In our second episode, we discuss the communication between different cultures. One way of distinguishing them is based on how specific the context is. But what do "high" and "low" really mean?

The Age of Humans

Episode 2: High and Low Context Cultures

Following a verb, both 一下 ((yí xià, lit. “once”) and(一)点儿 ({yì} diǎnr “a bit”) can soften the tone in a question or an imperative sentence, therefore making it more polite. When used in this way, 一下(yí xià) modifies the verb, while(一)点儿 ({yì} diǎnr) modifies the object.

For example:
nǐ kàn yí xià ， zhè shì shuí de zhào piàn ？ 
你看一下，这是谁的照片？   Take a look. Whose photo is this?

nǐ xiǎnɡ chī diǎnr shén me ？ 
你想吃点儿什么？       What would you like to eat?

nǐ jìn lái yí xià 。 
你进来一下。Come in for a minute.

wǒ men hē yì diǎnr chá bɑ 。 
我们喝一点儿茶吧。  Have a little tea.

qǐnɡ nǐ kāi yí xià mén 。 
请你开一下门。   Please open the door.

JOJO CHINESE

一下&（一）点儿

a Short story of Lewis and Clark expedition of the atual United States of America. 
Petite histoire de l'expédition de Lewis et Clark dans l'actuel pays des Etats Unies d'Amérique. 

je parle comme un pro

Lewis and Clark Expedition in French 

日本は弓（ゆみ bow）のような形をしています。そのちょうど、折れ曲がったところに長野県があります。3000ｍクラスの山が集まっているので、「日本の屋根（やね　roof）」とも言われています。そして、その「屋根」の下の町は、それぞれとてもユニークで、パッチワークのようだと私は感じています。
おサルの公苑（こうえん）Snow Monkey Park に行ってきました。行った後で、実は「長野県」に行くのは、初めてじゃないと気づきました。何というマヌケ、すずまり、認知症か？と疑いたくなりますが、それはこの、パッチワーク性のため。そんな長野県の不思議、聞いてください。
スクリプトは⁠こちら⁠。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/20-ea883a5479b94674842dba65ae5f7478?pvs=4
楽しみ方は⁠こちら⁠を見てください。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/S2-1114d60c575442768615bc975767fd41?pvs=4
じゃあ、またね。

すずまりの日本語「きき耳ずきん」S2

第20話　パッチワーク長野

Conoce a esta chica rusa que lleva veinte años viviendo en España y sorpréndete con lo que cuenta acerca de sus anécdotas y las cosas que le han sorprendido de los españoles. 

Café con acento

Café con acento - Entrevista con Irina (Rusia)

❥ In this podcast, Teacher Melody from The Aesop for Children. 
❥ Aesop's Fables are free online at:
www.read.gov/aesop/ 
❥ Listen and learn the moral of each story.
❥ Follow along as Teacher Melody Aesop's fable called 
"The Fox & the Grapes"
https://www.read.gov/aesop/005.html
❥The moral of today’s fable is: 
"There are many who pretend to despise and belittle that which is beyond their reach."

Life Lessons from Aesop's Fables

Episode 4: The Fox & the Grapes

Neste episódio nós vamos falar e "aprender" a fazer três sobremesas muito comuns aqui no Brasil e no meio dessa conversa você ainda vai aprender uma expressão que nós costumamos usar na cozinha brasileira.

Keep Speaking Portuguese

Sobremesas brasileiras

Кофе (coffee) is an interesting word in the Russian language. It is both neuter and masculine today. Yep... Let's dive into it.