From this episode, we are going to learn how to read time.

點dím/dim2 ( o‘clock)
分fān/ fan1（minute）
半bun/ bun3（half）
字jih/ zi6（5 minutes）

1.	5:00：五點（鐘）
ńgh dím( jūng) /ng5 dim2( zung1)

2.	2:37 兩點三十七分
léuhng dím sāam sahp chāt fān/ loeng5 dim2 saam1 sap6 cat1 fan1

3.	7:30：七點半chāt dím bun/ cat1 dim2 bun3   

4.	4:05 : 四點一個字sei dím yāt go jih/ sei3 dim2 jat1 go3 zi6
or 四點一sei dím yāt/ sei3 dim2 jat1
or四點零五分sei dím lìhng ńgh fān / sei3 dim2 ling4 ng5 fan1

而家幾（多）點呀？(What time is it now?)
yìh gā géi( dō) dím a?
ji4 gaa1 gei2( do1) dim2 aa3?

而家八點。(It is 8 o’clcok.)
yìh gā baat dím. 
ji4 gaa1 baat3 dim2.

Practice：
3:00   5:30   4:48   9:35   


Daliy Conversations for Cantonese (粵語會話）

11. Reading Time（讀時間）part1

                                                               한국어 토픽 2 듣기 연습

 다음 대화를 잘 듣고 이어질 수 있는 말을 고르십시오.

1.
1) 다음 주에 만나요.
2) 이번 주에 갈 수 있어요.
3) 미국에서 친구가 와서요.
4) 다음에 만나요.

2.
1) 아니, 살 수 있어.
2) 응, 내가 약을 사다 줄께.
3) 아니, 살 수 없어.
4) 응, 늦게까지 여는 약국이 있어.

3.
1) 그럼 내가 가서 물어볼게.
2) 그럼 다음에 보자.
3) 5층을 사용할 수 있어.
4) 사용할 수 없어.

4.
1) 공사가 끝나면 멋있을 거예요.
2) 공사가 어제 시작했어요.
3) 공사가 빨리 끝나면 좋을 것 같아요.
4) 공사를 해서 좋아요.

5.
1) 첫 방송은 재미있어요
2) 시창자 의견을 못 들었어요.
3) 문화가 이해된다고 해요.
4) 자막에 더 신경을 써야겠네요







1. 3)  /  2. 4)  /   3. 1)  /  4. 3)  /   5.  4)


한국어 토픽 듣기 

한국어 토픽 2

You may have heard the phrase “beating a dead horse”, which refers to continuing an effort that is no longer useful. But how do you know when your study methods, goals, or mindset are the dead horse? And when should you move on?

Let’s explore how to detect when something isn’t working, how to adjust your approach, and most importantly—how to avoid wasting energy on language learning methods that will never work for you.

🐴 The Dead Horse Theory in Language Learning
The Dead Horse Theory suggests that if a strategy no longer works, stop using it. But here’s the catch—most of us don’t realize we’re on a dead horse until it’s too late.
We keep pushing through outdated learning strategies, believing that more effort will eventually yield results. We blame ourselves for not being “smart enough” or “motivated enough,” when in reality, we might just be riding the wrong horse.

Here’s where self-awareness and rational decision-making come into play. How can you tell if you’re stuck beating a dead horse in your language journey?



💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 63 - How to apply the Dead Horse Theory in Language Learning

1.一般的なイースターは？

復活祭(ふっかつさい)

たまごとうさぎ


2.ルーマニアのイースターは？

特別なことはありますか？


3.今回のイースターはどうでしたか？

いつも通り？

去年と比べて、


4.食べ物など？

ごちそう

甘い食べ物など

お酒類


5.マリアさんが話したいこと



[単語など]

いっぱんてきな　一般的な

~としては

~とすごす　~と過ごす

でんとう　伝統

ふくざつ　複雑

ふっかつさい　復活祭

しょうちょう　象徴

じゅうよう　重要

こひつじ　子羊

ゆにゅう　輸入

ゆでる　茹でる

ぬる　塗る

たたく　叩く

よみがえる　蘇る

われる　割れる

ひび

ごちそう　

ほね　骨

かしパン　菓子パン

しんや　深夜

ろうそく　🕯️

はかば　墓場

おはかまいり　お墓参り

せんぞ　先祖

ごせんぞ　ご先祖

おぼん　お盆



SAMURAI BROADCAST　侍放送  継続は力ニャり

Vol. 106 マリアさんとポッドキャスト イースターについて

Tune in this week to learn six phrases in English. This episode is part two of “Cultural Differences and Communication: You Don’t Say?! Podcast.” Expanding your English vocabulary will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. And as always, you’ll get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills.

If you want my tips on preparing for a job interview, I invite you to visit my website for my free five-step job interview preparation checklist. This checklist has already helped thousands of people worldwide perform well in interviews and get jobs they love. To sign up, visit my website at express-to-impress.com.

