1：昨天我看了书——这句话对吗？不完整。
2：我昨天看了一本书。（宾语复杂化）
3：我昨天看了书就睡了。（后边加小句）
4：我昨天看（了）书了。（句尾加“了”）
5：--你买了什么？
      --我买了书。（上下文）

喵喵说汉语---HSK 4

“了”的非成句性

Clear usage try and + (verb)
Andrew says:
'we try and meet up when we can'
'we try and make excuses to meet up'
Putting try and before a verb means you want to do something, and you make an effort to do it - Andrew and his family make an effort to meet up.
 You may also hear try to + (verb), which means exactly the same thing.  

Everyday English with Teacher Alyse

Clear usage try and + (verb)

In this short episode I read a poem by pablo neruda in both english and spanish

Books for Bilinguals

Every Day you play

This podcast episode is all about the importance of building up on your vocabulary skills. I've looked at the topic from different language skills, like reading, listening, speaking etc. You can book a lesson with me if you want to hear more about this subject and enjoy a lesson altogether! 

All About English and How You Learn It!

Why It's Crucial to Improve Your Repertoire of Words

Today we are talking about marriage: what are your opinions on marriage? Is marriage important to you? If so, what makes a good marriage? Good partner? Attitudes? Personality? Let’s discuss together~

Note: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)

Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.

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Tying The Knot❤️: The Role of Marriage in Modern Society

大器物派小用场，表示使用不当。比喻才能很高的人屈就于低职位，不能充分发挥其才智。亦指人事安排不恰当而屈才。材，也作“才”。

成语故事 Idiom story

大材小用

🚨 The Biggest Lie About Confidence in English 🚨

Most learners tell me: “I’ll be confident when my English is perfect.”

That’s a trap.
Because guess what? That day never comes.

I’ve worked with executives, IT managers, even IELTS test takers… and they all think the same way. But here’s the truth:

People don’t care about your grammar. They care if your message lands.

Confidence doesn’t show up after years of waiting. It’s built in the moment you speak, even when you’re unsure.

Confidence isn’t “personality.” It’s a skill. And like any skill, you can train it.

I’ve coached over 20,000 professionals — interviews, investor meetings, boardrooms, IELTS exams. The ones who succeed are not the ones with “perfect English.” They’re the ones who learn to trust their voice under pressure.

Imagine walking into your next big moment — not worrying about articles or tenses — but focused 100% on showing your value. That’s when opportunities open.

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🚨 The Biggest Lie About Confidence in English 🚨

For this week's practice let's listen to a story about dreams coming true. You can replay the story as much as you need and answer the questions after.

Comprehension Questions:
- What dream comes true for Mia?
- Where is the program?
- Who has a party for Mia?
- Where does Mia put her papers? Why?
- List two things Mia can do as a citizen.

Wyn's Way to English

Wyn's Way to English - Listening Practice "Citizenship"

Different students learn better in different ways, and it's important to find a way to study that works best for you. Here are some things that you can try to help you study better.

Make a plan
Decide when, where and for how long you are going to study. If you decide what you need to get done every time you study, then it will be easier to achieve your goals. Also, if you do smaller amounts of work regularly, you won't have the stress of needing to cram everything just before an important exam.

Test yourself on what you've learned
After you read something, you should test yourself on it. And instead of just doing it once, do it often. Try to test yourself days and weeks after you first learn something to make sure you really remember it. You can also work with a friend to test each other.

Take a break
Research has shown that taking breaks can help you work or study better. A study by the company DeskTime found that the most productive people work for about 52 minutes at a time, then take a 17-minute break in between. So when making your study plan, don't forget to include breaks in it.

Stay healthy
Getting exercise and sleeping well can actually help you study. Research has found that regular exercise can improve both memory and thinking skills, while sleeping helps the brain save new information.