Hokudai/Cast 76 has a spacy feel this week. First, we have two famous sentences from Stanley Kubrick's2001: A Space Oddesy. Following our introduction, we have Word/Play which introduces us to space words:
planet, star, moon, sun, nova, terraforming
After Word/Play we begin our first Trilingual Lesson of the new school year with words related to schools such as student, school, junior high school, high school, college, and study. And tests.
Then we have music! A dance song by Robert Anton that can be found at PodSafeAudio.com. The song is called Summertime. It is notthe Gershwin song by the same name but an original by Anton.
Additional Music is by Manzi, a local indies band whose guitarist is a Hokuriku University ONΆ. Additional Sounds can be found at Freesound The 2001: A Space Oddesy clips were from Movie Sounds
Hokudai/Cast 75: Reggae Manga
Hokudai/Cast 75 has two songs that can be found at PodSafeAudio.com. The first song is "Podcast Reggae" by Reggae Far East. The second song is "O Manga" by Cumplice. Since Cumplice is singing in Portuguese, I wonder if Manga is manga or something else. If you know, please email me and tell me.
Next we have Word/Play which is about going to the sea, going to sea, being at sea, and going to the beach. All four have slightly different meanings that just going to the beach for a suntan.
In our Trilingual Lesson we talk about convening at a convenience store and making a convenience store our venue.
After our Trilingual Lesson we have two songs: "Podcast Reggae," and "O Manga," both very nice songs to listen to while shopping at a convenience store, sunbathing at the beach or while reading On The Beach. Please listen and please enjoy.
Additional Music is by Manzi, a local indies band whose guitarist is a Hokuriku University ONΆ. Additional Sounds were by Todd Bradley and acclivity which can be found at Freesound.org
Hokudai/Cast 74: Summer and Surfboard Basics?
Hokudai/Cast 74 has two songs that can be found at PodSafeAudio.com. The first is surf music because summer (in the Northern Hemisphere) always has lots of surf music (because of the Beach Boys?) The first song is "A Crack in the Surfboard" by Uma Floresta. The second song is "Back to the Basics" by Pensive; a catchy little tune.
Next we have Word/Play which is about suntans, sunburns, sunbathe, and catsup. Or ketchup.
In our Trilingual Lesson we have a joke about losing weight. We also have words like father, fat, walking, and "We don't know!"
After our Trilingual Lesson we have two songs: "A Crack in the Surfboard," and "Back to the Basics," both very nice songs to listen to while sunbathing at the beach. Or pool. Or Renais Kanazawa. Please listen and enjoy.
Additional Music is by Manzi, a local indies band whose guitarist is a Hokuriku University ONΆ. Additional Sounds were by acclivity which can be found at Freesound.org
Hokudai/Cast 73: What Caused the Floods?
For Hokudai/Cast 73 Word/Play is about floods, flood gates, flash floods, and The Flood. Word/Play explains what these words mean and, at our blog - Hokudai/Cast - we have more examples of flood words.
In our Trilingual Lesson we have a Groucho Marx joke about shooting elephants while on an African safari.
After ourTrilingual Lessonwe have our An Interview. The interview is with a Hokuriku University professor and it is in Japanese. Please listen to what she enjoys studying and teaching.
After the interview we have a Japanese indie band playing reggae: Lesson to My Brother by The KeathMoon. This song was found at GBUC.net and is very nice.
Also this week we have some guest speakers - High school students from Kanazawa saying "Hello" and "See you next week." At the very end, we learn how to say "See you next week" in Italian!
Hokudai/Cast 73 Contents
0:00 - :56 Introduction
0:58 - 3:29 Word/Play
3:30 - 5:39 Trilingual Lesson
5:40 - 10:17 Interview!
10:20 - 14:25 Lesson to My Brother by The KeathMoon
Additional Music is by Manzi, a local indies band whose guitarist is a Hokuriku University ONΆ.
Hokudai/Cast 72: Who Plays Bass on Letter?
For Hokudai/Cast 72 Word/Play is about bass, bass, base and to, too, and two. Words that are either pronounced the same or spelled the same. Word/Play tries to teach us that bass (the guitar) is not pronounced the same as bass (the fish) but is pronounced the same as base (part of baseball).
In our Trilingual Lesson we have a joke about bass players. The idea is that the bass is easy to play. Is it?
