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SWE20  Method to improve focus while studying

二用于表示数字、序号和号码时,十般用“二”，如“二、十二、二十、二百、二万”，“第二”，“八五二七”等等;“两"只能用在“百、千、万、亿"的前面,口语中多用。

两,在量词和一些可以作量词的名词前面一般都用“两"，如“两个”、“两斤”、“两辆”、“两年”、“两点(钟)”、“两岁”;可是在表示重量、长度和容量的量词前面也可以用“二”，如“二斤”、“二厘米”、“二升”等。在说钱数时，“毛(角)”的前面如果没有“块”就说两毛”,如果 前面还有,就用“二”，如“三块二(毛钱)”。
请考虑下面的句子该用“二”还是用“两":
①_____年级个班都来了,一班来了20个人，_____班来了18个人。
②他的房间在_____号楼_____楼第_____个房间。
③我是前年_____月_____号来的，现在在中国已经呆了整整_____年零_____个月了。
④他的_____个哥哥都结婚了，大哥和大嫂都在公司工作，_____哥_____嫂都是老师。
⑤这孩子_____个月大的时候就会认人了，_____岁的时候已 经会说很多话了。
⑥一共是_____百一十 九块八,您给了_____百_____十块，找您_____毛钱。

Eva Wang的channel ——汉语语法对比合集

汉语语法对比之“二”和“两”

This week we discuss the expression: 

RAIN ON SOMEONE'S PARADE


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034 - rain on someone's parade

В этом подкасте рассказываю о происхождении нескольких фраз про нос в русском языке. Почему именно нос???

Привет, это Наташа!

Эпизод 36. Фразы про нос в русском языке.

In this episode, Kev Dean explores a bold new approach to OET Speaking preparation—treating roleplay as performance. Drawing on drama pedagogy, clinical communication theory, and AI-enhanced rehearsal tools, Kev shares how medical candidates can rehearse tone, empathy, and genre-specific phrasing to reduce fillers and sound more like real clinicians.

🎭 Highlights include:

Why “Hamlet with a stethoscope” reframes OET as rehearsable dialogue

How drama pedagogy boosts fluency, intonation, and emotional clarity

Using AI-generated audio scripts for shadowing and rehearsal

Replacing “ums” and “ahs” with structured, empathetic phrasing

Building a tonal repertoire: clinical, conversational, and examiner styles

Real examples from Turkish and Ukrainian learners

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, or educator, this episode offers a fresh lens on how performance theory can transform medical English training...
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Kev's English Podcast

Kep 41: OET Roleplay as Performance: Drama Pedagogy for Medical English Fluency

Ever found yourself puzzled by the difference between 'weather' and 'whether'? Join Smith as they unravel this intriguing linguistic distinction. How can understanding these terms elevate your communication? Let's dive in. In this engaging conversation, Smith not only clarifies the technicalities but also provides vivid examples, making the concept easily relatable. They explore various scenarios where 'weather' and 'whether' play crucial roles, offering a comprehensive understanding. By the end of this enlightening discussion, learners will confidently navigate these terms, enhancing their language proficiency.

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Grammar Practice Who vs Whom

The IELTS speaking test is a crucial part of the exam, as it assesses your ability to communicate effectively in English. To prepare for this test, there are several key strategies you can use to improve your performance.

IELTS Speaking Practice

How to prepare for your IELTS speaking test

Hello Serbian learners! Today I have 5 bits of advice for complete beginners – A0 level.
1.	Learn essential vocabulary. 
2.	Learn the Serbian alphabet. 
3.	Keep it relevant. 
4.	Learn the phrase for "How do you say_____ in Serbian?" 
5.	Be patient with yourself. 
Happy learning! See you in class! :)