Why do some Ukrainians use Russian grammatical patterns and/or words in Ukrainian and vice versa? Is it because both languages are commonly spoken in Ukraine or is there a more complex issue? Let's find out!

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What is суржик?

平平 ： 你有兄弟姐妹吗？ 麦克 ：我有一个哥哥和一个妹妹。 平平 ： 真好！我也想有一个哥哥，可以保护我。 麦克 ：我哥哥小时候总是欺负我。 平平 ：额~~ 麦克 ： 小时候都是这样，现在觉得还是有哥哥好，他常常帮助我。 兄弟姐妹 xiōng dì jiě mèi brothers and sisters 保护 bǎo hù protect; 小时候 xiǎo shí hou in one’s childhood; when one was young 总是 zǒng shi always; 欺负 qī fu bully; 这样 zhè yàng so; such; like this; this way; in this way 觉得 jué de feel; be aware; think 还是 hái shi still; nevertheless; （表示希望） had better; （表示选择） or; just the same 常常 cháng cháng frequently; often; 帮助 bāng zhù help;

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Pingping Chinese Elementary Lesson 4 ：Do you have brothers or sisters?

(Posted on December 20, 2021)
Konnichiwa! Welcome to Slow Japanese!
Christmas is almost here! What do you do for Christmas?

Usage of Slow Japanese:
STEP 1. Listen to the episode without seeing scripts.
STEP 2. Go to mochifika.com/podcast/ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", listen again to the episode while seeing the list.
STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

Scripts and key vocabularies of this episode are here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/slow-japanese-17-63478085?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare

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Episode #17 - Christmas! (Posted on December 20, 2021)

#Mexican Spanish
Plática con la profe yucateca Mercy Santiago sobre el uso de la palabra "güey".
https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8356156

Full episode, coming soon
#Spotify
#ApplePodcast

Mucho que decir

Güey  (EXTRACT)

Learn vocabulary related to housing and real estate! We'll discuss things to consider when choosing a place to rent. Top-level language that's practical and usable in real-life situations. Happy learning!

New English US

Apartment Hunting (B1-B2) 

Do you know how to address a Chinese person in an appropriate way? Are you still calling a woman "太太tàitai-Mrs" and “女人nǚrén--woman”? You might offend people without knowing. 

Check out this episode and you will find the proper ways to call people in different occasions in Chinese!


SherryChinese

中国人的称呼 How to address Chinese people appropriately

Continuamos aprendiendo vocabulario relacionado a la comida peruana. Esta vez les traigo información sobre la chicha (la chicha de jora y la chicha morada).
Transcripción y traducción disponible en: https://conpedepatria.blog/2022/10/05/la-chicha
¡Gracias por escuchar!

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10. La chicha peruana (una bebida tradicional)

Whether you're going on vacation, a business trip or to see friends or family for the weekend there is one thing you can't avoid — packing. And many of us pack too much, which might mean heavy bags, paying extra for flights and lots of unpacking.

So, here are a few ideas for how to pack light.

Make a list
This might be the most important thing. Think about what you really need to take — and if you're flying, how much luggage you're allowed.

Make a list, then see if you can make it shorter, and shorter. This should also make packing quicker, as long as you stick to your list!

Pack small
Do this by rolling up clothes, or you can buy compression bags that squash things into a smaller space inside your luggage. Packing cubes can also help — they're little bags you can use to organize your suitcase.

Forget the "just in case" things
Unless you're going to a place that doesn't have any shops, you don't need to take too much "just in case" stuff. If you find you need something extra, you might even get a good deal in a local market.

Be ready to do some washing
Okay, so this isn't the most exciting idea, but it could save you space. Most hotels offer laundry services or you could even wash your clothes by hand in the bathroom sink if you run out of things to wear!

Wear what you can
If you have big walking boots, wear them on the journey, along with any big jackets that will only waste space in your bag. And don't forget that you'll have to repack everything before returning home!

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Lighten Your Load: How to Pack Light for Travel

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1 - Neighbours. Questions 2.

How often do you see them? 

Linking words: To begin with, on top of that, besides.

Relevant vocabulary: A sign of respect, visit, routine, rituals, conversations, elatives, frequently, live close to us, greetings, exchange smiles, park, morning, go out.

If you feel frightened to speak, scared of making mistakes and stuck when speaking - read through my available classes. It might be IELTS speaking preparation, success in your job interview, career coaching or business English - I am sure you'll find something suitable.

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