After ourTrilingual Lesson we have our Today's music! We have two songs. One is by Seattle Standard Cafe, a local band from Kanazawa. SSC's song is calledLetter. The second song is Stand By Me by Lil Bit (not Ben E. King's 'Stand By Me' but a new one written by Lil Bit.) Lil Bit is found at PodSafeAudio.com
Additional Music is by Manzi, a local indies band whose guitarist is a Hokuriku University ONΆ.
Hokudai/Cast 71: Do Crows Walk with Reckless Dreams?
For Hokudai/Cast 71 we recorded Word/Play while walking around the Hokuriku University campus. The voices on today's Word/Play are teachers and students at Hokuriku University. Word/Play walks around words that use the word 'walk'. For example,
walkabout (a long hike in the outback of Australia) walk-in (a very big closet) walk-out (a strike by disgruntled workers) walk-through (practice or demonstration) walk on (a small part in a play or movie by a famous person - sometimes called a cameo) Walkman (a pre-iPod portable media player)
In our Trilingual Lesson we deal with the heat. We learn words related to summer such as hot and sweltering, then we find out what camels and crows do when the temperature hits the higher end of the thermometer.
After ourTrilingual Lesson we have our HU Interview with a Hokuriku University Mirai Sozo professor. She will talk about her education, how to improve your language ability, and what she teaches here at Hokudai. She speaks in both English and Japanese.
Today's music is by Aldo Leopardi. He is from Adelaide, Australia which is home also to Flinders University, one of the schools Hokuriku University students can attend during their Study Abroad session. Aldo Leopardi's music can be found at PodsafeAudio.com and at Aldo Leopardi Music. In fact, you can listen to one of his CDs and watch his music video online at Aldo Leopardi music. Today's song is "Reckless Dreams."
Hokudai/Cast 71 Contents
0:00 - 1:07 Introduction
1:10 - 3:52 Word/Play
3:55 - 5:50 Trilingual Lesson
5:55 - 8:27 HU Interview with a Hokuriku University professor
Additional Music is by Manzi, a local indies band whose guitarist is a Hokuriku University ONΆ.
Hokudai/Cast 70: Take a Vacation/Have Surgery
In Hokudai/Cast 70 Word/Play cuts into words used in surgery: appendix, lumps, and tonsils. Please remember that '`ectomy' means 'cut'.
In our Trilingual Lesson.we run with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain and climb the Eiffel Tower. For videos of both, please go to our blog at Hokudai/Cast Blog. The Eiffel Tower video is exciting while the Spanish video is... crazy! Please don't do these things!
After our Trilingual Lesson we have an interview with a Hokuriku University student. She will talk about music and her studies in California. Then she will sing No One for us.
Hokudai/Cast 70 Contents
0:00 - 0:47 Introduction
0:50 - 4:35 Word/Play
4:40 - 7:57 Trilingual Lesson
8:00 - 14:35 Interview with 'No One.' (In easy English)
Additional Music is by Manzi, a local indies band whose guitarist is a Hokuriku University ONΆ.
Hokudai/Cast 69: Take a Bath and Take a Bus
In Hokudai/Cast 69 Word/Play takes up the word 'take' while our Trilingual Lesson deals with taking the bus or train. In Word/Play we have take the cake, take a rest, and take a bath. All phrases using one of the three most common words in English: Take. (Two other words are Go and Get) In our Trilingual Lesson.we will learn to say "Is this the bus for...?" "Is this the train to...?" in Japanese, English and Chinese. Phrases you can use in Beijing, Tokyo, or New York City
After our Trilingual Lessonwe have two interviews: One with a Hokuriku University professor who will speak - in English, Japanese, and Chinese - about her class, her research, and her impression of Kanazawa.
The next interview is with three students and they will tell us about their impressions of Kanazawa and what we should see in Beijing besides the Great Wall of China, the Summer Palace, and the Forbidden City.
Next, we have music! "Always Be" is performed by Aldo Leopardi. Please listen and enjoy.
