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6. Il Postino (Advanced) (Learn Italian)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:46:32 GMT

Learn Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's episode number 6 of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will help you in becoming fluent in Italian while discovering what Italian culture is all about! This time we'll be talking about [...]

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388 - Investing Your Money (English as a Second Language)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:52:56 GMT

Slow dialogue: 1:31 Explanations: 3:00 Fast dialogue: 14:13 Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for coming to today’s seminar. We’re going to talk about how to invest your money and how to maximize those holdings. First, we’ll talk about market trends and where to find the best opportunities right now. Getting in on the ground floor and getting the highest appreciation is what we all want. A good investor...

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Upper Intermediate Lesson #25 - And Tomorrow’s Forecast Is… (Japanese Pod 101)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:30:19 GMT

Can you understand a Japanese weather report? It’s not the easiest thing to do, but today we’ll give you the basics you’ll need to find out what tomorrow’s weather will be like. We’ll learn some important Japanese phrases commonly heard in weather forecasts. Mikomi da is a common Japanese expression which means “it is [...]

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387 - Describing Talent and Ability (English as a Second Language)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:24:17 GMT

Slow dialogue: 1:23 Explanations: 3:07 Fast dialogue: 13:22 Kathy: Thanks for inviting me to see your team. Who’s your best player? Brad: That would be Sarah. She’s a natural. No one comes close to her speed and dexterity. She has good instincts and a flair for getting out of difficult situations. Kathy: She sounds promising. Anyone else I should be keeping an eye on? Brad: Mollie is a good player,...

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Lower Intermediate Lesson #82 - LI2: Cheerleaders & Lost Kids (Japanese Pod 101)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:30:49 GMT

Ever been lost at a baseball game? Could you find your way back in Japanese? We recommend seeking out a cute cheerleader and asking for help! In today’s episode we’ll help a maigo (lost child) find his mother. This week’s grammar point will cover some common humble expressions in Japanese. We’ll [...]

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Audio Blog #88 - Freak of Nature (Japanese Pod 101)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:30:36 GMT

Are you a freak of nature? Miki thinks she is! She has a strange effect on magnetized strips. What do you think? Is Miki a freak of nature? Or do you have the same problem? After listening, stop by and be sure to leave her a post! 。 Premium Content Learning [...]

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Beginner Lesson #2 - Nihongo Dōjō - Meet The Parents 2 (Japanese Pod 101)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:30:02 GMT

I’m about to get in the way! Today we’ll teach you how to enter Japanese home respectfully and show that you’re sensitive to the culture. This will impress your Japanese friends for sure! Today we’re going to learn about the Japanese concept of in group (uchi) and out group (soto). This [...]

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English Cafe #144 (English as a Second Language)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:16:00 GMT

Topics: Saturday Night Live; Howard Stern and shock jocks; using “to” in who, what, where, when, why questions; state of the art; ways to say “good job!” Words: live cast celebrity sketch news anchor current events big break controversial shock jock offend fine on the air state of the art

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Beginner Lesson #195 - Gomi-san in Mangaland 4 (Japanese Pod 101)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:30:41 GMT

You’re stranded in Tokyo. Not enough cash for a hotel. Where do you stay? Two Japanese businessmen decide to stay at a manga kissa, a manga cafe. Similar to an internet cafe, but you can Japanese anime, manga, magazines and even massage chairs! Gomi-san recommends Nana and “Nekomura-san”, two famous [...]

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Newbie Lesson #80 - Nihongo Dōjō - Style You and Beyond 25 (Japanese Pod 101)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:30:43 GMT

All things come to an end. Which means, you’re not a newbie any more! If you’ve followed this series from the beginning, then you’ve come a long way! With the basics of Japanese grammar under your belt you’re ready to move on to Beginner levels! In this episode, we’ll review the basic Japanese [...]

