课文六     《比尾巴》
        shuí de wěi ba cháng
　　谁的尾巴长？
　　shuí de wěi ba duǎn
　　谁的尾巴短？
　　shuí de wěi ba hǎo xiàng yì bǎ sǎn
　　谁的尾巴好像一把伞？
　　hóu zi de wěi ba cháng
　　猴子的尾巴长。
　　tùzidewěibaduǎn
　　兔子的尾巴短。
　　sōng shǔ de wěi ba hǎo xiàng yì bǎ sǎn
　　松鼠的尾巴好像一把伞。
　　shuídewěibawān
　　谁的尾巴弯？
　　shuí de wěi ba biǎn
　　谁的尾巴扁？
　　shuí de wěi ba zuì hǎo kàn
　　谁的尾巴看？
　　gōng jī de wěi ba wān
　　公鸡的尾巴弯。
　　yā zi de wěi ba biǎn
　　鸭子的尾巴扁。
　　kǒng què de wěi ba zuì hǎo kàn
　　孔雀的尾巴看。
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     比 bǐ  to compare  尾巴 wěi bā  tail  谁 shuí  who/whom  伞 sǎn umbrella
     长 chánɡ  long   短duǎn short  
   

Iris读课本—— Original Chinese Textbook Reading（first to third grade）

课文六：比尾巴  Compare the tails

你不是失败者，你只是正在疗愈童年留下的伤。
这期节目，我们聊聊为什么努力读书、努力工作，却依然感觉空虚。你的人生，不该只是“听话”和“别丢脸

You’re not a failure. You’re healing from a childhood that taught you to survive, not to live.
In this episode, we talk about why studying and working hard still leaves you feeling empty—and how to start living for your soul, not just your resume.

SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT 

 断代: Breaking The Pattern From a Western Perspective 

Pequeña historia acerca de un poliglota que tenia la curiosidad sobre algunos idiomas antiguos.

Clan de Autodidactas

El Poliglota - Español

En este episodio aprenderás el significado de la palabra coloquial "enrollarse" y la expresión "ir la grano" en español. 
🚀¡Consigue fluidez y confianza hablando español! 🎯Reserva una clase conmigo y te acompañaré en el proceso. 📩 Apúntate a mi boletín de noticias para aprender una palabra coloquial al día: https://acortar.link/d8H9at


Español coloquial

Enrollarse Vs Ir al grano

They say you can't have too much of a good thing — but according to a new study, maybe you can!

Researchers from the University of Toronto in Canada found that people are feeling more bored than in the past, even though there are endless types of entertainment available.

Could this endless entertainment actually be causing increased feelings of boredom?

Possibly, the researchers say.

In their study, published in Communications Psychology, Katy Tam and Michael Inzlicht looked at data from 2009 to 2020. They also looked at the relationship between digital media and reported feelings of boredom.

They found that people are reporting higher levels of boredom than ever before, with young people and college students feeling bored more often.

Many people reported feelings of boredom after engaging with digital media, leading Tam and Inzlicht to believe this type of entertainment is increasing feelings of boredom.

Digital media, they explain, is highly stimulating, which could cause people to be less interested in activities with lower stimulation, like reading a book.

And with technology offering so many distractions, people find it more difficult to focus on a single activity and take enjoyment from it, the researchers added.

For example, looking at your phone while watching television makes it difficult to focus on what you're watching on TV, which makes it more difficult to enjoy the show.

There's also so much information available online that people often engage with quick, unrelated pieces of media, instead of longer, more meaningful information, which can leave people feeling unsatisfied and bored.

Earlier research by Tam and Inzlicht supports this idea, after it showed that switching between short videos resulted in increased feelings of boredom.

The researchers said we may need to become more comfortable with feeling bored — since not everything in life is meant to be constantly interesting!

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

'Endless Entertainment' May Actually Increase Boredom

S'agit-il vraiment de froideur ou d'une simple différence culturelle quand un serveur français vous sert sans le sourire attendu ? Dévoilons ensemble les subtilités qui se cachent derrière les clichés sur l'accueil français et pourquoi le fameux ressentiment envers les Américains n'est, en réalité, qu'un grand malentendu. Loin de l'antipathie, je vous emmène dans une exploration culturelle éclairée des comportements français à travers des thèmes aussi variés que la législation sur les armes, les enjeux de notre système de santé et l'unicité de notre service en restauration. Ce voyage introspectif est une promesse de découvertes où les différences ne sont plus des barrières mais des ponts entre nos mondes.

