Korea’s latest home trend has taken over social media!

Join me as I test out one of the most talked-about household essentials in Korea: washing soda. From laundry hacks to bathroom deep-cleaning tips, find out what makes this old-school powder the “miracle cleanser” everyone’s talking about. 

Is it really worth the hype or just another internet fad? 
Discover what I learned, plus what to avoid when using it at home!

We’ll also break down the differences between washing soda, baking soda, and oxygen bleach, and when to use each safely. 🧺✨

The Jung Studio

Korean Podcast | Korea’s Hot Cleaning Trend in 2025

If life isn’t going your way, think like this

Korean Podcast with Naeun

운명을 대하는 자세 | If life isn’t going your way, think like this | Korean Podcast for Intermediate

Zima, Proljeće, Ljeto  i Jesen.  Mjeseci u godini na hrvatskom jeziku imaju svoje vlastite i zanimljive nazive.

Priče iz Hrvatske

Epizoda 6 : Hrvatski mjeseci u godini

For intermediate level learners of Japanese
「あえて」について勉強しましょう！

今日は辞書（じしょ）に書いていない意味「チャレンジで」を
あえて！いっしょに勉強しましょう！



【あえて】〈副詞(ふくし)〉
意味：自分の考え・自分の考えたこと（理由・目的・ねらい）があって

こんな風に使います･･･
❶自分の考えがあって
例「君のために　言いにくいことを　あえて言おう」
意味：言いにくいことは言いたくない。でも、自分の考えがあって（⇒君のために）言おう。

❷チャレンジで（変だと思われるかもしれないけど）：辞書（じしょ）には書いていない使い方。とても楽しい表現（ひょうげん）！



今日は・・・
２　会話の中の「あえて」・練習1・練習2［6:58］

★会話の中の「よけい」★
①ホリタ「あえて健康（けんこう）のために、風邪を引こうと思って」　　⇒★練習１★
②ヨッシー「ここはあえて海に？泳ぎに？でも行っちゃいましょうか」　⇒★練習２★



★練習１★「（　　　）ために　あえて～」を使って言ってみましょう。
①〈仕事の話をしている〉
A：課長のパワハラすごいんでしょ？大丈夫？
B：大丈夫、大丈夫。【変だと思われるかもしれないけど、私が考えた理由があって】（　　　　）ために怒られているんだよ。

②〈宝くじの話をしている〉
A：オンラインでも宝くじって買えるんじゃなかった？２時間も並んで買う必要ある？
B：まあ、そうなんだけど。【変だと思われるかもしれないけど、私が考えた理由があって】（　　　　）ために並んでいるんだよ。

目的「～ために」以外でも、理由を言ってから「あえて」を使うのもいい！
③〈Bさん（日本語を勉強している人）が、むずかしい日本語の本を読んでいる〉
A：そんなにむずかしい本を読んでいるんですか。日本語の小説なら、もっとかんたんに読める本があるんじゃないですか。
B：（　　　　　　）ので（私が考えた理由があって）、【変だと思われるかもしれないけど】、この本を選（えら）びました。



★練習２★　どれを選（えら）ぶか悩（なや）んでいる友だちが何かを言います。その友だちに冗談（じょうだん）の「チャレンジ」をすすめましょう。
①〈スーパーで買い物をしています〉
A：え～っと･･･、どっちがおいしいのかなぁ。ねぇ、どっちのパンにしようか？
B：じゃあ、ここは【　チャレンジで　】小麦粉（こむぎこ）から作るのはどう？

②〈ハンバーガー屋で〉
A：ダブルチーズバーガーかフィッシュバーガーか、どっちにしようかな。
B：じゃあ、ここは【　チャレンジ　】でダブルチーズフィッシュバーガーだね！
A：そんなのメニューにない！



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第３０課 あえて
１［6:30］　「謎（なぞ）のチャレンジャー」〈会話〉
２［6:58］　会話の中の「あえて」・練習1・練習2

🎙声：音読さん、吉田（よしだ、Japanese teacher）、ホリタさん

📖scenario：吉田（よしだ、Japanese teacher）


役に立つ日本語のことばを私たちと一緒に勉強しましょう！ 
Come study useful Japanese words with us！

第１課～第３０課まで　配信中です！！
Lessons 1 through 30 are now available!
よろしくお願いします。

毎月１０日２０日３０日更新！　
Updated on the 10th, 20th and 30th of every month!　

NEW PRACTICAL JAPANESE WORDS -intermediate podcast lessons!!

第３０課　あえて 2/2

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Japanese Podcast for Beginners🐣🎧

🐣Japanese Podcast for beginners Ep.2

¡Hola, buenas! Estoy subiendo nuestro tercer episodio a las 3 de la mañana con mucho sueño pero con 0 ganas de irme a dormir. Hablamos de Tinder. Si, Tinder… 

Almudena: 24 años de crisis. 
Clarence: 25 años y medio de crisis. 

Nivel del episodio: Español Intermedio y Avanzado. 
#spanish #learnspanish #spanishpodcast #tinder #español

P.O.S.T Podcast

No hago ni un match de mi*rda en Tinder.

こんにちは、あかりです。今日(きょう)は、私のおすすめのホラー漫画家(まんがか)について話(はな)します。

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STEP 2. Go to mochifika.com/podcast/ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", and listen again to the episode while seeing the list.
STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

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Slow Japanese

Episode #51 - My Top horror Manga artist

CHISTES MEXICANOS

RANA

In this story, a Ferrari named Rarri gets an offer that’s hard to refuse. But what will the consequences be? This is Part 2 of 6.  

It was 7:25am when Rarri rolled into the large garage located at the race track. It was here where the racing cars got tuned up and repaired. Rarri’s number one competitor was waiting for him: a Mercedes racing car. 

“Good of you to meet me here,” said the Mercedes. 

“Why did you call me here?” said Rarri. 

“I just wanted to have a friendly talk.” 

The Mercedes was leaking arrogance and superiority. Rarri didn’t respond, but slightly revved his engine. 

“Listen Rarri, I’ll cut to the chase. I’ve got all the money I’ll ever need. Enough to feed generations of Mercedes. That’s not why I race. I race for the glory. And as you know, I have quite a reputation.” 

Rarri said, “You called me here to boast about your success?” 

“I’ve been watching you closely, Mr. Ferrari. You’ve performed quite well, winning so many races. But you know you can’t beat me, and I won’t let you. That cup is mine.” 

“We’ll see who is the faster car and better driver soon.” 

“Maybe, but I’d rather settle things today. I have an offer for you. You lose on purpose and I’ll give you half the prize money. Second place is nothing to be ashamed of.” 

Rarri’s mind immediately flashed to his family. They all depended on Rarri to win this race. They had been so supportive, encouraging him day and night to train harder. 

Mercedes saw that Rarri was contemplating and he said, “I heard a little rumour that you’re feeling a bit nervous about the big race. Something about wind and snow. Would I be right?” 

“I’m not worried about snow,” said Rarri, trying to be brave. “But I care very much about my family, and they need this money. I’ll think about your offer and let you know before the big race.” 

“Listen here, little race car. I respect you, but you must know, if you don’t accept my gracious offer, there’ll be consequences… You’ve got 24 hours.”