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23. How To Rent An Apartment (HTI) (Learn Italian)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:13:11 GMT

Our great friend and longtime subscriber Carla from San Francisco wrote us a terrific email. She says "I'm going to move to Italy for six month to attend a class at the Universita' per Stranieri in Perugia. Beside the fact that I'm super excited, I'm going to need to rent an apartment while there - [...]

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386 - Learning How to Drive (English as a Second Language)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:48:41 GMT

Slow dialogue: 1:21 Explanations: 2:58 Fast dialogue: 15:56 Xavier: Look out! Put your foot on the brake! Brandy: I am braking. Xavier: No, your foot is on the gas pedal! Brandy: Oh. There’s the brake. Xavier: You just took 10 years off my life. I was sure you were going to hit the median or the railing. I didn’t know what I was getting into when I agreed to teach you how to drive. Brandy: Relax....

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Upper Intermediate Lesson #24 - A Narrow Escape 4 (Japanese Pod 101)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:30:34 GMT

Many Japanese women break the law every day. Would you break the law to provide for your family? In this series, we’ll tell you how Japanese housewives break the law… and why! We’ll also see a fight break out! We’ll look at a Japanese formal expression naninani ni koshita koto nai, [...]

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385 - Exercising at the Gym (English as a Second Language)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:47:32 GMT

Slow dialogue: 1:06 Explanations: 2:50 Fast dialogue: 12:38 Jae: Hi, are you done with this weight machine? Sally: Yeah, I am. I was just trying it out. I think I must be doing something wrong. My muscles are aching already. Jae: Maybe I can help. I’ve been working out on these machines for a few months, so I’m pretty used to them. Sally: I just joined the gym this week. I usually do a cardio workout...

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Lower Intermediate Lesson #81 - LI2: Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems 5 (Japanese Pod 101)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:30:21 GMT

Feeling the cash crunch in Tokyo? It’s easy to spend to much money in Tokyo. But in this series, we’ll give you the tips and language skills you need to save money in Japan! In today’s episode, two Japanese hosts are talking about how to save (or the case of the guy [...]

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Audio Blog #87 - Playing Grown Up (Japanese Pod 101)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:30:42 GMT

Kid doctors, kid lawyers, kid chefs and kid bankers! There’s a place in Japan where kids can get jobs like grown ups and even earn money and open bank accounts. Where is this magical and mysterious place? Well, you’ll just have to ask Miki! 。 Premium Content Learning CenterBasic Content Lesson Notes Kanji Close-UpFree [...]

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English Cafe #143 (English as a Second Language)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:57:30 GMT

Topics: Harley Davidson; Famous Americans: Jesse Jackson; because versus since, yikes, speaking of which Words: loyal logo engine reputation pejorative mid-life crisis reverend civil rights activist segregated march shadow senator because since yikes speaking of which

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Beginner Lesson #194 - Gomi-san in Mangaland 3 (Japanese Pod 101)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:30:15 GMT

You’re stranded in Tokyo. Not enough cash for a hotel. Where do you stay? Two Japanese businessmen decide to stay at a mankitsu, a manga cafe. Similar to an internet cafe, but you have access to Japanese anime, manga, magazines and even massage chairs! Gomi-san recommends Nana, a famous Japanese [...]

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Newbie Lesson #79 - Nihongo Dōjō - Style You and Beyond 24 (Japanese Pod 101)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:30:33 GMT

Those are some darn good noodles! Have you ever tried Shikoku udon? It’s famous because it’s beyond delicious! Today we’re going to a small but popular udon shop in Shikoku. A famous J-Pop star also pops in for a bite to eat. We’ll learn how to make the past tense of -i [...]

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5. Ladri di Biciclette (Advanced) (Learn Italian)

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:54:53 GMT

Learn Advanced Level Italian with LearnItalianPod.com! Here's the fifth episode of the new, fun, and exciting way to learn "Advanced Level Italian". Based on famous Italian movies and almost entirely spoken in Italian, this series will help you in mastering the language while discovering what Italian culture is all about! This time we'll be talking [...]

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