Hello Everyone,
みなさん元気ですか？
This edition of the mag is devoted to those who want to live overseas in a home stay situation in America. There are so many things to learn when you stay with a family and you have to expect that it will be very different. Enjoy the differences and think of the whole stay as a big adventure.

このマガジンは、海外でこれから生活したいと思っている人に特にためになると思うわ。海外の家族と一緒に住むことで、その大きな違いが判るでしょうし、いろんなことが勉強できるわよ。その違いが大きな冒険と捉えて楽しみましょうネ！

Weird America
風変わりなアメリカ・・・
America has some really strange things so be prepared to see and hear about things that you think are too strange to be true.
アメリカには沢山変わったものがあるの。本当なの？って思うことも沢山。事前に知っておくべきね。

Here is a museum in Philadelphia
フィラデルフィアの博物館では・・

This is a really bizarre place in the USA. Here you can try cheddar-flavored worm larvae; it's only nine calories a serving and loaded with protein.

Barley and bee salad and chocolate-covered grasshoppers for dessert.

At the Insectarium there are 100,000 insects, 10% of them alive and kicking. It's a favorite place for kids' birthday parties.

Insectarium, 8046 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA; [215 338 3000]; web: www.insectarium.com. Open Mon-Sat 10.00am-4.00pm.

It is definitely worth a look!!!!

Cheddar-flavored worm larvae　：　チェダーチーズで味付けした幼虫


ここは、アメリカでもチョッと変わったところ。たんぱくたっぷりでたったの９カロリー。大麦と蜂のサラダ、チョコレートで包んだバッタのデザート・・・なんていかが？Insectarium（昆虫館）には、10万の昆虫。その内の１０％が生きていて、元気良く動いているのよ。見る価値は十分あるわよ！

What would my host family like to know from me?
ホストファミリーはあなたに何を期待しているの？

To learn more about you and your culture, your host family would like you to:

• Tell them about your country and customs.
• Show them pictures and a map of your country.
• Show them photographs of your family and tell them about your family.
• Play music from your country. Teach them a song in your language.
• Tell them what you like and don't like to eat.
• Discuss similarities and differences between U.S. culture and your culture.
• Prepare, or help them prepare, a meal that is usually served in your country.
• Ask questions about things you find curious, puzzling, or fascinating. Americans really like questions from international students!

　　　あなたの事やあなたの国の文化をよく知るために、ホストファミリーがあなたに期待していることは・・・・　　・あなたの国の事、慣習のこと、　地図を見せてたり、家族の写真をみせたり・・・
　　　アメリカ人は、外国の学生にとても興味を持っているわ。　　

　　 curious, puzzling, or fascinating：興味深いこと、迷ってしまう様なこと、心を引き付けるようなこと
　　

What are the best places for tourists to go to in Japan
日本で外国人に一番お薦めのところは？

Last mag we looked at how you might advise a foreigner about places to visit in Japan and some key words were suggested. Here are some examples using those key words with examples.

前回のマガジンで、外国人にお薦めの場所を伺ったけど、いくつかのキーワードについて説明　　するわ。

-         Natural vistas- Japan is a country of big cities but there are plenty of natural vistas as well.　　　　　

-        Gourmet foods- If you love food then Japan is the place for you because Japanese restaurants are the best in the world specializing in gourmet foods from all over the world.

-         Rest and relaxation (R & R is the short form)- Okinawa is a place where you can really get some R&R.

-         Accommodation ? There is a range of affordable accommodation ranging from the Ryokan to the business hotel.

-         Top spot- The top spot for sightseeing in Tokyo is the Tokyo tower.

-         Sightseeing- In order to get the most from your sightseeing I advise you to purchase a map.

Please e-mail me if you have these information. :
ajetblondyjp@hotmail.com

・Natural visas:天然の名所、景色のいいところ、Gourmet foods：グルメなたべもの、
Accomodation：宿泊施設

If you have your own version corrected just send me an email and I will correct your English.

Discussion topic- This week the discussion topic is ?
今週のディスカッショントピックス

How to Use Chopsticks- Hashi

Some key words and phrases you might use

-         Disposable Hashi：割り箸、使い捨ての箸

-         Hold the two sticks：箸を握る

-         Pick up　：箸でつまむ

-         Hashi etiquette　：箸のエチケット

-         Hashi rest　：箸置き

-         You must never…..　：箸でしてははいけない事は・・・・

それでは、またね！
That is all for this week……..

　　Talk to you soon and in the meantime…..stay well, happy and healthy!!

Ajet Blondy　

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