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English Learners Boost presents a special episode dedicated to Chinese New Year: 'New Beginnings.' Join us as we delve into the rich traditions and symbolism of this festive celebration, tailored specifically for Chinese learners of English. Discover practical examples, expand your vocabulary, and immerse yourself in the cultural tapestry of the Lunar New Year. Tune in to enhance your language skills and embrace the spirit of new beginnings with English Learners Boost!

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Chinese New Year

1, un. 2, deux. 3, trois. 4, quatre. 5, cinq. 6, six. 7, sept. 8, huit. 9, neuf. 10, dix.

Les numéros en français avec Aymaro

Les numéros de 0 à 10 en Français avec Aymaro

The fantastic story continues in its creepy way. Listen to all 5 and be ready for the coming end!

Stories to Stimulate!

Will and Mary Part 5 

У нас в Уральском регионе очень красивая природа. Здесь много лесов, гор, рек и озёр.
В 100 километрах от Екатеринбурга есть уникальный природный парк. Этот парк был создан в 1999 году. Его площадь 12000 гектаров.
Парк называется «Оленьи ручьи». Однажды здесь нашли наскальный рисунок оленя. Поэтому парк назвали «Оленьи ручьи».
Туристы очень любят этот парк. Это удивительное место! Можно весь день гулять по лесу, пересекать реку по мостам, подниматься на скалы, заходить в пещеры. 
Туристам предлагают 5 маршрутов по парку. Самый короткий маршрут – 4 километра, а самый длинный – 18 километров. 
Летом люди плавают по реке на каноэ и сапах. А зимой обычно приезжают сюда, чтобы сходить в русскую баню и сделать шашлыки на свежем воздухе. Если хотите, на территории парка можно остаться на ночь в небольших удобных домиках. 
Еще одно интересное место - пещера древнего человека. Археологи нашли здесь следы присутствия охотников времен мезолита, неолита, энеолита и бронзового века. 
Ангел Единой Надежды – скульптура, которая стоит на скале над рекой Сергой.
Её автор - талантливая художница из Швеции Лена Эдвалл. Такие скульптуры расположены по всему миру. Они дарят людям свет и надежду. Говорят, что если подержать Ангела за крылья, то он исполнит ваше желание.

По-русски легко!

Короткие истории. 2. Уникальный парк на Урале.

Fewer young people in the US are vaping this year than at any point in the last decade, government officials have reported.

The latest survey numbers show the teen vaping rate fell to under 6% this year, down from 7.7% in 2023. More than 1.6 million students aged between 11 and 18 reported vaping in the previous month — about one-third the number in 2019, when underage vaping peaked.

Brian King from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the decline was good news but added: "There's clearly more work to do to further reduce youth use."

It is illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product to anyone aged under 21.

King and other officials noted that the drop in vaping hasn't led to an increase in the use of other tobacco industry products, such as nicotine pouches.

Sales of small, flavored pouches like Zyn have increased among adults. The pouches come in flavors like mint and cinnamon and slowly release nicotine when placed behind the lips. This year's US survey shows 1.8% of teens are using them, which is about the same percentage as last year.

The survey involved more than 29,000 students, who completed an online questionnaire in the spring.

Officials from the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention attributed the big drop in vaping to recent age restrictions and more aggressive enforcement against retailers and manufacturers, including Chinese vaping companies who have sold their e-cigarettes illegally in the US for years.

Use of the most popular e-cigarette among teens, Elf Bar, fell 36% in the wake of FDA warning letters to stores and distributors selling the brightly colored vapes, which come in flavors like watermelon ice and peach mango.

Nearly 90% of the students who vape used flavored products, with fruit flavors the most popular.

In 2020, FDA regulators banned fruit and candy flavors from reusable e-cigarettes like Juul. 

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In this episode, I’ll talk about the difference between 意见 and 建议.
They may sound similar, but using them incorrectly can lead to misunderstandings. So, let’s break down the difference and make it clear! Along the way, you’ll also learn some fun new vocabulary:

建议 (jiàn yì)
中文解释：做动词时，意思是指向别人提出自己的想法主张，做名词时，意思是向别人提出的主张。
英文解释：As a verb, it means to present one's suggestion, recommendation, or proposal to others; as a noun, it refers to the suggestion, recommendation, or proposal made to others.

意见 (yì jiàn)
中文解释：第一个意思是对事情一定的看法或想法。第二个意思是，对人或者对事情不满意的想法。
英文解释：The first meaning is a view or idea about something; the second meaning refers to an unsatisfied opinion about a person or thing.

发音 (fā yīn)
中文解释：指说话时，语言的语音输出方式。
英文解释：Pronunciation; the way in which words or sounds are spoken.

颠倒 (diān dǎo)
中文解释：把事物的顺序或位置弄反。
英文解释：To invert, reverse, or turn something upside down.

截然不同 (jié rán bù tóng)
中文解释：完全不同，差异很大。
英文解释：Completely different, with a significant contrast.

微妙 (wēi miào)
中文解释：事物或变化很细致、难以察觉。
英文解释：Subtle; delicate, difficult to perceive or notice.

动词 (dòng cí)
中文解释：表示动作或状态的词类。
英文解释：Verb; a word that expresses an action or a state of being.

名词 (míng cí)
中文解释：表示人、事物、地点、抽象概念等的词类。
英文解释：Noun; a word that represents a person, thing, place, or abstract concept.

主张 (zhǔ zhāng)
中文解释：坚持某种看法或观点，提出意见。
英文解释：To advocate or assert a point of view; to suggest or support an idea.

联合国 (lián hé guó)
中文解释：世界上最大的国际组织，致力于维护国际和平与安全。
英文解释：The United Nations; the largest international organization, dedicated to maintaining international peace and security.

满意 (mǎn yì)
中文解释：对某事感到满意或符合期望。
英文解释：Satisfied; to feel content or pleased with something.

留心 (liú xīn)
中文解释：注意、留意。
英文解释：To pay attention to, to be careful about.

误会 (wù huì)
中文解释：由于理解错误或沟通不清，产生的错乱或不准确的理解。
英文解释：Misunderstanding; a wrong or incorrect interpretation caused by miscommunication or misunderstanding.

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Do you mean 意见 or 建议？

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