        nà gè rén shì shuí ？ 
A ： 那 个 人  是  谁   ？ 
Who is that person?

tā shì wǒ de péng you ， tā jiào dà wèi 。 
B ：  他 是  我 的 朋   友  ， 他 叫   大 卫  。 
He is my friend. His name is David.

dà wèi shì nǎ guó rén ？ 
A ：  大 卫  是  哪 国  人  ？ 
Where is David from?

 tā shì měi guó rén 。 
B ： 他 是  美  国  人  。 
He is from the United States.





Chinese conversations

3-2:Informal occasion：Inquire about the identity and nationality of others

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Bryce about playing guitar.

Bryce shares a story about the moment when he felt most like a rockstar.

If you've ever been curious about what it takes to play guitar and you want to learn some relevant vocabulary, this episode may be for you!

This is just Part Two of our conversation. Part One can be found at 008 WHY DOES EVERYONE LEARN THE SAME FIRST SONG ON GUITAR?

FULL TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ⁠HERE⁠: https://american-idiom.com/f/009-my-brothers-rockstar-moment

***For English learners! – Detailed vocabulary lesson begins at 23:34***

Episode Outline:

Bryce's most memorable guitar performance (Starts at 1:20)
Adapting complex songs as a solo guitarist (Starts at 4:32)
Funny story - Always rehearse before performing! (Starts at 8:38)
Playing tabs vs. sheet music (Starts at 10:05)
How to continue progressing as a guitarist (14:45)
Final advice for new guitarists (22:54)


Vocabulary and examples (Starts at 23:34)

get your foot in the door (used at 4:46 and explained at 23:38)
hit a wall (used at 14:49 and explained at 26:07)
reach a plateau (used at 14:49 and explained at 26:07)
be stuck in a rut (used at 20:51 and explained at 26:07)
put all your eggs in one basket (used at 21:32 and explained at 29:45)

Brentoni's English Podcast

009 How to Improve Your Guitar Skills

高明的将帅总是力求从敌人那里获得补给。从敌人那得到一钟粮食，就等于从本国运送二十钟粮食；消耗敌人的一石草料，相当于从本国运送二十石草料...

《孙子兵法Sūnzǐ Bīngfǎ》The Art of War

《孙子兵法》07

Tacos are a favorite dish for many people, but making the perfect taco takes a little more than just throwing ingredients together.

So here are a few easy tips to help you create delicious tacos every time!

Choose the right tortillas
MasterChef judge and Mexican cuisine expert Aarón Sánchez says there are three important elements to making the perfect taco — the tortilla, the fillings, and the toppings.

You should choose what kind of tortilla to use depending on what kinds of fillings you have, Sánchez told Tasting Table.

If your filling "has fur or is meat," you should use flour tortillas, because they're thicker and won't rip as easily. For all other, lighter fillings, like vegetables or beans, a corn tortilla is best.

Traditional Mexican tacos are almost always made with soft tortillas — not the hard shells that have become popular in America.

Use two tortillas for each taco
If you've ever ordered from a taco truck, you might have noticed that there are two tortilla wraps around your taco. This is to keep the taco together. If one of the tortillas rips or breaks, your fillings won't fall out and make a mess!

Add something pickled
Sánchez adds pickled food to his tacos, to add a bright, tangy taste that balances out the rich meat and cheese.

And it's easy to make your own pickled toppings! Take any leftover vegetables you have, put them in a mix of equal parts water and vinegar, add some sugar, salt and spices, then put it all in a sealed jar. After a day or two, you'll have your own fresh pickled vegetables!

Spread your toppings early
If you like sour cream or guacamole on your tacos, instead of putting them on top of your finished taco, try spreading them on your tortilla before you wrap it. This helps hold the fillings in place, and ensures that you get sour cream or guacamole with every bite!

