In this episode we will talk about the ingredients and dishes that we can find in Mexican cuisine.

The Mexican Way Podcast- Sandra Alvarado

La Comida Mexicana

Listen and learn the differences between:
libro: book
libre: free
libra: pound/zodiac sign

Slow-paced 

Maestro nómada - Learning spanish with Nico

Episodio 01 - Libro, libre, libra

Homophones: each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling, for example new and knew.

“You bare your skin when you wear a bikini.”

Bear: 1) To endure or carry on. 2) A large furry animal

“There is someone in the bear cage! I can’t bear to watch!”

Bored: Having a lack of interest.

“I was so bored during that speech. I almost fell asleep.”

Board: 1) A thin flat piece of material. 2) The decision-makers within an organization.

“The board of directors at the Surf Club have decided which surf board we should use.”

Toe: You have five of them on each foot.

“I stubbed my toe today and it’s still throbbing.”

Tow: To pull another vehicle, possibly by a rope or chains.

“After a car accident a tow truck will come and tow your vehicle away.”

Through: Going in on one side and coming out the other.

“The road is blocked and I can’t get through. There might be an accident.”

Threw: To hurl, or to propel with force (the past tense of ‘throw’).

“He threw the ball really fast.”

Meet: To encounter

“I will meet you tomorrow around 3 PM.”

Meat: The flesh of an animal that’s eaten as food.

“What meat would you like for dinner, chicken or beef?”

Break: 1) To interrupt something. 2) To shatter or fracture.

“We should take a break from dancing before we break our backs.”

Brake: A device for stopping a vehicle.

“I need to get my car checked, I think the brakes are going.”

I hope this clears things up a bit for you. Still confused? Ask questions in your next class, we will be happy to help.

Nit-Picky English with Nika 

Common Homophones (words that sound alike)

In this episode you will learn about cultural activities people do in latinamerica during vacation

Spanish with Jas

EP 15. VACATIONS IN LATINAMERICA

Subject +Adverb of Degree +Adjective

wǒ hěn è  。 
我 很  饿 。 

dà wèi yǒu diǎnr kùn 。 
大 卫  有  点   儿 困  。 

jiǎo zi fēi chánɡ hǎo chī 。 
饺   子 非  常    好  吃  。 

Subject +不（bù/bú） +Adjective
hàn yǔ bù nán 。 
汉  语 不 难  。 

wǒ bú lèi 。 
我 不 累  。 

JOJO CHINESE

Sentence Structure:Adjectival Predicate

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In this episode we will talk about 【Interesting vocabulary about "egg" 】, you will learn how to say 【badass, idiot, be screwed】 ect.
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
1st time: listen without looking at the text.
2nd time: look at the text and write down the new words, later look up the dictionary. 
3rd time: listen again without looking at the text.
4th time: repeat after it without looking at the text.
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大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
今天想和大家聊一聊【和蛋有关的有趣的词】。
首先是跟吃有关的“蛋”。我们最经常吃的是鸡蛋，煎蛋、水煮蛋、蒸蛋和茶叶蛋。还有一些家常菜，例如西红柿炒鸡蛋、韭菜炒蛋、蛋炒饭等等。我们也吃鸭蛋，一般是咸鸭蛋。做法是用盐腌制，可以配粥吃，也可以用来做菜。
你可能听过一些带有“蛋”的词，其实是形容人的。第一个，坏蛋，指很坏的人。例如：他是个大坏蛋，总是欺负人。第二个，笨蛋，指很笨的人。例如：你这个笨蛋，这么简单的题都不会做。第三个，倒霉蛋，指的是运气很不好的人。例如：他真是个倒霉蛋，每次去旅游都下大雨。
我们再来看看其他的词，“完蛋”。猜猜是什么意思？要是失去这个客户，我们公司就完蛋了。如果被老师发现, 我们就完蛋了。这里完蛋的意思是，be finished，be screwed。
还有一个词是“零蛋”。例如：这次考试，他考了个零蛋。意思是他考了0分，因为数字0很像一个蛋。有些家长为了吉利，会在孩子考试那天的早餐给孩子准备一根油条，两个鸡蛋，因为放在一起很像100分。
最后，Don't put all your eggs in one basket，你知道中文怎么说吗？“不要把所有的鸡蛋放在一个篮子里”，也可以说“不要孤注一掷。”
你还知道什么和蛋有关的词？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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煎蛋	/	jiān dàn	/	pan fried egg
水煮蛋	/	shuǐ zhǔ dàn	/	boiled eggs
蒸蛋	/	zhēng dàn	/	steamed egg，egg custard
茶叶蛋	/	chá yè dàn	/	egg boiled with salt&tea
家常菜	/	jiā cháng cài	/	home style dishes
西红柿炒鸡蛋	/	xī hóng shì chǎo jī dàn	/	stir-fried eggs with tomato
韭菜	/	jiǔ cài	/	Chinese chives
咸鸭蛋	/	xián yā dàn	/	salted duck eggs
腌制	/	yān zhì	/	pickle
坏蛋	/	huài dàn	/	bad egg，badass
欺负	/	qī fù	/	bully
笨蛋	/	bèn dàn	/	stupid fellow，idiot
倒霉蛋	/	dǎo méi dàn	/	unlucky guy
完蛋	/	wán dàn	/	be finished，be screwed
吉利	/	jí lì	/	good luck
油条	/	yóu tiáo	/	deep-fried dough stick
孤注一掷	/	gū zhù yí zhì	/	put all one's eggs in one basket

