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LOS DULCES MEXICANOS.

If you thought social media was just a place for viral dances and cat photos, think again.

Popular influencers on apps like TikTok and YouTube have been boosting book sales with their videos.

And many are watched by millions.

The BookTok community on TikTok has been influential in encouraging users — who are often young people — to buy real books in bookshops.

But a survey from 2022 found that YouTube is actually the most popular place for young people to discover new books on social media.

The survey was done in November 2022 by Nielsen Book Data. It found that in the UK, 34% of people aged between 14 and 25 used YouTube — which is known for its BookTube community — for their book ideas.

TikTok was used by 32%, and 27% went to Instagram to find out about new books.

Some reports in recent years have said that young people are reading less than ever. But according to The Guardian, people in the 14 to 25 age group bought around 61 million books in the UK in 2022.

This was 18% of all books bought.

And it's not just social media where they're finding reading recommendations.

The most common way to discover new books is by talking to friends. Forty-one percent said they do this, while 35% find out about their books by visiting bookshops.

The survey also reported that fantasy action and fantasy adventure stories are the most popular among young people.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Survey: Young People Turn to Social Media for New Books

In this first episode, I talk about common misconceptions about the French spoken in Quebec. I also cover common mistakes with the verb « voyager. » 

French With Frederic

Episode 1: Learning French Canadian, Common mistakes: « voyager » 

My English grammar is poor - how to improve that? Episode 399

Why learners think their grammar is poor:

1 .Comparison with Native Speakers
2. Fear of Judgment
3. Perfectionism
4. Focus on Mistakes
5. Cultural Differences
6. Lack of Confidence
7. Unrealistic Expectations
8. Overly Focused on Formal Grammar

Which one are you? Did you even know that ALL students do it and you are not alone in it? :)

How to correct the thinking pattern:

Reframe the Belief: Instead of “My grammar is poor,” rephrase it to something more constructive, such as: “My grammar is still developing,” “I’m making progress in my English,” or “I’m learning new grammar every day.” This shift in mindset is crucial.

Focus on Progress, Not Perfection: Celebrate small victories. Notice your improvements, no matter how subtle. Track your progress.

Embrace Mistakes as Learning Opportunities: View mistakes as opportunities for growth. Don’t dwell on errors; instead, learn from them and move on. This is a key part of the language learning process.

Compare Yourself to Your Past Self, Not Native Speakers: Focus on your own improvement, recognizing that language acquisition takes time and dedication. Celebrate your progress.

Build Confidence: Engage in activities where you can feel successful. This might involve writing, speaking, or simply listening to English. Focus on the positive aspects of your ability.

Focus on Communication, Not Just Accuracy: The most important thing is to communicate effectively, even if your grammar isn’t perfect. Emphasis should be on understanding and being understood.

Which point did you like best that you are going to incorporate in your mental image from now on?

and let me know what are your current challenges are that I can help you to overcome them step by step.

Join my 1-1 coaching classes and we'll dive deep.

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

My English grammar is poor - how to improve that? Episode 399

Full story here: https://ia800204.us.archive.org/11/items/wonderfulwizardo00baumiala/wonderfulwizardo00baumiala.pdf

Book a class with me here: https://teach.italki.com/teacher/12103910

Lisa's Podcast

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Chapter 1

CHISTES MEXICANOS

PEPITO GRAMÁTICA.

こんにちは！Atsushiです。
前回、92のPodcastでは、粉もんの話をしました。
ですので、食べ物シリーズでいきます。

今日はトンカツについて。
みなさんはトンカツ、知っていますか？

豚カツ（とんかつ）は、厚みのある豚のロースやヒレのスライス肉を、小麦粉・溶き卵・パン粉をまとわせて油で揚げた料理のことをいいます。

「とんかつ」・「とんカツ」・「トンカツ」・「豚カツ」などいろいろな表記がありますね。「カツ」とだけ書かれることもある。※カツはカツレツの略です。
豚カツという名前の由来は、“豚”の音読みの「トン」と、フランス料理の"côtelettes"（コートレットの英語読みであるカットレット cutlet）の組み合わせからきています。

「とんかつ専門店」は、ごはん・味噌汁をセットにして「とんかつ」を提供していることが多いです。カツ丼と言って、ご飯の上にのせて出す店もあります。

とんかつには、とんかつソース、ゴマ（すり鉢ですり、ソースに混ぜ、それにつけて食べる店もある）をつけて食べることが多いです。

店や地域によっては、とんかつソースではなくデミグラスソースをかけて供するなど、洋食スタイルのものもあります。

豚かつに添えられることの多い生キャベツの千切りは、消化吸収を助けます。おかわりができる店も多いです。

おかわりは、追加できる、ということですね。
キャベツ、ご飯、味噌汁がおかわりできる店が多いです。

日本のおもしろい食べ物の一つなので、日本に来た時はぜひ試してくださいね！

ということで、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/🇹🇷🇬🇪🇦🇲🇪🇸🇵🇹)

93 トンカツについて

みんなの日本語、第ニ課15ページ、かいわより。 リスニングとリーディングのれんしゅうです。私が言った後、リピートしてください。 
It‘ｓ for your practice of listening and reading. Repeat after me without reading みんなの日本語１、evern though you have the textbook. 
もしあなたが中級（ちゅうきゅう）でも、いいれんしゅうになると思います。 
If you are intermidiate level student, it should still be good practice. 

【Thank you in advance for your kindness】

Ichiro Yamada: Yes, who is it？

Santos: Hello, I‘m Jose Santos. I`ve just moved in here. (lit: Thank you in advance
for your kind ness.) Nice to meet you.

Ichiro Yamada: Pleased to meet you, too.

Santos: Here`s some coffee for you. (lit: Umm… this is coffee. Please take it)  

Ichiro Yamada: Thank you very much. 
	


【これから おせわに なります】

やまだ いちろう：はい。どなたですか。

サントス：408のサントスです。


サントス：こんにちは。サントスです。これから おせわに なります。どうぞ よろしくおねがいします。

やまだ いちろう：こちらこそ よろしく おねがいします。

サントス：あのう、これ、コーヒーです。どうぞ。

やまだ いちろう：どうも ありがとう ございます。
