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📘 Past Simple – 5 verbs: go → went eat → ate have → had make → made see → saw Can you write one sentence?

Have you heard of the idiom, "the fly in the ointment?" Check your understanding with this quiz question.

I had a cold when I wrote last week’s post. The next day, my condition still didn’t improve. When I woke up, my whole body felt heavy, and even sitting up in bed took effort. My fever didn’t go down at all, and I started to feel dizzy whenever I stood up. At first, I tried to convince myself it was just a strong cold, but something felt different from usual. I realized I shouldn’t ignore it any longer, so I decided to go to the hospital in the morning. At the hospital, I explained my symptoms to the doctor, and he suggested taking several tests, including one for influenza. While waiting for the results, I sat in the small, quiet examination room, feeling nervous, tired, and honestly a little scared. After about fifteen minutes, the doctor came back and said, “You tested positive for influenza.” I was shocked because I hadn’t expected that at all. At the same time, I finally understood why I had felt so awful since the night before. The doctor prescribed antiviral medicine and told me to avoid going outside for a few days. When I got home, I changed into comfortable clothes, took the medicine, and went straight to bed. The rest of the day passed slowly. I drank warm tea, ate easy-to-digest food, and tried to stay hydrated. Even though I felt sick, I was relieved to know the cause and to start proper treatment. Now, all I can do is rest, sleep well, and hope my body recovers soon.

Boh! In Italian, the little word “boh” is incredibly common. It’s short, expressive, and can mean different things depending on the tone. Here' how we use it! - "I don’t know" This is the main meaning. Italian: “Quando arriva l’autobus?” Answer: “Boh!” English: “When does the bus arrive?” — “I don’t know!” - “I have no idea / No clue" Used when you’re totally confused. Italian: “Perché è chiuso il museo?” Answer: “Boh, nessuno lo sa.” English: “Why is the museum closed?” — “No idea, nobody knows.” - "I don’t care much / It’s same to me" It depends on the tone of voice. Italian: “Pizza o pasta per cena?” Answer: “Boh… come vuoi.” English: “Pizza or pasta for dinner?” — “I don’t mind… as you like.” - funny or dramatic use Italians often use it to be expressive. Italian: “Perché hai mangiato tre piatti di pasta?” Answer: “Boh...Mi andava!” English: “Why did you eat three pasta plates?” — “No idea! I just felt like it!” - Body language matters! Italians often say “boh” while lifting their shoulders, or making a “I don’t know” face Why are you not learning italian yet?...Boh!

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It’s a cultural ritual where coffee is roasted, ground, brewed, and served in three rounds — Abol, Tona, and Bereka. symbolizing respect, community, and hospitality

✨ Today’s Japanese Tip ✨ When Japanese speakers hear that something good happened to you, we say 「よかった！」 — literally “It was good!” Yes, past tense. Because in Japanese, we’re celebrating that the good thing has already happened. 🎉 But in English, people say “That’s good!”, not “That was good,” even if the event is in the past. English likes to keep good vibes in the present. 😎✨ So think of it like this: Japanese: “Yay, your good news already arrived! Past tense!” English: “Yay, the good mood is happening now! Present tense!” Different languages, different vibes. Both happy. 💛