Mother's Day is coming! Here share you  a  poem of Tong Dynasty  on mother.
游子吟      jau4 zi2 jam4
唐   孟郊   tong4   maang6 gaau1
慈母手中线， ci4 mou5 sau2 zung1 sin3
游子身上衣。jau4 zi2 san1 soeng6 ji1
临行密密缝，lam4 hang4 mat6 mat6 fung4
意恐迟迟归。ji3 hung2 ci4 ci4 gwai1
谁言寸草心，seoi4 jin4 cyun3 cou2 sam1
报得三春晖。bou3 dak1 saam1 ceon1 fai1


Easy  Cantonese 

古诗：游子吟（jau4 zi2 jam4）

Sympathy holds a huge part in daily conversations in English. Learn the right type of expressions to take your verbal skill to the next level!

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How to Express Sympathy in English

MEG: Well, hello there, Julia! Long time no see!
JULIA: Meg! Hi! What a coincidence! I haven’t seen you in ages! What 
are you doing here?
MEG: I just got a new job in the city, so I’m shopping for some 
clothes. Hey, what do you think of this shirt?
JULIA: Hmmm … well, you know how much I love blue. See? I’ve got 
the same shirt!
MEG: You always did have good taste! What a small world.



LANGUAGE NOTES
• Well, hello there … Notice the emphasis on “hello,” which shows that Meg did not 
expect to see Julia.
• Long time, no see! This is a common expression used to say hello to someone you 
haven’t seen in a long time.
• What a ___! This exclamation shows a great degree of surprise, joy, disappointment, 
etc. (What a surprise to see you here! What a joy to have you with us! What a shame 
that you have to leave so soon! What a wonderful idea that is!)
• You always did have good taste! Notice the stress on “did,” which Meg uses to 
emphasize the fact that Julia DOES have good taste! Meg says it in a joking way 
because Julia likes the same thing that she does.
• What a small world is a common expression used to describe a chance meeting or 
other such coincidence.

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 8: Coincidences

1. Cows are sacred - Cows are protected by their own set of rules in the Constitution, making killing a cow a crime. Even on crowded city streets, cows have the liberty to roam where they please without fear of being harassed by humans.

2. India has over 300,000 mosques and over 2 million Hindu temples - About 15% of India’s population is Muslim. The mosques across the country range from small village buildings to immense famous ones, like the Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad or the Jama Masjid in New Delhi. 
The same can be said about India’s Hindu temples, which surpass two million to serve the 79.8% of India’s Hindu population. Just the holy city of Varanasi has over 23,000 temples. It is safe to say India is the land of temples!

3. Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world - With documents dating back as early as 5,500 BCE, Hinduism is considered the oldest religion in the world. There is not a known founder of Hinduism, and no one cares to know who started Hinduism since Hinduism is a way of life. Currently, Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, serving more than 1 billion people. 

4. India has 22 recognized languages - The numerous languages spoken across India include Santali, Kashmiri, Bengali, Tamil, and Urdu. However, the official languages are English and Hindi.
India also has the world’s second-largest population of English speakers (first is the United States), since most Indians speak their own regional language as well as English for easier communication.
Sanskrit is considered the oldest language in the world, the “mother of all languages.” Every Hindu book is written in Sanskrit

5. India has the highest population of vegetarians - “Indian food” has become one of the most widespread cuisines in the world. It’s estimated that between 15% and 30% of India’s population follow a strict vegetarian diet, while many others will only consume fish and no land animals.

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みなさん、こんにちは！
日本語講師のAikoです。お元気ですか？私はとっても元気です！

私は今、日本にいます。私の故郷は長野県なので、長野の実家に滞在しています。
来年の１月にまたバリ島に戻る予定です。

今日は、今、Nintendo Switch でプレイしているゲーム「ゼルダの伝説 / The Legend of Zelda」の話をしたいと思います。
前回のポッドキャストで「ゼルダの伝説 ブレス・オブ・ザ・ワイルド」をプレイしていると話しました。

「ゼルダの伝説 ブレス・オブ・ザ・ワイルド」は、タイトルが長いので、日本語では「ブレワイ(Burewai)」と呼ばれています。

私は先週「ブレワイ」をクリアしました。そして、今週から「ゼルダの伝説」の一番新しいシリーズ「ティアーズ・オブ・ザ・キングダム」を始めました。「ティアーズ・オブ・ザ・キングダム」というタイトルも長いので、日本語では「ティアキン(Tiakin)」と呼ばれています。

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Manga, Anime, Gaming（にほんご）

#006 「ゼルダの伝説」をプレイしています / Playing “ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom”

1. -예요/-이에요  (am, is, are)

2. 거짓말! (You're lying!)

Speaking Practice - Beginner

1. -예요/-이에요

In this bilingual podcast I list positive words that start with the letter "R"
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1.Resilience (坚韧不拔, jiānrèn bù bá) Her resilience in overcoming challenges is a testament to her strength.


2. Radiant (明亮, míngliàng) The sunrise painted the sky in radiant colors, filling us with awe.


3. Renewal (更新, gēngxīn) Spring brings renewal and fresh possibilities to the natural world.


4. Reverence (尊敬, zūnjìng)  Show reverence for wisdom and experience, and you will learn valuable lessons.


5.Resolve (决心, juéxīn)  With unwavering resolve, he pursued his dreams until they became reality.


6.Resplendent (华丽, huálì) The ballroom was resplendent with sparkling chandeliers and elegant decorations.


7. Radiate (散发, sànfā) Her kindness and positivity radiate to everyone she meets, brightening their day.


8. Rejoice (欢欣, huānxīn) We rejoice in the success and happiness of our friends and loved ones.


9.Redemption (救赎, jiùshú) His redemption story inspires others to turn their lives around for the better.
Bob Marley Redemption Song
"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery,"  "None but ourselves can free our minds."


10. Resolute (坚决, jiānjué) A resolute mindset can conquer even the most formidable challenges.


11. Resourceful (足智多谋, zú zhì duō móu) Being resourceful is an invaluable skill when facing unexpected obstacles.


12. Rejuvenate (恢复活力, huīfù huólì)  A weekend getaway can rejuvenate your body and refresh your spirit.


13 Reassurance (安慰, ānwèi)  His words of reassurance provided comfort during a challenging time.


14 Rainbow (彩虹, cǎihóng)  After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared, symbolizing hope and promise.


15. Radiance (光彩, guāngcǎi)  Her inner radiance shines through, making her a joy to be around.


16. Relentless : 狠 
 He relentlessly pursues his goal of going to law school.


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SWE 160 "R" Words Vocabulary (English + Chinese)

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SWE 87 Relaxation Meditation Practice

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