
Cherry blossom is the national flower of Japan. As spring approaches, people make special trips to various sites to sec the first signs of the cherry trees in flower, which arc sometimes lit up at night. The festival includes all sorts of delicious food, games, rides, folk music, religious ceremonies and a beauty contest

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Cherry Blossom  Festival

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Tiny Topics Podcast - Episode 1 - Why The Internet Is Broken and How to Fix It

Ever feel like the internet is getting worse? You're not crazy - there's a word for it. 🚨

In this episode of Tiny Topics, we break down the viral concept of "ensh*ttification" - the reason why platforms like Amazon and Facebook go from amazing to awful. Learn why your apps are designed to trick your "fat fingers" and how AI slop is taking over your feed.

But there's hope! Discover the simple solution that keeps some sites honest and what we can do to get a better web.

PLUS: Learn essential vocabulary, so you can sound like a native while complaining like a pro. 

Perfect for English learners who want to understand modern tech culture AND boost their vocabulary! 👍

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Tiny Topics Podcast - Episode 1 - Why The Internet Is Broken and How to Fix It

なぜ日本人(にほんじん)は"X"が好(す)き？

Why do Japanese people like X so much?

왜 일본사람들은 "X"를 그렇게 많이 좋아하니?


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【Japanese Podcast#18】なぜ日本人(にほんじん)は"X"が好(す)き？｜Why do Japanese people like X so much?

New words 23-2
 
1. 银行 yínháng n. bank
2. 走 zǒu v. to walk
3. 一直 yīzhí adv. straight, all along
4. 往 wǎng prep. towards
5. 前 qián n. front
6. 楼 lóu n. building
7. 火车站 huǒchēzhàn n. railway station
火车 huǒchē n. train
8. 北 běi n. north
9. 第 dì pref. indicating ordinal numbers
10. 路口 lùkǒu n. crossing, intersection
11. 右 yòu n. right (side)
12. 拐 guǎi v. to turn
13. 邮局 yóujú n. post office
14. 左 zuǒ n. left (side)
15. 电影院 diànyǐngyuàn n. cinema

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An explanation of which articles to use and some examples.

The Social Evolutionary

Articles: "a", "an", "the" or nothing.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 2 - Describe an interesting old person you met.

You should say:

Who this person is
When/where you met this person
What you did
And explain why you think this person is interesting

Here are soem extra words you can use in your answers!

off the top of your head: from the knowledge you have in your memory

within spitting distance of something: next to or extremely near something

give or take: possibly a little more or less than the amount or time mentioned

hooked (on something): enjoying something very much, so that you want to do it, see it, etc. as much as possible

go into detail (about​/​on): to mention many facts or aspects of a situation

know sth like the back of your hand: to have very good and detailed knowledge of something

blow away: to impress someone very much or make them very excited

let off​/​blow off steam: to express your feelings of anger or excitement without harming anyone

Imagine speaking this way - using some of these relevant vocabulary. What might be different in your answers? :)

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IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 2 - Describe an interesting old person you met.

🗣️ Is something holding you back in your language learning—something deeper than motivation or time?

What if the real barrier isn’t the subjunctive mood—but your subconscious?

In Episode 98 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, we explore how psychodynamic therapy principles can help you uncover the hidden emotional patterns, fears, and unconscious stories that shape your journey.

Episode 98 delves into how psychodynamic therapy principles can reveal and resolve the unconscious barriers—like resistance, transference, and hidden fears—that impact language learning. By exploring the inner world of emotions, memories, and self-protective patterns, you can transform language learning from a struggle into a deeply personal and freeing journey of growth.

This isn’t a lesson in grammar—it’s an invitation to understand yourself.

You’ll learn:

How to recognize and work with resistance, not against it

Why you might transfer old feelings onto tutors, languages, or even yourself

What your dreams and free associations reveal about your relationship to learning

How to turn language learning into a meaningful journey of self-discovery

If you’ve ever felt stuck, repetitive, or emotionally triggered while learning, this episode offers a compassionate and curious path forward.

Ready to explore the language within?