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The letter from Chen Yinke to Liu Wendian.

Lily's Chinese 对话

20240102陈寅恪先生写给刘文典先生的信

Let's learn long a vowels. Listen and repeat.
rain, tail, wait, nail
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Phonics Long Vowels

Long A 

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

Talk about professions, spell names, alphabet part 3 & the yes/no-question sentence, demonstrative pronouns.
Paul and Anna are still sitting in the café, and they're talking about jobs. Paul was late for work the other day, and he was in trouble with his boss. Will he lose his job?

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9: Wo arbeitest du? | Where do you work?

[보기]
가: 우산이에요?
나: ____________________.
1)  네, 우산이 있어요.               2) 네, 가방이에요.
3)  아니요, 우산이 예뻐요.         4) 아니요, 우산이 커요.

1. 
1)  네, 물을 해요.                        2) 네, 물이 아니에요.
3)  아니요, 우유를 안 마셔요.         4) 아니요, 우유가 맛있어요.

2.
1)  공부를 좋아해요.                   2) 한국어를 배워요.
3)  열심히 공부해요.                   4) 정말 재미있어요.

3.
1)  일이 재미있어요.                    2) 열심히 일해요.
3)  어제 일했어요.                       4) 학생들을 가르쳐요.

4.
1)  네, 친구예요.                   2) 네, 친구가 없어요.
3)  네, 친구가 있어요.            4) 아니요, 친구를 만나요.

5
1)  어제 샀어요.                       2) 쇼핑몰에서 샀어요.
3)  어제 샀어요.                       4) 친구가 샀어요.









1) 3 / 2) 2 / 3) 4 / 4) 3 / 5) 2

한국어 토픽 듣기 

한국어 토픽 1

Can learning a language give you an alternative perspective on life? We discuss this with our expert in linguistic relativity Guillaume Thierry.

The Age of Humans

Episode 1: Does learning a new language change your perception?

“As I live in a pretty small town, I haven't had the opportunity to meet many people from different countries or cultures, but I've had the pleasure of getting to know James, an English teacher from the UK. 

James hails from London, and moved here about 2 years ago to work as an English tutor in one of the local high schools. I guess he’s in his mid-twenties, and being one of the few foreigners here, has become a kind of local celebrity. 

The first time I met James was at an English corner, which was held at one of the local coffee shops in town. I saw it advertised, and decided to go along, as I really needed to brush up on my English speaking skills. I remember, I was the first to arrive, and introduced myself to James, and was immediately taken aback when he started to introduce himself in the local dialect! 

We got chatting, and hit it off from the start, getting along like a house on fire. Not only did it turn out that we were both football fanatics, but also shared the same taste in music. 

We have since become the best of mates, and hang out at least once or twice a week. I really love chatting to him, and getting to learn all about English culture, as well as sharing different aspects of my own culture with him. I have great respect for James, as he has really made an effort to immerse himself into the local culture here. On top of that, getting to know him has been a real eye opener, and helped to dispel any negative cultural stereotypes.”

IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a person you know from another culture

In this traditional short story you will hear how a crow and a fox fight for a piece of cheese!