This episode introduces three idioms that use the word day. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script.

Idiom Corner

- Day 6 nǐ shì nǎ guó rén 你是哪国人 00_00_15-00_06_16

Who says Chinese is hard？ 谁说中文很难

EP 6 _What is your nationality__ in Chinese  (Subscribe my channel now) 

Learn Three Sentences a Day: DAY13
S37--S39

Master Mandarin Daily : Learn Three Sentences a Day!

Learn Three Sentences a Day: DAY13

我從開始遠距工作到現在已經至少五年了，現在正在曼谷「數位遊牧」。今天跟大家分享一些遠距工作的經驗和挑戰，還有一些遠距工作的技巧喔！
你也是遠距工作，或也正在「數位遊牧」嗎？歡迎留言你的經驗！

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Ep.14 遠距工作 Remote Work（B1-B2）

こんにちは! 今日(きょう)のエピソードは発明(はつめい)についてです。
どんな発明品(はつめいひん)を知(し)っていますか？

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Slow Japanese

Episode #34 - Invention

TRANSCRIPTION (explanation included)
These various expressions for negation span a spectrum of formality and tone. In the lexicon of everyday conversation, one might simply assert "no," "nope," or "nah," and even employ a touch of informality with "not gonna happen." When a matter is more absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, no" and "under no circumstances" make the position clear. In informal settings, a definitive refusal might take the form of "not a chance" or "ain't gonna happen," perhaps even with a touch of camaraderie, as in "nah, mate." For matters requiring decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I'm afraid the answer is no" or "I must decline," while adding regret, as in "regrettably, no," imparts a sense of genuine consideration. Politeness tempers the refusal in phrases such as "I'm sorry, but no" and "thank you for considering me, but I'll have to say no," expressing gratitude for the offer. The witty turn of phrase adds a touch of humor to the refusal, suggesting impossibility with expressions like "I'd sooner sprout wings and fly" or "when pigs fly." In more elevated circles, the upper class might communicate their refusal with statements like "I regret to inform you that the answer is in the negative" or "it would not be fitting, I'm afraid," while maintaining an air of politeness. For royalty, a refusal is conveyed with grace and tact, as in "one must respectfully decline" or "I cannot acquiesce to that request," 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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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？

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