English Learners Club(ELC)

By ELC

This podcast is a program that reads out a monologue created as a homework assignment for the online English lesson "FREEBIRD English".

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January 25, 2023 47【YumiMETAL】"A Christmas Lesson" Part Two
This episode is a sequel to Episode #38 "A Christmas Lesson". Do you want to know how the Beatles jam went? Actually, after that, I had an online practice session of "Let it be" with the community of weirdos and GoGo-freaks. All the members told me that my guitar playing was fantastic! I thanked them and told them that my guitar teacher is a professional guitarist! "It's all thanks to him", I said. Being his student is a little tough, but I'm incredibly proud to have him as my teacher.
Just recently, I had a guitar lesson with him on December 20th- a year since that Christmas lesson. A friend of our community gave me some advice. She suggested that telling him my "Christmas Lesson" story, could be a good way to repay him for the lovely lesson last year. I agreed that would be nice, but I feel embarrassed that a native speaker would hear me reading aloud in English, and he always teaches me without wasting a single second in the lessons. I felt a little nervous to talk about anything other than guitars, and was worried that he might be annoyed, so I hesitated to tell him the story. At the end of the lesson, my friend's face came into my mind. Then it occurred to me that you never know until you ask, so I decided to go for it! I asked him," Actually..., I wrote a monologue about this guitar lesson and submitted it to a Podcast. Would you mind listening to it now?" When I read the story I could see on the screen that he was attentively listening to my story. Right after that, he left the lesson studio, but returned right away wearing the same Santa hat as last year and he improvised "Jingle Bells" on his metal guitar. "Wow! What a pleasant surprise!" I was filled with joy! He gave me Christmas spirit for the second year in a row!
Meanwhile, to my surprise, he said, "Thank you for sharing that story with me, send me a link to the Podcast!" I'm grateful to have such wonderful English learner friends, English teachers, and a guitar teacher in my life. —————————————————————— 🗣Do you study English? Join our club! And why not read your monologue. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. 👉[email protected] *FREEBIRD English: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1
Until then, keep rocking and stay Metal!
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January 22, 2023 46【Alissa】Why I like learning English
It has been more than three years since I restarted learning English. Over the course of these three years, there have certainly been trials and tribulations along the way, but I have to say, English has made my life more meaningful.
The first reason why I like learning English is that it can enlighten you with cultural knowledge even without traveling. Knowing the difference between Japanese and English educates me about the difference in cultural backgrounds. For example, we often don't use subjects and articles in spoken Japanese, whereas in English you must have them. It implies that Japan is a high-context culture where being obscure is considered polite. Whereas in most English speaking cultures, having clear and assertive opinions is expected. The more I study English, the more I find the beauty in each language.
Second, English aroused my creative side! As I said earlier, I feel it is expected for me to have my own opinions and express myself when I speak English. This has lead to me exploring my inner self in new ways. I started to keep a diary and read more, I've become more aware of words when I read books, and I tend to think about why the author chose this word and what his/her intention behind the sentences is. It has made my reading experience more exciting and profound.
This year, I plan to read more English books, and write essays like this in English. I can't wait to see where English will take me this year. ————————— 🗣Do you study English? Join our club! And why not read your monologue. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. 👉[email protected] *FREEBIRD English: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1
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January 20, 2023 45【Etsuko】Blue Cave (青の洞窟)
I love snorkeling. Today I'd like to talk about one of Okinawa's popular snorkeling spots, the "Blue Cave."
I went there with my whole family 10 years ago. It was the beginning of July. It's a popular place for snorkelers so there were a lot of people. We wanted to snorkel freely so we enjoyed ourselves without a guide.
In early July, the water temperature was so good, and it might have been the season for the fish to lay their eggs. I saw a lot of small fish swimming in the amazing blue ocean. That was awesome!!
After getting our fill of snorkeling, we started to head back to the shore. My husband was up front and I was at the very end. To swim in the Blue Cave, you have to go down some stairs and then get into the water. So we swam toward the stairs. But unfortunately, I lost sight of my family and swam passed the stairs.
As I was swimming I thought "the stairs should be here on the left side." However, there was no place to climb, and anglers were hanging their lines.
I started to wonder if I had somehow missed the stairs. I happened to find someone who dropped his fishing rod into the sea, so I grabbed it and gave it to him. Then I asked him if he knew where the stairs were.
It took about 30 minutes to get back because the tide was so strong that day, and I had drifted far off with the current. During that time, everyone was worried and looking for me. My family was really relieved that I was able to return safely. I'm confident in my swimming abilities, but I realized I should be more careful because the ocean is often dangerous.
Later, I told my family the angler told me that I was like an ocean goddess because I swam up out of nowhere and picked up his fishing rod that was floating away.
