Do you like pop culture? Do you watch anime in Portuguese? Join us in this conversation about these topics.

In this episode, I invited a student from France to talk a little about pop culture, and especially anime.

Portuguese With Caro

A conversation about pop culture (or about anime?) | Talking to a Student

Dive into the essence of Russian prepositions 'до' and 'за' and learn how they shape the concept of time. This episode dissects their usage with practical examples, helping you tell time like a native.

dontquitrussian

Before & Until: Mastering ДО & ЗА

Do you often find youself struggling with English words that sound similar in Italian?

Here are some useful examples in context.

English with Serena

北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#33〉4月7日木曜日　春の全国交通安全運動が始まる

第11回目は、運動についてお話しします。
みなさん、最近を運動していますか？

In eleventh episode, I would like to talk about exercise. 
Have you been exercising recently?

Plain Japanese Podcast やさしい にほんご ポッドキャスト

#11 運動 Exercise

Let's make Japanese sentences together. 
　　　　　　　　
【Today's  topic】  　　　　　　
【⚪⚪かもしれない】➕ (あなたのきもち)  　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
in my case👩 やすみの日に家族(かぞく)と映画(えいが)を見に行くかもしれない。　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 　I might go to the movies with my family.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

ex)あめが　ふる　かもしれない。　　　　
あしたの会議(かいぎ)に　参加(さんか)する　かもしれない。　　　　　

Short sentences ➕ your feelings = you can speak a lot of Japanese！ 

Japanese teacher Noriko’s room

＃１　～かもしれない（　Verbます形＋かもしれない）　

Today’s episode is “トイレの女の子（toire no on’nanoko）”《A girl in the restroom》.
This story is based on urban legends from various parts of Japan, and a little scary story.
This episode is JLPT-N5 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.
After listening, please take the quiz!

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

☆Words☆
教室（きょうしつ）：classroom
思（おも）い出（だ）す：remember
聞（き）こえる：be heard
やっぱり：after all
急（いそ）いで：hurry
怖（こわ）い：scary
心配（しんぱい）：worry
手（て）を洗（あら）う：wash one's hands

☆Conjugation of verbs☆ 
・te-form：（ています／てください／てから）
・nai-form
・plain-form

☆Script for this episode
https://meg-smile.com/41-short-story-a-girl-in-the-restroom/

☆Quiz for this episode
https://www.italki.com/quiz/set/13773?utm_source=copylink_share&utm_medium=share_content&utm_campaign=share_quiz

Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#41 Short story / トイレの女の子《A girl in the restroom》/ Urban Legends / Horror  // N5 Level / Japanese listening

5 Innovative Persuasion Tactics Revolutionizing Business Strategies

Persuasion is the cornerstone of success. Whether you're negotiating a deal, pitching a product, or rallying your team, your ability to influence others can make or break your endeavors. While traditional persuasion tactics have their merits, innovative approaches are emerging, reshaping the way businesses engage and persuade. Let's delve into five of these groundbreaking tactics that are revolutionizing the business landscape.

In conclusion, as the business landscape evolves, so do the tactics and strategies for persuasion. From personalized approaches that cater to individual preferences to collaborative efforts that empower stakeholders, businesses are embracing innovation to drive influence and impact. By leveraging these five innovative persuasion tactics, businesses can not only win over customers and stakeholders but also foster deeper connections and drive sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive marketplace.