Hokudai/Cast 69 Contents
0:00 - 1:08 Introduction
1:10 - 2:12 Word/Play
2:15 - 5:08 Trilingual Lesson
5:10 - 6:58 Interview with Hokuriku University professor (Japanese, Chinese, and English)
7:00 - 9:06 Interview with three Hokuriku University students (in English)
In Hokudai/Cast 68 Word/Play deals with pandemics while our Trilingual Lesson deals with 'wants'. In Word/Play we have endemics, epidemics, and pandemics. (Demics has to do with people and is also seen in 'democracy' as 'demo.') In our Trilingual Lesson.we will learn to say "I want to buy..." I want to eat..." and "I want to see..." in Japanese, English and Chinese. Phrases you can use in Beijing, Tokyo, or New York City
After our Trilingual Lesson we have music! "Blue Dream" is performed by Michael Slupczynski and is very good.
Additional Music is by Manzi, a local indies band whose guitarist is a Hokuriku University ONΆ.
Hokudai/Cast 67: Chinese for the Beijing Olympics
Hokudai/Cast 67 emphasizes Chinese today because the Beijing Olympics are just around the corner. In Word/Play we talk about useful phrases we can use in China such as restaurant, restroom, National Stadium, bus stop, and "I'm from Japan." Also, in our Trilingual Language Lesson.we will hear these words in Japanese, English and Chinese.
After our Trilingual Language Lesson we have an interview with a Hokuriku University professor. He is going to talk about his classes, including a Project Class where students give presentations about what they are interested in.
In a trilingual interview, we will learn how to study for a language test.
Jesushairdo's Rolling Family is our song today.
Hokudai/Cast 67 Contents
0:00 - 0:55 Introduction
1:00 - 3:46 Word/Play
3:48 - 5:53 Trilingual Language Lesson
5:58 - 7:55 Interview with a Hokuriku University professor - in Japanese.
7:56 - 9:55 Interview about How to Study (a Trilingual interview)
Additional Music is by Manzi, a local indies band whose guitarist is a Hokuriku University ONΆ.
Hokudai/Cast 66: International Law and Reflections
Hokudai/Cast 66 dwells in law today. We have an interview with a Hokuriku University law professor and in Word/Play we talk about legal terms such as lawful, unlawful, illegal, and contract. Also, in our Trilingual Language Lesson.we tell you how to say all these legal words in Japanese, English and Chinese.
After our Trilingual Language Lesson we have a quick interview with three students who are at Hokuriku University to study Japanese, Japanese culture, and the Japanese lifestyle.
Third-year students reflect on their recent οΠKβ - they went to an architect's office and a TV commercial producer's office to find out about creative work and working creatively.
Robin Stine's Daydream is our song today. A request by an avid listener.
Hokudai/Cast 66 Contents
0:00 - 1:30 Introduction
1:35 - 4:20 Word/Play
4:25 - 5:10 Trilingual Language Lesson
5:12 - 6:55 Student Interviews
6:57 - 11:11 Interview with a Hokuriku University law professor (in English and Japanese)
11:15 - 16:10 Students reflect on their company visit. (οΠKβ)
Additional Music is by Manzi, a local indies band whose guitarist is a Hokuriku University ONΆ.
Hokudai/Cast 65: Liberal Arts Week
What do architect, arch-enemy, and arch-angel have in common with Liberal Arts? In Word/Play and on our blog at Hokudai/Cast Blog we discuss the connection. Also, in our Trilingual Language Lesson.we tell you how to say all these words (and one more) in Japanese, English and Chinese.
After our Trilingual Language Lesson we have Episode 10 of Dead Men Don't Travel. Vicki finds the elusive Roger! Is he dead? or is he playing with his dog? Listen and find out.
Following Dead Men Don't Travel is an interview with two seniors - fourth year students. They talk about their graduation thesis (²Ζ_Ά). What is their topic and how much work have they done on it?
Bob Maus's Next Step is the soulful song for today.
Additional Music is by Manzi, a local indies band whose guitarist is a Hokuriku University ONΆ.
Hokudai/Cast 64: What do you eat?
Carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores are the three basic categories of eaters. Which are you? Listen to Word/Play and then our Trilingual Language Lesson.
After our Trilingual Language Lesson we have Episode 9 of Dead Men Don't Travel. Vicki learns more about Roger's business and his mysterious disappearance.
Following Dead Men Don't Travel is an interview with an English professor. He talks about the earthquake in China, the cyclone in Myanmar, and the Beijing Olympics. Why isn't he going to Beijing? Listen and find out.
