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速報版:まちのえんがわキャスト #12 カムオン・シェシェ かねこさん、林さん:

高見知英のAI音声解析チャンネル

This episode explores how Yokohama's support group Komon Sheshesh addresses information gaps and isolation faced by foreign residents, emphasizing that administrative translations and apps cannot bridge cultural and institutional barriers. It argues that true support requires human connection and proposes shifting from...

まちのえんがわキャスト#12 (カムオン・シェシェ かねこさん、林さん)

まちのえんがわキャスト

In this episode, members of the support group Come On Shesh discuss how they assist families with foreign backgrounds in Yokohama's Seya Ward with translation and cultural navigation. They emphasize the importance of in-person community connections and 'easy Japanese' over relying solely on digital tools, particularly...

ep4. なぜ言語学を学ぶか?/ユートピア論 ゲスト:たつきさん

国境なき自習室

Guest Tatsuki discusses his transition from entrepreneurship to studying at an online university and working in Australia, emphasizing how language learning helps dissolve his Japanese identity. He explains that Sri Lanka's slower development stems from civil war and geographic isolation, while arguing that AI function...

「話すことがない」の奥に、残っていた言葉|ソフィさん|一行日記 #022|東京・池尻大橋

STORYS 人生物語〜あなたはなぜここに〜

Sophie shares her one-line diary entry, "I have nothing to say," which led her to reflect on the difference between writing for herself and speaking to an audience. She recounts a formative story about a childhood friend who passed away from a rare illness, whose final words about the joy of helping others continue to...

Xコメントお返事会 長くなってすみません

あたまの中庭

Xに寄せられた多数のコメントを、時系列が前後する形で一つずつ振り返り、投稿者への感謝や当時の会話を紹介する。ギチカン東京オフ会の思い出、ポッドキャストを始めた頃の自己紹介、ユーミンさんとの英検・カラオケ談義、Duolingoへの没頭、AI活用、機材の話などが取り上げられる。松永臨さんのゲスト回や小笠原の話、バドさんのオンライン調...

【再】#817. 『近代英語における文法的・構文的変化』 --- 片見彰夫先生と

【本・再放送】英語の語源が身につくラジオ (heldio)

Professor Akihiro Katami discusses the grammatical and syntactic changes in 15th-century English, arguing that the period serves as a bridge to modern usage rather than a distant medieval era. The conversation highlights how features like the progressive aspect, phrasal verbs, and the grammaticalization of 'methinks' w...

#12 残り7分でもゆるくても自分との約束を守る

ワーママかほの日々の学びラジオ📝

残り7分のオンライン英会話に飛び込んだことから得られた感情についての放送です🎙️ 今は自分で決めた学びを続けることが小さくても大事🙆‍♀️ #リスキリング #ワーママ #育休 #オンライン英会話 --- stand.fmでは、この放送にいいね・コメント・レター送信ができます。 https://stand.fm/channels/62492d7d7cd2c74328127bb9

#1126 2027年5月1日のイベント発表💫ハピメンさんへ1番に🙌

軽く扱われない私になる|浪越あゆみのハッピーヴォイス

Host Ayumi Namikoshi announces the launch of 'Challenge Sports Day 2027,' an event scheduled for May 1, 2027, that invites adults and children to participate in playful competitions and support one another. The event aims to create a community where participants can experience the joy of taking small challenges and con...

【再】#815. 人名のスペリングに関する「4文字規則」

【本・再放送】英語の語源が身につくラジオ (heldio)

This episode explores the '4-letter rule' for English personal names, where spelling is extended without changing pronunciation. It contrasts this with the '3-letter rule' for common words like 'add' and 'egg,' using examples such as Smythe, Kidd, Anne, and Legge. The discussion highlights how these spelling variations...

ゆりさんとリットマルシェコラボ!

ナイチャー嫁が語るシンガーソングライターの日常

Yuri joins the episode to discuss her services at Ritt Market, including Canva editing, thumbnail design, and an AI-assisted pig-themed divination system. The pair also compare the effectiveness of AI versus Canva for creating clean designs and advise focusing on specific points to better connect with audiences.

#1962. borough の80通りのスペリング --- through に

【本・再放送】英語の語源が身につくラジオ (heldio)

The episode explores the 80 distinct historical spellings of the English word "borough," tracing its evolution from Old English dialects to modern regional variations in England and Scotland. The host explains how the term's Germanic roots and frequent use in place names led to diverse phonetic shifts and orthographic...

【再】#814. なぜ ox と ax は2文字で綴るのが許されるの?

