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Tidbit Note -Practice English With Me-
by Charlie Blue
Hello, it's Charlie! Hailing from Japan, I've been a resident of Canada for two years now. 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 to opinions.カナダ・バンクーバー在住2年の日本人オトナ女(32)まだ見ぬ未来のカナダ人友達と話すための小噺・ネタ作り。一緒に英会話練習しよう!りっちゃんなのでCharlieCharlie doesn’t like chocolate >Lost in Translation > News Canada through Japanese Eyes > Tidbit NoteAny comments? [email protected]
Episodes
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Video Podcast が始まりました!
よかったらこれからも応援してください!https://open.spotify.com/show/6DtpRdzBqpeU6WRaQtvbZR?si=rLOQNixfTz-O3PLPqmmRCA
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#48 最終回!2025年の目標
2年半本当にありがとうございました!楽しかった!また次のポッドキャストで会いましょう!
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#48 Wrapping Up and Setting Goals for 2025
Hello everyone, and welcome to the final episode of this podcast! As we close out this journey together, I want to take this opportunity to reflect and share my plans for the upcoming year. At the end of the year, I find it so meaningful to make plans and set goals, as it gives direction and...
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#47 私の言語学習の目的
伝われっ…!!!
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#47 My Purpose of Language Learning
Today, I want to dive into the topic of language learning, something that has been a significant part of my life for the past three years. As someone learning English as a second language, I’ve faced many challenges, and one of the hardest has been keeping my motivation alive. Motivation in...
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#46 カナダに来て3年-新たな始まり
人生で2年半も何かを続けれたことあるかのう?
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#46 Three Years in Canada – A New Beginning
Today’s episode is going to be a little different, a little bittersweet, and, hopefully, very exciting. It’s been three years since I arrived in Canada, and I want to take a moment to reflect on this journey with you. When I first came to Canada, I felt like a stranger in every way. I had zero...
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#45 自家製ビール作り
あいつこんな簡単そうなのになんであんなに旨いんだ
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#45 Time to Home Brewing
So, here’s the situation: I’m back in Canada after spending some much-needed time in Japan. It was a whirlwind trip filled with family, unexpected challenges, and reflections. But now that I’m back, My husband is heading to Japan just as I return. It’s not just a short trip—his timeline for…
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#44 テイラースイフトが来る(高い)
嵐とか当時の浜崎あゆみとかそういう感覚やね
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#44 Taylor Swift Coming to Vancouver or Rent or What?
Recently, I’ve been trying to read more news articles to feel more connected to life in Canada, and oh boy, I stumbled upon a wild one. So here’s the news: Taylor Swift is performing at BC Place on December 6, 7, and 8, and the demand for tickets is through the roof. According to Daily Hive…
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#43 トライすべきカナダの冬の体験
昔うちの犬で犬ぞりしようとしたなあー
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#43 Canadian Winter Experiences We Have To Try
After a couple of weeks of being busy sorting out my work permit and dealing with some health issues, the gorgeous autumn leaves reminded me that the season is shifting. Now, winter has really set in—days are darker, with sunsets around 5 pm, and rain feels almost constant. Winter’s definitely...
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#42 自分の性格に関する新たな発見
あしたからシャバに戻ります!
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#42 New Findings of My Personality
There were new findings of my personality founded during the stay in Japan. Today I would like to summarize my trip and findings. Let me dive into it. No.1, a side of being an extravert. I found myself to be an extrovert and turn into a people’s person in Japan. Staying in Japan for over a month...
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#41 お別れ、反省、帰国!
来週カナダ帰国!
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#41 Farewells, Reflections, and Returning to Canada
I’m recording this with just one week left of my long, unexpected stay here in Japan. It feels surreal to think that in just a few days, I’ll be back in Canada, finally ending what has felt like an indefinite pause on my usual life. As of today, I have everything I need to go back. All the...
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#40 両親と実家
歳をとってみる地元ってなんか違うよね
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#40 In My Hometown with My Parents
I’m sharing something personal, a reflection on my time spent back in my hometown over the last two weeks. You see, when I was a teenager, I couldn’t wait to leave my hometown. It's a small, rural place with very few forms of entertainment—no movie theaters, no amusement parks, not even a big...
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#39 近況報告(一時帰国中)
実家は青森県のチャーリーです!
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#39 A Personal Update while in Japan
I hope you're all doing well. It's been a while, and a lot has happened in my life recently that I want to share with you today. I had an unexpected turn of events while I was in Japan, and I want to walk you through how these past few weeks have gone. So, let’s dive in. As some of you know, I…
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#38 飛行機が怖い
乱気流は震度7だろ
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#38 Facing My Fear of Flying
When you’re listening to this podcast, I’ll either be in the middle of my flight back to Japan or just touching down at Narita Airport. I hope so. So, today’s topic is all about taking a plane. First off, let me be honest—I’m not exactly an airplane enthusiast. Sure, I love spotting planes in the...
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#37 思い出深い先生
元気かな先生!私カナダに住んでますよ!
