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English Learning for Curious Minds

Fordlandia

东施效颦[dōng shī xiào pín]：Dongshi/imitate/frown，to look all the uglier by mimicking the beauty 
越国 yuè guó：A state，In the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history
西施 xī shī ：A famous Chinese beauty woman.
东施 dōng sh ：A ugly woman
皱眉 zhòu méi：knit one's brows;frown
捂着 wǔ zhe：Cover;clutch
心口痛 xīn kǒu tòng：heart pain
左邻右舍 zuǒ lín yòu shè： neighbours
 This idiom came to be used to indicate improper imitation that produces the reverse effect.


乐读中文 (Lè Dú Zhōngwén) - "Joyful Chinese Stories"

东施效颦[dōng shī xiào pín]

In this episode, I’ll share some fun experiences and useful tips about having a meal in China. Enjoy! Plus, learn some handy vocabulary along the way:

菜谱 (cài pǔ)
中文解释：指记录各种菜肴制作方法的书籍或单子，也可以指餐馆的菜单。
英文解释：Recipe or menu, referring to a list or book of methods for preparing dishes, or the menu at a restaurant.

食材 (shí cái)
中文解释：指用于烹饪的各种原材料，如蔬菜、肉类等。
英文解释：Ingredients, referring to various raw materials used for cooking, such as vegetables and meat.

烹调 (pēng tiáo)
中文解释：指烹饪食物的过程，包括炒、煮、炸等方法。
英文解释：Cooking, the process of preparing food, including methods like frying, boiling, and deep-frying.

烹饪 (pēng rèn)
中文解释：制作食物的技术或艺术，包括各种烹调方法。
英文解释：Cuisine or cooking, the technique or art of preparing food, involving various cooking methods.

少许 (shǎo xǔ)
中文解释：指数量很少，通常用于描述调料的用量。
英文解释：A little, referring to a very small amount, often used to describe the quantity of seasoning.

优惠券 (yōu huì quàn)
中文解释：提供折扣或特别优惠的小票或代码。
英文解释：Coupon, a ticket or code offering a discount or special deal.

扫码 (sǎo mǎ)
中文解释：用手机或设备扫描二维码以获取信息或完成支付。
英文解释：Scan a code, using a phone or device to scan a QR code for information or payment.

礼仪 (lǐ yí)
中文解释：指在人际交往中应遵守的行为规范或礼节。
英文解释：Etiquette, the set of rules or customs to be followed in social interactions.

AA制 (AA zhì)
中文解释：指聚餐或其他消费时，各人按比例分摊费用的方式。
英文解释：Split the bill, a system where each person pays their share of the total expense.

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

Having a Meal in China ~ 在中国吃饭

⭐ In this B2-level podcast I will talk about towns and cities, their beauty and ugliness, their development and transformation, as well as urban tourism. We will see many ways to express the cause and how to avoid repetitions when we speak, we will learn the nickname of many cities, and much more!

⭐ In the first part of this podcast, I will speak French at normal speed, and in the second part I will repeat everything I said at slow speed with some explanations in English. 

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#10 (B2) Villes et transformations

-Yahya'nın Çağrısı
(Mar.1:1-8; Luk.3:1-18; Yu.1:19-28)
-İsa Vaftiz Oluyor
(Mar.1:9-11; Luk.3:21-22)

The Parts of The Holy Bible - İncil'den Bölümler

Matta 3

مَرْحَباً أَنَا صُوفِيَّا مِن مِصْر. أَدْرُسُ اللغة الايطَالِيَّة فِي رُوما وَأَسْكُن فِي شَارِع كُنْدُوتِي مَع زَمِيلَتِي سِلْبِيا.

Hola, soy Sofía de Egipto. Estudio la lengua italiana en Roma, y vivo en la calle Condotti con mi compañera Silvia. 

أَهْلاً وَسَهْلاً اِسْمِي مَهْدي تُوقان أَنَا سُورِي مِن مَدِينَة حَلَب. أَدْرُسُ اللغة الايطَالِيَّة فِي مَدِينَة رُوما وَأَسْكُن فِي الشارع نَاسْيُونَال. مَعَ السَّلامَة. 

Hola, me llamo Mahdi Tuqan, soy sirio de la ciudad de Alepo. Estudio la lengua italiana en la ciudad de Roma y vivo en la calle Nacional. Adiós. 

السَّلام عَلَيْكُم, اِسْمِي سُفْيان رَمَضان وَأَناَ مِن الْمَغْرِب وَأدْرُسُ الأَدَب الايِطَالِي والْأَدَب اللّاتِنِي الْقَديم فِي جَامِعَة رُومَا. أَسْكُنُ مَعَ زمِيلِي أَحْمَد خُورِي فِي شَارِع نَابُلِي.


Hola, me llamo Sufian Ramadán y soy de Marruecos y estudio Literatura italiana y Literatura latina antigua en la universidad de Roma. Vivo con mi compañero Ahmad Khuri en la calle Napoli. 



أَهْلاً, اِسْمِي سِلْبِيا حَنَّة ,أَنَا مِن مَدِينَة صُور فِي لُبْنَان وَأَدْرُس اللُّغة اللّاتِينِيَّة الْقدِيمة وَأَدَبُها. أَسْكُن مَعَ زَمِيلَتِي صُوفِياَ, الى اللِّقاء.

Hola, me llamo Silvia Hanna, soy de la ciudad de Tiro (Sour) en Líbano y estudio el latín antiguo y su literatura.  Y vivo con mi compañera Sofía, hasta luego. 




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🎙️ ¡Bienvenidos a "Español Coloquial" con Spanish with Berta! 🇪🇸

🐍 Descubre el fascinante mundo de las expresiones coloquiales en español conmigo. 🗣️ En este episodio, exploraremos a fondo la expresión "hacer la cobra".

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“I’d really like to participate in a drawing contest, which is organised by my university every year, and the first three prize winners actually go forward to a national drawing contest. I wasn’t so into drawing over the years, but I found that during all the covid lockdowns that it was a great way to pass the time, and really helped me from going stir crazy stuck at home every day during the numerous lockdowns we had.

 

I recently showed some of my friends a few of my sketches, which are mostly landscapes, and they were very complimentary, and suggested that I enter a competition, which gave me a boost of confidence. 

I imagine that the  competition would be pretty stiff for this contest, but i feel confident that i’ve really developed my skills enough over the past year or so, and with my friends and families encouragement have been able to get the nerve up to show off my drawing skills in public.

 

I guess the main reason i’d like to take part in this contest is that i’ve really grown to love drawing, and feel it would actually be a lot of fun to enter, as well as giving me a new challenge which i think i’m now ready for. Another reason is of course the chance of winning a nice prize, and maybe even having my drawing going forward to the national contest, which would really be amazing.

 

Thank you…. “