Chatterbox #201 – Naoshima – the island of art
In this special Chatterbox episode, Andrew talks to Suzanne about his trip to the island of Naoshima. Join them as they chat about public art installations, electric bikes, beaches, and galleries!
Fun facts
Naoshima, an island located in the Seto Inland Sea, is known for its modern art and architecture. In fact, one of its most famous pieces is Yayoi Kusama’s yellow, black-dotted pumpkin!
Expressions you’ll learn in this episode
- Oh my goodness
- A [something] lover
- To pepper
- To get cracking
- What happens in [somewhere]
- stays in [somewhere]
Credit:Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free; Step On by Jahzzar; Lobby Time by Kevin (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 License
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Chatterbox #201 – Naoshima – the island of art
In this special Chatterbox episode, Andrew talks to Suzanne about his trip to the island of Naoshima. Join them as they chat about public art installations, electric bikes, beaches, and galleries!
Fun facts
Naoshima, an island located in the Seto Inland Sea, is known for its modern art and architecture. In fact, one of its most famous pieces is Yayoi Kusama’s yellow, black-dotted pumpkin!Expressions you’ll learn in this episode
- Oh my goodness
- A [something] lover
- To pepper
- To get cracking
- What happens in [somewhere]
- stays in [somewhere]
Credit:Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free; Step On by Jahzzar; Lobby Time by Kevin (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 License
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Suzanne Cerreta
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcription: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Stephanie Minelga
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Andrew_t18 (pixabay.com)
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