In this episode, I answer the question many of my students ask me, "Which English test is easier?". As you will hear, it is not quite so simple...

Kev's English Podcast

Kev's English Podcast: Episode 17: Which English test is best for you?

法国的面包和中国的面包有什么不同？

Yating在法国

面包

        三毛，一个才华横溢的女作家，她的文字充满了对生活的热爱和对自由的追求。河西，一个深情而内敛的画家，他的画作中蕴含着对美的追求和对情感的深刻理解。他们的爱情故事，如同他们的作品一样，充满了艺术和情感的交融。
        三毛和河西在一次偶然的机会下相识，两人很快被对方的气质和才华所吸引。他们的爱情，是在相互尊重和理解中慢慢培养起来的。三毛欣赏河西的才华，河西则被三毛的独立和坚强所打动。
在他们共同的生活中，三毛和河西互相支持，共同面对生活的挑战。三毛在河西的陪伴下，继续她的文学创作，而河西也在三毛的鼓励下，继续他的艺术探索。他们的爱情，不仅是情感上的交流，更是精神上的共鸣。
        三毛曾说：“河西是我的爱人，也是我的朋友，我们在一起，可以分享快乐，也可以分担痛苦。”河西则用他的画笔，记录下了他们生活中的点点滴滴，将他们的爱情永远定格在画布上。
        他们的爱情故事，虽然最终以悲剧收场，但他们的爱情，却如同他们的作品一样，永远留在了人们的心中。

爱的细节

三毛和河西的爱情故事

*Mesmerizing! Fascinating! *
*불가살이 바로 당신 옆에 있을 수도? *
*One of the best new TV shows of 2022*
What if you were destined to have an immortal life? 
Would you be excited? or feel sick?
Here is the man who has been 600 years old!!
600 years!!
I’m not sure what he feels like, but I’m sure he is not happy. Why? 
You can figure out the reason only if you watched this TV series!
Most tumultuous and fresh try ever in TV series!
This is the brand-new fantasy drama in Korea! 
Fasten your seat belts and brace yourself for another time travel! 😍


그거 봤어? Did you watch it?

15. Bulgasal: immortal souls (불가살: 죽지 못하는 자들)

In this episode we are going to learn a Real Chinese Conversation【Restaurant reservation】. 
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Step 1: Listen and catch the words you know already, have a guess about the content.
Step 2: Check the script to learn one by one. 
Step 3: Listen and repeat after it.
Step 4: Practice until you can perform the dialogue. 
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A: 喂，您好。这里是广州饭店。
wéi ， nín hǎo 。 zhè lǐ shì guǎng zhōu fàn diàn 。
Hello. This is the Guangzhou Hotel.
B: 你好，我想预订一张桌子。
nǐ hǎo ， wǒ xiǎng yù dìng yì zhāng zhuō zi 。
Hello, I'd like to reserve a table.
A: 请问您贵姓？
qǐng wèn nín guì xìng ？
May I have your surname?
B: 免贵姓郑。
miǎn guì xìng zhèng 。
You may call me Zheng.
A: 请问您几位？需要什么时候用餐？
qǐng wèn nín jǐ wèi ？ xū yào shén me shí hòu yòng cān ？
How many are you please? When do you want to have the meal?
B: 我们6个人。晚上7点左右到。
wǒ men liù gè rén 。 wǎn shàng qī diǎn zuǒ yòu dào 。
There are six of us. We'll be there around 7pm.
A: 您要坐大厅还是包间？
nín yào zuò dà tīng hái shì bāo jiān ？
Would you like to sit in the lobby or a private room?
B: 包间有低消吗？
bāo jiān yǒu dī xiāo ma ？
Is there a minimum spending for the private room?
A: 包间低消是500元。
bāo jiān dī xiāo shì wǔ bǎi yuán 。
It's 500 yuan for a private room.
B: 那就包间吧，安静点儿。
nà jiù bāo jiān ba ， ān jìng diǎn ér 。
A private room, then. It's quieter.
A: 好的，郑小姐。麻烦您留个电话。
hǎo de ， zhèng xiǎo jiě 。 má fán nín liú gè diàn huà 。
Okay, Ms. Zheng. Please leave your phone number.
B: 186-7432-1295
yī bā liù qī sì sān èr yī èr jiǔ wǔ
186-7432-1295
A: 好的。房间帮您订好了。您到时候到前台报一下号码就可以。
hǎo de 。 fáng jiān bāng nín dìng hǎo le 。 nín dào shí hòu dào qián tái bào yī xià hào mǎ jiù kě yǐ 。
Ok. I've booked the room for you. Just tell your number at the front desk then.
B: 好的，谢谢。
hǎo de ， xiè xiè 。
Okay, thank you.
A: 不客气。再见。
bù kè qì 。 zài jiàn 。
You're welcome. See you.
B: 再见。
zài jiàn 。
See you.

Yuli's Chinese Channel

饭店订座 Restaurant reservation （Beginner）

同学们可以看着歌词学唱这首经典老歌。
歌词：
你问我爱你有多深
我爱你有几分
我的情也真
我的爱也真
月亮代表我的心
你问我爱你有多深
我爱你有几分
我的情不移
我的爱不变
月亮代表我的心
轻轻的一个吻
已经打动我的心
深深的一段情
教我思念到如今
你问我爱你有多深
我爱你有几分
你去想一想
你去看一看
月亮代表我的心


Merry's voice (HSK四）

HSK 四   歌曲：《月亮代表我的心》

This is the first episode of a podcast about the childhood in Lebanon of a Lebanese woman. 

Discovering the Francophones of Lebanon 

 Chirine : Mon enfance au Liban 

In this episode,  Smith explains how to master English phrasal verbs with simple tips and practical advice. Learn how to group phrasal verbs by themes, practice them in context, and use them naturally in conversation. Whether you're a beginner or advanced learner, this episode will help you understand and use phrasal verbs like a pro!