In this lesson, you will learn all the basics of Mandarin Chinese. 

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

(Beginner) So you want to learn Mandarin... Here is Everything You Need To Know

In this episode we’re talking about the flood of solidarity in the aftermath of the horrible tragedy that hit the southernmost state of Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul, in early May 2024.

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The flood of solidarity in the wake of a tragedy

Ordering food will be one of your first things to do in China, and also something you are forced to learn very quickly in the beginning of your Chinese learning journey. Today we will not teach you the basics such as ‘wo3yao4…’. Instead we will level up your ordering game and nudge you to become a more confident and native-like speaker, and work your way around all kinds of questions and problems at a restaurant. Let’s go!

Ordering Food at a Restaurant: No CASH payment? No MENU? Time to UP Your Ordering Game!

In many of the world's richer countries, young adults feel they can't afford to start a family. They also see the idea of buying a house as an impossible dream.

So, they're going on holiday instead!

And Elizabeth Currid-Halkett from the University of Southern California told CNN that young people are happy to take on some debt to go on a trip.

That's because it feels like a very small amount of debt compared to the cost of college or a house.

In fact, a May 2024 survey by US money website WalletHub found that two out of five Americans agree: they think it's worth going into debt to be able to have a good vacation.

Some call it "doom spending" — spending money on short-term pleasure, not saving it for something bigger in the future.

People point to the fact that house prices have increased much faster than wages, and so young adults today feel that saving for a home isn't realistic.

They feel the money would be better spent on a nice vacation.

There are also airlines that let customers book a flight but pay for it later, something that may appeal to these younger travelers.

However, experts say doom spending is a risky way to use your money, especially if it becomes a habit.

Money expert Louise Hill told Sky News that spending on short-term pleasure also makes it even harder to save for big things in life like a house or a family.

She said: "By the time you've saved enough for it, think about whether you still really want it."

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Many Americans Happy to Go into Debt for a Vacation

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Discover this magnificent structure's rich history, architectural wonders, and fascinating stories. From its construction to its status as a symbol of Paris, we delve into the secrets and allure of the Eiffel Tower. 🌍✨

Remember to stay engaged and test your knowledge with our accompanying quiz. Challenge yourself and see how well you know the Eiffel Tower! 🧐🎓

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In this podcast episode, I teach you five idioms you can use to describe people

Energize your English

#1 - The Spring Chicken Gold Digger

 Portuguese Audios for Intermediate B1 -Áudios em Português para Intermédios B1

Apresentando pessoas 

マットさん、ひらがながわかりますか。Matt, do you understand hiragana?
ひらがながだいたいわかります。I can understand most of hiragana.
カタカナがすこしわかります。I understand a little katakana.
漢字はぜんぜんわかりません。I don't understand any kanji.


エミリーさん、日本語がわかりますか。　Emily, do you understand Japanese?
はい、すこしわかります。Yes, I understand a little.
中国語がわかりますか。Do you understand Chinese?
はい、よくわかります。Yes, I understand very well.
英語がわかりますか。Do you understand English?
はい、だいたいわかります。Yes, I understand most of it.
フランス語がわかりますか。Do you understand French?
いいえ、ぜんぜんわかりません。No, I don't understand it at all.

マットさん、マクドナルドをたべますか。Matt, do you eat McDonald's?
いいえ、あまりたべません。No, I don't eat much.
沖縄料理をたべますか。Do you eat Okinawan food?
はい、よく食べます。Yes, I eat a lot.

おかねがぜんぜんありません。　I have no money at all.
おかねがありませんから、お母さんにおかねをかります。I don't have any money, so I have to ask my mother for money.
おかねがありませんから、どこにもいけません。I can't go anywhere because I don't have any money.

飲みにいきませんか。Would you like to go for a drink?
くるまで来ましたから、ちょっと。I've come all the way, so...
飲みにいきませんか。Would you like to go for a drink?
きょうは仕事がありますから、I have work today, so let's go for a drink.



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みんなの日本語　Lesson 9-2

In this episode of The Streetwise English Podcast I talk about the changing forms of media storage for music, from records to modern streaming services. My teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582