在中国，为了表示对长辈的尊重，是不可以直呼其名的，有时候连同音字都要避免使用。阿九的儿媳是个非常聪明且孝顺的人，为了表示对阿九的尊重，她从来不说“九”，甚至连“jiu”的同音字也不说。这一天，来了两位老人，他们要考验阿九的儿媳是否真的可以不说“jiu”这个音……

Learning Chinese culture with Miss Zhang

汉字小故事-同音词-《阿九的故事》

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Ep 3 Breathe Better to Speak Better

Which is your favourite type of sport? Today, I'm going to talk about different kinds of sports. Why do you like the sports that you do? Why do you do sport?

Just Chatting....

A Bit of Sport?

Reseña sobre "Duna: Parte 2", película del director Denis Villeneuve.

El kinetoscopio

Episodio 1: Duna - Parte 2

In this podcast you will know what Tamal is and how it is prepared.

2 libras de costillas de cerdo cortada en trozos pequeños
12 piezas de pollo
1 libra de tocino de cerdo cortado en trozos pequeños
4 papas medianas peladas y en rodajas
2 zanahorias grandes peladas y en rodajas
6 huevos cocidos en rodajas
1 taza de arvejas
3 tazas de arroz cocinado

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Colombia

¿Que es el tamal y como se prepara tamal tolimense?

In this episode, we dive into the common predicament of finding the bathroom in unfamiliar surroundings. Join us as we explore the various phrases and expressions you can use to seek directions to the nearest restroom or toilet. From polite inquiries like "Excuse me, could you please tell me where the nearest restroom or toilet is?" to straightforward requests such as "Can you please tell me where I can find the toilet?" we'll equip you with the essential language skills needed to navigate this important everyday situation. So, whether you're traveling abroad or simply in need of guidance in a new place, tune in to discover the right words to confidently ask for directions to the bathroom.


Phrases/Expressions:

"Excuse me, could you please tell me where the nearest restroom or toilet is?"
"Could you please direct me to the nearest restroom or toilet?"
"Excuse me, where is the bathroom?"
"Can you please tell me where I can find the toilet?"
"I'm sorry, could you help me? I need to know where the restroom is."

Language Lab: Conversations with Teacher Rose - Unlocking English Fluency

What should you say when you're searching for the bathroom?

Gut – besser – optimal

(A)  Optimierung, besser gesagt, Selbst-Optimierung, ist ein großer Trend unserer Zeit. Pausenlos überwachen, messen und kontrollieren wir unsere Körperfunktionen ebenso wie unsere Aktivitäten. Dafür gibt es zahlreiche Programme, Apps und Internet-Angebote. 
(B)  Wir achten auf mindestens zehntausend Schritte pro Tag: die Smart-Watch registriert es. Puls und Blutdruck werden dabei auch gleich gemessen. Schlank bleiben ist alles; aber wenn es doch Gewichts-Probleme gibt, holen wir uns einfach Motivation und Unterstützung von einem Internet-Coach. 
(C)  Auf die Frage: „Hast du heute Nacht gut geschlafen?“ antwortete man vor zehn Jahren: „Ja, danke!“ oder „Nein, grauenvoll!“. Heute sagt man nach einem Blick auf das Handy:“63 Prozent.“
(D)  Täglich erhalten wir eine Erinnerung, die Grammatikübungen in der Fremdsprachen-App nicht zu vergessen und wer beim Aufräumen und Putzen überfordert ist, lässt sich durch eine App für Haushalts-Organisation unterstützen. 
(E)  All das ist reizvoll und interessant, aber ein ungesunder Zwang sollte nicht daraus werden. Bedenklich ist auch, dass wir eine riesige Menge persönlicher Daten preisgeben, aber das ist ein anderes Thema.

LearnGermanToday

13_Gut, besser, optimal

The articles, "a", "an" and "the" are important to show which object we are talking about.

My podcast episode that explains what they are and how to use them: https://www.italki.com/en/podcast/episode/coh1dyg1vpvszcpnwaecgn

The Social Evolutionary

"Weed" or "A Weed" - a BIG difference!

In this episode of Streetwise English Podcast, I talk about how to create a language immersion environment in your own home country. Book an English conversation class with me . My teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening!