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まじであの時の看護師の顔覚えたぞ

February was “a terrible hospital month” for me. I went to the ER *emergency room for the first time in Canada due to severe back pain which caused me hard to breathe. Also, I had been suffering from ear and eye problems for over two weeks. Luckily, everything has been cured and is back to normal. Throughout this experience, I found that explaining symptoms is one of the most important skills to s...

キッチンドランカーはじめましたのよ

I am not 100% sure if this episode is practical or not but let's talk about cooking today.  I have been in a mood for cooking. Cooking is now where I can show my best talent of being efficient and acquiring a strong sense of accomplishment in my life. Honestly, I am quite new to cook. I was too lazy to cook while I was in Japan, no the truth should be our culture has been too convenient to sta...

お好きなわけない

I am not a person with an interest and hobby of art. However, I fully understand that art is something people are passionate about doing, watching or discussing.   People love asking "Do you like art?""What style of art do you like?" or"Any favorite artists or museums?" Very tough question for me. I need small pieces of information because I have nothing. I need somet...

おめも青森さこながさー

We have a lot of opportunities to talk about our own hometown since Vancouver is a melting pot where people from all over the world. People ask "Where are you from?" with each other all the time. Honestly, I am kind of tired of this question and since once I told them I am from Japan, the second words tend to be "Arigatou gozaimasu" and "Konichiwa" which requires me t...

「リスト」ってなんでも楽しいよね

This is something really fantastic to think about. Today we are going to talk about Bucket List. This is a list of several experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime.  Back in 1999, the screenwriter Justin Zackham was thinking about that phrase when he began composing a checklist that he called, “Justin's list of things to do before he kicks the...

クラスでもみんなバックトゥザフューチャーとかの話したいのにガン無視でピンポン紹介してた

This question is really common in any English exam such as IELTS as well as in a casual conversation among friends. This question always breaks my ass. Now you can guess why. Yes, because I am not a big fan of movies. I seldom watch movies even if we better watch them as much as we can to attain new vocabulary. But it is hard to stay in front of the screen or laptop for over 2 hours, in most cases...

ケロウナの話人生でどんだけするんだってくらいしてるな

Is there any travel that you won't be able to forget in your life? Where was the best destination you have ever been to? How do you like it and what made it the best? People love talking about their vacation. This is one of the most remarkable traits of Canadians I have been aware of after moving to Canada. Japanese people also do talk about their vacations but not as much as Canadians. Rather...

本当はブルーハーツとカネコアヤノの話したい

So the question we expect from a future friend today is “ What kinds of music do you like to listen to?” Talking about music is pretty tough for me because I am not enthusiastic about any kind of music. But I am sure this is a widespread topic among people all over the world so there is a high chance that I would be involved in the conversation about music.  Before we look at my answer, let’s glan...

ハイレベルな単語使おうとすると公家になっちゃうなあ

In our fast-paced world, free time feels like a secret treasure. What we choose to do with it tells a story about our interests, passions, and who we are as people. Regardless of where you live, you've been asked "What do you like to do in your free time?" in social or professional situations.  This question is a little bit tricky because we need to change the answer depending on the...

クリスマスにケンタッキー食うんでしょ？なんで？ってめっちゃ言われる

During Christmas Holiday Season, I was asked the following questions by a certain Canadian which made me a little bit confused to answer. "What does Christmas look like in Japan?" "I heard many Japanese people eat KFC on Christmas Day, is that correct?" "Do you guys even celebrate Christmas as Buddhists?" How do you answer if you are living in Japan? Any thoughts on t...

シーズン3突如としてスタート！カナディアンとお話するためのネタ帳を作りに行きます

Hello, it's Charlie! Hailing from Japan, I've been a resident of Canada for two years now. The challenge? I'm still on the lookout for Canadian friends! Nevertheless, I keep dreaming about the day I can confidently and fluently chat with Canadian friends in English. That's where this podcast comes in – my mission is to gather a treasure trove of tidbits, from personal experiences t...

紅白のセトリは一応チェックしてる

According to CTV news posted on Dec 29, 2023, The NYE fireworks show in Montreal's Old Port has been cancelled. Montreal's annual New Year's Eve fireworks show in the Old Port has been canceled for the second consecutive year due to various factors, including a lack of funding from the city. Montréal en Fêtes, the nonprofit organizing the event, cited reasons such as the COVID-19 pande...

ヘパリーゼは日本の宝