The Japanese Farmer – Listen and Write
Download audio file (fdsample1.mp3) at EugeniusD80 This recording is a sample of Episode One of The Farmer’s Dream. It is based on a story by Lafcadio Hearn. You should listen to the recording and write down what the man and little girl say: Man: Little Girl: Man: Storyteller: The Farmers Dream … Episode One. Man: [...]
Water Treatment
Words are powerful. They can affect water in noticeable ways. And since we are made mostly of water, words have a powerful effect on us, too.
You Look Japanese
Mark speaks with Jeremy, from France, who he meets at a cafe in New Delhi. Mark thinks he looks Japanese, but he’s not. Where are his parents from?
Curing Addiction by Meditation in the “Caves of Truth”
Did you know that there is a place in Thailand that cures drug addicts by teaching them how to meditate? Listen to Mark talk with a man named John, who is doing research on Thai Buddhism.
People and Places – Steve 2 – Born in Brooklyn
Some people all Brooklyn “The Planet” because it is so culturally diverse. Steve was born and raised in Brooklyn. Listen to Steve talk with Mark about some of his past experiences.
The Story of Green Willow
at The Library of Congress Synopsis: The Story of Green Willow is a short story. It is an intermediate level adaption of Lafcadio Hearn’s “Aoyanagi”, which is an old Japanese mystery story. It tells the story of a samurai’s love for a mysterious woman from the mountains. The grammar focus is past simple tense and [...]
A New Life in Mosquito City – Part 17 – What are you doing?
In this episode, Mark meets a very interesting woman in the park. While they are having a friendly chat, Mark notices that she has an odd pet sitting next to her. What might it be?
I am a Japanese Korean
Misun is a Japanese Korean from Osaka. Her parents were both born in Japan, too. She cannot get a Japanese passport, but instead has a Korean one. Mark interviews her in this recording.
I Was Doing Yoga
Download audio file (travelagent.mp3) at Myyogaonline Mark ran into a Japanese guy at a travel agent in Rishikesh. The Japanese Guy: Do you think I ought to take a local bus all the way? The Travel Agent: No no no. It is open at five o’clock. Four o’clock. From this time. (There is a direct [...]
Miyako’s Education – Part 36
Download audio file (miyako36.mp3) at Hobo pd Miyako: Wow! She speaks really good English! John: So do you. Miyako: But she speaks it better than me. She speaks it much better than me. John: I don’t think so. I think your English is just as good as hers. Miyako: You’re just being nice. John: I [...]
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