In today's podcast, we're going to learn some idioms that use weather words. You probably already know 'it's raining cats and dogs', but do you know what it means to 'take a rain check', to 'have a face like thunder', or to be 'snowed under with work'? Whether you're feeling 'as right as rain' or a little bit 'under the weather', please take the time to learn some fun weather idioms with Cambridge David

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In questo episodio visitiamo Milano, conosceremo la sua storia e i suoi luoghi d'arte più importanti.

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In this story, a wax bowl of stinky tofu named Stinfu wants to transform into real food. How does he do it? This is Part 3 of 4. 

The night market had finished and all the satisfied customers had left. There was only the restaurant staff, working very quickly to pack up. They didn’t want to spend another minute around a kitchen. They wanted to get home to their warm houses and relax. 

Stinfu stayed where he was. From his view in the showcase, he couldn’t see any of the workers, but he could definitely hear them. He heard plates being washed and stacked; and he heard spray bottles used to clean tables. 

Then, right on time, just like every night, Stinfu was picked up and moved out onto the counter. A waiter then reached inside the showcase and wiped the glass. 
Stinfu looked out at the lonely, empty night market and wished for a miracle. 

I’ve done my service… I’ve attracted thousands of customers to eat stinky tofu… I’m done. I’m tired of living a fake life. I know I’m something real, something more than this wax figure. 

And with that thought, Stinfu saw the homeless man return. 

The homeless man creeped forward, trying to stay hidden from the restaurant workers. He crouched down behind a table and looked straight at Stinfu. The homeless man’s eyes said everything: I’m going to get that stinky tofu or die trying! 

Stinfu lit up with absolute joy and sung a little song in his mind. 

Eat me, eat me, eat me—I’m ready. Eat me, eat me, eat me—I’m delicious! 

When the time was right, and the workers were nowhere to be seen, the homeless man ran forward to the counter and snatched Stinfu. 

Being a Cloud

Stinfu the Stinky Tofu 

今日はニュースを題材にした話です。

ニュースのリンクはこちらから！

＊https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20230415/k10014039371000.html



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Disneyland Paris has launched a new light show called Disney Tales of Magic, an immersive 20-minute show that uses drones, synchronized fountains, and high-definition projections.

The show's main feature — ultra-bright lasers — has been used only once before, at the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony featuring a performance by Celine Dion. The lasers, which travel 37 kilometers, deliver extraordinary power while remaining safe near crowds.

"The Paris Olympics used it first. But we saw it first," said Dana Harrel, executive entertainment director at Disneyland Paris.

The show brings Disney and Pixar tales to life with the use of drone-made 3D figures projected onto the night sky, synchronized fountains and a 100-piece orchestra.

The show also reflects Disney's storytelling evolution. Tim Lutkin, artistic director of the production, noted the shift from classic fairy tales to modern narratives like Encanto and Inside Out 2, which explore deeper themes such as anxiety and depression.

The show is just one part of Disneyland Paris' $2 billion expansion plan, part of a $60 billion global investment announced in September 2023, aiming to redefine Disney parks, cruises and attractions over the next decade.

At the heart of the expansion is the transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park, doubling in size and reimagined as Disney Adventure World. Opening in spring 2025, a new park entrance, World Premiere, will greet visitors with the glamor of a Hollywood film premiere, leading them into immersive themed areas.

The expansion includes two eagerly awaited themed lands: The World of Frozen, opening in 2026, and The Lion King land. The Disneyland Hotel has also been revamped, with rooms themed around classic Disney royalty.

"These projects reflect our commitment to innovation and storytelling," said Natacha Rafalski, head of Disneyland Paris, adding that they will further strengthen it as Europe's top tourist destination.



Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Drones and Lasers Light Up Disneyland Paris in New Show

It's summer. You're on the beach, by the pool or in the garden — it might be time to get your swimwear out!

But if you're talking about swimwear in English, there's a small problem: there are many different words for it.

"Swimwear" can be used for anything you put on to go in the water, whether you're male or female, so it's always a safe choice of word.

You might also hear "swimmers" used by people from Australia. This means the same thing, and it's always used with the "s" on the end.

In Australia, New Zealand and Ireland, swimwear will also often be called "togs."

And Australians also say "bathers." It's short for "bathing suit," which in British English usually refers to women's one-piece swimwear, but in American English can be anything you wear to swim in.

Anything you swim in can also be called a "swimsuit."

"One-piece" can be used on its own to refer to women's swimwear that's made from one piece of material, as opposed to a two-piece swimsuit like a bikini.

In the UK, the term "swimming costume" also tends to be used to talk about female swimwear. Some British and Australian English speakers might shorten this to "cozzie" — sometimes spelled "cossie," but said the same.

In the US or Britain, men going to the beach shouldn't forget their "swimming trunks." These are the casual shorts people often wear. You'll hear these called "board shorts" or "boardies" in Australia.

Men who are going for a serious swim might choose "Speedos."

Speedo is the name of a swimwear company, but the word is now used across the world for the tight briefs men might wear when they want to swim very fast.

Who Let the Togs Out? Key English Swimwear Terms

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Herkese merhaba. Kardeşim Efe yanımda. Beraber manav diyaloğunu
canlandıracağız. Ben manavım ve Efe müşteri . Hadi başlayalım.
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Manav :Merhaba hoşgeldiniz. 
Müşteri : Hoş bulduk. Evin ihtiyaçlarını alacağım. 
Manav : Neye ihtiyacınız var ?
Müşteri :Bir kilo domates ve iki kilo patates. 
Manav :Tamam , hemen tartıyorum. Başka ihtiyacınız var mı ?
Müşteri : Evet , bir tane marul ve bir kilo salatalık da alayım. 
Manav :Tamam , hemen tartıyorum. Başka ihtiyacınız var mı ?
Müşteri :Evet , meyve olarak iki kilo portakal , üç kilo elma , bir kilo çilek ve iki
kilo muz alayım. 
Manav :Tamamdır , başka ihtiyacınız var mı ?
Müşteri :Hayır yok, teşekkürler. Ne kadar tuttu ?
Manav :Bir kilo domates 10 lira , iki kilo patates 30 lira , bir tane marul 10 lira , bir
kilo salatalık 10 lira , iki kilo portakal 24 lira , üç kilo elma 45 lira , bir kilo çilek
yirmi lira ve iki kilo muz 30 lira. Toplam 159 lira 
Müşteri :Buyurun 160 lira. 
Manav : Buyurun bir lira para üstünüz. 
Müşteri : Teşekkürler , iyi günler , kolay gelsin
Manav : Sağ olun , iyi günler.

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