Even now, when my family gathers and gets drunk on New Year's day, my sister jokes that "Etsuko got caught by a fisherman."
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January 04, 2023 44【Hiro】Always be in love with a soul, not a face
Always be in love with a soul, not a face.
Those are words from a Thai Buddhist monk, but it’s easier said than done. What is one’s “soul” anyway? My image of a soul is similar to a spirit. It’s something even deeper than your heart and mind. Some Japanese people think that your soul is your “true essence” which is established before your birth, and continues on after your death.
I think that even when someone seems to fall in love with a person’s face, there is actually more to it than that. The way someone talks, their facial expressions, body language, and the way they treat others can make a person more attractive. Recently I’ve been really into some light-hearted romantic comedies from Thailand. I think I end up really liking the actors because of the characters they play. I love the story that the characters are in, and I think that shapes the way I feel about the actors. I can totally understand how many people fall in love with actors from these kinds of shows.
That made me wonder, is every kind of love imaginary love in your mind? We shouldn’t live our lives just to fulfill other people’s expectations. As long as we live, we are changing little by little, so I guess true love is constantly learning about someone and growing together. If that’s what the monk meant when he said you should love a soul, then I think he was right. Through loving someone we can go so much further, and a mere face loses it’s importance. —————————
🗣Do you study English? Join our club! And why not read your monologue.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. 👉[email protected]
*FREEBIRD English: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1
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January 02, 2023 43【Hituji】New Year’s Cards
My crazy passion for making New Year’s cards.
I’ve liked creating things since my childhood. Making New Year’s cards that give my friends a fun or interesting experience is very fulfilling for me.
One time when I was about 10 years old,
I made something shaped like tape measure with drawing paper, and wrote the new year’s message on a very long and skinny piece of paper.
Then I rolled them up and put them into the handmade tape measure thing.
They were too delicate to send in the mail, so I delivered to all of my friends’ houses on New Year by bicycle.
One time when I was a high school student, I made giraffes, stag beetles and many other kinds of animals with traditional Japanese origami paper.
I’m kind of tooting my own horn, but they were quite realistic and artistic, not just simple origami that kids make.
I glued them onto the cards and wrote messages.
They were bulky so it was impossible to put them mailboxes. So, I delivered them in person again. It took about 45 minutes to get to my high school.
Everyday I put some of them in a basket in front of my bicycle and brought them to school with me.
Looking back, some friends who got them probably felt it was a hassle to take them to their home.
The reason I made them stuff is because I felt bad for the animals which weren’t included in the zodiac.
So I drew zebras with a calligraphy brush, and cute giraffes with watercolor paints.
Three years ago, I made some art in Hebrew with a writing brush and colored pencils. It was cute.
In the last two years, I recorded many crazy dreams and wrote funny ones.
I think it’s silly and fun for both my friends and I. I’m planning to do something different at the end of this year.
I’m passionate about making New Year's cards that are unique. It’s kind of boring to make something that lacks interesting features.
I mean I never judge people that make regular New Year’s cards, but for me, I love making things that are original and unique.
Making New Year’s cards takes a lot of time, especially to writing messages for each friend. But it gives me joy as well.
Because we send New Year’s cards to each other for a long time,
I was able to reconnect with my old co-workers who supported me a lot when I started working and was unbelievably useless.
She was very patient and kind to me so it was pretty emotional to see her after about 15 years…
And that’s thanks to the Japanese New Year’s card custom. —————————
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If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. 👉[email protected]
*FREEBIRD English: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1
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December 27, 2022 42【Etsuko】Makunudo lsland #2
"No shoes No news"
This phrase is from one island of the Maldives. It’s awesome!!
We chose an island for our honeymoon where each room has no TV and you could walk all around the island without shoes. They were constantly cleaning so as not to hurt travelers' feet.
I felt weird about going to the bathroom in the bar barefoot. Fortunately, they kept it very clean, so I quickly got used to it.
There was a couples' spa treatment in the honeymoon activities package.
Of course, I love spas. Even though I was abroad, the flow of an oil massage was the same, so I could relax and enjoy it. However, my husband seemed to have a different opinion about it.
His impression was the following:
He wore disposable paper underwear, and a gown over it, and was given ginger tea that tasted bland. He had his feet in a foot bath next to me, but then the therapist made him take his gown off and instructed him to lie face down. He was coated with oil, and then they flipped him over to face up, and oiled again!! He was just embarrassed and not at all comfortable.
He said It was traumatic for him...
My poor darling husband…
After that, he never went to a spa again. That's good! I can go twice for the same amount of money!! —————————
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December 23, 2022 41【Alissa】⚽️The World Cup 2022
I’ve never been keen on soccer but this World Cup was special. It all started from the match where Japan beat Germany unexpectedly. I got excited and thought I might as well watch all the games from then on.
