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The Power of Slang and Idioms in English: Understanding and Incorporating Informal Language

Here are five simple expressions to say in Chinese when comforting someone:
1. 别担心 (bié dān xīn) - This phrase means "don't worry." It is a simple and direct way to offer comfort to someone. 
2. 没事的 (méi shì de) - This phrase means "it's okay." It is a way to reassure someone that everything is fine. 
3. 尽管哭吧 (jǐn guǎn kū ba) - This phrase means "go ahead and cry." It is a way to offer comfort and support to someone who is feeling upset or emotional. 
4. 你不是一个人 (nǐ bù shì yī gè rén) - This phrase means "you are not alone." It is a way to reassure someone that they have support and are not alone in their struggles. 
5. 一切都会好起来的 (yī qiè dōu huì hǎo qǐ lai de) - This phrase means "everything will be okay." It is a way to offer hope and comfort to someone who is feeling down. 


Five Ways to Say XXX in Chinese

5 ways to comfort someone in Chinese

memory: When I saw a familiar face where I didn't expect to see one.

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Memory of a class: Summer acquaintance 

Recitation for Japanese learners.
You can practice shadowing,
and repeating with this reading.
シャドーイングやリピーティングにもどうぞ。
(the text below.　本文は下部にあります。）

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『羅生門』 第五話　芥川龍之介・著
'Rashomon' #5
Written by Ryunosuke Akutagawa

申の刻下がりから 降り出した雨は、
いまだにあがるけしきがない。
そこで、下人は、何をおいても差し当り
明日の暮しをどうにかしようとして――
いわばどうにもならない事を、どうにかしようとして、
とりとめもない考えをたどりながら、
さっきから朱雀大路にふる雨の音を、
聞くともなく聞いていたのである。
雨は、羅生門をつつんで、遠くから
ざあっという音を 集めてくる。
夕闇は次第に空を低くして、見上げると、
門の屋根が、斜めに突き出した甍の先に、
重たく薄暗い雲を支ている。


【漢字】　
申　　　　　さる
刻　　　　　こく
下がり　　　さがり
降り出した　ふりだした
雨　　　　　あめ
下人　　　　げにん
何　　　　　なに
差し当り　　さしあたり
明日　　　　あす
暮らし　　　くらし
事　　　　　こと
考え　　　　かんがえ
朱雀大路　　すざく おおじ
音　　　　　おと
集めて　　　あつめて
聞く　　　　きく
遠く　　　　とおく
夕闇　　　　ゆうやみ
次第　　　　しだい
空　　　　　そら
低く　　　　ひくく
見上げる　　みあげる
門　　　　　もん
屋根　　　　やね
斜め　　　　ななめ
突き出した　つきだした
甍　　　　　いらか
先　　　　　さき
重たく　　　おもたく
薄暗い　　　うすぐらい
雲　　　　　くも
支えて　　　ささえて


朗読クラブ📚Reading to Japanese language learners 

朗読 『羅生門』第五話 Recitation 'Rashomon' #5

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Gifts. Question 4.

Q. What is more important when it comes to giving a gift, cost or effort? Why?

Relevant vocabulary: expensive, partner, doesn't go, doesn't match, style, style of clothes, color preferences, costly, give a lot of thought, surely go a long way, impress.

Linking words: besides, for instance, on the other hand.

I hope it's useful and I hope it goes you another perspective on things.

Use it and let me know how I can assist you in building your confidence, reducing your grammar mistakes and helping you with bettering your answers for part 1,2 and 3.

To Your Success!




IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Gifts.

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The ability to learn and adapt is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.  This is where the concept of continuous learning comes in.  Continuous learning is the ongoing pursuit of knowledge and skills to enhance both personal and professional development. 

It's a commitment to staying abreast of industry trends, acquiring new skillsets, and fostering a growth mindset that propels individuals and organizations forward.

The Global Professional Podcast

Getting the Job: Continuous Learning and Professional Development  EP 13

How to repeat or translate something from another person—or another language—into English.

The English Toolbox

Quoted Speech

In this episode, Karen and Baiwei chatted about the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. What festivals are there in your culture that celebrate family reunion? Share it with us XD