In this episode, I’ll explore the meanings of “平面” and “立体” in Chinese. You’ll learn how these words are used in both math and storytelling! Plus, get some vivid examples to help you tell a flat character from a truly three-dimensional one~

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

Flat or Dimensional? 平面 vs 立体 in Math and Storytelling

La plataforma que permitía la interacción entre personas y avatares holográficos virtuales dio por acabado el servicio en el dos mil veinte

Cafecito con Ale

El japonés que enviudó de un holograma sigue enamorado de ella

[Conversation 1]

A : 남대문시장에 어떻게 가요?
B : 지하철을 타세요.
A : 몇 호선을 타야 돼요?
B : 이 호선을 타세요. 그리고 사당역에서 사 호선으로 갈아타세요.

A : Would you tell me how to get to Namdaemun Market? 
B : Take the subway.
A : What line should I take?
B : Take line number 2. And transfer to line 4 at Sadang Station.

[Conversation 2]

A : 어디에서 내려야 돼요?
B : 회현역에서 내려야 돼요.
A : 여기에서 얼마나 걸려요?
B : 사십 분쯤 걸려요.

A : Where should I get off?
B : You shuld get off at Hoehyeon Station.
A : How long does it take from here?
B : It takes about 40 minutes.

[Grammar points]

N에서 N(으)로 갈아타다.
When expressing transferring, the verb '갈아타다' is used.
'(으)로' comes after the mode of transportation one transfer to.
'에서' follows the place where one transfers.

ex : 명동에서 버스로 갈아탔어요.
     I transferred to a bus at Myeong-dong.
A : 어디에서 갈아타요?
B : 교대역에서 삼 호선으로 갈아타세요.

A : Where should I transfer?
B : Transfer to line 3 at Seoul Nat' I Univ. of Education Station.     

[Additional Expressions]

학교 앞에서 세워 주세요 / 내려 주세요.
Please stop in front of the school.

똑바로 가 주세요.
Go straight, please.

좌회전해 주세요.
Turn left, please.

우회전해 주세요.
Turn right, please





Reading Korea.

Transportation

In this episode, I’ll explain the difference between the Chinese “又” and “再”~

又 vs 再：Both Mean Again?

From Two Sales to Bestseller: UK Author Goes Viral
When English author Vicky Ball sold two of her books at an event in December, she was delighted.

She shared the news on X, and said she was pleased because at some previous events she had not sold any books at all.

But she's now sold many more copies than that, after her post went viral and was seen millions of times by people around the world.

Her first novel, called Powerless, quickly climbed up Amazon's bestseller lists in the teen and young adult categories.

Ball, who is 48, told The Guardian that it was "amazing" to hear from people around the world who had bought her books.

Her second novel — Abandoned — has also been doing well on Amazon, and has gotten good reviews from customers.

Like so many authors, Ball had to fit in her writing around her work and family life.

She wrote her first book during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. She was working as a teacher at that time, so she spent weekends writing with her laptop on her knees.

Now Ball works at a university, and she's also studying writing in her free time.

She also said she's gotten lots of support from other writers on social media.

Asked by The Guardian if she had advice for other authors she said: "Just write!"

She said she begins writing before she has planned all of her story. "It's like a journey," she said. "You never know where it's going to go."

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

From Two Sales to Bestseller: UK Author Goes Viral

What if the controller in your hand was also a powerful tool for learning? This week, we're hitting "start" on a fascinating topic: the real educational benefits of video games and how you can use them to level up your English and your cognitive skills.

Move beyond the stereotypes! In this episode of The English Effect, we explore the science and strategy behind gaming for growth. We'll break down how popular games secretly train your brain in problem-solving, resource management, and critical thinking. Then, we'll get practical: learn the top 10 essential gaming vocabulary words (like grind, loot, meta, and co-op) that will help you understand gamers and use English in a fun, immersive context.

Finally, we tackle the crucial question of balance. How can you build healthy gaming habits that support your goals instead of distracting from them? Whether you're a dedicated gamer, a curious learner, or a parent navigating the digital world, this episode will change how you think about play and learning.

The English Effect

Single Player Gaming Boosts Grades and Focus

Is it easy to make friends?

Listen to how I answer this particular question, and get some short English explanations about some vocabulary and expressions I use in my answer.  Try to answer the questions in the vocabulary examples using the new vocabulary and expressions.

Speak English With Muki

Episode 7: Making Friends These Days

Sobran motivos por los que estudiar esta maravillosa lengua Español

Español -Recomendaciones y Curiosidades 

12 Razones por las que Estudiar Español

                  秋天
天气凉了，树叶黄了。
一片片叶子从树上落下来。 
天空那么蓝，那么高。
一群大雁往南飞，一会儿排成个“人”字，一会儿排成个“一”字。
啊！秋天来了！ 

生词words：
qiū  qì  le  shù   yè    piàn    dà     fēi   huì   gè
秋   气  了  树     叶      片       大     飞    会      个