"Sé cómo nadar." Almost every English speaker says it, and it sounds a little off to a native ear. The "how" is already inside saber. Saber plus an infinitive means knowing how to do something, so adding cómo says it twice. Sé nadar. I know how to swim. Same with sé conducir, sé cocinar, no sé bailar. Cómo only comes back when you mean the method, not the ability: sé cómo se hace, I know how it's done.

Having trouble actually using what you learn in Chinese lessons? You're not alone! It's a very common stage: everything sounds clear in the lesson, but when it's time to use it, the words just don't come out. This is a gap between "understanding" and "using" — and it's completely normal. Here are 3 simple things you can do to close it: 1. Make your own sentences the same day. After each lesson, take what you learned but can't use naturally yet, and write 3 sentences about YOUR own life — not textbook examples. 2. Say them out loud. Read them aloud or record yourself. Speaking out builds confidence faster than just reading. 3. Bring them to your next lesson and ask your teacher to check. Having your teacher correct them turns those words into words you can actually use. Keep these habits up, and they'll go a long way toward helping you actually speak what you've learned. 😊

Making comparisons: 比 (bǐ) 北京比上海大 = Beijing is bigger than Shanghai. Pattern: A 比 B + adjective.

Today is September 28. It’s cloudy and gloomy outside. The weather in Japan hasn’t been very good lately. I really hope it clears up soon. This morning, my stomach wasn’t feeling great, so I was late for class. I’m feeling a little sleepy right now. I’m going to see a movie with friends tonight, so I think I’ll take a quick nap before then so I can stay focused. I’m also going to see a play tomorrow, so I don’t want to get too tired. I want to get a good night’s sleep and build up my energy. I want to go to the gym before the movie tonight, so I’ll do my best.

Yes I would like

🌟 English Mini Lesson “I’m up for it!” 🙌 Meaning: I’m interested / I’d like to do it. 💬 Example: — Do you want to grab some coffee? ☕ — Sure! I’m up for it! ✨ Your turn: Would you say “I’m up for it” if your friend invited you to dinner? 👇

Does anyone else suffer from misophonia? It's a daily struggle to remain calm and not be triggered. #vocabulary #LearningEnglish

Chinese measure words 杯 bei4 to hold the liquid things For example 一杯啤酒 一杯水 一杯咖啡 一杯饮料

Choose the correct answer.