What if improving your English has nothing to do with grammar? In this episode, we explore why pronunciation makes a bigger difference — and what you can start improving today for clearer, more confident speech.

Your English Fix

 What Actually Improves Your English: Pronunciation or Grammar?

speaker: 
俞敏洪Yú Mǐnhóng   新东方教育集团创始人，英语教学与管理专家。
Yu Minhong, or Michael Yu is the founder and president of New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.. As the owner of one of the largest private educational services, Yu is known as the "richest teacher in China", and "Godfather of English Training".
script: 
城市孩子上不了大学，对城市孩子影响不是那么大。但是农村孩子上不了大学，其实他就变成一辈子农民了。我觉得一个农民的孩子如果说能上上正规的大学的话，对他来说，扩大他的视野也好；扩大他对这个世界的理解以及人脉关系也好；以及他的自我认知也好，一定是有大大的好处。我相信进了大学整体来说命运总会变得更好。因为人们的想法是被观念改变的。那能够改变观念的人最好的地方就是大学。那他只要考上大学，哪怕是三本，是吧？那他大学四年给他的磨练；带来的眼光、感觉、格局肯定就不一样的。那个时候他再回到农村,他可能就变成农村的创业者，或者是变成农村中间最有想法的人。我觉得想法是改变世界的基础。
高考   gāo kǎo   College Entrance Examination
命运   mìng yùn  n. 1.destiny ；fate；lot  悲惨的命运a tragic lot
                   2.trend of development；tendency of change  国家的命运
eg.他想要掌握自己的命运。He wants to be in control of his own destiny.
      我们是自己命运的主人。We are masters of our own destiny.
translation:
Being able to go to university or not has little effect on students from cities. But for students from rural areas, if they don't go to college, they will be lifelong farmers.
I think it would be good for a peasant's child to expand his horizons, understanding of the world， connections, and self-perception if he went to a proper university.
I think going to college will change your destiny. Because people's thoughts are changed by perspective. College is the best place to build a new perspective. As long as you can get into a university, even if it is just a third-class university. Four years of college life will change his new ideas and views. Then he goes back to the countryside, and he may start his own business, or he may become the most thoughtful person there. I think ideas are fundamental to changing the world.

One Minute Chinese—— Celebrity speeches & interviews with Chinese & English script

10.俞敏洪：高考，农村孩子“改变”命运的唯一机会 Gaokao is the only chance for rural students to change their destiny.


   a. Green with envy - To be extremely jealous.
      Example: "When she saw his new car, she turned green with envy."
   b. Black sheep - An outcast or someone who is different from the rest of the family or group.
      Example: "He's the black sheep of the family; everyone else is successful."
   c. Red flag - A warning sign or signal of potential danger or problem.
      Example: "His aggressive behavior is a red flag; we need to be cautious."
   d. Golden opportunity - A chance or opportunity that is highly advantageous.
      Example: "She saw the job opening as a golden opportunity to advance her career."
   e. Paint the town red - To go out and enjoy oneself, usually by partying or celebrating.
      Example: "It's my birthday; let's paint the town red tonight!"



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Please let me know if you have any requests of words or phrases that you wish you’ll be able to say in casual Japanese so I’ll make an episode about it!🙌
In this episode, I’m gonna let you know how to say  “I didn’t know that you is the same age as me”  in the way not like Japanese textbooks tell you but how Japanese people actually talk. 
Thank you very much for listening to this podcast😁

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🎌Useful Japanese phrase | “Is that tasty?” 

In this episode I will share some fun experiences about Shopping Online in China. Discover the best way to shop in China that fits your style! Enjoy~ Here are some useful words you may learn from this episode: 

多样 (duō yàng)
中文解释：指种类丰富，变化多，具有多种不同形式或内容。
英文解释：Diverse, having various types or forms.

便捷 (biàn jié)
中文解释：方便快捷，指做事情的方式或方法省时省力。
英文解释：Convenient and quick, referring to methods that save time and effort.

商品类目 (shāng pǐn lèi mù)
中文解释：商店或市场中销售的商品类别。
英文解释：Product categories in a store or market.

