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Aaron's Podcast 

5개 국어로 알아보는 "okay" 발음

这集主要介绍汉语口语中“1.只不过…罢了；2.照…不误；3.是-不是…那块料”这三个习惯用语的意思及用法。

A Course in Chinese Colloquial Idioms

How To Use 1.只不过…罢了；2.照…不误；3.是/不是…那块料 in Chinese Colloquial Idioms

En este episodio hablaremos sobre la cumbia, su historia y sus diferentes estilos en Argentina. ¡No te lo pierdas!

Porteña

Cumbia argentina


Did you know that some words in Spanish have no translation in English? 

This podcast we will talk about these words below: 

- Embolatado

- Lambón

- Morisquetas

 - Tiene grajo. 

Remember that I teach Spanish on italki, you can book a class for more information you can look at it on my profile :)

Colombia

Palabras que no tiene traducción en ingles (parte 5)

From this episode, you will learn two ways to greet your friends. If you find this audio helpful, please subscribe my channel:). 

Conversation1：
A: 你食咗未呀？（Did you eat?）
   néih sihk jó meih a?(Yale)
   nei5 sik6 zo2 mei6 aa3? (Jyutping)
B: 食咗喇。(I did.)
  sihk jó la.
 sik6 zo2 laa3. 
or 仲未食。(I still haven’t.)
    juhng meih sihk. 
   zung6 mei6 sik6.
  噉，你呢？(Well, what about you?)
  gám, néih nē? 
  gam2, nei5 ne1?
A:我都食咗。(I also did.)
  ngóh dōu sihk jó. 
  ngo5 dou1 sik6 zo2.
我都仲未食。(I also haven’t eaten.)
ngóh dōu juhng meih sihk.
ngo5 dou1 zung6 mei6 sik6.

Conversation2： 
A: 你好嗎？/你點呀？(How are you?)
  néih hóu ma?/ néih dím a?
  nei5 hou2 maa3?/ nei5 dim2 aa3?
B：好好。有心。(Good, thanks for your concern.)
hóu hóu. yáuh sām. 
hou2 hou2. jau5 sam1.
  幾好。(Quite good.) 
  géi hóu. 
  gei2 hou2.
  麻麻哋。(So-so)
  màh má déi. 
  maa4 maa2 dei2.
  唔係幾好。(Not very good.)
  m̀h haih géi hóu.
  m4 hai6 gei2 hou2.
  唔好。(Not good.)
 m̀h hóu.
 m4 hou2.


Daliy Conversations for Cantonese (粵語會話）

Common greeting（日常問候）

1.共享单车是互联网时代的绿色出行方式，用户可以通过手机App实现注册、扫码解锁、骑行、还车等操作，实现便捷的短途出行。它有效缓解了城市交通拥堵，减少了环境污染，同时提供了经济实惠的短途出行选择。共享单车已广泛普及，成为城市生活中不可或缺的一部分。

2.ɡònɡ xiǎnɡ dān chē shì hù lián wǎnɡ shí dài de lǜ sè chū xínɡ fānɡ shì ，yònɡ hù kě yǐ tōnɡ ɡuò shǒu jī App shí xiàn zhù cè 、sǎo mǎ jiě suǒ 、qí xínɡ 、huái chē děnɡ cāo zuò ，shí xiàn biàn jié de duǎn tú chū xínɡ 。tā yǒu xiào huǎn jiě le chénɡ shì jiāo tōnɡ yōnɡ dǔ ，jiǎn shǎo le huán jìnɡ wū rǎn ，tónɡ shí tí ɡōnɡ le jīnɡ jì shí huì de duǎn tú chū xínɡ xuǎn zé 。ɡònɡ xiǎnɡ dān chē yǐ ɡuǎnɡ fàn pǔ jí ，chénɡ wéi chénɡ shì shēnɡ huó zhōnɡ bù kě huò quē de yí bù fēn 。

3.Bike-sharing is a green mode of travel in the Internet age, where users can register, scan codes to unlock, ride, and return bikes through mobile apps, enabling convenient short-distance travel. It effectively eases urban traffic congestion, reduces environmental pollution, and provides an economical choice for short-distance travel. Bike-sharing has been widely popularized and become an indispensable part of urban life.

Lily的每日中文 Daily Chinese

共享单车Shared bicycles 

This short novel tells the story of some farm animals who rebel against their human masters. Orwell uses simple English to appeal to all reading levels and the animals speak in concise, clear sentences: perfect for language learners.

Audiobooks with Pip

Animal Farm by George Orwell: Chapter 1

Using Spoken Discourse Markers for IELTS Speaking

Discourse markers, such as "well," "so," "you know," and "I mean," are common in everyday speech. These words and phrases help guide conversations, signal a change in thought, or give the speaker time to think. For IELTS Speaking, using discourse markers effectively can enhance your fluency and coherence, making your responses more natural and organized.

Here are some key ways to use spoken discourse markers during the IELTS Speaking exam:

Starting Your Response: Using markers like "well" or "actually" can give you a moment to collect your thoughts before answering a question. For example, if asked about your favorite hobby, you could begin with, "Well, I really enjoy painting because it's relaxing."

Organizing Ideas: Words such as "firstly," "secondly," and "finally" can help structure your response when explaining something in detail. This makes it easier for the examiner to follow your ideas.

Clarifying and Rephrasing: Discourse markers like "I mean" or "in other words" are useful for clarifying points or rephrasing if you feel your initial response wasn’t clear enough. For instance, "In other words, I think traveling teaches us valuable life skills."

Filling Pauses: Using phrases like "you know" or "let me think" can fill pauses naturally, preventing awkward silences during your speaking test.

However, it's essential not to overuse discourse markers, as it can make your speech sound unnatural. Practice using them in moderation to sound fluent and confident in your responses.