Can learning a language give you an alternative perspective on life? We discuss this with our expert in linguistic relativity Guillaume Thierry.

The Age of Humans

Episode 1: Does learning a new language change your perception?

Друзья, я продолжаю свой выпуск адаптированных книг российской литературы. Первым в этом списке будет роман Ф.М. Достоевского "Идиот".
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Приятного прослушивания и не стесняйтесь заказывать уроки:)

Учи русский по адаптированным книгам

In this episode, I’ll explain how to say "fiction" and "non-fiction" in Chinese. You’ll learn the proper terms used in literary contexts, and get to know some related vocabulary along the way. Perfect for book lovers and Chinese learners alike!

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Love Reading? Here's How to Say "Fiction" and "Non-fiction" in Chinese!

盤古開天

很久很久以前，天空和地球之間一片混沌。在這混沌中，有一位名叫盤古的巨人。他身穿一件黑色的長袍，手拿著一把巨大的斧頭。盤古的眼神充滿了智慧和力量。

盤古看到混沌的局面，決定要開天闢地。他揮起斧頭，用力砍向混沌。斧頭劈砍下去，發出震耳欲聾的聲音。經過九天九夜的努力，終於，混沌被盤古劈開了。

當混沌分開時，輕而上浮的是一片無邊無際的天空，重而下沈的則是一片廣闊的大地。天空中，盤古留下了一個個閃亮的星星，它們成為了後來的太陽、月亮和星辰。

盤古站在地上，感受到了無盡的力量。他開始成為了世界的中心，把自己的生命和靈魂融入了大地之中。他的眼淚變成了大海，他的汗水變成了江河湖泊。

隨著時間的流逝，盤古的身體逐漸化為了山川和土地。他的頭髮和鬍鬚變成了森林和草原。他的骨骼化作了高山和峽谷。

盤古開天闢地的故事告訴我們，一切都有一個開始。在混沌中，我們可以發現無限的可能性。只要我們有創造力、勇氣和智慧，就能開創出美麗的世界。


聽故事學中文

盤古開天

In many of the world's richer countries, young adults feel they can't afford to start a family. They also see the idea of buying a house as an impossible dream.

So, they're going on holiday instead!

And Elizabeth Currid-Halkett from the University of Southern California told CNN that young people are happy to take on some debt to go on a trip.

That's because it feels like a very small amount of debt compared to the cost of college or a house.

In fact, a May 2024 survey by US money website WalletHub found that two out of five Americans agree: they think it's worth going into debt to be able to have a good vacation.

Some call it "doom spending" — spending money on short-term pleasure, not saving it for something bigger in the future.

People point to the fact that house prices have increased much faster than wages, and so young adults today feel that saving for a home isn't realistic.

They feel the money would be better spent on a nice vacation.

There are also airlines that let customers book a flight but pay for it later, something that may appeal to these younger travelers.

However, experts say doom spending is a risky way to use your money, especially if it becomes a habit.

Money expert Louise Hill told Sky News that spending on short-term pleasure also makes it even harder to save for big things in life like a house or a family.

She said: "By the time you've saved enough for it, think about whether you still really want it."

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Many Americans Happy to Go into Debt for a Vacation

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Daily English Podcast

Daily English Podcast Chapter # 15

1. Music
2. Stories
3. Videos
4. Games
5. Creating something new

Learn English with Stories

Five ways to improve children's listening skills

Playing games is so much fun but it can also be educational too! It's an activity that has the potential to contribute to your language learning journey immensely! Listen to this podcast episode to hear even more about it!

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