#9 edX

Japanese Pronunciation for Communication from WasedaX(早稻田大學)

I think it is good way to learn japanese. There has the point  at the bottom of the course. It can translate into chinese to let people know the meaning of a word or phrase. But the subtitles in the video can not show japanese and chinese at the same time. It is trouble for me because i have to switch all the time, maybe it can add bilingual subtitles.

#8 Online Comics

Episode 23 : Take a chance

word

• tactics

a method that you use to achieve something

ex: The question was just a delaying tactic to stop her leaving the room.

• campaign

1 a series of actions intended to achieve a particular result relating to politics or business, or a social improvement

2 a series of battles, attacks etc intended to achieve a particular result in a war

ex:During his years as a human rights campaigner he was arrested seven times.

• renown

when you are famous and a lot of people admire you for a special skill, achievement, or quality 

ex:Speakers of international renown will attend the conference.

The protagonist is not tempted to sign a contract with the elves, but to take a firm stand and choose to hone herself step by step, because efforts may not succeed, but not efforts will not succeed. 

#7 Story

The King's Secret

word

• dungeon

a dark underground prison, especially under a castle, that was used in the past

ex: Travellers stripped of their possessions and disappearing into castle dungeons, never to be heard of again.

• mustache

the usual American spelling of moustache

ex: His mustache twitched; he cleared his throat, but said nothing.

• quiver

to shake slightly because you are cold, or because you feel very afraid, angry, excited etc

ex:John's hands were quivering as he put down his papers and started his speech.

description of the story

• The king thought that the prince with the ears of an ox was a shame, so the king warned the barber couldn't tell the secret , but the barber couldn't help so he told the secret to an old tree. However,  the old tree was made into a drum and told the secret. Finally, the king was relieved and went out with the prince to the street to receive the cheers of the people.