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KOREAN TOPIK 1,2

KOREAN TOPIK 1 Ep.5

Vidéo complète avec sous-titres et images:
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These various expressions for affirmation encompass a wide range of tones and levels of formality. In everyday conversation, a simple "yes" or "yeah" suffices, and a touch of informality may be added with "sure" or "absolutely." When assurance is absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, yes" and "most definitely" leave no room for ambiguity. In informal settings, a resounding agreement might be expressed with "you bet" or "hell yeah," and a casual "totally" or "yup" carries a similar sentiment. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may entail phrases like "I wholeheartedly agree" or "indeed," while "I concur" and "affirmative" maintain a level of professionalism. Politeness sweetens the agreement in expressions such as "I'd be happy to" and "that sounds wonderful," demonstrating eagerness to comply. A touch of wit adds a layer of humor to the affirmation, as seen in expressions like "in a New York minute" or "is the Pope Catholic?" In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their agreement with endearing phrases like "absolutely, my dear" or "most assuredly," maintaining a level of warmth. For royalty, an affirmation is conveyed with grace and respect, as in "by all means, Your Majesty" or "it would be my honor, Your Highness," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

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How To Say 'YES' in Various English Registers

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A short and interesting Chinese daily article  for every day

Sleep Earlier早点睡觉

Paziente: Buongiorno, vorrei prenotare un appuntamento per una visita oculistica, all’ospedale di Ancona, per favore.

Operatore CUP: Buongiorno! Certo, posso aiutarla con la prenotazione. Potrebbe darmi il suo nome completo e la data di nascita, per favore?

Paziente: Certamente, il mio nome è Laura Rossi e sono nata il 22 Ottobre 1955.

Operatore CUP: Grazie, Laura. Ora verificherò la disponibilità. Per favore, aspetti un momento.

[Pausa mentre l'operatore controlla la disponibilità]

Operatore CUP: Ho una disponibilità per il 10 settembre. 
Paziente: ma è tra un mese!  È piuttosto urgente. Non posso aspettare così a lungo. 

Operatore CUP: , capisco la sua urgenza. Mi dispiace, ma nell'ospedale di Ancona non ci sono disponibilità immediate. Però posso controllare  in ospedali limitrofi. Mi dia un attimo per verificare le disponibilità, per favore.

[Pausa mentre l'operatore verifica le disponibilità in ospedali limitrofi]

Operatore CUP: Ho controllato e ho alcune opzioni per lei. C'è un posto disponibile domani mattina alle 8:30 presso l'ospedale di Pesaro o un altro posto disponibile il giorno dopo alle 10:00 presso l'ospedale di Senigallia. Posso prenotare uno di questi appuntamenti per lei?

Paziente: Sì, per favore, va bene per domani mattina alle 8:30 a Pesaro. 

Operatore CUP: Perfetto, ho prenotato per lei la visita oculistica all'ospedale di Pesaro per domani mattina alle 8:30. Le consiglio di arrivare in anticipo. Se ci fossero altri cambiamenti o problemi, non esiti a contattarci. 

Paziente: Grazie mille , Arrivederci

Operatore CUP: A lei


Italiano Chiaro

Prenotare una visita in Ospedale

This first episode explores some of the challenges experienced by learners of the English language, suggesting some strategies to overcome difficulties. My podcast is based on popular topics from my “Guided Conversation Classes",  and it aims to practice key vocabulary around each topic. Each of these podcasts is linked to a short video documentary that you can watch for extra practice. 
This episode also includes an online script with a vocabulary key:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1deHLoK10lQHzwFTGlC4McgfnzvRVF_0AN6U2jTe_H-8/edit?usp=sharing


UK TALKS WITH LIZ

EPISODE 1: ACCENTS & PRONUNCIATION 

Today’s episode is “たけしの夏 (Takeshi no natsu)《Takeshi's Summer》.
This episode is JLPT-N5 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.
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☆Words
小学生（しょうがくせい）《shoogakusee》：elementary school student
夏休（なつやす）み《natsuyasumi》：summer vacation

～が 見（み）える／見（み）えない《～ga mieru / mienai》：be seen / can not be seen

庭（にわ）《niwa》：garden, yard
地震（じしん）《jishin》：earthquake
穴（あな）《ana》：hole
怖（こわ）い《kowai》：scary
暗（くら）い《kurai》：dark
突然（とつぜん）《totsuzen》：suddenly
明（あか）るくなる《akarukunaru》：become brighter
～に 落（お）ちる《～ni ochiru》：fall

目（め）を 開（あ）ける／閉（と）じる《me o akeru / tojiru》：open one's eyes / close one's eyes

妖精（ようせい）《yoosee》：fairy
魔法（まほう） の 世界（せかい）《mahoo no sekai》：The Magic World

星（ほし）《hoshi》：star
花火（はなび） 《hanabi》：fireworks
空（そら）《sora》：sky

☆Script for this episode
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Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#44 Short story / たけしの夏《Takeshi's Summer》/ storytelling // N5 Level / Japanese listening

In today’s Chillchat, Karen and Baiwei chatted about taking a leave, asking for sick leave, paid maternity leave, and other company benefits!

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

请假 Asking For Leave (from the dreaded work...)

Christmas 2022

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