Podcasts about Shadowing

GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P234 (Edition 2) / P232 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

TRY N3 Textbook P45, 46 ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

American English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.Find mp3 versions of our exercises here: www.fluentamerican.com/podcast#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent

GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P217 (Edition 2) / P215 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

(00:00) - Journey to Becoming a Physician(06:37) - Balancing College and Productivity Methods(12:06) - Overcoming Adversity and Grit(18:01) - Navigating Clinical Experience and McAt Prep(28:06) - Navigating Medical School Application Process(37:17) - Support and Encouragement in Medical SchoolGrowing up without any physicians in her family, Mandy found her path to medicine in an unexpected place—through a suggestion from her mother to take a biomedical class. This seemingly small decision led her to participate in HOSA Future Health Professions during high school, where she first glimpsed her future in healthcare. Mandy's story is one of resilience and self-reliance, as she navigated each step of her journey independently, from choosing the right college to overcoming the academic challenges she faced along the way. Her tale is a testament to the power of passion in guiding one's career path, even when obstacles arise.Throughout her college years, Mandy became adept at juggling a demanding schedule by adopting productivity techniques like time blocking and the Pomodoro Technique. She candidly discusses the importance of mentorship, especially for first-generation college students like herself, and the value of seeking guidance from advisors and seasoned professionals. Her experience sheds light on the critical role that support systems play in sustaining ambition, particularly when tackling difficult courses and maintaining a strong academic standing. Through personal anecdotes, Mandy illustrates how support and mentorship can provide the resilience needed to surmount personal and academic trials.As Mandy prepared for medical school, she faced the unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, yet she persevered with determination and adaptability. Her journey through the medical school application process, loaded with both excitement and anxiety, offers valuable insights into choosing the right school based on personal fit and community vibe. Mandy shares her moments of doubt and joy, underscoring the crucial role of family and friends in her success. Her narrative is a rich tapestry of grit, passion, and dedication, offering inspiration to anyone aspiring to pursue a career in medicine against the odds.

GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P216, 217 (Edition 2) / P214 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P216 (Edition 2) / P213, 214 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

[✐2.Andante]〜とき、…ます/ました“My voice trembles when I malinger.”[00:08]Hello, everyone. What do you do when you are sleepy during a meeting or class? I would chew gum or drink coffee, etc.Repeat after me[00:24]1. When I'm sleepy, I drink a coffee.2. When it's cold, I wear a sweater.3. When it's hot, I turn on the air conditioner.4. When   I'm busy, I order pizza delivery.5. In my free time, I hang around at home.6. When I've caught a cold, I always cough.7. The other day, I had a fever when I had a cold.8. When I was small, I used to play outside.9. When I was a kid, I didn't like studying.10. I got married when I was 36.[02:40]Now, listen to [KW], then repeat the sentence.[02:46]1. [KW] sore throat, candy→ When you have a sore throat, this candy is good.2. [KW] busy, eating outside→ When I'm busy, I eat outside.3. [KW] have free time, hiking→ When you have a free time, don't we go for hiking?4. [KW] feel sick, this medcine, works→ When you feel sick, this medicine works.(kusuri ga kiku = medecine works)5. [KW] lonely, whenever, call→ Call me whenever you feel lonely.6. [KW] the Anime, as a kid, watched→ I watched the anime often, when I was a kid.=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=「けびょうをつかうとき、こえがふるえます。」[00:08]みなさん、こんにちは。みなさんは、かいぎちゅうや じゅうぎょうちゅう、ねむいとき、どうしますか。わたしは、ガムをかんだり、コーヒーを のんだりします。Repeat after me[00:24]1. ねむいとき、コーヒーを のみます。2. さむいとき、セーターを きます。3. あついとき、エアコンを つけます。4. いそがしいとき、ピザのデリバリーをたのみます。5. ひまなとき、うちでゴロゴロします。6. かぜのとき、いつも せきが でます。7. このまえ、かぜのとき、ねつが でました。8. ちいさいとき、よく そとで あそびました。9. こどものとき、べんきょうが きらいでした。10. 36さいのとき、けっこんしました。[02:40]では、[KW]をきいてから、ぶんをリピートしてください。[02:46]1. [KW] のどがいたい、あめ→のどがいたいとき、このあめがいいですよ。2. [KW] いそがしい、がいしょく→ いそがしいとき、がいしょくします。3. [KW] ひま、ハイキング→ ひまなとき、ハイキングに いきませんか。4. [KW] きもちがわるい、このくすり、ききます→ きもちがわるいとき、このくすりが ききますよ。(くすりがきく = medecine works)5. [KW] さみしい、いつでも、でんわ→ さみしいとき、いつでもわたしにでんわしてください。6. [KW]こどものとき、そのアニメ→こどものときそのアニメをよくみました。Support the show=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=Need more translation & transcript? Become a patron: More episodes with full translation and Japanese transcripts. Members-only podcast feed for your smartphone app. Japanese Swotter on PatreonNote: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese.

GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P214, 215 (Edition 2) / P212, 213 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P212-214 (Edition 2) / P210-212 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P193, 194 (Edition 2) / P190 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

TRY N3 Textbook P45 ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 402 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden  and Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Erika Pusillo  DESCRIPTION In this episode, Pete, Craig, and Erika discuss the critical aspects of hiring associates in dental practices, focusing on economic expectations, communication, compensation, cultural fit, and the importance of aligning treatment philosophies.  They break down the need for clarity in communication, understanding the true value of compensation beyond percentages, and the significance of cultural fit in ensuring successful associate relationships.  TAKEAWAYS Communication is more of an art than a science. Clarity is kindness; unclear expectations lead to failed associateships. Compensation should be discussed in terms of take-home pay, not just percentages. Cultural fit is crucial for successful associate relationships. Associates should ask about practice growth and performance history. Hiring should focus on long-term goals, not just immediate needs. Continuous communication is essential to prevent misunderstandings. Hunger and integrity are unteachable qualities in associates. Practice owners should be transparent about financials and opportunities. Shadowing can help assess cultural fit before hiring. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to the Associate Hiring Challenge 01:45 Economic Expectations and Misalignment 10:07 The Importance of Communication in Hiring 15:06 Cultural Fit and Shadowing Days 23:06 Aligning Expectations and Treatment Philosophy 30:14 The Role of Integrity and Hunger in Associates 37:08 Conclusion and Key Takeaways 37:47 Navigating the Associate Hiring Process 40:48 Learning from Mistakes in Hiring 42:51 The Importance of Clarity in Roles 46:58 When to Hire an Associate 52:48 Understanding Financial Implications of Hiring 56:15 Setting Expectations and Communication 01:01:23 The Value of Partnership and Growth REFERENCES Bulletproof Summit Bulletproof Mastermind  

GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P193 (Edition 2) / P189 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

American English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.

Check the full script on YouTube ⇒ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/BibWKLSh6-c⁠⁠⁠GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P192 (Edition 2) / P188,189 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

Check the full script on YouTube ⇒ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/WzVDTCopMvA⁠⁠⁠GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P191 (Edition 2) / P188 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

[✐3.Moderato, 4.Allegretto] Adj.+そう “At first glance, it looks scary.”[00:07]Hello, everyone. You are now looking at pictures of your friend's classmates.  What kind of person do you think they are?  Tell your impressions.Repeat after me[00:20]1.  This person looks serious.2.  This person looks scary.3.  This person looks kind.4. The appearance looks scary, but s/he is a kind person.(mitame = appearance)5.  The appearance looks kind, but s/he is a tough person.6.  At first glance, s/he looks scary, but s/he is a kind person.(pattomi : colloq.= at first glance）[01:40]Now, make a sentence as follows.For example,serious, who→ Who is this person, who looks serious? (Who is this serious-looking person?)Ready?[01:53]1.  serious, woman→ Who is this woman, who looks serious?2.  scary, man→ Who is this man, who looks scary?3.  kind, (older) man→ Who is this (older) man, who looks kind?(ojisan = (older) man)4.  harsh, man→ Who is this man, who looks rugged?5.  quiet/docile, child→ Who is this child, who looks docile?(otonashii = quiet, docile)6.  happy/having fun, eldery woman→ Who is this happy-looking woman?(nenpai josei = eldery woman)=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= 「ぱっとみ、こわそう！」[00:07]みなさん、こんにちは。みなさんは、いま、ともだちのクラスメートのしゃしんを みています。どんな ひとだとおもいますか。インプレッションを いってみましょう。Repeat after me[00:20]1.  このひとは まじめそうですね。2.  このひとは こわそうですね。3.  このひとは やさしそうですね。4.  みためは こわそうですが、やさしいひとです。(みため = appearance)5.  みためは やさしそうですが、きびしいひとです。(きびしい = tough, harsh, rugged)6.  ぱっとみ、こわそうだけど、やさしいひとだよ。（ぱっとみ : colloq.= at first glance）[01:40]では、つぎのようにぶんをつくりましょう。たとえば、まじめな、だれ→ この まじめそうな ひとは だれですか。いいですか。[01:53]1.  まじめな、おんなのひと→ この まじめそうな おんなのひとは だれですか。2.  こわい、だんせい→ この こわそうな だんせいは だれですか。3.  やさしい、おじさん→ この やさしそうな おじさんは だれですか。(おじさん = (older) man)4.  きびしい、おとこのひと→ この きびしそうな おとこのひとは だれですか。5.  おとなしい、こども→ この おとなしそうな こどもは だれですか。(おとなしい = quiet, docile)6.  たのしい、ねんぱいじょせい→ このたのしそうな  ねんぱいじょせいはだれですか。(ねんぱいじょせい = eldery woman)Support the show=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=Need more translation & transcript? Become a patron: More episodes with full translation and Japanese transcripts. Members-only podcast feed for your smartphone app. Japanese Swotter on PatreonNote: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese.

