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Script

おはようございます。日本語だんだんポットキャストのゆかりです。

先週(せんしゅう)、道後温泉(どうごおんせん)へ行きました。

道後温泉については、前のポットキャストを聞いて下さいね。

大阪から愛媛県(えひめけん)の
道後温泉(どうごおんせん)へ行きました。

どんな風に行ったのか、お話しします。

まず、家からJR新大阪(しんおおさか)
へ行きました。

ここで友達と、待ち合わせをしました。

そして、新大阪から、岡山(おかやま)
まで新幹線(しんかんせん)に乗りました。

新幹線には、指定席(していせき)と
自由席(じゆうせき)があります。

自由席は指定席より、ちょっとだけ安いです。
私たちは、自由席のチケットを
ネットで予約していました。

自由席のチケットは、
どの時間(じかん)の新幹線に乗ってもいいです。

ちなみに、私は平日(へいじつ)なら、
いつも自由席にのります。

平日はあまり混(こ)んでいないからです。

平日とは、月曜日から金曜日のことです。

新大阪から岡山までは、だいたい45分くらいです。
あっという間に着(つ)きます。

さて、岡山から愛媛へは‥

電車やバスで行くことができますが、
私たちはレンタカーを借りました。

レンタカーは、レンタルの車という意味ですね。

岡山から愛媛へは、車が1番早いです。

高速道路(こうそくどうろ)があります。

だいたい2時間半ぐらいでした。

ちなみに、電車では4時間ぐらい、かかります。けっこう、遠いですね‥

愛媛県での移動(いどう)には、車が便利(べんり)でした。

日本は、電車やバスがどこでもありますが、
田舎ではそれほど多くありません。

やっぱり、みんな車を使います。

旅行者のみなさんも、レンタカーを予約することができます。

パスポート、
国際免許証(こくさいめんきょしょう)、
クレジットカード

この3つがあれば、借りることができますよ。

今日は、大阪から愛媛県の道後温泉まで、どんな風に行ったのかお話ししました。

今日も最後まで、聞いてくれて、だんだん、
です！

また明日。

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Today's Keywords

□新幹線(しんかんせん)
Shinkansen/bullet train

□レンタカー(れんたかー)
rental car

□借ります(かります)
rent

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One Minute Speaking Challenge - Shopping

In today's One Minute English Challenge you'll find some questions that will help you to express your thoughts and ideas on the topic of Shopping.

If you want - write your answers but it's better to speak it out as it's the goal for One Minute Daily Challenges.

Enjoy the process and see you tomorrow.


🎙 One-Minute Speaking Challenge by Anatoly Glazkov – Voice Unlock Method™

One Minute Speaking Challenge - Shopping

1 Do you always look for the cheapest airfare? ·-···· .. ··--· ................ --..........
2 At the airport check-in, are there often long queues? ................................................................ .
3 What kinds of things do you do in the departure lounge? ·-··-·-······-·-··-················-····-···
4 On a flight, do you prefer take-off or landing?----·---·-·-··-·--·--.... ·-·-·········-····-··-
5 In the cabin, do you prefer to sit near the wing or the tail? ............ -........................... -.
6 Do you keep your seatbelt fastened throughout the flight? .... -........... -................................ .
7 Have you ever been airsick? .. .................................................................................. ..
8 Did the last flight you took leave and arrive on schedule? ......... -........................................... .
9 Have you ever flown in a helicopter? If not, would you like to? .........

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Air travel

This episode of English Learners Boost explores the real reasons many learners still struggle with English despite years of study. You'll hear practical tips, mindset shifts, and an inspiring story based on real experiences. Plus, find out how personalized iTalki lessons can help you gain the confidence to speak English fluently and naturally. Tune in for the motivation and tools you need to finally move forward!



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This episode explores the special meanings of numbers like '一', '二', '六', and '八' in Chinese, beyond their numerical values.

中文趣说

第二集：Interesting Numbers in Chinese Culture

Part 2 of 6. 

Jack, a pocket-sized blue book with yellow text and white pages, climbed up the library steps, knocked on the modern glass doors and was let in by the security guard. It was an hour before the library opened to the public. 

“Mornin’ Jack,” said the security guard. “I’ve been dying to see you this morning. Could you whip me up a Frappuccino?” 

Jack’s life swirled around coffee. Not only was it his profession, it was his passion and life’s purpose. The library café had been in his family for six generations. Ever since Jack was capable of walking on his two feet, he was working at the café. In due time, Jack had mastered all aspects of coffee making, from grinding and roasting beans to excellent customer service, and everything in between. His father supervised him closely, making sure their state-of-the-art coffee machine was used properly. When Jack was ready, his mother showed him how to create artistic designs using the frothed milk. 

“You’ll have to wait a bit longer,” replied Jack. “I’ve got some extra housekeeping to do this morning. I’ll get it to you at opening time.” 

The island café was placed in the center of the public sitting area. It was surrounded by seven medium-sized tables. Today Jack had to prepare a new shipment of Columbian beans by grinding them and storing them away. After doing that, he mopped around the seating area and wiped the tables. Finally, Jack sliced some cheese for his most popular item, the cheese bread rolls. 

Jack switched on his beloved coffee machine and listened to it hum as it warmed up. With his hand on the steam wand, Jack caught his reflection in the pressure and temperature dials of the machine. Looking back at him was a newly-discovered shiny white hair. 
