Similarites between English and Russian (fun facts)

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A Korean romantic comedy series about a woman who goes on a blind date with her boss.

Vocabulary:
proposal: asking someone to marry you
reject: to refuse someone
CEO: Chief Executive Officer, the boss of a company
great-grandchildren: the children of your grandchildren (I accidentally said grandchildren in the episode instead of great-grandchildren.) 
archaeopteryx: a bird-like dinosaur
fiancee: the woman you're engaged to, (the male equivalent is fiance.)
worry doll: a small doll you tell your worries to, this originated in Guatemala
gossip: rumors about the personal life of others
blind date: going on a date with someone you've never met

Phrases:
to pass away: to die
the lengths she goes to: extra effort someone does to achieve something
a running joke: a shared joke or a joke repeated throughout something
to talk behind someone's back: to say bad things about someone when they're not around
a white lie: lying about something small

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Movie Series: Business Proposal

The Main Differences Between British English and American English
The English language is a global medium of communication with two predominant forms: British English and American English. These two varieties serve as the foundation for millions of speakers worldwide. However, they differ significantly in vocabulary, spelling, grammar, pronunciation, and usage. Understanding these distinctions is essential for anyone who wants to communicate effectively across cultural and linguistic boundaries. This essay explores the key differences between British and American English and explains why these differences matter.
Vocabulary
One of the most noticeable differences is in the words each variety uses. Many words differ entirely for the same concept. For example, British English uses the word "flat" to describe a living space, while American English uses the word "apartment." Similarly, a "lorry" in British English is a "truck" in American English, and "petrol" becomes "gas."
Even some common words have different meanings depending on the variety. For instance, in British English, the word "pants" refers to underwear, but in American English, "pants" means trousers. These differences can cause confusion, which is why understanding the context is so important. Both varieties also have unique idiomatic expressions. For example, in British English, the phrase "fancy dress" refers to a costume, but Americans would call this a "costume party."
Spelling
Spelling differences between British and American English developed as the result of historical changes. British English spells the word "colour" with a "u," while American English spells it "color." Another example is the British spelling "centre," which is written as "center" in American English: https://youtu.be/hzLVVTbqgcAhttps://youtu.be/hzLVVTbqgcA

Differences between British English and American English

The Main Differences Between British English and American English - Introduction: https://youtu.be/hzLVVTbqgcA 

我是谁？
我是一位爷爷吗？不是的。
我是一只猫吗？也不是的。
我是一个鸡蛋吗？当然不是的。
我是一张地图吗？
哈哈，这是个太奇怪的问题！
告诉你吧，其实我叫Amber, 你可以叫我Amber老师！
我从中国来，我是中国人，我在中国的南方（nánfāng, south）。你呢？
我今年30岁，你知道我去年几岁吗？明年呢？
我是一位中文老师。我有很多学生，他们是工程师、医生、服务员和学生。你的工作是什么呢？我想你可能在银行工作？或者在学校工作？还是在工厂工作？
我喜欢读书、做饭。我还特别喜欢体育运动，跑步阿、骑自行车呀，爬山什么的。我也喜欢和好朋友在一起，虽然她最喜欢的是吃巧克力和睡觉。你喜欢什么呢？
我的城市叫厦门。这里很夏天和冬天都很舒服，不太热也不太冷，刮风下雨的时候不多，天气很好。这里的生活比较慢，我想，是因为厦门人喜欢喝茶。厦门在海的旁边，它公园很多，大树很多，路很干净，房子很漂亮，很像一个大花园，所以很多人来这里旅游。
厦门有两千年的历史，所以她有一种很古老(gû lâo, ancient)的音乐，但是现在的人都已经听不懂了。
在厦门最流行的游戏叫做博饼(bó bîng, mooncake betting)。这个游戏我们只在中秋节(zhōng qiū jié, the Mid-autumn Festival)玩，所有的大人和孩子都喜欢，因为可以拿很多礼物。
我喜欢我现在的城市，但我更喜欢我的老家(lâo jiā, hometown)，我的老家有我的爸爸妈妈爷爷奶奶，我喜欢的邻居、朋友和同学。我希望每一年都能回家一次，每一次都能和我爱的人一起去吃好吃的。
你的城市怎么样呢？可以告诉我吗？
我们下次见！ See you next time !




Talk with HSK3 vocabulary

我是谁？(wô shì shuí )

Gracias por acompañarme en este pequeño homenaje a mi amada Pucky y por ser parte de este espacio. 

Aprendiendo español con una argentina

EN MEMORIA DE PUCKY - IN MEMORY OF PUCKY

A boy named Merryl is on a date with a girl named Honey. He realizes he can't remember the names of certain items so he tries to explain what he means by using the wrong words. Later he goes to the store and to the doctor and has the same problem.

This story is written by me.

Vocabulary:
salt and pepper shakers: containers for salt and pepper
thingamajig: a word people use when they don't remember the right word
pepper spray: a spray used for self-defense
baby wipe: a moistened paper towel used to clean a baby
napkin: a paper towel used to clean the mouth after eating food
smushed: smashed
pico de gallo: salsa used in Mexican food
croutons: small pieces of toasted bread used in salad
cooking spray: a spray that keeps food from sticking to the pan
goo: sticky, thick substance
salad dressing: a liquid mixture used for salads
stethoscope: a tool doctors use to listen to a person's heartbeat