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Dive into Syrian Dialect

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Swan lake 3

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2.春运

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W tym odcinku dowiesz się, dlaczego to dobrze, że w języku polskim są rodzaje.

POLISH YOUR POLISH

RODZAJ MA ZNACZENIE

TRANSCRIPTION (includes explanation)
These various expressions for negation span a spectrum of formality and tone. In the lexicon of everyday conversation, one might simply assert "no," "nope," or "nah," and even employ a touch of informality with "not gonna happen." When a matter is more absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, no" and "under no circumstances" make the position clear. In informal settings, a definitive refusal might take the form of "not a chance" or "ain't gonna happen," perhaps even with a touch of camaraderie, as in "nah, mate." For matters requiring decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I'm afraid the answer is no" or "I must decline," while adding regret, as in "regrettably, no," imparts a sense of genuine consideration. Politeness tempers the refusal in phrases such as "I'm sorry, but no" and "thank you for considering me, but I'll have to say no," expressing gratitude for the offer. The witty turn of phrase adds a touch of humor to the refusal, suggesting impossibility with expressions like "I'd sooner sprout wings and fly" or "when pigs fly." In more elevated circles, the upper class might communicate their refusal with statements like "I regret to inform you that the answer is in the negative" or "it would not be fitting, I'm afraid," while maintaining an air of politeness. For royalty, a refusal is conveyed with grace and tact, as in "one must respectfully decline" or "I cannot acquiesce to that request," 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 'YES' In Various English Registers

快乐的 / 高兴的 【kuài lè de / gāo xìng de 】happy
Happy birthday 生日快乐 [shēnɡ rì kuài lè]

Chinese teacher Lucy

happy

Jobs that pay well, and jobs that are difficult.
Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

English with Angela -  conversation 

TASK 13 - THE BEST AND WORST JOBS IN THE WORLD 

The first of April.. A day when playing tricks is fair game. 

The Jerome Meadows Experience

April Fool's Day

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