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Tips for Making Perfect Tacos Every Time

清明节，又称踏青节、行清节、三月节、祭祖节等。清明节源自上古时代的祖先信仰与春祭礼俗，兼具自然与人文两大内涵，既是自然节气点，也是传统节日。扫墓祭祖与踏青郊游是清明节的两大礼俗主题，这两大传统礼俗主题在中国自古传承，至今不辍。 

清明节在公历4月5日前后。

清明节是传统的重大春祭节日，扫墓祭祀、缅怀祖先，是中华民族自古以来的优良传统。清明节融汇自然节气与人文风俗为一体，是天时地利人和的合一，充分体现了中华民族先祖们追求“天、地、人”的和谐合一，讲究顺应天时地宜、遵循自然规律的思想。

清明节与春节、端午节、中秋节并称为中国四大传统节日。除了中国，世界上还有一些国家和地区也过清明节，比如越南、韩国、马来西亚、新加坡等。


Qingming Festival, also known as outing Festival, Qingming festival, March festival, ancestor worship festival. Tomb-sweeping Day comes from the ancient beliefs of our ancestors and the customs of Spring Festival. It is both natural and cultural. It is not only a natural solar term point but also a traditional festival.  Tomb sweeping and ancestor worship and outing are the two themes of the Qingming Festival. These two traditional themes have been passed down in China since ancient times.  

Tomb-sweeping Day falls around April 5 in the Gregorian calendar.  

Qingming Festival is a major traditional Spring Festival. It is a fine tradition of the Chinese nation since ancient times to sweep tombs and offer sacrifices to ancestors.  Qingming Festival combines natural solar terms and cultural customs as a whole, is the unity of heaven, earth and man, fully embodies the Chinese ancestors to pursue the harmony of "heaven, earth and man", pay attention to conform to the idea of heaven and earth, follow the laws of nature.  

Qingming Festival, The Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival are called the four traditional Festivals in China.  Besides China, qingming Festival is also celebrated in some countries and regions in the world, such as Vietnam, South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore.  


Maple's fun Chinese  (Mandarin)

清明节  Qingming Festival   Qīngmíng jié

In questo episodio vi parlo delle 5 cose che per me era normale fare in Italia, ma che in Giappone non faccio più! 


Alechan in Giappone

S1 EP3 Le 5 cose che facevo in Italia e ora non faccio più!

Trailer for the SERBIAN TO GO podcast. Причај српски да те цео свет разуме!

SERBIAN TO GO

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こんばんは！Atsushiです。
前回のPodcastに続いて、今回も食感の表現シリーズでいきます。

今日はふわふわともちもち、について話します。

ふわふわ。
ふわふわといえば、パンケーキとか、オムライスの卵とか、できたてのパンとかを食べた時の食感ですね。とてもやわらかくて、噛んでる感じがしない、そんな感じですかね。

もちもち。
もちもちは、もう少し食感がしっかりある感じですね。
やわらかいパンだけど、ふわふわほどやわらかくない、でも、もちろんハードな噛みごたえではない、その間ですかね。
もちもちと言うぐらいなので、もちライスケーキ、をイメージする方が早いかもしれません。やわらかいもち、やわらかい大福ややわらかい団子とか、がちょうどもちもちの食感ですかね。

ほくが個人的に好きなふわふわな食べ物は、だし巻きですかね。プルプルっとするぐらい弾力のある感じに作られただし巻きは口に入れると、ほんとに抵抗がなく、噛んでないのになくなる感じですね。

もちもちで好きな食べ物は、おはぎ、ですかね。
おはぎはもち米を餅もちにして、その周りをあんこやきなこでおおったものですね。日本だと月見の時に食べますが、もちろん、それ以外でも食べることができます。しっかりした食感のおはぎもありますが、やわらかくて少し噛んでる感じがある少しだけ粘り気がある感じがもちもちの美味しい特徴かなぁと思います。

はい、ということで、いかがだったでしょうか。
ふわふわともちもちの言葉を考えているだけで、お腹がすいてきました！笑

みなさんが好きな食感はどんな感じですか？
ぜひ、オンラインレッスンでお話しましょう！

今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！



Atsushi のJapanese podcast (travel/news /文法・漢字・語彙/Osaka/Hokkaido/🇹🇷🇬🇪🇦🇲🇪🇸🇵🇹)

#124 ふわふわともちもち、について

I talk about an old BBC Radio show which still exists today. Desert Island Discs.