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有趣的“蛋” Interesting vocabulary about "egg" （Intermediate level）

眉- Méi

 "目" - mù - eye, the upper part of 眉- Méi could refer to "毛" - máo", meaning "hair" or "fur." 
The combination represents the hairs above the eyes, hence "eyebrows." 
This formation suggests the character's meaning directly and visually connects it to the facial feature it represents.

用法 (Usage)

 As a noun, "眉" directly refers to the eyebrows. 
 眉毛 - méi mao - eyebrows

例如 (For example): 
他的眉毛很浓。- Tā de méi mao hěn nóng  
(His eyebrows are very thick.)

However, it is often used metaphorically in Chinese to denote expressions or emotions conveyed by the movement of the eyebrows, such as surprise, concern, or anger.

For instance, 眉头- méi tóu - the inner brow, refers to the area where the eyebrows begin, typically located above the inner corners of the eyes.

For example, "皱眉头" - zhòu méi tóu, means "to furrow one's brow," indicating worry or deep thought..

Idiomatic Expressions: "眉- Méi" appears in various idioms that use eyebrows metaphorically to talk about emotions or aesthetic qualities.

例如 (For example): 
眉开眼笑 - méi kāi yǎn xiào - lit. "eyebrows rise and eyes smile," meaning to smile joyfully or beam with happiness

眉飞色舞 - méi fēi sè wǔ - lit. "eyebrows fly and colors dance," used to describe vivid, expressive facial gestures of excitement or happiness

Metaphorical Usage: In poetic or artistic contexts, "眉" can metaphorically relate to things that resemble the shape or curve of eyebrows.

例如：(For example): 
山的轮廓好像一道眉形。-Shān de lún kuò hǎo xiàng yí dào méi xíng 。
(The outline of the mountain resembles the shape of an eyebrow.)


每日一字

In this episode, we’ll explore the many meanings of “program” in Chinese! From “项目” to “节目”, “程序”, and “课程”, each word carries its own unique context and usage. How do you choose the right one? Join me as I break it all down with examples. Plus, learn some new vocabulary to level up your Chinese skills：

项目 (xiàng mù)
中文解释：为完成某种目标而组织的工作或活动，一般指比较大的工程或计划。
英文解释：A project or initiative organized to achieve a specific goal, often referring to large-scale undertakings or plans.

节目 (jié mù)
中文解释：在广播、电视或现场表演中展示的内容或环节。
英文解释：Content or segments presented in a broadcast, television show, or live performance.

课程 (kè chéng)
中文解释：教育机构中规划的教学内容，通常指一个学科或特定的学习单元。
英文解释：Planned instructional content in an educational institution, typically referring to a subject or a specific unit of study.

程序 (chéng xù)
中文解释：1. 按照一定顺序进行的步骤或方法；2. 计算机中指一系列可以执行的代码。
英文解释：1. A sequence of steps or methods followed in a certain order; 2. In computing, a series of executable codes.