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Must-Listen Before 2025: Your Guide to an Empowered New Year!

Here are five simple expressions to say in Chinese when comforting someone:
1. 别担心 (bié dān xīn) - This phrase means "don't worry." It is a simple and direct way to offer comfort to someone. 
2. 没事的 (méi shì de) - This phrase means "it's okay." It is a way to reassure someone that everything is fine. 
3. 尽管哭吧 (jǐn guǎn kū ba) - This phrase means "go ahead and cry." It is a way to offer comfort and support to someone who is feeling upset or emotional. 
4. 你不是一个人 (nǐ bù shì yī gè rén) - This phrase means "you are not alone." It is a way to reassure someone that they have support and are not alone in their struggles. 
5. 一切都会好起来的 (yī qiè dōu huì hǎo qǐ lai de) - This phrase means "everything will be okay." It is a way to offer hope and comfort to someone who is feeling down. 


Five Ways to Say XXX in Chinese

5 ways to comfort someone in Chinese

Do you say both, either, or neither? 

And when? 🤔

In this episode, we break down these three small but confusing words with easy rules and real-life examples. You’ll hear how they’re used in everyday situations, learn the simple logic behind them, and get quick tips to avoid common mistakes. Perfect for learners who want to sound clear, confident, and natural in English conversations.

Go Steps English

Either, Neither or Both?

Everyone makes mistakes and it’s important to know what to say or write to structure an apology.

You should say what you’re apologizing for, admit the mistake you’ve made and explain what happened and the reason for your mistake. Say what you’ve done or what you’re going to do to correct the mistake.  

Apologizing and admitting fault

I’m so sorry I…
I have to apologize for…
I can imagine you must be very… about…
It was my fault/mistake.
I didn’t mean to…

Saying what you’re going to do about the mistake

In the future, I’ll ensure / make sure that I…
I’d like to make it up to you by…
Will you let me…to make up for my…mistake?

Everyday English with Teacher Alyse

Dealing with your mistakes

Today’s Theme is “すし《sushi》”.
This episode is JLPT-N4 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.
After listening, please take the quiz!

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

☆Words☆
歴史（れきし / rekishi）：history
東南アジア（とうなんあじあ / tōnan ajia）：Southeast Asia
保存する（ほぞんする / hozonsuru）： to preserve, to save
塩（しお / shio）：salt
江戸時代（えどじだい / edojidai）：Edo period (1603-1868 CE)
酢（す / su）：vinegar
きゅうり（kūri）：Japanese cucumber
巻く（まく / maku）：roll
箸（はし / hashi）：chopsticks
横（よこ / yoko）：turn sideways
しょうゆ（shōyu）：soy sauce
わさび（わさび / wasabi）：wasabi

☆Grammar☆
passive form
～ために、

☆Script for this episode
The scripts (URL) are listed in the overview section of the channel.

☆Quiz for this episode
https://www.italki.com/quiz/set/5363?utm_source=copylink_share&utm_medium=share_content&utm_campaign=share_quiz


Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#17  すし / sushi // N4 Level

New words  
1. 丈夫  zhàngfu  n. husband
2. 钥匙  yàoshi  n. key
3. 在  zài  v. to be in/on/at
4. 哪儿  nǎr  pron. where
5. 妻子  qīzi  n. wife
6. 桌子  zhuōzi  n. table, desk
7. 上  shàng  n. on (the surface of sth.)
8. 沙发  shāfā  n. sofa
9. 下边  xiàbiān  n. under, below
10. 电话  diànhuà  n. telephone
11. 旁边  pángbiān  n. beside, side
12. 手  shǒu  n. hand
13. 里  lǐ  n. inside, in
 

中文每日一练

每日听汉语

what is the difference between 不 and 没有？


不 (bù) and 没有 (méi yǒu) are both negation words in Chinese, but they are used in slightly different ways.

不 (bù) is an adverb that negates the verb or adjective that follows it. It is used to express "not" or "no."

For example:

我不喜欢吃苹果 (wǒ bù xǐ huān chī píng guǒ) - I don't like eating apples

他不是医生 (tā bù shì yī shēng) - He is not a doctor

没有 (méi yǒu) is used to negate the verb in the past tense or to express "not have." It is often used in combination with a verb in the past tense to indicate that something did not happen.

For example:

我没有吃早饭 (wǒ méi yǒu chī zǎo fàn) - I didn't eat breakfast

他没有去过北京 (tā méi yǒu qù guo běi jīng) - He has not been to Beijing

Difference between A and B in Chinese with Shanmei

 不 (bù) VS 没有 (méi yǒu) 

LECTURA COMPRENSIVA.


ESTE CUENTO NOS HABLA DE: El Expreso de la Medianoche: Un Enigmático Juego.


El Orient Express, un tren de lujo que serpenteaba a través de la noche europea, fue escenario de un macabro juego. Un rico banquero fue encontrado sin vida en su compartimento, acuchillado. La puerta estaba cerrada desde dentro, y cada pasajero parecía tener un motivo para el crimen.

El detective, un hombre de mirada penetrante y métodos poco convencionales, se vio envuelto en un laberinto de mentiras y alibis. A medida que la investigación avanzaba, descubría que cada pasajero guardaba un secreto oscuro y que el asesinato era solo una pieza de un rompecabezas mucho más grande.

Una carta anónima, escrita con una tinta invisible, revelaba una conexión entre el banquero y una sociedad secreta. Una joya robada, con un grabado antiguo, parecía ser la llave para descifrar un enigma centenario. Y un testigo clave, un niño autista con una percepción extraordinaria, describía visiones crípticas que desafiaban toda lógica.

A medida que el tren se acercaba a su destino, el detective se encontraba cada vez más cerca de la verdad, pero también más lejos de la cordura. ¿Era el asesinato un simple acto de venganza, o formaba parte de un plan mucho más elaborado? ¿Y quién era realmente la víctima?

Spanish Reading Comprehesion

Midnight Express: An Enigmatic Game part 1

你小时候流行什么零食？你听说过或者吃过这些中国零食吗？