This is a thought-provoking book dealing with family, sacrifice, teamwork, and leading kids to think about their feelings on animal testing, written by Award-winning author Robert C. O'Brien. 

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 

In this podcast I will be talk about my experiences with my cats including, what to do if your cat is  lost, Feline panleukopenia virus dealing with death and survival, kittens, training and vets.

All About Cats

Short Stories by David Sedaris **Content is suitable for Adults** Listen and follow along as I read short stories from Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other books by David Sedaris.


Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

Hi, and welcome to Phonics Short Vowels with Teacher Alyse! 
Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own.

Phonics Short Vowels

The Adventures of Captain Underpants” is a popular children's book written by  Dav Pilkey. 

The Adventures of Captain Underpants

Hi, and welcome to Reading Long Vowels and Consonant Blends with Teacher Alyse!
Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own.



Phonics Long Vowels and Consonant Blends

Conoce un poco sobre:
- el águila real, el animal del escudo de México, 
- el ajolote una lagartija acuática mágica que regenera todas sus partes, 
- el ocelote un gato parecido al jaguar, 
- el xoloizcuintle (palabra del náhuatl) un perro sin pelo 
- y sobre los chapulines, unos saltamontes que comemos tostados con sal y limón.

No te pierdas los siguientes episodios.
Deja en los comentarios ¿Cuál es tu animal favorito? ¿Qué animales hay en tu país que no hay en otros? 

Tomemos una taza de café 

Episodio 2 Animales de México (INTERMEDIOS)

In this episode I am talking about  talking, talking to yourself, talking to Your Self and the importance of it along your journey. 
Enjoy the episode!

Like a Chameleon

Talking to Your Self

Today we're talking about the noun, "momentum" and how we can use it to talk about when things are going really well at work, we have lots of energy, and past successes are making us really excited for our current work.

Don't forget that I'm a full time English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. So if you use English as a second language at work and you'd like to improve your professional communication skills then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

This is going really well!

This episode includes explanations and examples of phrasal verbs with including the word "get." Practice Worksheet: https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets/grammar/phrasal-verbs/phrasal-verbs-get/12127

Nit-Picky English with Nika 

Phrasal Verbs With "Get"

This is the first part of a murder mystery story by Edgar Allan Poe, one of the most famous American writers and poets of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is surprisingly easy to follow but will have you gripped til the very end!

Stories to Stimulate!

The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Te cuento cómo vivimos las tormentas y huracanes en países del Caribe. ¿Has vivido alguna vez los efectos de uno de estos fenómenos?

Españoleando

Tormentas y huracanes

Homophones: each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling, for example new and knew.

“You bare your skin when you wear a bikini.”

Bear: 1) To endure or carry on. 2) A large furry animal

“There is someone in the bear cage! I can’t bear to watch!”

Bored: Having a lack of interest.

“I was so bored during that speech. I almost fell asleep.”

Board: 1) A thin flat piece of material. 2) The decision-makers within an organization.

“The board of directors at the Surf Club have decided which surf board we should use.”

Toe: You have five of them on each foot.

“I stubbed my toe today and it’s still throbbing.”

Tow: To pull another vehicle, possibly by a rope or chains.

“After a car accident a tow truck will come and tow your vehicle away.”

Through: Going in on one side and coming out the other.

“The road is blocked and I can’t get through. There might be an accident.”

Threw: To hurl, or to propel with force (the past tense of ‘throw’).

“He threw the ball really fast.”

Meet: To encounter

“I will meet you tomorrow around 3 PM.”

Meat: The flesh of an animal that’s eaten as food.

“What meat would you like for dinner, chicken or beef?”

Break: 1) To interrupt something. 2) To shatter or fracture.

“We should take a break from dancing before we break our backs.”

Brake: A device for stopping a vehicle.

“I need to get my car checked, I think the brakes are going.”

I hope this clears things up a bit for you. Still confused? Ask questions in your next class, we will be happy to help.

Common Homophones (words that sound alike)

「5分でわかる日本語」は、日本語を勉強している人のためのPodcastです。
① 5分くらいで日本の文化や日常生活、日本語の文法や単語について簡単に説明します。
② 中級者から上級者まで、特にJLPT N3くらいをがんばっている人に役立ちます。
③ 短い時間で効果的に学べるので、忙しい人にもぴったりです。聞いてみてください♪

“Make Sense of Japanese in 5 Minutes” is a podcast for people learning Japanese.
① Each episode provides a brief and easy-to-understand explanation of Japanese culture, daily life, grammar, and vocabulary in about 5 minutes.
② It is useful for intermediate to advanced learners. Especially helpful for those aiming for JLPT N3 level.
③ Perfect for busy people who want to learn effectively in a short amount of time. Give it a listen!

【台本/Script】
こんにちは。今日は7月2日火曜日、「5分でわかる日本語」ポッドキャストへようこそ。私は日本語の先生、みわです。今日は「大変」と「難しい」の違いについてお話しします。

🌸「大変（たいへん）」と「難しい（むずかしい）」の違い、知っていますか？

英語を話す人には、この二つの言葉を間違えて使うことが多いかもしれません。今日はその違いを分かりやすく説明します。

まず、「大変」について説明します。「大変」は、たくさんの時間や力が必要なことを意味します。何かをするのにとても疲れる時に使います。

例えば、「大きい荷物を運ぶのは大変です。」という文があります。この場合、大きい荷物を運ぶのにたくさんの力が必要です。だから、「大変」と言います。他にも、「仕事が大変です。」という文もあります。たくさんの仕事をするのに時間や力がかかる時に使います。

次に、「難しい」について説明します。「難しい」は、考えるためにとても頭を使うことを意味します。知識や知恵を使わなければならない時に使います。

例えば、「この問題は難しいです。」という文があります。この場合、その問題を解くためにはたくさん考えなければなりません。だから、「難しい」と言います。もう一つの例は、「このテストは難しいです。」です。テストの問題が理解しにくい時に使います。

ここで、英語を話す人がよく間違える「difficult」との違いについて触れます。「difficult」という言葉は、日本語では「難しい」と訳されることが多いですが、場合によっては「大変」にもなります。ですから、文の意味によって使い方を変えることが大切です。

ここで、皆さんに問題です。「大変」はどんな時に使いますか？
	1.	たくさんの時間や力が必要な時
	2.	頭をたくさん使う時
	3.	簡単な時

正解は「1. たくさんの時間や力が必要な時」です。

最後にもう一つの問題です。「難しい」はどんな時に使いますか？
	1.	体をたくさん使う時
	2.	頭をたくさん使う時
	3.	時間をたくさん使う時

正解は「2. 頭をたくさん使う時」です。


今日のポッドキャストはここまでです。「大変」と「難しい」の違いについて、理解できましたか？これらの言葉を使って、もっと自然な日本語を話してみてくださいね。質問やリクエストがあれば、コメントやメッセージで教えてください。
それでは、また明日もお会いしましょう。またね！

