Welcome to the very first lesson of our new audio/podcast series teaching you Vietnamese from absolute beginners. In this lesson, my co-host, Kyle, and I will discuss how to say "Hello" and "Goodbye" in Vietnamese.

Hello Vietnamese Pod

How to say "Hello" and "Goodbye" in Vietnamese

Hi! On this very small episode, I introduce myself to you guys a bit, and also some fireworks interrupted me. Enjoy, lol :)

LESSONS WITH GUI: The Podcast

PILOT: Hello! (Why were there fireworks?)

Want to crush it at your next social event? We've got your back!
This episode of Spanish Unplugged will give you the phrases and tips you need to break the ice, understand local humor, and join the conversation at any party or gathering.

🎙️ Dive into the culture, language, and all the socializing tricks you need to make a great impression!
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Spanish Unplugged Podcast

EP9: Ice Breaker Master: No More Awkward 😎

寒くなってきましたね。
皆さんは、どんなときに冬が来たと感じますか。
今回は、雪の降らない地域で生まれ育ったアヤが冬の訪れを感じる瞬間について話します。
 
Winter has come! 
When and what makes you feel the beginning of winter?
This time, Aya, who was born and raised in an area that has no snow in winter, talks about when she feels the beginning of the winter.

♤ キーワード
・立冬（りっとう：the first day of winter by the lunar calendar）
・風情がある（ふぜいがある：tasteful） 
・鍋（なべ：Japanese hotpot with various vegetables and meat or fish）
・鍋の素（なべのもと：ready-made soup stocks for 鍋）
・陳列する（ちんれつする：display） 
・もつ鍋（もつなべ：鍋 with beef tripe and vegetables）
・精肉店（せいにくてん：butcher shop） 

♧ 理解度チェッククイズ 
1.  今年の立冬は何月何日？
2. アヤが冬の訪れを感じるのはどんなとき？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え 
1. フミが子どものときに憧れていた２つの職業は？
①とうもろこしのおばちゃん（販売員）
②建設工場のおじちゃん（作業員）

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 17：冬の訪れ

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Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to grow your English vocabulary. You’ll learn 5 American Idioms and Phrases like "to get at something.” 

This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, Feeling Misunderstood? 5 Phrases to Use When Asking for Clarification. 

Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear the phrases and idioms and will keep up with the conversation. 

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Episode originally published December 24, 2021.

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/american-idioms/

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