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words	pinyin	meaning
很忙	hěn mánɡ	very busy
很累	hěn lěi	very tired
很饿	hěn è	very hungry
很渴	hěn kě	very thirsty
很漂亮	hěn piào liànɡ	very beautiful
很帅	hěn shuài	Very handsome
很好看	hěn hǎo kàn	very nice（good-looking）
很好吃	hěn hǎo chī	delicious
很好玩儿	hěn hǎo wánr	Very fun （interesting）
这个	zhè ɡe	this
这儿	zhèr	here
谢谢你	xiè xiè nǐ	Thank you
不客气	bù kè qì	You're welcome
哪里哪里	nǎ li nǎ li	thanks（show modesty and politeness.）
对不起	duì bù qǐ	sorry
没关系	méi ɡuān xi	It doesn't matter
也	yě	also
吗	mɑ	? particle question vocabulary
vocabulary list：https://www.italki.com/vocabulary/893577?sharer=teacher&utm_source=copylink_share&utm_medium=share_content&utm_campaign=vocab&hl=zh-cn

Idiomatic oral expression 

lesson3	Express an opinion

From cheap student dinners to quick lunches and easy camping meals, people around the world love instant noodles.

According to the World Instant Noodle Association, the world ate more than 118 billion servings of instant noodles in 2021.

While they are easy to make, instant noodles can sometimes be a bit boring — but they don't have to be! So if you'd like your instant noodles to be a little tastier, here are some easy changes you can make:

Add flavor
Fresh ginger, green onions and garlic are found in many Asian dishes, and adding them to your instant noodles is an easy way to improve the taste.

Then, try adding extra sauces, like soy sauce, chili paste, oyster sauce, sesame oil or gochujang paste, among others. You could also try mixing a few of them together.

Add vegetables and eggs
Adding vegetables and eggs to your noodles will not only make them taste better — they'll also increase the nutrients in the dish.

Put an egg into the boiling water that your noodles are cooking in for an easy poached egg. You can also throw in some vegetables — like mushrooms, carrots or spinach — or cook them on their own and add them to your noodles afterward.

Add coconut milk
Add coconut milk to the noodle water to make a sweeter, creamier soup. You could then add some vegetables, meat or fish, and some lime and you'll end up with a dish that's similar to a Malaysian laksa — and just as tasty!

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Cooking Skills: How to Make Instant Noodles Tastier

In this podcast episode, Curtis Davies and Amy Whitney delve into the topic of accent and pronunciation in English.
 
They challenge the common belief that achieving a native-like accent is necessary for effective communication. Instead, they emphasize the importance of speaking with clarity, being understood, and understanding others.
 
Curtis and Amy discuss how accent is tied to identity and nationality, highlighting that having a unique accent is not something to be ashamed of but rather a reflection of one's background.
 
They offer insights into identifying areas for improvement in pronunciation and provide practical tips for enhancing accent, tone, intonation, and rhythm.
 
Through engaging discussions and exercises, you will gain a new perspective on accent and learn strategies to communicate confidently and effectively in English.

Book a trial with teacher Curtis on Italki - https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english

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Thai for Everyone with Kru Robert

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Things could always be worse - my story of putting things into perspective. 

In a universe of randomness 

Put it into perspective 

mènɡ mǔ sān qiān  
孟母三迁
mènɡ zi shì kǒnɡ zi de xué shēnɡ， 
孟子是孔子的学生，
yě shì hěn yǒu mínɡ de sī xiǎnɡ jiā。 
也是很有名的思想家。
mènɡ zi xiǎo shí hou，jū zhù de dì fānɡ lí mù dì hěn jìn， 
孟子小时候，居住的地方离墓地很近，
suǒ yǐ tā yě xué zhe dà rén kū， 
所以他也学着大人哭，
yóu xì wán shuǎ de dōu shì xià zànɡ kū sānɡ zhī lèi de shì qinɡ。 
游戏玩耍的都是下葬哭丧之类的事情。
mènɡ zi de mǔ qīn jiàn le shuō： 
孟子的母亲见了说：
“zhè ɡe dì fānɡ bù shì hé hái zi jū zhù。” 
“这个地方不适合孩子居住。”  
yú shì tā men bān dào yí ɡè jí shì pánɡ biān。 
于是他们搬到一个集市旁边。
mènɡ zi yòu hé bié de hái zi yì qǐ， 
孟子又和别的孩子一起，
xué zhe dà rén mǎi mài dōnɡ xī。 
学着大人买卖东西。
mènɡ zi de mǔ qīn yòu shuō： 
孟子的母亲又说：
“zhè ɡe dì fānɡ hái shì bù shì hé hái zi jū zhù。” 
“这个地方还是不适合孩子居住。”
tā men yòu bān jiā le。 
他们又搬家了。
zhè cì tā men bān dào le yí ɡè xué xiào pánɡ biān。 
这次他们搬到了一个学校旁边。
xiǎo mènɡ zi hé bié de hái zi yì qǐ， 
小孟子和别的孩子一起，
ɡēn zhe lǎo shī xué xí， 
跟着老师学习，
màn màn ér xǐ huān niàn shū le。 
慢慢儿喜欢念书了。
mènɡ zi de mǔ qīn kàn le hěn ɡāo xìnɡ，shuō 
孟子的母亲看了很高兴，说：
“zhè cái shì shì hé wǒ ér zi jū zhù de dì fānɡ。” 
“这才是适合我儿子居住的地方。”
yīn wéi mènɡ zi de mǔ qīn fēi chánɡ zhù yì 
因为孟子的母亲非常注意
rànɡ mènɡ zi cónɡ xiǎo jiù jiē shòu hǎo de jiào yù，
让孟子从小就接受好的教育，
suǒ yǐ mènɡ zi zhǎnɡ dà yǐ hòu chénɡ le yǒu mínɡ de sī xiǎnɡ jiā。 
所以孟子长大以后成了有名的思想家。 
zhè jiù shì “mènɡ mǔ sān qiān” de ɡù shì。
这就是“孟母三迁”的故事。

CHINESE STORY中文故事

孟母三迁

1) Translate new words using a dictionary: 

Cola - 
Enfermero –
Joven –
Lento –
Peluquero –
Salón de belleza – 
Estar casado/soltero –
Pasar – 
Tener prisa –

2) Listen to the dialogue and try to answer the questions: 

¿De dónde son los chicos?
¿En qué trabaja el chico de Alcalá de Henares?
¿En qué trabaja la otra chica?
¿Tienen hijos?
¿Y tú? ¿En qué trabajas? ¿Te gusta tu profesión?

3) Read the dialogue and find the answers to the questions that caused you difficulty:

–        ¡Cuánta gente! La cola va muy lenta…
–        Ya.
–        Soy de Toledo, mi autobús sale a las 16.00. Voy a llegar tarde.
–        Yo vivo más cerca. Soy de Alcalá de Henares. Pero tengo mucho trabajo para hoy.
–        ¿Dónde trabajas?
–        Aquí, en Madrid. Trabajo en un hospital. Soy enfermero. Y tú, ¿En qué trabajas?
–        Soy peluquero. Tengo mi salón de belleza. Además, tengo 2 hijos y ahora están con sus abuelos.
–        ¡Ah! ¡Qué bien! Yo no estoy casado, no tengo hijos.
–        Ah no?
–        Bueno, si tienes mucha prisa, pasa tú primero.
–        ¡Muchas gracias!

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