French Ramble

French stereotypes - Les clichés français.

In this episode, I attempt to illustrate the sound and rhythm of Old Norse through a parody saga: The Saga of Ragnar the Cat and His Fish.
What begins as a royal Sunday scene soon turns into a tragicomic meditation on fish, fate, and feline philosophy. The noble Ragnar Kǫttr, fish-king of Frogner, sits deep in thought at his table, carving shavings from a dried cod while his anxious bird-servant reminds him that Monday is near. What follows is a ritual of guilt, wisdom, and the burning of fish bones — told in the stately cadence of an Icelandic saga.
Through this humorous retelling, I explore how Old Norse language, sounds, syntax, and storytelling traditions can be reimagined today — blending philology, parody, and pure absurdity.
1. Sá atburðr varð á einum sunnudegi, at Ragnarr Kǫttr, fiskkonungr af Frogneri, sat í hásæti sínu yfir borði.
2. Hann hafði svá djúpa hugsan um fisk ok speki, at hann gáði eigi stundanna.
3. Hann hafði kníf í hendi ok telgði flísar af þurrum þorski.
4. Kjøkenþjónninn, fugl lítill ok hræddr, stóð fyrir honum ok helt fiskfat.
5. Hann sá hvat konungr gerði ok skildi, at hann sjálfr hugði at ǫðru — líklega at fiskins eðli ok örlǫgum.
6. Þá mælti fuglinn lágt: “Mánadagr er á morgin, herra fiskhyggjumaðr!”
7. Ragnarr leit til hans, er hann heyrði þetta, ok mintisk þá hvat hann hafði gǫrt: hann hafði etit alla sunnudagslaxinn einn.
8. Síðan bað hann fœra sér kertisljós — eigi til iðrunnar, heldr til skemmtanar.
9. Hann sópaði saman fiskbeinum ǫllum í hǫnd sér, þeim er hann hafði gnat.
10. Þá brá hann þeim í logann ok lét brenna bein í lófa sér, sem helga fórn fisksins anda.
11. Þaðan mátti marka, at hann myndi fast halda sín lǫg ok boðorð,
12. ok vilja eigi yfir ganga þat, er hann vissi réttast — at engi fiskr skyldi deilask meir.


Everything Zenified 

Ragnar's Saga (An episode in the language of the Vikings – Old Norse) 

In this episode, you will listen to a phone call with a travel agent and learn how to buy a ticket. Enjoy your podcast!
<<< Don't forget to solve the related quiz after listening to the podcast.

Turkish Conversations From ZERO to HERO

Episode 3 : A phone Call With a Travel Agent - Bilet Alıyorum...

Dans cet épisode, je vous partage les conseils essentiels pour réussir le DELF A2.
Même si cet examen reste accessible, il demande une bonne préparation dans les quatre compétences : compréhension orale, compréhension écrite, production orale et production écrite.
Je vous explique comment identifier les informations importantes à l’écoute, comment lire efficacement les textes courts du DELF, comment structurer votre prise de parole, et comment rédiger un texte clair et simple en utilisant les temps essentiels comme le passé composé.

Je vous parle aussi de l’importance de la régularité, de stratégies simples pour progresser plus vite, et de la façon de gagner en confiance avant l’examen.
Dans mes cours sur italki, je propose des simulations complètes, des exercices ciblés et des corrections personnalisées pour vous aider à réussir.

Bonne préparation et bonne écoute !
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In this episode, I share the essential tips you need to succeed in the DELF A2 exam.
Although this exam is accessible, it still requires solid preparation in all four skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

I explain how to identify key information when listening, how to read short DELF texts efficiently, how to structure your oral presentation, and how to write a clear, simple text using essential tenses such as the passé composé.

You will also hear practical strategies to improve faster, learn more regularly, and feel more confident on exam day.
In my italki lessons, I offer full exam simulations, targeted exercises, and personalized corrections to help you succeed.

Enjoy the episode, and good luck with your DELF A2 preparation!