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This time, we talk about visiting a Buddhist temple in Gunma, and working there for a weekend.
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In this episode, we talk about: differences of American vs. Japanese image of police, stealing things, getting in trouble with Japanese police, Pipo-kun, and scooters.
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It's finally spring! In this episode, we talk about 花見 (Hanami) in Japan, 花粉症 (pollen allergies), and aliens (宇宙人). We talk a lot about aliens, and sci-fi TV.
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In this episode, we talk about April Fools, lies, cheating in games, and a prank called coning.
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In this episode, we talk about some podcast statistics, and also the difference between standup comedy and YouTube comedy.
Subtitles are available on youtube.com/@ChestnutEnglish.
このエピソードはほとんど英語なので、初級者と中級者の場合は、別のエピソードの方がいいと思います！ -
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A true short story from my Japanese school!
This episode is also on YouTube, with subtitles.
字幕はYouTubeにあります！
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今回、またマッシルームと英語の勉強とかのテーマについて話しました。
あと、ザビエルの英語の名前をちょっと間違えました！正しい名前はFrancis Xavierです！ (Charles Xavier is the bald guy from X-men) -
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In this episode, we interview Mushroom in English, and she replies all in Japanese. And we do our best to translate that Japanese into English!
今回は、マッシュルームさんに英語の質問をして、日本語の答えを英語に翻訳してみました。英語初心者向けに作ってみました、どうかな？ -
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This time, we talk about Halloween, trick or treating, and go into a few scary stories!
00:00 - Intro
02:03 - My childhood Halloween
08:11 - Reading time! "Guardians" by DarkAlliGator, rewritten by Chestnut
10:15 - Recap of reading time
10:53 - 日本語で説明する
11:49 - "Horror" if you pronounce it wrong...
12:39 - Why do humans enjoy horror?
17:07 - My 2014 Halloween Horror Story -
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This is a full speed conversation between two native speakers, Chris (American) and Alice (British). The speaking speed might be hard for you!
今回は アメリカ人のクリスとイギリス人のありすが 自然で話す！スピードが速くてちょっと難しいよ！！
00:00 Music
00:15 Introduction
03:21 Conversation starts
17:30 Pause for: United Airlines beats up a guy story
36:55 Pause for: What does TMI mean?
55:56 Pause for: Otto the student goes to North Korea and falls into a coma
75:46 Ending with music -
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お寺で子供の世話のボランティアをした！ そして、色々な子供の時の話をおもいだしちゃったので、それについて話そうと思います。
I volunteered at a temple to babysit kids! And then I remembered various stories about my childhood, so let's talk about it :) -
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今回は、正しい英語の発音で 話を読みます！
This time, we'll be reading a story, with special attention to proper English pronunciation! -
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I was sick, so I had to go find a clinic! Let me tell you about all my troubles and failures along the way...
前にちょっと風邪ひいた！病院をさがしたかったけど。。。ずっと失敗してて、その話について話そう！ -
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In this episode, we'll look at 5 sample self-introductions, and try to come up with ideas on how to continue the conversation!
今回は、5個 自己紹介を見て、「会話をどうやって進めるか」を一緒に考えます！ -
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This time, we'll talk about a gorilla prank story, and another prank too.
今回は、ゴリラさんのいたずらのはなし。その後、もっと いたずら！ -
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In this episode, we'll be talking about snippets of game music from games that I played. There will be moments where you are encouraged to shadow my English, to improve your pronunciation!
今回のテイマは、僕の好きなゲームのおんがく。そして、時々に、ぼくの英語をまねしてください。真面目にくりかえしてください！発音をじょうたいさせるよ！ -
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In this episode, we will be reviewing applications submitted for our job opening at Size-Area! Some of the interview responses are a little hard so we'll explain what they mean together!
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We cover some feedback from episode 1, talk about what Valentine's Day means in the US, and also dive into a story of Hatsukoi, first love.
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We will read a Japanese children's book called "The Red Shoes" (赤いくつ), but in summarized English. The translation is not 100% accurate! But hopefully that's more fun :)
