In our second episode, we discuss the communication between different cultures. One way of distinguishing them is based on how specific the context is. But what do "high" and "low" really mean?

The Age of Humans

Episode 2: High and Low Context Cultures

马克：丽丽，明天就要去见你的爸爸妈妈了。我准备买点儿鲜花送给阿姨，带一瓶红酒给叔叔。
Mǎkè: Lìlì, míngtiān jiù yào qù jiàn nǐ de bàba māma le。 Wǒ zhǔnbèi mǎi diǎner xiānhuā sòng gěi ā yí，dài yī píng hóngjiǔ gěi shūshu。
丽丽：不用买这些，我们一家都很喜欢吃水果，买点儿水果过去就好了。
Lìlì  :   Bùyòng mǎi zhèxiēū, wǒmen yī jiā dōu xǐhuan chī shuǐguǒ, mǎ diǎnr shuǐguǒ guòqù jiù hǎo le。
马克：就这么简单吗？跟我们那里不一样。
Mǎkè: Jiù zhème jiǎndān mā? Gēn wǒmen nàlǐ bù yīyàng。
丽丽：就是这么简单，太隆重了，他们反而觉得不自然。
Lìlì:     Jiùshì zhème jiǎndān, tài lóngzhòng le, tāmen fǎnér juéde bù zìrán。
马克：我担心这样做不礼貌呢。
Mǎkè: Wǒ dānxīn zhèyàng zuò bù lǐmào ne。
丽丽：投其所好，入乡随俗。我们也请你吃一顿家常便饭。
Lìlì:     Tóu qí suǒ hào, rù xiāng suí sú。 Wǒmen yě qǐng nǐ chī yī dùn jiā cháng biàn fàn。

Mark: Lili, I'm going to meet your mom and dad tomorrow. I'm going to buy some flowers for my aunt and a bottle of red wine for my uncle.  
Lili: There is no need to buy these. We all like fruit very much. Just buy some fruit.  
Mark: Is it that simple?  It's not like where we are.  
Lili: It's as simple as that. If they're too grand, they don't look natural.  
Mark: I'm afraid that would be rude.  
Lili: Do as the Romans do.  We'll treat you to a potluck dinner.  

Listening & Speaking (Mandarin)

马克与丽丽的对话    Dialogue between Mark and Lily      （HSK 3-4)

Subtitles: https://youtu.be/z3wsGLrup0s

If you watch this, I would automatically smile because the main character is so lovely!!
It's a legal drama. But the more I watch it, the warmer my heart gets.
You can break the prejudice and stereotype you have about your neighbors through this show.

✔K-Universe 1on1 Class: https://www.italki.com/teacher/9928310

그거 봤어? Did you watch it?

34 Extraordinary Attorney Woo (이상한 변호사 우영우)

This episode is part two of the episode Introducing the Shadowing Technique for English Learning. In this episode, you will learn new English phrases and idioms. Increasing your English vocabulary for everyday conversations in your personal life and work will allow you to really speak the English language and connect with native speakers. 



You'll learn seven definitions for the English phrases and idioms I used in the last episode. You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. If you’re an English learner and currently work or want to work with native English speakers from the U.S., you won't want to miss it!

Episode originally published on September 18, 2020.
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/brain-fried-english-phrases/. 

Express to Impress

Brain Fried and Other English Phrases

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Amy & Curtis teach you how to talk about what you did over the long weekend in English.

Learn English On Italki with the host of this Podcast: 

Book a lesson with Curtis - https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english

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Real English Conversations Podcast

Long Weekends: Real English Conversations Podcast On Italki

Top Tip 2 Read Along- How to immerse yourself in English!

Implicit learning is how humans have evolved to learn language! Learn how you and your family can work smarter not harder and learn natural sounding English. Find more video tips and lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@englishteacherzoe.

Teacher Zoe- The Easy Way to Learn Natural English!

The Global Professional Podcast

Statements and Questions about Lack of Recognition - EP 117

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
7月13日水曜日　天気/くもり　気温/25℃ 

函館市/はこだてし
・「100万歩チャレンジ」
・歩数によって、抽選で景品がもらえる
・50万歩、70万歩、100万歩の設定
・10月末まで
・市民のみなさんに健康になってほしい

［単語］
100万…1,000,000
歩/ぽ…歩く時の数え方。一歩/いっぽ、二歩/にほ、三歩/さんぽ、四歩/よんほ。
チャレンジ/ちゃれんじ…大変なことをする

歩数/ほすう…歩く数
抽選/ちゅうせん…全員ではなく、何人か選ばれること
景品/けいひん…プレゼント
設定/せってい…なにかをするために決めるルール

ルール/るーる…決まってること
末/まつ…月の最後の日

〈美和Miwa〉
日本語の先生
Podcast「どこでも.JAPANESE」も放送中！


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#90〉7月13日水曜日　100万歩チャレンジ！

Learn some travel vocabulary in relation to Greece. We cover culture, food, places, and natural wonders. Very complete lesson!
Best for intermediate students!