안녕하세요! 저는 주말에는 광주라는 도시에 다녀왔어요. 
친구 결혼식에 참석하기 위해 간 것이었어요. 
갈 때는 버스를 타고, 올 때는 KTX를 탔어요. 
여러분은 둘 중에 어떤 교통수단을 더 선호하나요? 

Hello! I visited a city named 광주 last weekend.
I went there to attend my friend's wedding ceremony.
On my way to 광주 I took a bus and on my way back home I took KTX.
Which transportation do you prefer between a bus and a train?


Yejin's Podcast for Korean Learners

Do you prefer to ride 버스 or 기차?

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こんにちは。初（はじ）めまして。いずみです。
Kpop（ケーポップ）や韓国（かんこく）ドラマが好きで、韓国語（かんこくご）も勉強（べんきょう）しています。
料理（りょうり）が得意（とくい）で、早寝早起（はやねはやお）きが苦手（にがて）です。
最近（さいきん）は心理学（しんりがく）に興味（きょうみ）があり、youtube（ユーチューブ）で心理学者（しんりがくしゃ）やカウンセラーの動画（どうが）をよく見（み）ています。
よろしくお願（ねが）いします。

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Hello. Nice to meet you. I'm Izumi.
I like K-pop and Korean TV series, and I'm studying Korean too.
I'm good at cooking but I'm bad at going to bed early and getting up early.
Recently, I have been interested in psychology and often watch videos of psychologists and counselors on youtube.
(It's nice to meet you.)
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🌟初（はじ）めまして = Nice to meet you
🌟〜が好（す）きだ= I like ~
🌟〜が得意（とくい）だ= to be good at ~
🌟〜が苦手（にがて）だ= to be bad at ~
🌟早寝早起（はやねはやお）き = going to bed early and getting up early
🌟最近（さいきん）= recently
🌟〜に興味（きょうみ）がある = to be interested in ~
🌟よく〜する = often ~
🌟よろしくお願いいたします = Nice to meet you. / I’m looking forward to working with you. / Thank you in advance. (depending on the situation)

日本語いずみの町

self introduction🙋‍♀️ 自己紹介（じこしょうかい）してみましょう。

Mona teaches us how to make banoffee pie, a mysterious British invention. If you enjoyed the blueberry pie episode, you might like this one too.

Starting at 21:40, I explain the following vocabulary from the episode in detail:

to hit upon something

to be a big deal

to go to town

Brentoni's English Podcast

019 - How to Make a Banoffee Pie

Imagine a deal on the verge of collapse, not because of product quality or price, but because a seemingly innocuous email landed with the cultural impact of a lead balloon. This is the hidden cost of neglecting a global mindset – a billion-dollar blind spot for businesses venturing into the international arena.
As a communication coach specializing in cross-cultural interactions, I've seen firsthand how a company's success hinges on its ability to bridge cultural divides. A global mindset isn't just about knowing a few customs or phrases in another language. It's a comprehensive approach that values diversity, embraces different perspectives, and prioritizes clear, adaptable communication.
Developing a global mindset isn't a one-time fix. It's an ongoing process that requires continuous learning and adaptation. Here are some practical steps to build a communication bridge within your team.

Encourage cross-cultural exchange programs or workshops.
Create a diverse team environment and celebrate cultural differences.
Implement communication guidelines that address cultural sensitivities.
Invest in communication training that focuses on active listening and adaptability.
By fostering a global mindset and prioritizing clear, adaptable communication, your company can unlock a wealth of opportunities in the international arena. 

The Global Professional Podcast

The Global Mindset - Business Dictionary EP 19

The holidays are a special time of year when friends and family come together to create memories and share delicious food. In this heartwarming episode of The Real English Conversations Podcast, Canadian italki English teachers Curtis and Amy share their personal memories of celebrating Christmas in Canada. Through their stories, you'll gain insights into Canadian culture and holiday traditions, while also improving your English listening skills. So why not tune in and get into the festive spirit? 

And if you're looking to take your English skills to the next level, book a lesson with Curtis on italki today! Just Follow this link https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english

Real English Conversations Podcast

Christmas in Canada : Real English Conversations Podcast On Italki

just a cute little story about cooking 

Новые слова 生词：

ингредиенты - ingredients, 配料；
миндаль - almond，扁桃仁；
сахарная пудра - icing sugar，糖粉；
столовая ложка - a table spoon, 勺子；
корица - cinnamon，桂皮；
ванильный сахар - vanilla sugar, 香草糖;

взбиваем миксером - to mix the ingredients, 混合配料;
добавляем 2 ложки - to add 2 table spoons, 添加2汤匙;
ставим в холодильник - to put into the fridge, 放入冰箱;
раскатываем тесто - to roll out the dough, 将面团擀开;
нагреваем духовку - to heat the oven, 加热烤箱;
выпекаем печенье - to bake the cookies, 烤饼干




Виниловые пластинки

Новогоднее печенье

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#160〉2月13日月曜日　天気/くもり　気温/-4℃ 

札幌市/さっぽろし
雪まつり/ゆきまつり
・2月4日から11日まで
・雪像、氷像合わせて160基つくられた。
・会場には1,750,000人来場
・2020年を175,000人上回った。


［単語］
雪像/せつぞう…雪で作られた物
氷像/ひょうぞう…氷で作られた物
氷/こおり…水が冷たくなって形になった物
基/き…雪像、氷像の数え方
来場/らいじょう…お祭りなどをしてる場所に来ること
上回る/うわまわる…増える

			

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#160〉雪まつり1,750,000人来場！

(English)
The Spanish alphabet contains 27 letters, one of which is exclusively used in the language. Its pronunciation is different from other languages and we use it to spell words that other people don't know and need to write.
(Spanish)
El alfabeto en español contiene 27 letras de las cuales una es de uso exclusivo del idioma. Su pronunciación es diferente a otros idiomas y lo usamos para deletrear palabras que otra persona no conozca y necesite escribirlas.
(English)
Next, we are going to pronounce the alphabet in Spanish followed by its English counterpart.
Then. we will do a little practice exercise.
(Spanish)
A continuación, vamos a pronunciar el abecedario en español seguido de su contraparte en inglés.
Luego haremos un pequeño ejercicio de práctica.


Podcast Learn Spanish

El abecedario en español o (The alphabet in Spanish)

In this episode, we explore how music profoundly supports language learning by shaping memory, focus, and emotional engagement. Happy music increases dopamine, boosting motivation and vocabulary recall. Sad music deepens introspection, making grammar and writing easier to master. Neutral background music enhances attention for reading and listening. Steady rhythms improve fluency and pronunciation, while tempos around 60–80 BPM align with optimal brainwave states for learning. Finally, metronomes and chimes help structure study sessions and sustain focus. Music becomes not just background noise but a powerful partner in your journey to fluency.