In today’s episode, we’ll talk about a really useful word in Chinese—提前. It means “in advance” or “ahead of time,” but do you know the difference between how it works in Chinese and in English? Let’s dive in!

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

Which Comes First? 提前 or In Advance?

Hoje trago uma curta história com verdadeiro sotaque brasileiro para que vocês possam ouvir e tentar entender e ao final tratar de resolver as questões no final desta transcrição.

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02. Português brasileiro com história: A Cidade de Campos do Jordão

We delve into the intricate and often humorous interplay between these two neighboring cultures – Norway and Sweden. Much like Newton's laws of thermodynamics, the principles of conversation dynamics between Norwegians and Swedes can be observed and understood through a few key laws:

First Law: The Law of Politeness Conservation
In any conversation between a Norwegian and a Swede, politeness is neither created nor destroyed but merely transferred. Each party carefully navigates the exchange, ensuring that respect and civility remain balanced and intact.

Second Law: The Principle of Understatement Equilibrium
Understatements in Norwegian-Swedish dialogue tend to seek equilibrium. When one party downplays an event or achievement, the other instinctively matches this tone, creating a harmonious balance of modesty and humor.

Third Law: The Entropy of Misunderstandings
As the complexity of conversation increases, so does the potential for misunderstandings. These are often caused by the subtle nuances and cultural references unique to each nation. Yet, this entropy is often countered by the shared history and mutual respect between Norwegians and Swedes, leading to resolution and clarity.

Join us as we explore these dynamics and uncover the fascinating, and often understated, art of Norwegian-Swedish communication.

Everything Zenified 

The Dynamics of Scandinavian Communication – Understatements 

In this episode you will learn how to ask want。

HSK2

Learn how to ask want :要

First we subtract accent, and then we add. I cover how to take on the American sound.

English for IT Pros

Accent Acquisition 

Histórias curtas em português básico

Viva a vida!

기타 배운 지 얼마나 되었니?
你学吉他多长时间了? 

대학 다닐 때 배우기 시작해서 대략 15년 된 것 같아. 
我从上大学的时候开始学, 大概十五年了吧。

나 좀 가르쳐줘. 과외비 줄게.
教我吧。我给辅导费。 

우리가 어떤 사이인데. 무료로 초급은 마스터하게 해줄게.
咱俩谁跟谁呀。免费让你掌握初级。 

기타 吉他
대략 大概
과외비 辅导费
어떤 사이인데 谁跟谁呀
마스터하다, 파악하다 掌握