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Thinking out loud in Japanese

テラハ１

In today's episode, we're going to dive into the different parts of the International English Language Testing System, commonly known as IELTS. Whether you're a student preparing for the exam or simply interested in learning more about it, this episode is for you.


IELTS Podcast 雅思博客

Outline of the IELTS exam

本篇文章摘自作家刘瑜《愿你慢慢长大》，本文仅供学习。
文章由我本人阅读，供外国友人学习并练习中文，了解中国文化。
如有错误和建议，烦请大家不吝赐教。

Chilling Chinese 

孩子，愿你慢慢长大

🧭 Life in Korea through the Eyes of Foreign Residents: An Interactive Exploration

📊 1. Overview
80.3% of long-term foreign residents in Korea report overall satisfaction with their life here.
 However, 19.7% say they have experienced discrimination in everyday situations like restaurants, banks, and shops.
 Korea's convenience and safety are major strengths, but language barriers and cultural challenges still exist.

🔍 2. Deep Dive: Pros vs. Cons
This section allows users to filter and compare Korea’s strengths and weaknesses across key themes.
Top Pros:
Excellent public transportation and infrastructure

Advanced digital services and delivery culture

High level of public safety


Affordable daily living compared to some home countries

High-quality healthcare system

Top Cons:
Language barriers and complex administrative systems

Intense work culture and lack of work-life balance

High housing costs, especially in Seoul

Lack of personal space in public areas

Cultural misunderstandings and subtle social exclusion

🧭 Users can explore by theme: Daily Life, Work & Culture, Social Connections

✅ Final Takeaway
Korea offers a highly livable environment for many foreigners—especially thanks to its safety, infrastructure, and modern conveniences.
 However, language and cultural gaps, along with social isolation or subtle bias, still affect the daily lives of many.
This interactive project goes beyond data—bringing in real voices, real choices, and real-life insight.





Reading Korea.

K-Life Long Term Foreign Resident Pros and Cons

Las costumbres y tradiciones en Navidad, ya se apoderaron de los venezolanos. La temporada es sinónimo de celebración y unión familiar.
En los comercios se coloca el famoso cochinito de plástico, y en las empresas se reciben los aguinaldos, se realiza el tradicional juego del amigo secreto, y se realiza una fiesta de fin de año. Además en las calles hay parrandas, gaitazos y bonitas decoraciones en parques y plazas.
En este Podcast vamos a conocer un poco mas sobre estas costumbres. ¡Empecemos!

Costumbres y Tradiciones de Venezuela

Descubre la magia de la navidad en Venezolana

Letter R
Listen and repeat then sing along.
rice, rose, rabbit, robot

Follow me for more phonics.


Phonics The Alphabet 

Letter R

In this episode we will talk about 【Pandemic】, you will learn how to say 【do nucleic acid, wear a mask】 ect.
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
1st time: listen without looking at the text.
2nd time: look at the text and write down the new words, later look up the dictionary. 
3rd time: listen again without looking at the text.
4th time: repeat after it without looking at the text.
大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
今天我们来聊一聊【疫情】的话题。
中国的疫情是2019年底开始的。我记得那一年的春节，我回了老家。每天在电视上看到武汉疫情的报道，觉得很难过。假期结束后要回广州上班，一路上戴着口罩，有点害怕。每天进公司和进小区都要测体温。外卖只能送到小区门口，自己去拿，也不可以在饭店里吃饭。
疫情不太严重的时候，我们的生活正常一点，但是去外面也要戴口罩。有一段时间国内没有疫情，国内旅游也正常了。但是因为有国外回来的人，很难一直都是正常的。如果一个地方出现新的疫情，很多人都要去做核酸。严重的时候，这个地方所有的人都要去做核酸。
时间过得很快，疫情已经两年多了。虽然我们已经习惯了戴口罩的生活，但是它真的改变了我们的生活。
最大的改变是很多东西都发展为线上了。特别是疫情严重的时候，大家只能在家里。于是上班族开始在家办公，学生开始上网课。因为不能去健身房，很多人买了健身的东西，在家里健身。因为不能出去吃饭，很多人都是用手机叫外卖，或者开始学习做饭。因为不能像以前一样出去旅游，这几年野餐和露营的人越来越多。野餐和露营不需要去很远的地方，买一些食物，就可以和家人朋友一起去玩了。
疫情对经济的影响是最大的。商店的生意变得很差，因为只要有疫情影响，他们很可能就得关门。换工作的人比以前少了，因为经济不好，工作不好找。更多的大学毕业生选择了考研和考公务员，因为更稳定。
你们国家的疫情怎么样呢？疫情改变了你的生活吗？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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小区	xiǎo qū	community,neighbourhood
测体温	cè tǐ wēn	take one's temperature
外卖	wàimài	food delivery
戴口罩	dài kǒu zhào	Wear a mask
做核酸	zuò hé suān	do nucleic acid
上班族	shàng bān zú	office worker
上网课	shàngwǎngkè	have class online
野餐	yě cān	Picnic
露营	lù yíng	Camping
考研	kǎo yán	take postgraduate entrance examination
考公务员	kǎo gōng wù yuán	take part in civil servant exam 

Yuli's Chinese Channel

疫情 Pandemic （Intermediate level）

I explain by providing definitions and examples for Go, Get, and Become. Send me your example of   Go, Get, and Become via text or audio clip on Italki.

All American Podcast 

Go, Get, and Become

With doubts and worries in their hearts, the two finally graduated from college. “Should I stay in Beijing or go back to Africa? ”This is the biggest problem between them.