In this episode, I will simply introduce you to the purpose of my podcast. I hope to inspire intermediate to advance language speakers to reconnect with the meaningful aspects of language learning and maintenance. 

Meaningful Language Learning

Meaningful Language Learning-Introduction

The next creepy installment of this fantastic Roald Dahl story. Enjoy!

Stories to Stimulate!

The landlady part 3

The important topic "Education"
Let's see what education we have got

Blabla Chinese 

14. Education in China 中国的教育

Te invito a uno de los destinos más atrapantes de América del Sur.

Viajando con Facundo

Mi increíble viaje a Colombia: descubriendo tesoros inolvidables.

Ever found yourself puzzled by the difference between 'weather' and 'whether'? Join Smith as they unravel this intriguing linguistic distinction. How can understanding these terms elevate your communication? Let's dive in. In this engaging conversation, Smith not only clarifies the technicalities but also provides vivid examples, making the concept easily relatable. They explore various scenarios where 'weather' and 'whether' play crucial roles, offering a comprehensive understanding. By the end of this enlightening discussion, learners will confidently navigate these terms, enhancing their language proficiency.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Grammar Practice Who vs Whom

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien
In The Library Chapter 11
In this chapter Mrs Frisby meets Nicodemus and sees electricity.

Send me a message for your free pdf copy of this book. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914
**Vocabulary with definitions and audio for chapters 5-10. https://teach.italki.com/vocabulary/927367

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 

Chapter 11 In The Library

３月といえば、出会いと別れの季節です。
日本では４月に新年度が始まり、３月に終わるので、春は入学・入社祝いなどで贈り物をすることがよくあります。
今回は、アヤが中国人の生徒に聞いた贈り物のタブーについて話します。

March is the season of encounters and partings. 
In Japan, the new academic and fiscal year begins in April and ends in March, so we often give gifts in the spring to celebrate someone’s enrollment or joining the company. 
This time, Aya talks about the taboo of gifts that she heard from her student from China.

♤ キーワード
・年度（ねんど：academic and fiscal year）
・節目（ふしめ：milestone）
・弔う（とむらう：mourn）
・喪服（もふく：mourning dress）
・心機一転（しんきいってん： get a fresh start）

♧ 理解度チェッククイズ 
1. 中国でタブーとされている贈り物は？ 
2. それをプレゼントとしてあげるのは、どのくらい失礼？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え
1. フミが春を感じるのはいつ？
→ 札幌雪まつりが終わる頃
2. 日本の気候について、二人が子どものときと比べて変わったことは？
→ 四季がはっきり感じられなくなった

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 25：贈り物のタブー

A review of the popular TV show and it's brand.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

The Food Nanny

Postal Service to Honour Music Group Iron Maiden (with transcript for study)

Transcript. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nFFcL5CZnHy4rudTejlkcll2V8wedSh-/view?usp=drivesdk