从古代开始，中国的文人墨客就擅用同义词的现象写诗、做文章。清朝才子纪晓岚参加宴席的时候，有人让他写一首祝福的诗句，没想到纪晓岚竟然“骂”起人来了，这究竟是怎么一回事儿呢？

Learning Chinese culture with Miss Zhang

汉字小故事-同义转换-《纪晓岚巧用“坏”词说好话》

Мой старый друг, мой верный Дьявол,
Пропел мне песенку одну:
— Всю ночь моряк в пучине плавал,
А на заре пошёл ко дну.

Кругом вставали волны-стены,
Спадали, вспенивались вновь,
Пред ним неслась, белее пены,
Его великая любовь.

Он слышал зов, когда он плавал:
«О, верь мне, я не обману»…
Но помни, — молвил умный Дьявол, —
Он на заре пошёл ко дну. —

1906 г.

Нескучные истории - Not boring stories

"Умный дьявол". Николай Гумилев.

Let me tell you why you DON'T want to keep trying to speak like a "native".
In this episode, I will share with you reasons why such a goal will not help you become fluent,  based on my experience as a teacher. Actually, it might make it harder!

Share in the comments what you think and stay tuned for more episodes on fluency!

I Just Wanna Be Fluent in English!

ep1. Why You Don't Want to Speak like a "Native"

Neste episódio, você vai ouvir expressões de horários utilizadas mais comumente no nordeste brasileiro.

Meu Podcast - Aqui das altas quenturas do Sertão de Pernambuco

Expressões de horário

Knowing Everything About Chinese Cultrue

19housewarming

Technology and AI are rapidly shaping our modern world, and this topic is certainly one that might come up in the test. Listen to some examples of examiners' questions, as well as effective responses that will guarantee an excellent score. 

IELTS SPEAKING WITH LIZ UK

EP 1: TECHNOLOGY & AI

✨ Your Hands Can Speak Too ✨

Did you know your sense of touch can make your language learning faster, deeper, and more enjoyable?
From the silky calm of smooth glass to the lively spark of rough bark… every texture tells your brain how to learn.

💡 In this episode, discover:

Why smooth = easier memory, rough = sharper grammar focus

How touching organic textures lowers anxiety and boosts speaking confidence

The surprising way each finger could influence your learning style

In Episode 85 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, we explore the gentle but powerful role of touch in language learning.
Your hands are not just tools—they are memory-makers.
We talk about:

How smooth textures calm the mind for easier vocabulary learning.

How rough textures sharpen focus for grammar and pronunciation.

How asymmetrical surfaces help with irregular language patterns.

How organic textures (like leaves, fur, or fruit) lower anxiety and make speaking feel safer.

How inorganic textures (like keyboards and books) boost procedural memory for writing and spelling.

How different fingers—from the grounding thumb to the communicative little finger—may influence learning focus.

With science, sensory awareness, and a touch of metaphysical insight, this episode helps you “feel” your way into new words and phrases.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 85 - How 🫶The Art of Touching 🫶 can help you learn a language

Today I go to the Supermarket. The affirmation of today is about not being stressed while learning English. 

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

At the Supermarket

Asking this question can reveal a lot about yourself.