Thinking about becoming a doctor—but not sure medicine is really your calling? In this two-part conversation, Mike and Molly get brutally honest about the realities of the journey and share a practical framework to help you decide.What we cover:- “Why Medicine?” Discovery Tips – exercises to uncover your true motivations before you apply.- The Real Price Tag – tuition, lost income, lifestyle costs, and how long it actually takes to break even.- Alternatives to an MD/DO – rewarding health-care careers (and salaries) that most pre-meds overlook.- Shadowing & Exploration – smart ways to test-drive medicine now and gather stories for your personal statement.Gut-Check Questions!* Do I still love learning when classes get brutal?* Can I handle constant evaluation and criticism?* Am I willing to put patients' needs ahead of my own comfort?Trusting Yourself – red-flags that say “keep exploring” and green-lights that say “submit the application.”Whether you're early in college or finishing a post-bacc, these reflections will save you time, money, and second-guessing down the road.Want to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com!

Check the full script on YouTube ⇒ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/2kqDTKUBDKo⁠⁠⁠GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P189,190 (Edition 2) / P185,186(Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

Check the full script on YouTube ⇒ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/qZyxGqRq8is⁠⁠⁠GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P188,189 (Edition 2) / P184,185 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

Check the full script on YouTube ⇒ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/yZgYloDrJgM⁠⁠⁠GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P172 (Edition 2) / P168 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

In his 1988 semiautobiographical novel "The Beautiful Room Is Empty," author Edmund White relates his experiences on the night of June 28, 1969, as he and others passed by the Stonewall Inn, a New York City gay bar: “I suppose the police expected us to run away into the night, as we'd always done before, but we stood across the street on the sidewalk of the small triangular park. … Everyone booed the cops, just as though they were committing a shameful act. We kept exchanging peripheral glances, excited and afraid.” The uprising that White witnessed is described by the Library of Congress as a “tipping point” for the gay liberation movement in the United States. One year later, the first Pride marches were held in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago – the beginning of an annual June tradition of events commemorating Stonewall and the continuation of prior decades of activism and demonstrations for equal rights for LGBTQ+ people. White, the author of over 30 books of fiction and nonfiction and hundreds of essays and articles, died on June 3, 2025. He's called a “towering figure in American literature” who is “most justly known as one of the singular lights of gay letters” by Jonathan Alexander, UC Irvine Chancellor's Professor of English and informatics who's been named the next chair of the campus's nationally ranked Department of English. In this wide-ranging episode of The UC Irvine Podcast, Alexander reflects on both White and Pride. He also describes how he thinks about fear in the face of uncertainty, his vision for the future of the UC Irvine English department, and what he's learning through his current research on how the craft of writing affects University of California graduates. “Shadowing,” the music for this episode, was provided by Corbyn Kites, via the audio library in YouTube Studio.

