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Podcast 11 День Святого Валентина 

This episode is gonna tell you 5 native ways to SAY HI in Cantonese. Come and learn right now!! then you can use them to start a talk with your friends.
这集播客跟你聊聊5个最日常、最地道的粤语打招呼方式！快点学起来跟你的朋友打招呼吧！

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RealLife Cantonese with Grace(细菌)

How to SAY HI in Cantonese

In this episode we are going to talk about【 Order takeout】. 
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1st time: listen and catch the words you know alreay, have a guess about the content.
2nd time: look at the text to check if you guessed it right. 
3rd time: listen one more time, repeat after it.
4th time: practise until you can speak as the normal speed without looking at the text. 
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我的工作很忙，没有时间做饭，
wǒ de gōng zuò hěn máng ， méi yǒu shí jiān zuò fàn ，
I'm so busy at work that I don't have time to cook.
所以我经常叫外卖。
suǒ yǐ wǒ jīng cháng jiào wài mài 。
So I often order takeaway.
外卖很方便，半个小时就可以到。
wài mài hěn fāng biàn ， bàn gè xiǎo shí jiù kě yǐ dào 。
Takeaway is very convenient, it can arrive in half an hour.
外卖有很多选择，
wài mài yǒu hěn duō xuǎn zé ，
There are many choices for takeaway.
中国菜、日本菜、韩国菜和西餐等等。
zhōng guó cài 、 rì běn cài 、 hán guó cài hé xī cān děng děng 。
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Western food and so on.
中国菜有辣的、也有不辣的。
zhōng guó cài yǒu là de 、 yě yǒu bú là de 。
Chinese food has spicy and not spicy (food).
有面、饺子、米饭、小吃等等。
yǒu miàn 、 jiǎo zi 、 mǐ fàn 、 xiǎo chī děng děng 。
There are noodles, dumplings, rice, snacks and so on.
除了一日三餐，还可以点下午茶和宵夜。
chú le yí rì sān cān ， hái kě yǐ diǎn xià wǔ chá hé xiāo yè 。
In addition to three meals a day, you can also order afternoon tea and late night snacks.
下午茶我喜欢点奶茶和蛋糕。
xià wǔ chá wǒ xǐ huan diǎn nǎi chá hé dàn gāo 。
I like to order milk tea and cake for afternoon tea.
宵夜我喜欢点烧烤。
xiāo yè wǒ xǐ huan diǎn shāo kǎo 。
I like to order barbecue for late night snacks.
中国的外卖又便宜又方便。
zhōng guó de wài mài yòu pián yi yòu fāng biàn 。
Chinese takeout is cheap and convenient.
送外卖的人是外卖员，
sòng wài mài de rén shì wài mài yuán ，
The people who deliver takeaways are delivery men.
他们的工作又忙又累。
tā men de gōng zuò yòu máng yòu lèi 。
They are busy and tired.
很感谢他们！
hěn gǎn xiè tā men ！
I'm grateful to them!

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叫外卖 Order takeout （Beginner）

Welcome back to another exciting episode of ‘Insights to Learning English’! I'm your host, Ann, and today we're diving headfirst into the fascinating world of English language learning. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your fluency or an advanced learner striving for perfection, this episode has something valuable in store for you.

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Effective English Learning Techniques Part I

TRANSCRIPTION (explanation included)

These expressions of gratitude traverse a spectrum of sincerity and formality. In the lexicon of everyday conversation, one might simply say "thank you," "thanks," or even add a casual "cheers" to express appreciation. When gratitude is deeply felt, phrases like "I'm sincerely grateful" and "I'm truly thankful" convey the depth of one's appreciation. In informal settings, a heartfelt thank you might be expressed with "you're a lifesaver" or "you're the best," adding a touch of camaraderie. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may entail phrases like "I extend my heartfelt thanks" or "I wish to express my deepest gratitude," while emphasizing that kindness does not go unnoticed. Politeness tempers the thanks in expressions such as "I want to say thank you" and "your help means a lot to me," demonstrating genuine gratitude. A touch of wit adds a layer of playfulness to the gratitude, as seen in expressions like "I owe you one" or "you're a legend." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their gratitude with statements like "I'm most grateful" or "your assistance is greatly appreciated," maintaining an air of warmth. For royalty, gratitude is conveyed with grace and dignity, as in "your kindness has not gone unnoticed" or "you have my deepest thanks," 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 'THANK YOU' In Various English Registers

어제 네가 사 온 샌드위치가 냉장고에 그대로 있던데, 
왜 안 먹고 출근한 거야? 
昨天你买来的三明治还在冰箱里, 你怎么不吃就上班了?

아침에 먹으려고 미리 사둔 건데, 늦잠을 자버려서 먹을 시간이 없었어.
我想早上吃就提前买了, 可是睡懒觉就没来得及吃。

유통기한이 오늘까지니까 지금 먹으면 되겠네.
保质期正好到今天, 现在吃就可以。

아니, 지금 별로 먹고 싶지 않아. 네가 대신 먹어줘.
不, 现在不太想吃。你替我吃吧。

늦지 않다 来得及
유통기한 保质期
대신하다 替

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왜 안 먹고 출근한 거야?  你怎么不吃就上班了?

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