In this episode, Karen and Baiwei discussed living with one's parents and moving out. What is the sign of adulthood in Chinese and American culture? How does one balance family obligations and personal freedom? Let's get started.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

你愿意和父母住吗? Are you willing to live with your parents?

Getting to know how will give you new motivation to learn English, just for fun!

Build Your English Thinking

13 how languages are shaping the way we think

Welcome English learners! Today we’re continuing the conversation between Jennifer and James. In the last episode, James had just met Jennifer while he was walking in the park. Her dog had fetched a ball and had come close to him. Jennifer was in the middle of telling him why she started dog sitting for her friend. Listen to the story in this episode to grow your vocabulary and listening skills. Enjoy!
“I was having coffee with my friend, Sarah, and we were talking about how difficult it is to live up to the standards of being a “modern woman.” Jennifer started her story.
“Oh, that sounds like an interesting conversation…” James responded. “I’ve always felt like it must be almost impossible for women to balance career and family. Especially single women.”
“Well, yeah, that’s what we were saying to each other. There’s a lot of pressure on women to be “independent,” as if they don’t need men in their lives. I think marriage and family are great and I hate the stigma that is sometimes given to housewives in our society.”
“That’s an interesting perspective to hear from a woman.” James replied. “You wouldn’t know that based on what you see in the media.”
“Exactly. Anyways, Sarah is married, so she and her husband are taking a trip this weekend. She works as an accountant, so she stays busy, but she wants to have kids, too. That’s why we were talking about “modern women.” Anyhow, I offered to watch their dog for the weekend, so here I am!” Jennifer explained.
“I see. That’s nice of you to do for her!” James appreciated this small act Jennifer was doing for her friend. He wanted to learn more about her, but she had a question for him.
“So, what brings you out to the park on a Saturday morning?” Jennifer inquired.
“I like to go for a walk when I’m thinking about something.” James told her.
“Ah, ok. So, can I ask what’s on your mind?” Sarah asked with an inquisitive look on her face. 
James was more than happy to tell her.


Stories in English

Why Jennifer is Dog Sitting

Kdo je "Největší Čech" podle Čechů?

Czech Easily: Slow & Easy

24. Největší Čech

Learn what this French expression that the French use all the time means.

French Kankan - Slow French

Oh la vache !

📞 🚫 🤖
Qué pesados son los vendedores telefónicos, aquí os voy a contar por qué me molestan y que podemos hacer para defendernos. 
Espero que os guste amig@s. 💕

FAST SPANISH

LLAMADAS SPAM

⌚️In five minutes, let's learn the latest election news from Taiwan. What exactly is the "watermelon effect"? I'll reveal the answer tomorrow. 

⌚️我們用5分鐘的時間，來學跟台灣選舉有關係的新聞吧！ 問題：什麼是西瓜效應？ 明天會公佈答案！ 

⌚️我们用5分钟的时间，来学跟台湾选举有关系的新闻吧！ 问题：什么是西瓜效应？ 明天会公布答案！

來源/来源：https://www.thenewslens.com/article/177277

News with zhe

#5min 2024总统大选会出现「滚雪球效应」还是「钟摆效应」?

主要介绍“1. 够可以的 2. 一口咬定 3. 话里话外”三个汉语习惯语的意思及用法

A Course in Chinese Colloquial Idioms

How to use 1. 够可以的 2. 一口咬定 3. 话里话外 in Chinese Colloquial Idioms

Hoy tenemos otro día festivo, porque es hoy cuando abrimos los regalos de Navidad, que los Reyes Magos de Oriente nos han dejado debajo del árbol durante la noche. Además de abrir los regalos hay hacemos otra cosa típica, y es comer el rosco o roscón de Reyes. Te cuento todo sobre este rosco en el episodio.

¿Habías escuchado sobre el Roscón de Reyes? ¿Qué te parece esta tradición? 