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Check the full script on YouTube ⇒https://youtu.be/rDdjflL8wY8⁠⁠⁠⁠GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P171 (Edition 2) / P167 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

Maggie Moodie started her dental hygiene career early, getting into a DH program at the early age of 18! Her career has taken her through various working environments from temping, working in public health, and now being an educator. As an educator of 5 years, she's cultivated ways to help dental hygiene students have better understanding of their curriculum. Game-based learning is something she hopes to implement in dental hygiene programs as an efficient and modernized learning method. She's someone you want to keep up with if you're a Future RDH!Timestamps: (00:00) Maggie's RDH Origin Story(06:16) Dental Hygiene Educator and Tutor (15:43) The Importance of Shadowing a Dental Hygienist (23:32) From Homeschooling to Dental Hygiene School (30:17) Maggie's Best Tip for Dental Hygiene Students

Check the full script on YouTube ⇒ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/kXBEzzEnC10⁠⁠⁠GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P171 (Edition 2) / P167 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

Check the full script on YouTube ⇒ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/G4YvKefrlCI⁠⁠⁠GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P170(Edition 2) / P166(Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

Video: https://youtu.be/_MEC67CiKEkAmerican English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent

[✐1.Adagio] Demonstrative expressions これ、それ、あれ、どれ“Where? There! ”[00:07]Hello, everyone.  Today, we will do “koko, soko, asoko,doko” => kosoado!ここ:  here (near the speaker)そこ:  there (near the listener, or somewhere between not far from both speaker and listener)あそこ: over there (far from both speaker and listener)Repeat after me[00:17]1.  The pen is here.2.  The pen is there.3.  The pen is over there.4.  Where is the pen?5.  Kate san is here.6.  Kate san is there.7.  Kate san is over there.8.  Where is Kate san?Now, answer as follows.[01:45]Where is the pen?/ here→ The pen is here.Ready?[01:55]1.  Where is the newspaper?/ over there→ It's over there.2.  Hey, did you see my glasses?/ there→ It's there.3.  I wonder where my smartphone is./ over there→ It's over there.4.  Where is Lee san?/ over there→ He is over there.5.  Where is Andrew san?/ next room→ He is in the next room.6.  Grace san isn't (here)./ in the converence room→ She is in the conference room.7.  Huh? Where is the cat?/ kitchen→ S/he is in the kitchen.=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=「どこ？ そこ！」[00:07]みなさん、こんにちは。きょうは、ここ、そこ、あそこ、どこ => こそあど！です。ここ:  here (near the speaker)そこ:  there (near the listener, or somewhere between not far from both speaker and listener)あそこ: over there (far from both speaker and listener)Repeat after me[00:17]1.  ペンは ここに あります。2.  ペンは そこに あります。3.  ペンは あそこに あります。4.  ペンは どこに ありますか。5.  ケートさんは ここに います。6.  ケートさんは そこに います。7.  ケートさんは あそこ にいます。8.  ケートさんは どこに いますか。では、つぎのようにこたえます。[01:45]ペンは どこに ありますか。/ ここ→ ここに ありますよ。いいですか。[01:55]1.  しんぶんは どこに ありますか。/ あそこ→ あそこに ありますよ。2.  ねぇ、わたしのめがね、みた？/ そこ→ そこに ありますよ。3.  スマホ、どこだっけ？/ あそこ→ あそこに ありますよ。4.  リーさんはどこにいますか。/ あそこ→ あそこにいますよ。5.  アンドリューさんは どこですか。/ となりのへや→ となりのへやに いますよ。6.  グレースさん、いませんね。かいぎしつ→ かいぎしつに いますよ。7.  あれ、ねこは どこですか。/ キッチン→ キッチンに いますよ。Support the show=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=Need more translation & transcript? Become a patron: More episodes with full translation and Japanese transcripts. Members-only podcast feed for your smartphone app. Japanese Swotter on PatreonNote: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese.

Check the full script on YouTube ⇒ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/IWvg77xS8Qg⁠⁠⁠GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P169(Edition 2) / P165(Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

Check the full script on YouTube ⇒ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/YXzCvHggeFc⁠⁠⁠GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P169(Edition 2) / P165(Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

Check the full script on YouTube ⇒ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/t5xOHXUmU2E⁠⁠⁠GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P168, 169 (Edition 2) / P164, 165 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

TRY N3 Textbook P39 ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

Check the full script on YouTube ⇒ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/yW79dTmVxjs⁠⁠⁠GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P148, 149 (Edition 2) / P144, 145 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

Check the full script on YouTube ⇒ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/O0nlLlwqbsw⁠⁠⁠⁠GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P148, 149 (Edition 2) / P144, 145 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

