Estamos en Colonia, cansados y felices después de todo el viaje, pero falta la última noche. ¿Qué mejor manera que terminar nuestro viaje jugando a cartas? Que mejor manera que terminando de manera èpica. Y tú, ¿alguna vez has disfrutada de un momento épico? ¡Cuéntanos!

Audiolibros de Joan

Viajando por Europa. Capítulo 12.

Nick looks at a number of reasons to help answer this question for the IELTS test. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Why do some adults read books written for children?

陕西汉中有一道传统美食，梆梆面。There is a traditional delicacy in Hanzhong, Shaanxi province, Bang-bang noodle.
它选用麦子磨成的上等面粉精制而成。It is made of fine flour ground from wheat.
在古代、人们一般在早上三、四点钟时、就要在街边售卖，而且在制作的时候、伴有梆梆的敲击声，所以大家就称它为“梆梆面”。In ancient times, it was usually sell on the street at three or four o 'clock in the morning, and it was made with a bang-bang sound, so people called it "bang-bang noodle".
因此，这个面引出了一个特别有意思的象声字，如下图所示：Interestingly, the noodles have created a distinctive phonetic character, as shown below:


新鲜事儿（Anecdote）

梆梆面

Hello, time for another episode. In this one I talk about what books you need for IELTS...and give some recommendations. Take a listen....

Kev's English Podcast

 Kev's English Podcast: Episode 8: What books do I need for IELTS?

In this episode, I’ll share some interesting knowledge about the names of potato in Chinese! You'll not only know the meanings of these names but also learn some delicious new vocabulary：

土豆 (tǔdòu)
中文解释：一种常见的地下根茎类植物，广泛作为主食或配菜。
英文解释：Potato, a common tuber widely used as a staple or side dish.

洋芋 (yángyù)
中文解释：中国西北和两湖等地区对土豆的称呼，带有地域特色。
英文解释：A regional term for potato, used in places like Sichuan and Yunnan.

马铃薯 (mǎlíngshǔ)
中文解释：土豆的正式学名，通常在农业或科学文献中使用。
英文解释：The formal scientific name for potato, often used in agricultural or scientific contexts.

作物 (zuòwù)
中文解释：指经过栽培用于食用或其他经济目的的植物。
英文解释：Crop, a plant cultivated for food or other economic purposes.

五湖四海 (wǔhú sìhǎi)
中文解释：成语，形容全国各地或广泛的地域。
英文解释：An idiom meaning "all corners of the world," referring to wide regions or areas.

土豆烧牛肉 (tǔdòu shāo niúròu)
中文解释：一道用土豆和牛肉为主要食材的传统中式家常菜。
英文解释：A traditional Chinese home-style dish made with potatoes and beef.

酸辣土豆丝 (suānlà tǔdòu sī)
中文解释：一道经典的川菜，用土豆丝和酸辣调味料制作。
英文解释：A classic Sichuan dish made with julienned potatoes and a spicy-sour seasoning.

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

How do you call it? 土豆，洋芋，or马铃薯 ？

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Lily's Chinese 对话

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Ordering a coffee in french in different ways. 
Commander un café en français en différentes maniéres.

je parle comme un pro

Bonjour un café ! 

Confusing words
My students often have problems with these words. Let me help!
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