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Frasi idiomatiche con parti del corpo

Do you like Autumn? I love it! Cups of tea, blankets, rain and good books, but also the famous Venician "acqua alta" and the special fog.
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Autumn in Italy - 3 minutes Italian

皮特去中国朋友家吃饭，他正好要用刀叉，就直接跟旁边的人说：给我一刀！”
Peter went to a Chinese friend's house for dinner and just wanted to use a knife and fork, so he directly said to the people next to him, "give me a shot!" 

给我一把刀：give me a knife   
给我一刀：give me a shot/hurt me with a knife

开心一刻 Jokes

给我一刀 gěi wǒ yī dāo

小测试 - 1
请辨别“了” 的用法，选择不相同的一项。
苹果树长高了。                                                           (表示状态的改变)
爱上运动后，我的身体好多了。                               （表示状态的改变）    
小王去办公室找老师了。                      ✔                 （表示动作的完成）                                                
我的牛奶没了，是弟弟喝光的。                               （表示状态的改变）

小测试 - 2
“就”的用法，请选出不相同的一项。
我的家离公司不远，骑自行车5分钟就到了。    ✔                      （表示时间短，动作快）
你爸爸最爱吃鱼了，我们明天晚上就吃烤鱼吧。     （表示根据前面的原因得出的结果）
不想做饭也不想动，我们就叫外卖吧。                    （表示根据前面的原因得出的结果）
你还感冒，就不要到处走动了。                                （表示根据前面的原因得出的结果）

小测试 - 3
请感受疑问代词 ”怎么“ 的用法，选出不同的一项。
他一天都不说话，怎么回事儿了？                                   （表示疑问的语气）
别多想了，我怎么说，你怎么做就行。         ✔                （含有具体的内容）
你怎么还在玩手机？上班要迟到了！                               （表示疑问的语气）
都几点了，怎么还不睡觉？                                               （表示疑问的语气）

小测试 - 4
根据 ”还“在句子中表达的意思，找出语用不同的一项。
7点了，姐姐还在家里，早班车一定是赶不上的。                （表示状态的保持）
我工作一直太忙了，书还没看几页。                                     （表示状态的保持）
奶奶最近的身体还好，她坚持吃着药。         ✔                    （表示勉强，过得去）
你怎么还说个不停，快出门吧，要迟到了！                          （表示状态的保持）

小测试 - 5
”能“与”会“在用法和含义上，有一定程度上的相似，请找出含义不同的一项。
这么晚了，他还在开会，今天晚上能回家吗？                                  (表示可能性)
他一直没有来电话，我想他明天不会跟我们一起去爬山了。          （表示可能性）
除了书法，小丽还会弹琴。                   ✔                   （表示学习过后掌握的能力）
妈妈明天还要上班，不能带我去公园玩了。                                      （表示可能性）


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Correction notebook   错题本 (Mandarin)

语法语用

Join us in this episode of 'English Learners Boost' as we explore the art of 'Expressing Gratitude' in English. Learn essential phrases, examples, and practical usage to effectively convey your appreciation in various situations. Plus, don't miss the opportunity to discover our host's unique teaching style by booking a lesson on italki. Enhance your English skills and boost your confidence today!

English Learner's Boost

Expressing Gratitude

Sickness is an ever-annoying but everlasting topic in our life. You caught a cold. You got a rash. You ate bad food. How can you describe these common sicknesses in Chinese to your concerned Chinese colleagues or friends. And more importantly, what can YOU say when other people get sick to show care. In this episode, we covered all! Let’s go!

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.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

shēng bìng le! Sicknesses, Symptoms and More!

In the world of business, persuasion reigns supreme. It's not just about slick sales pitches; it's about influencing others to see your point of view, be it a client considering your product, a colleague on a new strategy, or an investor on your venture.

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