Shadowing is a great way to practice your pronunciation, prosody, grammar and so much more, but the key is knowing what to focus on. Today, we're going to focus on a few key sounds, and connected speech from the hit show, The Last of Us. I also prepared for you a free PDF with the shadowing analysis and notes so you can practice this speech on your own. Download my shadowing analysis from the hit show The Last of Us: https://bit.ly/4kGPz1k

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[✐2. Andante, 3. Moderato] te- & ta-forms “After the water comes to a boil, add the ramen   noodles.”[00:09]Hello,   everyone. First, we start by checking the te-   and ta-forms. After the masu-form, say   the te- and ta-forms.[00:20]For example,go [masu-form] >   [te-form], [ta-form]OK?[00:27]1. buy [masu-form] > [te-form], [ta-form]2. wait [masu-form] > [te-form],   [ta-form]3. use [masu-form] > [te-form],   [ta-form]4. repair/fix [masu-form] > [te-form], [ta-form]5. hurry [masu-form] > [te-form],   [ta-form]6. take a rest [masu-form]   > [te-form], [ta-form]7. go out [masu-form]   > [te-form], [ta-form]8. sleep [masu-form]   > [te-form], [ta-form]9. do [masu-form] >   [te-form], [ta-form]10. come [masu-form]   > [te-form], [ta-form]Repeat after me[02:02]1. Can I borrow this?2. Can I sit here?3. Where can do they sell (can   I find) this?4. Can I close the window?5. How long are you living   here?6. What kind of job do you do?7. May I call you later?8. Can I pay with a credit card?Repeat after me[03:43]1. I have read the book.2. I have stayed at a Japanese   Inn(ryokan).3. I've worked part-time at fast   food (shop).4. I've never been to Okinawa.5. Have you ever climed Mt. Fuji?6. Have you ever dropped your smatphone in the toilett?7. Have you ever won the lottery?(takarakuji wo ateru = win the lottery)8. Have you ever woken up while   laughing in the morning?(warai nagara = with a laugh/while   laughing)=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= 「(お)ゆが ふっとうしてから、ラーメンのめんをいれます。」[00:09]みなさん、こんにちは。まず、て・フォームとた・フォームのかくにんからはじめます。ますフォームのあと、て・フォームとた・フォームをいってください。[00:20]たとえば、いきます＞いって、いったいいですか。[00:27]1. かいます＞かって、かった2. まちます＞まって、まった3. つかいます＞つかって、つかった4. なおします＞なおして、なおした5. いそぎます＞いそいで、いそいだ6. やすみます＞やすんで、やすんだ7. でかけます＞でかけて、でかけた8. ねます＞ねて、ねた9. します＞して、した10. きます＞きて、きたRepeat after me[02:02]1. これ、かりても いいですか。2. ここに すわっても いいですか。3. これは どこで うっていますか。4. まどをしめても いいですか。5. ここに どのくらい すんでいますか。6. どんなしごとを していますか。7. あとで でんわを しても いいですか。8. カードで はらっても いいですか。Repeat after me[03:43]1. そのほんを よんだことが あります。2. りょかんに とまったことが  あります。3. ファストフード(ショップ)で アルバイトをしたことがあります。4. おきなわに いったことが ありません。5. ふじさんに のぼったことが ありますか。6. スマホを トイレに おとしたことが ありますか。7. たからくじを あてた ことが ありますか。(たからくじをあてる = win the lottery)8. あさ、わらいながら、おきたことがありますか。(わらいながら = with a laugh/while laughing)Support the show=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=Need more translation & transcript? Become a patron: More episodes with full translation and Japanese transcripts. Members-only podcast feed for your smartphone app. Japanese Swotter on PatreonNote: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese.

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American English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.

