

PILOT: Hello! (Why were there fireworks?)

Want to crush it at your next social event? We've got your back!
This episode of Spanish Unplugged will give you the phrases and tips you need to break the ice, understand local humor, and join the conversation at any party or gathering.

🎙️ Dive into the culture, language, and all the socializing tricks you need to make a great impression!
💡 Want this guide? Drop me a message and I’ll send it your way!

Spanish Unplugged Podcast

EP9: Ice Breaker Master: No More Awkward 😎

寒くなってきましたね。
皆さんは、どんなときに冬が来たと感じますか。
今回は、雪の降らない地域で生まれ育ったアヤが冬の訪れを感じる瞬間について話します。
 
Winter has come! 
When and what makes you feel the beginning of winter?
This time, Aya, who was born and raised in an area that has no snow in winter, talks about when she feels the beginning of the winter.

♤ キーワード
・立冬（りっとう：the first day of winter by the lunar calendar）
・風情がある（ふぜいがある：tasteful） 
・鍋（なべ：Japanese hotpot with various vegetables and meat or fish）
・鍋の素（なべのもと：ready-made soup stocks for 鍋）
・陳列する（ちんれつする：display） 
・もつ鍋（もつなべ：鍋 with beef tripe and vegetables）
・精肉店（せいにくてん：butcher shop） 

♧ 理解度チェッククイズ 
1.  今年の立冬は何月何日？
2. アヤが冬の訪れを感じるのはどんなとき？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え 
1. フミが子どものときに憧れていた２つの職業は？
①とうもろこしのおばちゃん（販売員）
②建設工場のおじちゃん（作業員）

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 17：冬の訪れ

Cerita Pendek Indonesia (A1-A2)

15 Pakaian

Knowing Everything About Chinese Cultrue

15Eight major cuisines in China

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to grow your English vocabulary. You’ll learn 5 American Idioms and Phrases like "to get at something.” 

This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, Feeling Misunderstood? 5 Phrases to Use When Asking for Clarification. 

Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear the phrases and idioms and will keep up with the conversation. 

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Episode originally published December 24, 2021.

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/american-idioms/

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