In this episode, let’s explore how to express “sort of” and “kind of” in Chinese! You’ll learn how native speakers use phrases like “有点儿”, “算是” in everyday conversations to express uncertainty, hesitation, or just a bit of something......These small words can make your Chinese sound much more natural — kind of like a native!

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How to Say “Sort of” or “Kind of” in Chinese?

As it's already May, a lot of the part 1 and part 2 topics are changing in the IELTS speaking exam. Let's start with the topic "Describe a positive change you made in your life" with some good idioms which are explained below.

Remember this is just an example answer, and you should never learn example answers off by heart. It's very important to speak naturally in the speaking exam.


Idioms used in the example answer:

Out of shape

If someone is unhealthy or not able to do a lot of physical activity, we can say they are out of shape.

“He drinks and smokes too much, and has become very out of shape.”



In good shape

If you’re in good shape, you are fit and healthy. This  especially refers to the physical condition of your body ( being at a healthy weight, not overweight, getting plenty of exercise)


Run down

If you’re feeling run down, you are tired and lacking energy, usually after a sustained period without enough rest.

“After working late in the office every night for the last 2 weeks, he started to feel very run down.”


Full of beans

Someone who has a lot of energy might be described as full of beans.

“Young children are always full of beans, and love to run around, and play.”


Fit as a fiddle

Fit as a fiddle means ‘in very good health’ and may more often be used to refer to older people.

“My grandfather is 86, but is still as fit as a fiddle, and goes to exercise in the park every morning.”


Picture of good health

To look the picture of health simply means to look very healthy and well.

“Wow! Have you been going to the gym recently? You look the picture of health.


IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a positive change you made in your life - IELTS speaking part 2

TRANSCRIPTION (explanation included)

These expressions of gratitude traverse a spectrum of sincerity and formality. In the lexicon of everyday conversation, one might simply say "thank you," "thanks," or even add a casual "cheers" to express appreciation. When gratitude is deeply felt, phrases like "I'm sincerely grateful" and "I'm truly thankful" convey the depth of one's appreciation. In informal settings, a heartfelt thank you might be expressed with "you're a lifesaver" or "you're the best," adding a touch of camaraderie. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may entail phrases like "I extend my heartfelt thanks" or "I wish to express my deepest gratitude," while emphasizing that kindness does not go unnoticed. Politeness tempers the thanks in expressions such as "I want to say thank you" and "your help means a lot to me," demonstrating genuine gratitude. A touch of wit adds a layer of playfulness to the gratitude, as seen in expressions like "I owe you one" or "you're a legend." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their gratitude with statements like "I'm most grateful" or "your assistance is greatly appreciated," maintaining an air of warmth. For royalty, gratitude is conveyed with grace and dignity, as in "your kindness has not gone unnoticed" or "you have my deepest thanks," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

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How To Say 'THANK YOU' In Various English Registers

Per le prossime vacanze Jimmy ha organizzato un viaggio in solitaria: farà il giro d’Europa. Partirà da Venezia con il treno ad alta velocità e arriverà a Milano, città in cui non è mai stato. Trascorrerà il fine settimana lì per visitare i migliori musei della città, il palazzo Sforzesco, la Pinacoteca di Brera e il teatro La Scala.
Poi proseguirà per Torino e infine raggiungerà Aosta, da dove partirà per il monte Bianco. Per una settimana farà trekking in montagna, mangerà cibo nuovo e si godrà i bei panorami del monte più alto d’Europa.
Da Aosta raggiungerà la Svizzera: vuole visitare la città multiculturale di Ginevra e poi si recherà in Francia, a Parigi. Ha deciso che affitterà un piccolo monolocale a Mont Martre per vivere il centro artistico della città. A Parigi comprerà un biglietto aereo per volare Oltre Manica e raggiungere la bellissima Londra. Andrà a trovare la sua famiglia per qualche giorno: gli mostrerà le foto del suo viaggio e gli racconterà della sua vita a Venezia. Da Londra volerà in Germania, andrà a visitare il muro di Berlino e poi noleggerà una macchina per andare a bere birra a Monaco di Baviera.
Da Monaco di Baviera è facilissimo tornare in Italia: basta prendere un treno per il Trentino e in poche ore sarà sulle Dolomiti, dove passerà un giorno di relax alle terme prima di tornare a Venezia.

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Farò il giro d'Europa

Text：
老师：今天几点出发？
lǎoshī：jīntiān jǐdiǎn chūfā ？
Teacher：What time do you start off today?

学生：早上8点10分，我先去参观故宫，然后去景山公园。
xuésheng：zǎoshang 8 diǎn10 fēn,wǒ xiān qù cānguān gùgōng,ránhòu qù jǐng shān gōng yuán.
Student: At 8:10am, I will first go to visit the Forbidden City and then go to Jingshan Park.

老师：你打算在哪儿吃午饭？
 lǎoshī：nǐ dǎ suàn zài nǎ ér chī wǔ fàn ？
Teacher: Where are you going to have lunch?

学生：听说故宫附近有很多好吃的，就去那儿。
xuésheng: tīngshuō gùgōng fùjìn yǒu hěnduō hǎochī de, jiù qù nàr.
Student: I heard there are many delicious foods near the Forbidden City, so I‘ll just go there.

老师：下午有什么安排？
 lǎoshī：xiàwǔ yǒu shénme ānpái ？
Teacher: What plans do you have in the afternoon?

学生：下午两点半去颐和园，晚上去看京剧。
xuésheng：xiàwǔ liǎngdiǎnbàn qù yí hé yuán，wǎnshang qù kàn jīngjù .
Student: I'll go to the Summer Palace at 2:30 pm and watch Beijing Opera in the evening.

老师：听起来不错！
 lǎoshī：tīng qilai bùcuò ！
Teacher: Sounds good!

New words:
几点 jǐ diǎn：what time; when
Tell time: num.+点diǎn-o'clock+num.+分fēn- minute：8 diǎn10 fēn ）
先...然后...xiān ... rán hòu ...：first...then...
参观cān guān：visit; look around
听 tīng：listen；hear（听说 tīng shuō～hear of；听起来 tīng qi lai～sound；
p.s：v.+起来qǐ lai，this is used here to express that the speaker has only just initiated an action, and based on that, has made a preliminary judgment.
两点半 liǎng diǎn bàn：half past two（2:30）
早上 zǎoshang：early morning
下午 xià wǔ：afternoon
晚上 wǎnshang：evening
p.s：饭fàn meal/cooked rice，早饭 zǎo fàn、午饭 wǔ fàn、晚饭 wǎn fàn
不错 bù cuò：not bad


Welcome to visit China ”欢迎来中国!“

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