In this episode, we’ll explore the difference between “责任” and “负责”, two Chinese words that are closely related but often confusing for Chinese learners.
Although both words are connected to responsibility, they are used in very different ways in real-life Chinese. I’ll introduce a simple technique to help you clearly understand their meanings, sentence patterns, and usage contexts.

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

A Simple Technique to Differentiate “负责” from “责任”

This series of courses will formulate your learning content according to a weekly time cycle, allowing you to learn Chinese step by step.


Rachel's Weekly Chinese Podcast

Weekly Structured Common Chinese Expressions

In this episode, I make some observations about different conversational styles among native and non-native English speakers. I am generalizing, of course, and these are just my thoughts, based on what I've experienced in my life. *

I'd love to hear what YOU think! What have you observed? 

Here are some questions you might want to talk to yourself or write about - as we reflect on the year that has ended. Maybe you want to create a short monologue by recording your thoughts in a voice memo on your phone. Or perhaps you could try writing down your ideas on your phone or on a piece of paper. Do it for 5 or 10 minutes, and don't worry about your grammar or vocabulary. Writing is a great PROCESS - an exercise where you can use your English - anywhere, anytime, without a teacher or a listener. So getting in the HABIT of writing or speaking to yourself is as important as the words you use. Over time, your skills will improve! 

---- QUESTIONS TO ANSWER -----

What does the word SUCCESS mean to you? 
What does SUCCESS LOOK LIKE to you? 
What is something you have SUCCEEDED AT?

Based on YOUR definition of success - what made 2023 a successful year for you?
What will make 2024 a successful year for you? 

And here's a THOUGHT EXPERIMENT and a WRITING EXERCISE.
Imagine it is December 31, 2024. Using past tenses, write about what made 2024 a successful year for you. (This may feel strange, but it’s a great exercise for your English and for your mind! It can be fun and transformative, too!)

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*Note - In this episode, I make the mistake of using the word "American" to refer to people from the US. This is a bad habit that I am (still) trying to break. The truth is that we are all Americans in the whole hemisphere - North and South. But, as they say, "old habits die hard" or existing patterns are hard to change. 

Hear and There

4. How we speak with others & why we should talk to ourselves

MASCHILE vs. FEMMINILE
In italiano esistono parole che hanno significati diversi al maschile e al femminile. Oggi vediamo
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IL MENTO vs. LA MENTA - A2
Il mento è la parte inferiore del viso che si trova sotto la bocca.
Può essere tondo, appuntito, pronunciato o delicato 
Ad esempio: Luca aveva una piccola cicatrice sul mento. 
INVECE
la menta è una pianta aromatica dal profumo fresco e dal sapore intenso
Viene usata in cucina, nelle tisane, nei cocktail, nei dolci, nei piatti salati e persino nei prodotti cosmetici.
Ad esempio: adoro bere il tè alla menta dopo i pasti.
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Proviamo ad usarli nella stessa frase
Luca si toccava il mento con aria pensierosa, mentre masticava una foglia di menta fresca.
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Ora tocca a te, scegli la parola corretta: il mento o la menta?
Mi sono sporcata il _______ con la salsa al pomodoro




SHORT ITALIAN LESSONS - Slow Italian

IL mentO e LA mentA

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topic: Sports and competition.

Here are the 3 questions that will be addressed in the podcast.

1. Why are some sports fans so passionate?
2. Is there any violence at sporting events in your country?
3. Should athletes be better role models?

Enjoy it and send me a message to get private counsultation on how to feel more confident when speaking and how to achieve the goal you are after when it comes to spoken English.

See you tomorrow.

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topic: Sports and competition.

Pour le premier épisode de la série contes à morales, je vous lirai l'histoire de la 'Jarre abîmée', bonne écoute à toutes et à tous !  

French mindfully 

La Jarre abîmée (the damaged jar)  

Those pesky stinging nettles! 😖

Are there stinging nettles in your country? 

Luke's English Sessions

Ep 4. Stinging Nettles 

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

More about Irish Life and Culture

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