This podcast is listener-supported. So if you get a new job or a raise in part because of something you learned on the podcast, I invite you to make a donation to keep the podcast on the air. 100% of any amount you give will go to production expenses. 

Episode originally published April 29, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/phrases-in-english/.

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See infographics for this episode on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/_created/.

Express to Impress

Phrases in English for Language Learners

2023就快結束，回想番今年嘅大小事，成立夠鐘煲粥一定係其中一樣啦。從年初開始有呢個諗法到年中終於開始第一期，中間都經歷左好多嘢。為左準備今期節目，我地都認真回憶左下今年嘅重要高光時刻，發現其實呢一年都做左唔少嘢，你嘅2023又過得點呢？新一年有冇咩一定要做嘅事？

夠鐘煲粥 Congee Time

EP.16 2023回顧+2024展望

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE | GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS.

It is a common courtesy to greet both customers and visitors to your business in a friendly and professional manner. It is also common sense that most companies expect their employees to act professionally and to pay great attention to how they greet visitors.

In any business situation, but especially in an international setting and when communicating in a foreign language, it is imperative that you also pay attention to the societal norms of different cultures and their customs.

For instance, in most western cultures, the handshake is a common greeting which is also used to conclude business dealings. In American culture, the handshake is a sign that a deal has been agreed upon by all parties, and politicians from all countries vie for the obligatory handshake photo opportunity with visiting dignitaries.

Learn more about the handshake and other greetings in episode 2 of BizPod.

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BizPod - The Business English Podcast

BizPod Episode 2 - Professional Introductions

Listen to Chinese ancient stories,  learn Chinese and Chinese history.

你想吃包子还是饺子？

In this episode we will talk about 【Food delivery in China】, you will learn how to say 【software,category,fast food,deliver】 ect. 
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
Step 1: Gist listening. Listen to get the main idea. (more times if necessary)
Step 2: Check the script and learn new words. 
Step 3: Listen and imitate as much as you can then retell the story.
Step 4: Write down what you hear if you want to practise writing.
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大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
今天想和大家聊一聊【外卖】的话题。
网上有一个采访外国人的视频，问他们最想把中国的什么东西带回自己的国家。有的人说中国的食物，有的人说中国的快递，有的人说微信，有的人说外卖。我现在生活在国外，我也很想念中国的外卖。其他国家也有外卖，我觉得中国外卖最大的特点是又多又快又便宜。
首先，中国外卖选择多。我们有两个点外卖的软件，一个是黄色的美团外卖，一个是蓝色的饿了么。打开软件，你可以看到二十多个分类，例如粉面、烧烤、快餐、咖啡奶茶、汉堡薯条等等。点开每一个分类，都有无数的商家可以选择，每个商家里面都有很多菜可以选择。你还可以选择自己的口味，例如辣度，微辣、少辣、中辣还是重辣。
第二，中国外卖很快。我在广州的时候，大部分外卖半个小时内都可以送到，有时候十五分钟就能收到。你点外卖的时候就可以看到大概需要等多少分钟，一般用餐高峰会慢一点儿。如果你很着急，你可以选择派送时间更短的店。
第三，中国外卖很便宜。很多的店都有特价菜，而且派送费只要一块钱左右甚至免派送费。如果你是会员，你还可以用红包抵扣。例如20块钱的外卖，你可以用5块钱的红包，那就只需要付15块钱就可以吃到一份饭。有的店还有一些优惠活动，例如买一送一，或者第二份半价。
不过随着中国的物价上涨，外卖也是越来越贵了，而且点外卖的时候你还需要付打包费。如果你在家里吃，可以选择不要餐具，这样可以减少一次性筷子勺子的使用哦。
你经常点外卖吗？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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采访	/	cǎi fǎng	/	Interview
快递	/	kuài dì	/	Express delivery
特点	/	tè diǎn	/	Features
软件	/	ruǎn jiàn	/	Software
分类	/	fēn lèi	/	Category
粉面	/	fěn miàn	/	Noodles
烧烤	/	shāo kǎo	/	Barbecue
快餐	/	kuài cān	/	Fast food
汉堡	/	hàn bǎo	/	Hamburgers
薯条	/	shǔ tiáo	/	French fries
无数	/	wú shù	/	Countless
商家	/	shāng jiā	/	Merchants
辣度	/	là dù	/	Spiciness
高峰	/	gāo fēng	/	Peaks
派送	/	pài sòng	/	Deliver
红包	/	hóng bāo	/	Red envelopes/coupon
抵扣	/	dǐ kòu	/	Deduct
优惠活动	/	yōu huì huó dòng	/	Promotions
随着物价上涨	/	suí zhe wù jià shàng zhǎng	/	With the rise in prices
打包费	/	dǎ bāo fèi	/	Packaging fees
餐具	/	cān jù	/	Tableware
一次性	/	yí cì xìng	/	Disposable