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In this insightful discussion, Shelley Howard interviews Sean Ivester, founder of Pivot Tutors, about the evolving landscape of college entrance testing and effective test preparation strategies. Sean explains that test prep timing depends largely on the student's academic standing and course progression. He advises parents to avoid overlapping SAT/ACT prep with heavy academic periods like finals or AP exams to protect students' GPA, which remains crucial. The conversation highlights that successful test prep is not about cramming but a focused, diagnostic approach to target and strengthen weaknesses. Sean emphasizes the importance of a diagnostic test as the first step for understanding a student's readiness. He distinguishes the SAT and ACT, outlining their structure, differences, and upcoming changes—for example, the ACT's shortening and optional science section—helping families choose the right test. Sean also addresses the common challenge faced by high-performing students who still struggle initially on standardized tests, clarifying that knowing the material is different from “beating the test,” which requires specific strategies and fresh familiarity with foundational concepts. The conversation covers the pros and cons of various prep methods like apps, AI tools, and tutors, underscoring the critical role of accountability, motivation, and personalized instruction. Sean describes Pivot Tutors' unique approach of pairing students with specialized math and English tutors who are vetted, trained, and seasoned professionals, ensuring high-quality instruction catering to students' needs. The dialogue concludes with practical advice for parents: start early, use diagnostic testing to guide prep plans, and understand that sustained, focused prep yields the best outcomes. Sean stresses that test prep skills are transferable and beneficial well beyond college admission, supporting future academic and professional testing challenges.Highlights• Timing for test prep depends on student's course level and academic load—avoid overlap with finals/AP exams• Diagnostic tests are essential first steps to identify strengths, weaknesses, and guide prep focus• Effective prep targets weak areas instead of broadly reviewing all content to maximize score improvements• SAT is shorter and more complex reasoning-based; ACT is longer with broader math content and a fast pace, soon to be shorter and less time-pressured• High-achieving students often initially underperform on tests due to different test-taking skills needed• Personalized tutoring with specialized math and English tutors enhances accountability, motivation, and progress• Starting test prep early (end of sophomore year or early junior year) allows more flexibility and reduces panicKey Insights• Diagnostic Testing as a Starting Point: Sean underscores that a comprehensive diagnostic test reveals a student's starting point, exposing specific skill gaps and careless errors. This transforms test prep from a guessing game to a data-driven, strategic process, helping families decide when to start prep and which areas demand focus. Without this analysis, students risk inefficient study habits, wasting time and effort on content they already know or missing critical weak spots.• Timing and Academic Intensity Matter: Junior year is typically the most demanding academically, so scheduling test prep during summer or early fall yields better focus and outcomes. Families should avoid final seasons or AP exam periods for test prep to prevent academic overload, preserving GPA and mitigating burnout. This tailored timing recognizes student stress patterns and optimizes study efficiency.• Focused Practice Over Broad Content Review: The most effective way to improve standardized test scores is targeted practice on weak areas identified by diagnostic testing. Merely continuing to practice whole tests leads to plateauing scores. Instead, the cycle of focused drills, review, and retesting enables students to solidify understanding and see measurable gains. This approach shifts prep from volume-based to precision-based, enhancing motivation and confidence.• Choosing Between SAT and ACT Requires Individual Evaluation: No test suits everyone; SAT and ACT differ in length, pacing, question style, and focus areas. For example, the SAT involves complex reasoning and is slightly shorter, while the ACT covers broader math content with faster pacing. Upcoming changes, like the ACT's optional science section and shorter length, further complicate the choice. Therefore, Sean advises students to take practice tests for both and compare scores—avoiding decisions based on hearsay or anecdotal evidence.• Test Scores Reflect Test-Taking Skills, Not Just Intelligence: Top academic performers can score below expectations initially because standardized tests require specialized strategies distinct from classroom learning. Some fundamental concepts tested might have been learned long ago and need refreshing. Effective test prep rebuilds these foundations and teaches "how to beat the test," focusing on timing, question interpretation, and pacing rather than pure intellect.• Accountability and Personalized Instruction are Game-Changers: The challenges of self-motivation and competing academic priorities mean many students struggle to commit regular prep time independently. Professional tutors provide structure, coaching, and encouragement. Pivot Tutors' model of assigning two specialized tutors—one for math, one for English—ensures that students get subject-specific expertise and tailored lesson plans. Rigorous vetting and continuous training of tutors guarantee high teaching quality and effective communication.• Early Planning Eases Stress and Opens Doors: Starting the test prep planning at the end of sophomore year provides ample time for assessment, practice, and adjustment. It avoids the “frantic” last-minute rush many rising seniors experience. Early prep offers the flexibility to try multiple test dates and strategies, increasing chances of reaching target scores and keeping options open for college admissions and scholarships.