家居用品 (jiā jū yòng pǐn)
中文解释：用于家庭日常生活的各种物品。
英文解释：Household items used in daily life.

高性价比 (gāo xìng jià bǐ)
中文解释：性能和价格之间的比值较高，意味着以合理的价格获得较好的品质或效果。
英文解释：High cost-performance ratio, meaning good quality at a reasonable price.

多功能挂钩 (duō gōng néng guà gōu)
中文解释：具备多种用途的挂钩，通常用于挂取不同的物品。
英文解释：Multi-functional hooks, used for hanging various items.

收纳袋 (shōu nà dài)
中文解释：用来整理和存放物品的袋子。
英文解释：Storage bags used for organizing and storing items.

当日达/隔日达 (dāng rì dá / gé rì dá)
中文解释：快速送货服务，分别指当天送达和隔天送达的服务。
英文解释：Same-day/next-day delivery services.

货比三家 (huò bǐ sān jiā)
中文解释：比较多个商家的商品和价格，找到最合适的购买选择。
英文解释：To compare goods and prices from several stores to find the best deal.

资质 (zī zhì)
中文解释：企业或个人拥有的资格、能力、信誉等的证明或认证。
英文解释：Qualifications or credentials that prove capability or reputation.

新兴 (xīn xīng)
中文解释：新近出现或发展的，通常指新兴的行业、市场等。
英文解释：Emerging, newly appearing or developing.

直播间 (zhí bō jiān)
中文解释：进行实时视频直播的空间或平台。
英文解释：Live-streaming room, a space or platform for real-time broadcasts.

即时 (jí shí)
中文解释：立即发生或执行，不延迟。
英文解释：Instant, happening or executed immediately.

推销 (tuī xiāo)
中文解释：向他人推介商品或服务，目的是促成销售。
英文解释：To promote products or services with the aim of making a sale.

成本 (chéng běn)
中文解释：生产或提供商品、服务所需要的全部费用。
英文解释：Cost, the total expenses involved in producing or offering goods or services.

橱窗购物 (chú chuāng gòu wù)
中文解释：通过橱窗展示商品并进行购买的行为。
英文解释：Window shopping, viewing and sometimes purchasing items displayed in a shop window.

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

Shopping Online in China~在中国网购

A: Bonjour monsieur. Je voudrais envoyer ce paquet aux États-Unis, s'il vous plaît.
B : Oui, en tarif normal ou en prioritaire ?
A : En prioritaire, s'il vous plaît.
B : D'abord, vous devez remplir cette fiche de douane.
A : Ah oui, "contenu du paquet" : un livre de cuisine.
B : Merci. Voilà, mademoiselle. Ça fait 8,50 euros. Il vous faut autre chose ?
A : Oui, je voudrais aussi un carnet de timbres pour l'Europe, s'il vous plaît.
B : Voilà, dix timbres à 0,50 euros. Ce sera tout ?
A : Non. Est-ce que vous avez aussi des jolis timbres ?
B : Oui, bien sûr. Voilà, nous avons des timbres qui représentent les principaux monuments de France.
A : C'est parfait ! Alors, donnez-moi cinq kolis timbres, s'il vous plaît.
B : Voilà, Au total, cela fera 16 euros.

Vocabulaire :
la poste : correio, post office
envoyer : mandar, enviar, to send
un paquet : pacote, package
un tarif : preço, price
remplir : preencher, to fill in
la douane : alfândega, customs
ce sera tout ? : só isso?, is that all?
le contenu : conteúdo, content
un livre : livre, book
ça fait__ : são__, it’s__
il vous faut__ : você precisa_, you need__
aussi : também, also
un timbre : selo, stamp
joli(e) : lindo(a), beautiful
bien sûr : com certeza, of course
représenter : representar, to represent
un monument : monumento, monumento
parfait : perfeito, perfect
une lettre : carta, letter
alors: então, then
donnez-moi : dê-me, give me
au total : no total, in total
cela fera__ : são__, it will be__


Professeur Maxime : dialogues

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🔴 Sabes qué preguntas hacen usualmente en una entrevista de trabajo en español❓😯 
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