Miyako’s Education – Part 26

Written by on June 30, 2007 - 1 Comment

Download audio file (miyako26.mp3) at omnos John: This is really good. You are a great cook. Hiroko: It’s not too salty? John: No, it’s delicious. Where did you learn to cook? Hiroko: My mother taught me. My mother and my grandmother. John: But this is Korean food. Where did you learn to cook Korean food? [...]

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Miyako’s Education – Part 25

Written by on June 27, 2007 - 5 Comments

Download audio file (miyako25.mp3) at Kevin Saff John: Hey, Hiroko. How are you? Hiroko: Not so good. I burned the pancakes. I was making Korean pancakes and I burned them. John: That’s a pity. Can you make some more? Hiroko: Yeah. I’m making some more now. First I have to make the batter then I’ll [...]

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Japanese Popular Culture – Children

Written by on June 25, 2007 - 5 Comments

Totoro is a famous character in Japan. Children and adults of all ages love Totoro. Listen to this little girl answer questions from her father about Totoro.

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Miyako’s Education – Part 24

Written by on June 22, 2007 - 3 Comments

Download audio file (miyako24.mp3) at Skinny Epicurean Hiroko: Hey, John. It’s me, Hiroko. John: Oh, hi Hiroko. What’s happening? Hiroko: I’m cooking. Do you want to come over to my place for dinner? John: That sounds great. What are you making? Hiroko: Korean. Have you ever had Korean food? John: No, I haven’t. I’ve never [...]

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People and Places – Annette 1 – Where are you from?

Written by on June 19, 2007 - 52 Comments

Download audio file (annette.mp3) at *heloise* Mark: What’s your name? Annette: Annette. Mark: Annette. And where are you from, Annette? Annette: I’m from Denmark. Mark: Oh really? What part of Denmark? Annette: Jutland. Mark: Jutland. That’s near…that’s on the European mainland? Annette: Yeah, kind of. Mark: Close to Germany? Annette: Yeah, it is. Mark: Can [...]

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Miyako’s Education – Part 23

Written by on June 16, 2007 - 2 Comments

Download audio file (miyako23.mp3) at mestes76 John: Hello again. Are you still reading? Miyako: Yep. John: Are you still reading the same book? Miyako: Yeah. It’s interesting. It’s really really interesting. In fact, it’s fascinating. John: What’s it about? Miyako: It’s about how education is fun. Learning is fun. Learning new things is really enjoyable. [...]

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Miyako’s Education – Part 22

Written by on June 4, 2007 - 0 Comments

Download audio file (miyako22.mp3) at moriza John: Hi, Miyako. What are you up to? Miyako: I’m reading. John: What are you reading? Miyako: It’s a book about education. John: What’s it called? Miyako: It’s called Education is Ecstasy. Ecstasy is a drug, isn’t it? John: Yeah, but it’s also a feeling. It means really happy. [...]

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