烤、爆、炒、煎、煸、熘 [kǎo、bào chǎo 、jiān、 biān 、liū]：
roast/grill；stir fry；fry；pan fry；stir-fry before stewing；quick fry
烹饪 pēng rèn：cooking
聚焦 jù jiāo：focus；concentrate
家常菜 jiā cháng cài：home-cooked；home-made
加热 jiā rè：heat
导热 dǎo rè：heat conduction
搅拌 jiǎo bàn：stir
勾芡 gōu qiàn：thicken soup
翻面儿fān miànr：flip side
直接 zhí jiē：directly
火力 huǒ lì：fire; heat power

Journey on the Tip of the Tongue“舌尖上的中国话”

Cooking Styles 1 烹饪方式[pēng rèn fāng shì]

前回のポッドキャストで初詣の話をしたのを覚えていますか？
あの後、私たちはそれぞれ初詣に行って、おみくじを引いてきました。
今回は、その結果について話します。

Do you remember that we talked about 初詣 in our last podcast?
After that, we went to 初詣 and draw おみくじ.
This time, we talk about the results.

♤ キーワード 
・正真正銘（しょうしんしょうめい：genuine, authentic） 
・矛盾（むじゅん：contradiction） 
・渋い（しぶい：sour, bitter, not totally pleasant or happy） 
・はしごする（go from one … to another） 
・吉凶を占う（きっきょうをうらなう：tell someone’s fortune） 
・ひねくれる（get twisted）   

♧ 理解度チェッククイズ  
1. 二人のおみくじの結果は？  
2. アヤが神社をはしごした理由は？  

♢ 前回のクイズの答え 
1. アヤが初詣でいつもすることは？  
→ おみくじを引く 
2. フミがそれを躊躇（ちゅうちょ）してしまう理由は？
→ ネガティブなことが書いてあると嫌だから  

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 22：おみくじの結果

If you are studying Spanish for sure you have some questions about that "por" and "para" thing, believe it is not as random as it seems, come with me and maybe I will help you ;)

Spanish Snacks

"Para" and "para que" guide for beginners

Ένα μικρό διάλειμμα για καφέ, με μερικές σκέψεις μου γύρω από τον αγαπημένο μου εθισμό! 

Mini Greek POD 

02_Στο καφέ 

Reviewing Japanese Grammar via Genki1

Let's Review Lesson 7, Genki 1

En este episodio hablamos sobre los propósitos de año nuevo, de por qué el 90% de la gente los abandona y qué podemos hacer para cumplir nuestros objetivos. 
Y tú, ¿tienes propósitos para este 2026? Dímelo en los comentarios 😊

Español con Pablo

Propósitos de Año Nuevo | Nivel A2-B1

Spanish México

LOS MERCADOS DE MÉXICO.

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis interviews Nathan Lige, a game designer, writer, and co-creator of the hit storytelling game Mythwind at Open Owl Studios.

Nathan shares how his love of writing and community storytelling led him to leave the tech world and create games that bring people together. His purpose-driven journey is filled with lessons about creativity, risk-taking, and finding work that matters.

They explore:

How storytelling skills can strengthen your communication and leadership

What it takes to transition careers with intention and passion

The role of language, empathy, and collaboration in creative work

Why following your purpose builds confidence in life, and English

Whether you're learning English, dreaming of a career change, or curious about how creativity fuels connection, this episode will inspire your next step.
Book a Lesson with teacher Curtis on Italki - https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english

Real English Conversations Podcast

🎙️ Purpose-Driven Careers, Creativity & Communication | Curtis Interviews Game Designer Nathan Lige of Mythwind

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