• Test Prep Skills Provide Long-Term Benefits: Beyond college admissions, mastering standardized testing techniques develops critical thinking, problem solving, and test endurance skills essential for future academic tests like the LSAT, MCAT, or MBA entrance exams. Early investment in effective test prep equips students with lifelong skills to navigate competitive exams and professional challenges.• Navigating Prep Tools: Apps and AI vs. Human Tutors: While online tools and AI like ChatGPT offer convenience, Sean highlights their limitations due to lack of accountability, motivation, and nuanced, personalized feedback. Human tutors facilitate adaptive learning, real-time interaction, and emotional support, which are often crucial to overcome motivational roadblocks and plateaus. Families must weigh student personality and discipline when choosing prep methods.• Tutor Selection and Training Reflect Company Quality: Pivot Tutors' rigorous hiring includes academic degree requirements, high proficiency test scores, and in-person mock tutoring evaluations. This multi-tiered vetting ensures tutors are not only knowledgeable but excellent communicators who can simplify complex concepts. Shadowing experienced tutors and ongoing training help maintain consistent, student-centered pedagogy that respects students' time and academic pressure.• Iterative Process of Testing and Retesting: Sean emphasizes that improvement comes from cycles of testing, reflection, and focused practice—not one-off studying. Continuous assessment allows students and tutors to track progress, refine strategies, and build confidence. This iterative process contrasts sharply with less effective “all content at once” study methods.• Parental Support is Crucial but Must Balance Pressure: Parents play a vital role in encouraging the right preparation habits while avoiding overwhelming their teens. Educating parents about strategic prep planning, early diagnostic testing, and the reality of test demands empowers them to guide their children calmly and effectively, minimizing stress.This interview offers a comprehensive roadmap for families navigating the changing test prep landscape, emphasizing strategic timing, targeted study, professional guidance, and early planning for long-term benefits. and effective communication.Early Planning Eases Stress and Opens Doors: Starting the test prep planning at the end of sophomore year provides ample time for assessment, practice, and adjustment. It avoids the “frantic” last-minute rush many rising seniors experience. Early prep offers the flexibility to try multiple test dates and strategies, increasing chances of reaching target scores and keeping options open for college admissions and scholarships.Test Prep Skills Provide Long-Term Benefits: Beyond college admissions, mastering standardized testing techniques develops critical thinking, problem solving, and test endurance skills essential for future academic tests like the LSAT, MCAT, or MBA entrance exams. Early investment in effective test prep equips students with lifelong skills to navigate competitive exams and professional challenges.Navigating Prep Tools: Apps and AI vs. Human Tutors: While online tools and AI like ChatGPT offer convenience, Sean highlights their limitations due to lack of accountability, motivation, and nuanced, personalized feedback. Human tutors facilitate adaptive learning, real-time interaction, and emotional support, which are often crucial to overcome motivational roadblocks and plateaus. Families must weigh student personality and discipline when choosing prep methods.Tutor Selection and Training Reflect Company Quality: Pivot Tutors' rigorous hiring includes academic degree requirements, high proficiency test scores, and in-person mock tutoring evaluations. This multi-tiered vetting ensures tutors are not only knowledgeable but excellent communicators who can simplify complex concepts. Shadowing experienced tutors and ongoing training help maintain consistent, student-centered pedagogy that respects students' time and academic pressure.Iterative Process of Testing and Retesting: Sean emphasizes that improvement comes from cycles of testing, reflection, and focused practice—not one-off studying. Continuous assessment allows students and tutors to track progress, refine strategies, and build confidence. This iterative process contrasts sharply with less effective “all content at once” study methods.Parental Support is Crucial but Must Balance Pressure: Parents play a vital role in encouraging the right preparation habits while avoiding overwhelming their teens. Educating parents about strategic prep planning, early diagnostic testing, and the reality of test demands empowers them to guide their children calmly and effectively, minimizing stress.This interview offers a comprehensive roadmap for families navigating the changing test prep landscape, emphasizing strategic timing, targeted study, professional guidance, and early planning for long-term benefits.Connect with Shellee Howard:Website: www.collegereadyplan.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.comConnect with Sean IvesterWebsite: https://www.pivottutors.comInstagram: @pivottutorsTikTok: @testpreptipsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanivester/Email: sean@pivottutors.com

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Check the full script on YouTube ⇒ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/xX60X-YgIYU⁠⁠⁠GENKI 2 Japanese Textbook P144 (Edition 2) / 140 (Edition 3)  ▼Buy me a coffee and Be a sponsor of one episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/KANAKO-Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▼BGM ⇒ DOVA-SYNDROME（⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dova-s.jp/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)▼Ending BGM ⇒Flower Field【FLASH☆BEAT】

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