    Nǐ shì Zhōnɡɡuó rén ma?
A：你  是     中国      人  吗？
    Wǒ bú shì Zhōnɡɡuó rén,  wǒ shì Měiɡuó rén.
B：我 不  是       中国    人， 我  是    美国  人。


HSK Standard Course Level 1 Audio of the textbook

Lesson 3 text 3

Welcome to the 10th episode of The Grammarian Podcast! In this milestone episode, we’re tackling a common issue many English learners face: the usage of "to" with verbs. Understanding when to use "to" and when to leave it out is crucial for sounding more natural and grammatically correct in English.

We’ll dive into:
- When to use "to" with verbs (after certain verbs, adjectives, and to show purpose)
- When NOT to use "to" (modal verbs, causative verbs, and verbs of perception)
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
- Practical tips and exercises to help you put your knowledge into practice

Feel free to comment your answers below—I’ll be checking and providing feedback to help you improve. Let’s make this your best episode yet!

Be sure to stay tuned for my daily quizzes, community posts, and podcasts on italki. If you’d like to receive The Grammarian Newsletter, just contact me through the link below. I send it out every Wednesday for free to all my students.

If you’re looking for a more personalized, task-based approach to your language learning goals, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d be happy to provide a needs analysis, discuss your objectives, and create a custom learning plan to help you achieve your dreams!

I’m currently offering $10 trial lessons to give you a taste of the premium lessons that have helped students achieve their goals. In this exclusive trial, we’ll dive into practical, task-based activities tailored to your needs—whether you’re aiming for a new job, furthering your education, or preparing for life in an English-speaking country. This special offer is available until February 28th, so don’t miss the chance to get started for just $10!

https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/10897638

And always remember: Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.

The Grammarian Podcast

Common mistakes made by English Language Learners Part 6:  When and When Not to Use "To" with Verbs

This episode gives some background to Part One and compares the sleepy diver to the American Dream idea of career management.

Teacher who came in from the Cold

Time Part Two American Dream

How determination to succeed and a new baby led to changing people's lives.

Stories from UK to China

My travels into the teaching world

Four corvesations: 

1- En la joyería
2- En la farmacia
3- A levantarse suena el despertador
4- Pidiendo direcciones por teléfono

this podcast is to improve your listening and vocabulary


Learn Spanish Conversation

Learn Spanish Conversation parte 4

四十四，十是十，十四是十四，四十是四十

sì shí sì ， shí shì shí ， shí sì shì shí sì ， sì shí shì sì shí

绕口令（Tongue Twister）

Four, ten, fourteen and forty  四、十、十四和四十

En este primer episodio hablaremos como dos amigos/as que comentan sobre sus sentimientos, de como se pueden llegar a sentir durante su primera clase, del miedo que a veces nos produce finalmente a aprender un idioma y de cuál es nuestra sensación al tener nuestra primera clase de español en línea. Te cuento mi historia como estudiante de inglés, de mis miedos y de como me sentía cuando tome mi primera clase de inglés en Italki, te daré algunos consejos sobre el aprendizaje para que puedas aplicarlos en tu aprendizaje.

¡No te lo pierdas!

I SPEAK SPANISH WHAT'S YOUR SUPERPOWER?

¿Cómo te sentiste en tu primera clase? ¿Cómo son los comienzos en el aprendizaje? 

Escucha este divertido episodio con la profe Camila, vas a escuchar cómo le decimos a algunas prendas de ropa en México y en Argentina.

Mucho que decir

 ¿Remera o playera?  

Daily conversations.
P1
- Hai Dang meets his woman lecturer
- Hop meets his man-teacher
- Mrs. Nhung meets Mr. Dung
- Miss Huong meets Mrs Trung
- Viet Anh meets Viet Hai
P2
Meeting people at the new house party
P3
Meetinh people at the offfice