This month's topic will tackle everything related to BOOKS, having confident conversations about the books you read, and how to best describe them to others. First topic, 'Book Vocabulary'.



Baffling Lingo

Books Everything 

抱薪救火：用柴草来救火。常用来以比喻想要消除祸害，但用了错误的办法而适得其反。

中华成语典故

中华成语典故--抱薪救火

My students often have problems with these words. Let me help!
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Confusing words  (A2 - Elementary)

Confusing words - fun , funny

会 (huì) means "to be able to" or "to know how to." It is used to describe a specific skill or ability that someone has. For example:
我会说中文。 (Wǒ huì shuō Zhōngwén.) - I can speak Chinese.
可以 (kěyǐ) means "to be allowed to" or "to have permission to." It is used to describe whether someone is allowed or permitted to do something. For example:
你可以坐这里。 (Nǐ kěyǐ zuò zhèlǐ.) - You are allowed to sit here.
能 (néng) means "to be able to" or "to have the ability to." It is used to describe a general ability or capability that someone has. For example:
我能做这件事。 (Wǒ néng zuò zhè jiàn shì.) - I am able to do this.
In general, 会 is used to describe a specific skill or ability that someone has, while 可以 is used to describe whether someone is allowed or permitted to do something, and 能 is used to describe a general ability or capability that someone has.

Difference between A and B in Chinese with Shanmei

会 (huì) VS 可以 (kěyǐ) VS 能 (néng) 

In this episode, we shift our focus to neutral nouns in Ukrainian and how to form their plural endings! We’ll break down the most common patterns, explain how hard and soft stems influence these changes, and provide simple tips to help you master plural formation.

Grammar bits in Ukrainian

Mastering Ukrainian Plurals: Neutral nouns in plural

В этом выпуске я рассуждаю о плюсах и минусах удалённой работы.
Приятного прослушивания! 
Со словарём можно ознакомиться ниже:

выглядеть с иголочки= выглядеть идеально, очень хорошо,
вызывать дискомфорт- to cause discomfort,
назойливый- importunate,
попадаться на глаза= быть замеченным, привлекать внимание,
мелкие дела= дела, не требующий много времени и концентрации,
переработка= больше работы, чем нужно,
эмоциональное выгорание- emotional burnout,
растягивать задачу, время= делать слишком долго
сидеть в Тиктоке или Инстаграме, сидеть- (here) to surf
наверняка= наверное
искренне- sincerely
подчинённый- an employee

Привет, это Наташа!

Удалённая работа

Today we're talking about a phrase that we can use to discuss hobbies, interests, or background, that we share with our colleagues. This phrase is to have things "in common". We also discuss a common mistake that international English speakers make when using this word. I hope you find it useful!

If you're trying to improve the way that you communicate in English at work then feel free to book some of my time, it would be great to meet you. See you soon!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

Do we have anything in common?

This week Karen and Baiwei are chatting about their childhood! Are there any differences? And what about the childhood of kids nowadays?

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.



Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Our Childhood!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r3jErIh3sax-LfCmkdOHpOHhPhWsHztQ/view?usp=drivesdk