Additional Music is by Manzi, a local indies band whose guitarist is a Hokuriku University ONΆ.
Hokudai/Cast 63: Finance and Disasters
Today's Hokudai/Cast has a Japanese-English-Chinese lesson using words related to Disasters. There has been an earthquake in China and a cyclone in Myanmar in the last month plus a volcanic eruption in Chile. These are natural disasters and our Trilingual Language Lesson and Word/Play uses words related to disasters.
After our Trilingual Language Lesson we have our next installment of Dead Men Don't Travel. Vicki meets Roger's partner, Cynthia, at a murder scene and believes he is a liar. Why? Please listen.
Following Dead Men Don't Travel is an interview with a professor of Finance. He explains what happens in his class and what students can learn. This interview is in Japanese only.
Then we have Part 2 of our Interview with a Nisui High School English teacher. In Part 2, he discusses his musical hobbies and where in Japan has he been.
OOKA FOOKOO is the song for today and it is performed wonderfully by Seattle resident David Hahn. Mr. Hahn calls this song 'caveman' music and it is from his CD "You Are Never Safe." We began Hokudai/Cast 63 with Disaster words and we end it with a song warning us of a disaster.
To see videos of various natural disasters (cyclone, hurricane, earthquake, and volcanic eruption) go to our blog at Hokudai/Cast Blog.
Additional Music is by Manzi, a local indies band whose guitarist is a Hokuriku University ONΆ.
Hokudai/Cast 62: Nisui and High School
Today's Hokudai/Cast has a Japanese-English-Chinese lesson using words related to school and a Word/Play using words related to students. Very convenient.
After Word/Play we have our next installment of Dead Men Don't Travel. Vicki goes to Roger's girlfriend's apartment. Vicki wants to talk to the girlfriend about Roger's mysterious disappearance. But... something goes badly awry.
Next on Hokudai/Cast 62 is our Japanese-English-Chinese language lesson. Words we learn in our three different languages are:
high school, student, graduate, university, study, and studious.
These words are also used in sentences. By the way, some of the Chinese words are spoken by a Japanese student who has never studied Chinese until she recorded these words. Very brave and energetic, don't you think?
Then we have an interview with a high school English teacher who hails from a big city in the United States. Which city? Please listen and find out. He teaches at Nisui High School in Kanazawa. (Nisui has very interesting architecture, by the way. You can see some of it if you click on the link.) In the interview he gives a few hints about how to learn to speak English and talks about his long, long, journey in learning to speak another foreign language. Which language? Please listen and find out.
BGM is the song for today and it is performed wonderfully by Seattle Standard Cafe. It is actually two songs in one: first a lovely ballad-esque song followed by a more rocking song.
Additional Music is by Manzi, a local indies band whose guitarist is a Hokuriku University ONΆ.
Hokudai/Cast 61: 'Auto,' Soccer Interview and A Japanese-English-Chinese Lesson!
Today's Hokudai/Cast has an interview with a new soccer coach at Hokuriku University. She recently started coaching the Hokuriku University's Women's Soccer team. Find out how long she has been playing soccer, where she started a soccer team and why the soccer players need English.
Before the interview we have Word/Play. Today's Word/Play is about "Self". The prefix 'auto' means 'self' and can be found in such words as 'automobile' (self-moving; it doesn't need a horse to move it), 'autobiography' (made up of three parts - auto = self; bio = life; graphy = writing. Writing about your life or `L in Japanese.) And 'Automation' - a machine that moves by itself (it doesn't need people or animals to move it.) And finally it is used in 'auto-pilot.' Auto-pilot is used when a pilot of an airplane doesn't want to fly the plane. She wants to take a break, so she puts the plane on auto-pilot - the plane flies itself.
After Word/Play we have a very quick Japanese-English-Chinese lesson. We learn:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Girl's High School coach ¨DέΔ« υi θͺΖ€ See you next week!
It is quick, and everyone is having a good time so there might be some laughter. Listen and learn!
After our Language Lesson we have our interview with the soccer coach. It is in Japanese and was quite fun, so more laughter?! Listen and find out.
Then we have a lovely song by a Japanese group, Cat O 'Nine Tails. The song is Alice with Headphones and it's very mesmerizing.