【本・再放送】英語の語源が身につくラジオ (heldio)

This episode explores why the two-letter words "ox" and "ax" are permitted to violate the standard three-letter rule for English content words. The host explains that British English has largely resolved this issue for "ax" by adopting the spelling "axe," while "ox" remains a persistent exception.

音読で人生変わった話

りか先生の英語がぽんぽん飛び出すラジオ

The host explains how consistent reading aloud improves English listening skills, citing her own family's three-generation experience with the practice. She recommends overcoming shyness by acting out the text and suggests starting with picture books for children.

【再】#813. なぜ add と egg はこのスペリングなの? --- 「3

【本・再放送】英語の語源が身につくラジオ (heldio)

This episode explains why English words like 'add' and 'egg' use doubled letters by introducing the 'three-letter rule,' which requires most content words to have at least three letters. The host notes that this convention emerged naturally over time to distinguish these words from shorter function words or existing ab...

コメントにコメント 巻の二十

手なり馬なり声日記

Morrissy discusses recent baseball highlights and upcoming events while responding to listener comments on topics ranging from equestrian competitions to AI in elder care. The episode also features a long comment from manga author Hiroshi Fujiwara and reflections on using the show as a space to vent frustrations.

#1123いよいよ本日徳島講演会💫応援ありがとうございました

軽く扱われない私になる|浪越あゆみのハッピーヴォイス

Nanako Namiyoshi reflects on the support from listeners and staff that made her collaboration lecture in Tokushima possible. She emphasizes that words have the power to heal and encourages listeners to express their support to someone they care about.

お知らせと配信リレー2026エピソード Ep.296

Maple in メルボルン

Maple announces the third annual Maple in Melbourne E-tournament, featuring three categories for listeners to submit audio entries by the end of October. She also reflects on her participation in the late-night slot of the 2026 Podcast Relay, where she discussed the city's coffee culture and the complexities of Japanes...

S2#002【 うぃーあー × 6番組配信 ×ポッドキャスターズ 】

今夜はマワシなしで・・・/#ましなし

zabo and Keeth discuss the structure and roles of their respective six-podcast portfolios, comparing their approaches to HUNTER×HUNTER Nen abilities. They also cover podcasting events, recording methods, and monetization plans, including Keeth's recent advancement in the 2026 Radio Star Audition.

【再】#812. 「言語化」に対してちょっと一言 --- 言語学者の視点から

【本・再放送】英語の語源が身につくラジオ (heldio)

Linguist Takahiro Hotta examines the recent Japanese trend of the term 'verbalization' (gengoyouka), noting its sharp increase in usage compared to English. He argues that while expressing thoughts is vital for public communication, the buzzword risks oversimplifying the concept and ignoring social contexts where silen...

ep2. フリーランスには刺さらなかった。オンライン自習室を本当に必要としているのは誰?【ゲスト:魚AIを研究する大学生いつき】

国境なき自習室

The episode explores the development of an online study room service, discussing its potential to support students in rural Sri Lanka and Japan. It identifies freelancers as less likely users compared to engineers, exam candidates, and children, while proposing features like peer monitoring and low-cost access for univ...

最近のこと

今日も、わたし。

The host reflects on the value of in-person interactions after joining a Nagoya event online and discusses a phone call with a friend who recently changed jobs. She also covers personal health struggles, TOEIC preparation, and attending her child's music performance.

【再】#811. 子供の言語社会化 --- 尾崎萌子さんとの対談

【本・再放送】英語の語源が身につくラジオ (heldio)

This episode features a conversation with researcher Moeko Ozaki on the language socialization of children from birth to age four. The discussion highlights a comparative study of Japanese and American families reading 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' revealing distinct differences in how parents use empathetic versus ed...

2016年、何してた?ひどい職場、勉強オタク、そして今につながる10年前

ゲストハウス女主人ジュリーの東京ジャーニー

Julie reflects on her 2016 life as a corporate employee, balancing a stressful job with harassment against intensive study for the TOEIC and interpreter exams. She highlights how experiences like hosting an Airbnb in Bordeaux and teaching sake classes served as the starting points for her current guesthouse and bar bus...

ここが違った!英語が伸びる人の共通点

りか先生の英語がぽんぽん飛び出すラジオ

English coach Matsushima Rika shares three common traits of learners who make rapid progress, noting that they are sensitive to their own small improvements. She explains that these learners actively enjoy mimicking conversations to help their brains retain information as personal experience. Finally, she highlights th...

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