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#37 My Memorable Teacher
Today, I want to talk about a memorable teacher from my high school days—someone who left a lasting impression on me and who I’ll likely mention if I’m asked to describe a teacher on the speaking test such as IELTS exam. Her name was Ms. Matsuura, my high school English teacher. It’s been almost…
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#36 一時帰国でやることリスト
日本はメンテナンスと仕入れの国です!ありがたやー!
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#36 To Do List in Japan
Today, I’m sharing some unexpected news—I’m heading back to Japan for a short stay this month! It’s going to be a quick visit, probably just about a week, but I’m already getting excited and started creating a to-do list of all the things I want to do while I’m there. Of course, top of the list…
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#35 フリービーって何?
割引は金がある人の特典だからね
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#35 Fun Culture -“Birthday Freebie”
Last time, I talked about the so-called “turning 33 crisis” and all the thoughts and emotions that come with it. But today, let’s flip the script and focus on the fun side of birthdays—especially when it comes to celebrating in Canada. Now, speaking of birthdays, I recently discovered something...
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#34 30代半ばの危機
人生相談です!お願いします!
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#34 Mid-30 Life Crisis
Today we're diving deep into something that's been on my mind a lot lately: the mid-30 life crisis. I am turning 33 years old next month. Turning 30 was surprisingly smooth sailing for me. I thought it would be a big deal, but it came and went without much fuss. Turning 31 and 32? Also pretty...
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#33 海外移住する人へのアドバイス
がんばれこれからの人たち!
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#33 Advice session: Moving abroad
Advise session to people who are thinking of going abroad. Whether you're thinking of relocating for work, study, or just a change of scenery, today’s episode is all about preparing yourself for the journey ahead. Moving to a new country is an exciting adventure, but it comes with its own set of...
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#32 好きなポッドキャスター
子どもの名前Emmaにしよかな
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#32 Podcaster: Emma Chamberlain
There are several podcasts I am listening on a daily basis. I love listening to podcasts because it is supposed to be one of the most popular, valuable, and easiest ways to improve listening skills. What I like about podcasts for me is their compatibility with my life. I have 8 hours a day to…
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#31 インターネットのない世界
インターネットのせいで私はカナダにいる
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#31 Imagine The World Without the Internet
Today we lost the internet access in the workplace caused by the power outage last weekend. Only thing we could do was to wait for the problem to be resolved and meanwhile, I could only do physical work because most of my jobs required the access to the internet and data server same as most…
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#30 英語で意見を述べるコツ3つ
日本語でも意見ないことあるし
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#30 Are you good at expressing your opinion?
We are often required to express our opinions, in social settings, school or workplace, etc. Last week I talked about the introspection of my English exam but there was one question I couldn't answer well in the exam. It was "The medical insurance should cover the prescription medication. what do...
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#29 テストの緊張(闘い方)
3万払ってがっかりする儀式
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#29 Test Anxiety
I took the English exam last weekend for immigration. Which was a second trial since last September. The test results returned to me quickly this Tuesday; reading, listening, and writing were okay, but only the speaking test couldn't meet my target score. I have to redo it again next month. There...
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#28 読書感想シリーズ:グレートギャツビー
ギャツビー以外全員悪人ほぼアウトレイジ
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#28 Book Review: The Great Gatsby
I completed another book this month which is The Great Gatsby. As it is a famous classic novel across the world, some of you might have read it before. The reason why I chose it this time is because recently I have been engrossed with the idea of Adult upgrading which refers to educational…
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#27カナディアンフットボールCFLの話
公共のスペースで録音して誰かと目あって気まずい
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#27 Feel Summer by watching CFL
Too hot. I am melting out here. According to preliminary data from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Sunday was the hottest July 7 on record in 22 communities across B.C. amid a heat wave that prompted weather warnings in much of the province. The warmest record-breaking temperature for that...
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#26 人生最高ブルワリー(最高)
最高ブルワリーの条件プレゼン
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#26 Best Brewery in my life (as of 2024)
Finally, I found the best brewery ever in my life last weekend. it is named Tapworks Brewing Company in Gibsons, 4 hour's trip from Vancouver and it was our last destination of the 2 days on a short trip to the Sunshine Coast last weekend. As you might know, I am a huge fan of beer specifically...
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#25 カナダの歴史のおもしろポイント
アラニスモリセットってどなたですか?
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#25 History of Canada w/ Fun Facts
Canada Day is coming. Canada celebrates its birthday every year on 1 July, there should be a lot of fireworks, barbecues, concerts and big community parties on the day. Although I will be working on the day for the Japanese company remotely, today I will get to know about Canada as a potencial...
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#24 カナダの動物の面白事実(驚愕)
イルカとシャチの違いわからん
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello, it's Charlie! Hailing from Japan, I've been a resident of Canada for two years now. 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 to opinions.カナダ・バンクーバー在住2年の日本人オトナ女(32)まだ見ぬ未来のカナダ人友達と話すための小噺・ネタ作り。一緒に英会話練習しよう!りっちゃんなのでCharlieCharlie doesn’t like chocolate >Lost in Translation > News Canada through Japanese Eyes > Tidbit NoteAny comments? [email protected]
HOSTED BY
Charlie Blue
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