In this episode of “English Vibes,” we explore NASA’s recent $843 million contract awarded to SpaceX to develop a vehicle for the decommissioning and safe return of the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth. We delve into the history and significance of the ISS, SpaceX’s pivotal role, and the challenges ahead. The episode includes a vocabulary review and discussion questions to enhance your English learning experience. Tune in for an engaging mix of space exploration and language practice!

English Vibes

SpaceX Given Contract to Destroy Space Station

here are the five most commonly used ways to say "thank you" in Chinese, along with both the Chinese characters and pinyin for each example sentence,  both when used alone and in sentences:

1. 谢谢 (xièxiè) - This is the most common and general way to say "thank you" in Chinese.
Used alone: 谢谢。 (xièxiè)
Used in a sentence: 谢谢你给我这么好的礼物。 (xièxiè nǐ gěi wǒ zhème hǎo de lǐwù) (Thank you for giving me such a nice gift.)

2. 多谢 (duōxiè) - This phrase means "thank you very much."
Used alone: 多谢。 (duōxiè)
Used in a sentence: 多谢你的帮助，我真的很感激。 (duōxiè nǐ de bāngzhù, wǒ zhēn de hěn gǎnjī) (Thank you very much for your help, I really appreciate it.)

3. 谢谢你 (xièxiè nǐ) - This phrase specifically thanks the person being addressed.
Used alone: 谢谢你。 (xièxiè nǐ)
Used in a sentence: 谢谢你为我做的一切。 (xièxiè nǐ wèi wǒ zuò de yīqiè) (Thank you for everything you have done for me.)

4. 谢谢你的帮助 (xièxiè nǐ de bāngzhù) - This phrase thanks someone for their help.
Used alone: 谢谢你的帮助。 (xièxiè nǐ de bāngzhù)
Used in a sentence: 谢谢你的帮助，我现在学会了。 (xièxiè nǐ de bāngzhù, wǒ xiànzài  xuéhuì le) (Thank you for your help, now I can do it.)

5. 非常感谢 (fēicháng gǎnxiè) - This phrase means "thank you very much."
Used alone: 非常感谢。 (fēicháng gǎnxiè)
Used in a sentence: 非常感谢你给我的那份工作。 (fēicháng gǎnxiè nǐ gěi wǒ de nà fèn gōngzuò) (Thank you very much for the job you gave me.)

Five Ways to Say XXX in Chinese

5 ways to say "thank you" in Chinese

Nei prossimi episodi parlerò dello scrittore Gianluca Gotto e dei suoi libri, una guida importantissima ed efficace nel mio percorso di crescita personale. 

Prima, però, vorrei parlarvi della persona che mi ha fatto scoprire Gianluca Gotto, una persona molto significativa nel mio percorso verso la scoperta del mio ikigai: la passione per l'insegnamento delle lingue.  

Chi sarà questa persona? Lo scoprirete in questo episodio! 

Puro Parlare

4. Chi mi ha fatto scoprire Gianluca Gotto?

小王子所访问的下一个星球上住着一个酒鬼。
The next planet was inhabited by a tippler.
访问时间非常短，可是它却使小王子非常忧伤。
This was a very short visit, but it plunged the little prince into deep dejection.
“你在干什么？”小王子问酒鬼，这个酒鬼默默地坐在那里，面前有一堆酒瓶子，有的装着酒，有的是空的。
"What are you doing there?" he said to the tippler, whom he found settled down in silence before a collection of empty bottles and also a collection of full bottles.
“我喝酒。”他阴沉忧郁地回答道。
"I am drinking," replied the tippler, with a lugubrious air.
“你为什么喝酒？”小王子问道。
"Why are you drinking?" demanded the little prince.
“为了忘却。”酒鬼回答。

"So that I may forget," replied the tippler.
小王子已经有些可怜酒鬼。他问道：“忘却什么呢？”
"Forget what?" inquired the little prince, who already was sorry for him.
酒鬼垂下脑袋坦白道：“为了忘却我的羞愧。”
"Forget that I am ashamed," the tippler confessed, hanging his head.
“你羞愧什么呢？”小王子很想救助他。
"Ashamed of what?" insisted the little prince, who wanted to help him.
“我羞愧我喝酒。”酒鬼说完以后就再也不开口了。
"Ashamed of drinking!" The tippler brought his speech to an end, and shut himself up in an impregnable silence.
小王子迷惑不解地离开了。
And the little prince went away, puzzled.
在旅途中，他自言自语地说道：“这些大人确实真叫怪。”
"The grown-ups are certainly very, very odd," he said to himself, as he continued on his journey.

小王子-The Little Prince-Read in Chinese

小王子第28章：忘却羞愧

Olá a todos, no episódio de hoje estarei falando sobre o Zoológico, o que podemos ver nele e para que serve, sua função educacional e social, escutem com atenção e respondam as perguntas.

A Voz da Madrugada

S01E06 Zoológico

First episode where I teach you the typical language of the Spanish language in South America, in the countries of the Rio de la Plata that are Uruguay and Argentina.

Primer episodio donde te enseño la jerga lingüística del idioma español en América del Sur, en países del Rio de la Plata que son Uruguay y Argentina.


ASI SE HABLA/Well said

Así se habla. Espisodio 1

1.好きな食べ物は

日本に行ったら何がオススメ？
何を食べたほうがいい？


•天ぷらの店　(前に話してくれた)

•家の近くの焼き肉弁当(やきにくべんとう)


SAMURAI BROADCAST　侍放送

Vol.68 ギャレットさんと食べ物について　その1

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