分享自己碰到的新鲜、有趣的事情，在欣赏新鲜事儿中学习中文。Share new and interesting things and learn Chinese by appreciating new things.

新鲜事儿（Anecdote）

        本栏目听众是有一定的中文基础，希望继续提高水平的成人。素材是我本人在最近五年的中文教学中，积累并重新整理和挑选出来的一些常用的话题，加上适时更新的网络文章和贴子。 播客每周一次。Adults， commonly used topics

四季人生（The Four Seasons of Life）

“Burning the Midnight Oil”
Hi there! Have you ever heard the phrase “burning the midnight oil”?
It means working late into the night, often to meet a deadline. 
For instance, “I had to burn the midnight oil to finish my project on time.”
While it shows dedication, remember to balance hard work with rest. 

Mini podcasts about Idioms, Expressions, Vocabulary and so on...

“Burning the Midnight Oil”

Word Spotlight: “Serendipity” Hello, language lovers! Here’s a beautiful word for you: “serendipity.” It means a happy or lucky discovery made by chance. For example, “Finding my favourite book in a café was pure serendipity.” This word could add charm to your vocabulary. Use it when something unexpected and wonderful happens.
Isn’t it serendipity you’re learning this word now?

Serendipity

“Hit the Nail on the Head” *Hey everyone! Let’s dive into a useful idiom: “hit the nail on the head.” It means to say or do exactly the right thing. Imagine your friend explains perfectly to you,why you’re tired and he says
“You’ve been working too much.”
You could say, “You hit the nail on the head!” It’s great for emphasizing accuracy in ideas or actions. Can you think of a time you hit the nail on the head?

Hit the Nail on the Head

Hi there! Welcome to today’s mini podcast. Let’s talk about the idiom “break the ice.”  
This means to do or say something to make people feel more comfortable, especially in social situations. For example, if you’re at a party and nobody’s talking, you might tell a funny story to break the ice. Here’s a quick tip: jokes or compliments are great icebreakers. Try using it in your conversations today!  