 the interrogative phrase “多+大”， how to say in Chinese?

HSK vocabulary

HSK1 the interrogative phrase “多+大”

Normalmente cuando pensamos en la economía de España muchas personas piensan en el turismo pero España tiene otros muchos recursos que aportan valor a la economia y en este episodio vamos a hablar de ellos. En él vamos a mencionar los productos más exportados de España. 

Espero que, como siempre disfrutes del episodio. Después de escucharlo, no te olvides de dejarle una valoración y de decirme si esperabas que España exportara estos productos o te han sorprendido.

Consigue el calendario de adviento: https://blancadelatorre.kartra.com/page/1r3267


Blanca to go 

168 – Los productos que más exporta España

Aquí, exploraremos los recuerdos, las canciones, las películas, los juegos y todas esas pequeñas cosas que nos llenan de nostalgia.

Si estás aprendiendo español, este es el lugar perfecto para practicar y mejorar tu comprensión mientras te sumerges en historias que te harán sentir en casa, sin importar en qué parte del mundo estés. Así que prepárate, porque juntos vamos a recorrer el camino de la memoria, un episodio a la vez.

Here, we'll explore memories, songs, movies, games, and all those little things that fill us with nostalgia.

If you're learning Spanish, this is the perfect place to practice and improve your comprehension while immersing yourself in stories that will make you feel at home, no matter where you are in the world. So get ready, because together we're going to walk down memory lane, one episode at a time.

Hablar por hablar (Listening)

Nostalgia (Podcast para practicar listening)

Whether you're travelling to the islands or the mountains of Thailand, you're likely to spend at least one night in its capital city on the way. Bangkok might be noisy and polluted but it's also an exciting city with plenty of things to see and do. Why not make it a longer stay?

Where to stay
The Khao San Road was a famous traveller spot even before Leonardo di Caprio's character in the film The Beach stayed there. But it's noisy, not very pretty and not very Thai. For something more authentic, Phra Kanong offers an alternative place to stay, with its fantastic street markets where everyday Bangkok people eat, work and live. It's not as convenient for the main tourist sites, but it has a Skytrain station so you can be at the Grand Palace in 20 minutes.

How to get around
Bangkok's traffic can be a nightmare. Sure, you can easily take a taxi – if you want to spend hours stuck in traffic jams – but there are two much better ways to get around the city. To explore the temples and historical sites, catch an express boat river taxi or a longtail boat along the Chao Phraya river and the canals. For the modern part of the city, the Skytrain is a fast, cheap way to travel from the river to the shopping malls and nightlife of Sukhumvit, and the famous Chatuchak street market.

Where to eat
The simple answer is: everywhere! Thai street food is among the best in the world, and for around $5 you can eat a filling and delicious meal. Some food stands have little plastic seats where you can sit and eat and they cook the same dish over and over, like fried chicken on rice or Pad Thai noodles. Head for Chinatown – Yaowarat Street – and choose whatever looks most interesting from the many excellent Chinese and Thai restaurants and food stands.  

The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

A travel guide - Thailand. Reading and Comprehension. 

TRANSCRIPTION (includes explanation)
These various expressions for negation span a spectrum of formality and tone. In the lexicon of everyday conversation, one might simply assert "no," "nope," or "nah," and even employ a touch of informality with "not gonna happen." When a matter is more absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, no" and "under no circumstances" make the position clear. In informal settings, a definitive refusal might take the form of "not a chance" or "ain't gonna happen," perhaps even with a touch of camaraderie, as in "nah, mate." For matters requiring decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I'm afraid the answer is no" or "I must decline," while adding regret, as in "regrettably, no," imparts a sense of genuine consideration. Politeness tempers the refusal in phrases such as "I'm sorry, but no" and "thank you for considering me, but I'll have to say no," expressing gratitude for the offer. The witty turn of phrase adds a touch of humor to the refusal, suggesting impossibility with expressions like "I'd sooner sprout wings and fly" or "when pigs fly." In more elevated circles, the upper class might communicate their refusal with statements like "I regret to inform you that the answer is in the negative" or "it would not be fitting, I'm afraid," while maintaining an air of politeness. For royalty, a refusal is conveyed with grace and tact, as in "one must respectfully decline" or "I cannot acquiesce to that request," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

LEARN BY LISTENING

How To Say 'YES' In Various English Registers

“I’d really like to participate in a drawing contest, which is organised by my university every year, and the first three prize winners actually go forward to a national drawing contest. I wasn’t so into drawing over the years, but I found that during all the covid lockdowns that it was a great way to pass the time, and really helped me from going stir crazy stuck at home every day during the numerous lockdowns we had.

 

I recently showed some of my friends a few of my sketches, which are mostly landscapes, and they were very complimentary, and suggested that I enter a competition, which gave me a boost of confidence. 

I imagine that the  competition would be pretty stiff for this contest, but i feel confident that i’ve really developed my skills enough over the past year or so, and with my friends and families encouragement have been able to get the nerve up to show off my drawing skills in public.

 

I guess the main reason i’d like to take part in this contest is that i’ve really grown to love drawing, and feel it would actually be a lot of fun to enter, as well as giving me a new challenge which i think i’m now ready for. Another reason is of course the chance of winning a nice prize, and maybe even having my drawing going forward to the national contest, which would really be amazing.

 

Thank you…. “

IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a competition/contest you would like to take part in - IELTS speaking part 2

当然，今天不是「こどもの日」儿童节。当然，这也不是近期录的节目😄
这期节目介绍了三种日本的儿童节。

Crystal的日语碎碎念

5、こどもの日おめでとうございます！

Hoy es un día, mejor dicho, una Noche muy especial en España, ya que es el día antes, el día de preparación para el Día de Reyes, que es cuando los españoles recibimos los regalos de Navidad.
Por supuesto en el día de hoy tenemos algunas tradiciones y rituales que llevamos a cabo cada año. Para conocerlos y aprender un poco más sobre este día escucha este episodio.


Especial Navidad 8-Noche de Reyes

我家有六口人，爷爷、奶奶、爸爸、妈妈、妹妹和我。我的爸爸是汽车教练，他在驾
校工作。我的妈妈是老师，她在幼儿园工作。我也是老师，我在高中和大学教中文。爷
爷、奶奶和妹妹不工作。妹妹是大四的学生，她想去银行工作。