3 mins

关于宠物的一些事儿~

In this audio， I will read some j-q-x words to help you figure out the differences
1. 机器jīqì         气息qìxī        袭击xíjī
2. 假期jiàqī       洽询qiàxún  夏季xiàjì
3. 剧情jùqíng   取消qǔxiāo   酗酒xùjiǔ
4. 进去jìnqù      亲近qīnjìn    心境xīnjìng
5. 救起jiùqǐ       球鞋qiúxié    休假xiūjià
6. 交钱jiāoqián 敲响qiāoxiǎng   消极xiāojí

Cherry Blablabla｜Chinese&English

Pronunciation|j-q-x

In today's episode, I'm talking about the similarities between Sinhala grammar's 'ද' and the Chinese question particle '吗' in Chinese. Tune in to discover how these languages handle questions! 

Sinhala corner 

ද 和吗语气词一样吗？

Picture this: you’re standing at the coffee machine and a colleague comes over. You don’t know him very well. You both say hello and then you can’t think of much to say. You mumble* something about the weather (if you are British this is a sure thing. We love to talk about the weather) and then… nothing. 

Your mind goes blank* and you stand awkwardly looking at the coffee, wondering why it is taking so long to make…

Or picture this: you’ve joined a meeting online and there are one or two colleagues already there. You’re waiting for others to join and you have to pass the time. But the same thing happens … you can’t think of anything interesting to say and there is awkward silence….

In these situations we need small talk.

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Engine English

Episode 7: Small talk at work: an English learner’s guide

Today’s tip is a melodious and enjoyable approach to your language learning—you will use music to enhance your language skills. 
Singing along to songs in your target language can make learning fun and effective. 
Let’s explore how this method can boost your fluency.

111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 35 – Sing a song to Language Fluency

What is 'luck'?  Is the number 13 unlucky in your country?

Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

This topic is also available for intermediate and higher-level learners.


English with Angela -  conversation 

TASK 28 - BY A STROKE OF LUCK OR UNLUCKY FOR SOME 

...
Как рано мог он лицемерить,
Таить надежду, ревновать,
Разуверять, заставить верить,
Казаться мрачным, изнывать,
Являться гордым и послушным,
Внимательным иль равнодушным!
Как томно был он молчалив,
Как пламенно красноречив,
В сердечных письмах как небрежен!
Одним дыша, одно любя,
Как он умел забыть себя!
Как взор его был быстр и нежен,
Стыдлив и дерзок, а порой
Блистал послушною слезой!

Как он умел казаться новым,
Шутя невинность изумлять,
Пугать отчаяньем готовым,
Приятной лестью забавлять,
Ловить минуту умиленья,
Невинных лет предубежденья
Умом и страстью побеждать,
Невольной ласки ожидать,
Молить и требовать признанья,
Подслушать сердца первый звук,
Преследовать любовь, и вдруг
Добиться тайного свиданья...
И после ей наедине
Давать уроки в тишине!
...


Нескучные истории - Not boring stories

А. С. Пушкин. Роман в стихах "Евгений Онегин". Отрывок.

Strasbourg, sa choucroute, sa cathédrale, ses légendes !


Douce France

Le vieux Strasbourg

In this episode, I’ll share some interesting knowledge about the names of potato in Chinese! You'll not only know the meanings of these names but also learn some delicious new vocabulary：

土豆 (tǔdòu)
中文解释：一种常见的地下根茎类植物，广泛作为主食或配菜。
英文解释：Potato, a common tuber widely used as a staple or side dish.

洋芋 (yángyù)
中文解释：中国西北和两湖等地区对土豆的称呼，带有地域特色。
英文解释：A regional term for potato, used in places like Sichuan and Yunnan.

马铃薯 (mǎlíngshǔ)
中文解释：土豆的正式学名，通常在农业或科学文献中使用。
英文解释：The formal scientific name for potato, often used in agricultural or scientific contexts.

作物 (zuòwù)
中文解释：指经过栽培用于食用或其他经济目的的植物。
英文解释：Crop, a plant cultivated for food or other economic purposes.

五湖四海 (wǔhú sìhǎi)
中文解释：成语，形容全国各地或广泛的地域。
英文解释：An idiom meaning "all corners of the world," referring to wide regions or areas.

土豆烧牛肉 (tǔdòu shāo niúròu)
中文解释：一道用土豆和牛肉为主要食材的传统中式家常菜。
英文解释：A traditional Chinese home-style dish made with potatoes and beef.

酸辣土豆丝 (suānlà tǔdòu sī)
中文解释：一道经典的川菜，用土豆丝和酸辣调味料制作。
英文解释：A classic Sichuan dish made with julienned potatoes and a spicy-sour seasoning.