Here I talk about different topics in natural Taiwanese mandarin for intermediate learners. I also try explain with easier words so A2/ elementary learners can get the gist of the talk.

Fu-lan Speaking -- Natural Taiwanese Mandarin

Lets Unpack Why Water is SUPER essential and why you MUST stay fully hydrated for the quality and vitality of your LIFE! =)



Baffling Lingo

Water on the Brain 

New words：
移动支付 yí dòng zhī fù：Mobile Payment
微信支付 wēi xìn zhī fù：Wechat Pay（download and install “微信” app）
支付宝 zhī fù bǎo：Alipay（download and install“支付宝” app）
银行卡 yín háng kǎ：bank cards
信用卡 xìn yòng kǎ：credit card
万事达 wàn shì dá：Mastercard
现金 xiàn jīn：cash
外币兑换 wài bì duì huàn：Currency Exchange
人民币 rén mín bì：¥RMB


Welcome to visit China ”欢迎来中国!“

L7 Payment methods in China

The character "耳 - ěr" is a pictographic character resembling the shape of a human ear.

1. Meaning (字义)
The character "耳 -ěr " primarily means "ear." It can also relate to hearing and listening.

2. Usage (用法)

"耳" is commonly used in words and phrases related to ears and hearing. 

Example Words (例词)

1.耳朵 (ěr duo) - ear
我的耳朵很敏感。 (Wǒ de ěr duo hěn mǐngǎn.)
My ears are very sensitive.

2.耳环 (ěr huán) - earring
她戴着漂亮的耳环。 (Tā dàizhe piàoliang de ěr huán.)
She is wearing beautiful earrings.

Example Sentences (例句)

1.他用耳朵听音乐。 (Tā yòng ěr duo tīng yīnyuè.)
He listens to music with his ears.

2.她的耳朵很大。 (Tā de ěr duo hěn dà.)
Her ears are very big.

3.小心保护耳朵。 (Xiǎoxīn bǎohù ěr duo.)
Be careful to protect your ears.

Idiom (四字成语)

成语: 耳目一新 (Ěr mù yì xīn )

Meaning (意义)
"耳目一新" literally means "a fresh new look for the ears and eyes." It refers to something that is refreshing and gives a new and pleasant impression.

Usage (用法)
This idiom is used to describe a new experience or change that is refreshing and invigorating.

Example Sentence (例句)
新装修的房子让人耳目一新。 (Xīn zhuāngxiū de fángzi ràng rén ěr mù yì xīn.)
The newly renovated house is refreshing and gives a new impression.

Summary
The character "耳" is related to ears and hearing. Its usage is common in everyday expressions and phrases. The idiom "耳目一新" describes something new and refreshing, often used to express a positive change or improvement.


每日一字

My spouse and I discuss three novels we read about ancient Egyptian queens. 

List of novels and who it's about:
Daughter of the Gods- Hatshepsut (Pharaoh)
Nefertiti- about the famous queen Nefertiti
The Heretic Queen- Nefertari

Learn English with Stories

Ancient Egyptian Queens

A lingua geral foi um termo utilizado pelos portugueses a partir do sec 17 para designar as línguas faladas por toda a população vinda do cruzamento de europeus e indígenas tupi-guarani. A LG amazônica, nasceu da miscigenação de pais de língua portuguesa e mães de língua Tupinambá, os filhos desenvolveram um própria idioma; a língua geral amazônica tornou-se a língua de comunicação falada do Brasil Colônia da região Norte do país. A LG amazônica permanece em alguns municípios da Amazônia, é conhecida como Nheengatu. De acordo com o IBGE há por volta de 10 mil falantes…Em 2006, o prefeito da cidade de SGC assinou um decreto que regulamentava e reconhecia essa língua e mais duas outras como oficiais da região… A LGA falada no sec 17 não é a mesma que a de hoje, nenhuma língua é homogênea, ela se modifica com o decorrer dos anos, adquirindo diversos dialetos de diferentes regiões por onde a língua se estabiliza. A LG guarani veio da população mestiça - entre pais, espanhóis ou portugueses e mães indígenas, da região Oeste do país que faz divisa com o Paraguai e a Argentina. 
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Brasileiríssimo

Língua Geral 

Since England is an island, it has a rich maritime history and lots of idiomatic expressions that come from sailing and ships. In this podcast, I cover the following:

* “Dead in the water” 
* “Three sheets to the wind” 
* “To go by the board” 

For a full transcript of this podcast, go to https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/nautical-idioms-part-2/.

Difficult English Explained

Nautical Idioms in English, Part 2:  What do they Mean and Where did they Come from?

👉Today, in the “Serbian to go” podcast, you will hear 4 WAYS of how to say SORRY🙇‍♂️🤦‍♂️ in Serbian. Let’s start!
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!📚
See you in class!👋
