In this episode we discuss words/expressions that are viewed as or followed by plurals/singulars. 
One of (plural) 
Each/Every (singular) 
People (are) 
Family, team, group (is) 
They (random person) 
Some - Random or plural

Nit-Picky English with Nika 

Common Mistakes - words that take plurals and singulars

An interrogative sentence with a choice-type question uses “háishi 还是”(or) to connect choice A and choice B. The responder needs to choose A or B.
For example：
nǐ shì lǎo shī hái shì xué shenɡ ？ 
你是老师还是学生？Are you a teacher or a student?

tā xué xí hàn yǔ hái shì hán yǔ ？ 
她学习汉语还是韩语？Does she study Chinese or Korean?

shū diàn zài zuǒ biɑn hái shì yòu biɑn ？ 
书店在左边还是右边？Is the bookstore on the left or the right?

xiàn zài qù chāo shì hái shì xià wǔ qù ？ 
现在去超市还是下午去？Go to the supermarket now or in the afternoon?

JOJO CHINESE

Choice-type Question

Learn how 'sort of' means 'kind of' or 'a bit', and how it makes English sound polite, gentle, and natural. Perfect for practising tone and hesitation patterns.

BrightStep: One Word

Sort of

Have you ever skipped the gym and immediately felt like a failure?
You tell yourself, “Everyone else is working out. Why am I still lying here?”
This episode of Korean Podcast dives deep into that inner voice that whispers, “You’re not good enough unless you’re always improving.”

The Jung Studio

Korean Podcast | Feeling Like a Loser for Skipping the Gym? Let’s Talk About It

In this Episode you will learn how to use "会“

HSK2

HSK1-7

What are the benefits of connecting with your teacher on a deeper level?
Is it unprofessional for teachers to 'be friends' with their students?
What kind of relationship produces the best learning results?

If you're asking these questions, you're wondering what teacher you'd like to work with, or what kind of teacher you'd like to be, then this is the solocast for you!

Language Evolved

Should you be friends with your teacher?

Here's today's news. Please share your thoughts at the end when I ask a question.
You can check the script at the link provided.

今日(きょう)のニュースです。最後(さいご)に質問(しつもん)をしますので、感想(かんそう)を聞(き)かせください。スクリプトはリンクで確認(かくにん)できます。

■大きな銀行が利子を上げる - A major bank raises interest rates -
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014536491000/k10014536491000.html

NEWS for beginners - Native Japanese Accent -

大きな銀行が利子を上げる - A major bank raises interest rates -

In this episode, we explore how El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as an official currency. We talk about the government’s reasons, the economic expectations, and the reactions from citizens and international media. Discover the challenges, opinions, and impact of this unique experiment in modern financial history.

You can also find the vocabulary list for this podcast on my profile as Bitcoin – Part 1 – Podcast Vocabulary, where you will find the meanings of the words and examples of how to use them.

En este episodio exploramos cómo El Salvador se convirtió en el primer país del mundo en adoptar el Bitcoin como moneda oficial. Hablamos sobre los motivos del gobierno, las expectativas económicas y las reacciones de la población y de los medios internacionales. Descubre los desafíos, las opiniones y el impacto de este experimento único en la historia financiera moderna.

Bitcoin y El Salvador 

Bitcoin en El Salvador -Parte 1

En el episodio de hoy vuelvo a hablar de palabras, esta vez de oxímoron, que son la combinación de dos palabras o expresiones de significado opuesto que juntas dan lugar a un nuevo significado. 
En el episodio hablo de oxímoros en español y te explico su significado y el significado de las palabras que los forman.

A mí, personalmente, me parece algo muy curioso, y espero tú lo encuentres interesante también. Y como siempre, que lo disfrutes. 
Después de escucharlo no te olvides de dejar una valoración a este podcast, ni de pasarte por mi Instagram para comentar qué te ha parecido este episodio y si conoces otros oxímoros, ¿son comunes también en tu idioma nativo?
