The difference between 以前(yǐ qián) and 以后(yǐ hòu) is very clear from last episode, 以前 means before, so we often see it in a past tense sentence, and 以后 is the opposite, but have you ever wondered that does 以前 always refer to the past, and does 以后 always refer to the future?

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以前、以后

Recommended to listen repeatedly until you understand. Key words and Commonly used phrases, Please read after me. You can record the phrases you read and send it here, I'll correct the pronunciation for you. Follow me ,you will learn more Chinese. 

Key words and phrases : 左边、右边、公司、颜色、饭馆、找手机、教室、椅子、电脑、哭笑、知道、妻子、丈夫、飞机、觉得、第一、进去、看看、红色的、怎么样、什么时候、为什么、哪个房间、好多了、吃完饭、说得太快了、很漂亮、几点开始、打个电话问问

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HSK二 Key words and common phrases (3) , Please read after me

Lamia: 你好，请问你们酒店可以接待
外国人吗？
Staff: 可以。
Lamia: 太好了！我们要一个双人间。
Staff: 好的，护照看一下。
Lamia: 给，双人间多少钱一晚？
Staff: 299一晚。
Lamia: 我们住两晚，包含早餐吗？
Staff: 包含，这是房卡，后天中午12点前退房，
       房间在5楼，房号是520。
Lamia: 好的，电梯在哪里？
Staff: 这边。

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Lamia's phone has run out of battery

Unlock the secrets to speaking colloquial Malayalam quickly using the Manglish (Romanised) system
. This episode focuses on the "shortcuts" that allow you to start communicating immediately without needing to master the script first
.
What you will learn:
The 4 Key Rules: We break down the universal rules that apply to every topic, including the "Verb Last" rule (Subject → Object → Verb) and how to turn any statement into a question by simply adding -aano? or -undo?
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The Aa vs. Ee System: Learn the intuitive "Far vs. Near" logic that unlocks dozens of words like Aa (that), Ee (this), Avide (there), and Ivide (here)
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Aanu vs. Undu: Master the vital distinction between stating what something is (identity) versus stating that something exists or is happening
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Survival Phrases: Get the essential phrases you need for shopping ("Ithenthu vila?" / How much is this?), greetings ("Namaskaram"), and travel
.
Pronunciation Clinic: Tips on mastering the unique 'zh' sound (as in "Aazhcha" for week) and the importance of holding long vowels to ensure your meaning remains clear

Malayalam Sound Lab | Pronunciation, Script and Accent

Speak Malayalam Fast with Manglish Shortcuts: Master the 4 Key Rules

私はバターをたくさん使った料理やあぶらっこい料理が苦手です。
砂糖をたくさん使ったお菓子もあまり好きじゃありません。
私のパートナーも同じです。
私たちは他のことについては意見が合わないことが多いですが、食べ物については意見が合います。
でも、みなさんの中にはパートナーと食べ物の好みが合わない人がいるかもしれません。
片方がベジタリアン、ヴィーガンだったりするとレストランに行く時は困ると思います。
食習慣や食べ物の好みが合わないから別れるということもあるかもしれません。
私にとって食事は生活の中でとても大事なので、食習慣や食べ物の好みが合わないことはとても大きな問題になると思います。
みなさんは相手の食習慣や食べ物の好みに合わせることはできますか？

あぶらっこい：oily, fatty, heavy
意見：いけん opinion
食習慣：diet habit
片方：かたほう　either one
好み：このみ　taste
好みが合う： have the same tastes
別れる：わかれる　break up
相手：あいて　the other one, partner

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食べ物の好み（Tastes Preference in Food）

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Usage of Chinese existential sentences

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Viens à la fête et apporte des chips !

This lesson covers the basics of Bitcoin. We'll cover all the language surrounding this revolutionary technology so that you can feel comfortable speaking about digitalization, blockchain, decentralized finance, and P2P transactions.
Best for upper-intermediate, advanced, and proficient (B2/C1/C2) business English students.
Book a lesson with me to discuss this and other great topics.
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Business English Podcast: What's Bitcoin?

It's the world's most famous book on military strategy. Learn about its fascinating history, about the lessons in the book, and discover how you can apply some ideas from this 2,500-year-old book to your English learning.