It was amazing that Japan advanced beyond the group stage in spite of having to play against Germany and Spain.
I always felt Japanese soccer was too conservative, but in this World Cup, I could see they were more aggressive.
Although they were unable to advance to the quarter-finals, I was very proud of them.
After that, I rooted for Argentina because of Messi. My husband told me how incredible he is, and why it's crucial for him to win this tournament.
The final match was literally nail-biting!
I felt like I was riding a rollercoaster!
Ultimately, Argentina won for the first time in 36 years in the last World Cup for Messi. I can't imagine what it’s like to play with the hope of an entire country on your shoulders. I was very moved, and admire his composure.
What made this World Cup even more special was Keisuke Honda, who was a special commentator for this World Cup. His comments were unique and easy to understand, yet professional.
I'm a little sad that it's over now, but I'm already looking forward to the next World Cup!⚽️
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If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. 👉[email protected]
*FREEBIRD English: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1
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December 21, 2022 40【Etsuko】Makunudu Island #1
A year after our trip to Tahiti, we went to the Maldives for the first time for a week.
In those days, there were only a few travel agencies dealing with the Maldives, and the most popular one recommended this island. It’s named ‘Makunudu Island’, and has a group of just 37 cottages. It’s a small island that takes only 30 minutes to walk around.
Currently, we use Sri Lankan Airlines, but at that time, we were on Singapore Airlines, so there was a 6-hour transit at Singapore airport. I thought it would be too long, but Singapore Airport is so big that time passes quickly when you are shopping and looking around.
Also, it was our honeymoon, so we were feeling very light-hearted and happy-go-lucky.
When we arrived at the airport in the Maldives, a member of the local staff welcomed us. He spoke to us very fluently in Japanese! He has probably given the same talk to many tourists, so that’s why he was so amazingly smooth. We didn’t see him until we went back there because he was just working at the airport. So later on I thought he might be a bit bored.
We took a 40-minute speedboat ride and finally arrived at the resort island. There was a picturesque view! I was so enamored by the magnificent sight of the island when they served our welcome drink that I didn't hear anything they said. —————————
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December 18, 2022 39【Rumi】Ponytail
Hello! My name is Rumi.
Do you do your hair by yourself? My mother used to do my hair, but not anymore. I went to StudioAlice with my family. StudioAlice is a picture studio.
My sister took a “Sichigosan” picture wearing a kimono and a dress.I said that I want to take a picture too, because I love pictures! There was a helper in StudioAlice who helped us. One of them helped do my hair. She tied my hair back and used hair oil. I had a cute ponytail completed in the blink of an eye. I thought it was amazing, and I wanted to learn to tie a ponytail like that.
That’s when I made up my mind to start doing my hair by myself. I was worried because I'm not good at it, so I asked my friends about a good hair oil. Now I got the hair oil, and I'm practicing tying my hair. I want to tie a ponytail just like the helper at StudioAlice. Thank you.
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If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. 👉[email protected]
*FREEBIRD English: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1
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December 17, 2022 38【YumiMETAL】🎅 A Christmas Lesson
Our English learning community has plans to have a jam session and play "Let it be" by The Beatles. So I requested another lesson with my guitar teacher on December 2nd. He said, "Absolutely!", but then I couldn't get a response to confirm. I was waiting and waiting for his reply until December 22nd. As a last resort I wrote as politley as I could to the Englishman. I was like "⋯ Would it be possible for you to give me a lesson by the end of the year? If by any chance you could do it, Could you let me know?⋯" To be honest, I didn't expect to get a lesson by the end of the year. Christmas and New Year's were just around the corner. Besides that, recently he signed with a metal band that belongs to a French record label, who will be releasing an album soon. He must have been busy recording the album and preparing for Christmas. So I watched tutorials on YouTube and practiced the song by myself, however, it was too hard to understand. Just when I was about to start looking for a substitute guitar teacher, my teacher contacted me just past 7pm Japan time on the 23rd. He wrote, "Was it still The Beatles song you wanted to look at? I can send a zoom link for 11 am my time." What a pleasant surprise!! I immediately answered "11am London time, I am free!" I was able to clearly understand "Let it be" after his lesson . When I attempted to play it with the YouTube tutorials, I couldn't do it at all though. As a side note, he showed up wearing a Santa hat and said "ho-ho-ho-!!" It was as if he was Santa Claus. He brought me Christmas spirit as well! The lesson was challenging, but very merry and full of cheer!!
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🗣Do you study English? Join our club! And why not read your monologue. If you are interested, please contact us. 👉[email protected] We'll be back soon with another new story. Until then, keep rocking and Merry Christmas!! *FREEBIRD English: https://www.55freebird.com/blank-1
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