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I’m an English learner from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Please let me know if you’re interested in a language exchange in English and Mandarin Chinese. I’m patient and friendly, especially with beginners, and I’m familiar with traditional Chinese characters.

How to differentiate same word with different meanings in context? The Turkish word of the Day: ‘Yüz’ Yüz (noun) - Face Yüz (number) - 100 Yüzmek (verb) - to swim Yüzmek (verb) - to skin (something)

Daily English Expressions! Day 10: It’s a piece of cake “Oh that test was nothing, it was a piece of cake.”

Today I could sleep late and rest in the morning. I wanted to study in the afternoon, but I played the guitar instead. So I could not do my homework. Tonight, I will work part-time job from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It is Saturday, so I think I will be very busy. Tomorrow I will go to the National Museum of Nature and Science, so I will go to bed early.

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast, where we are diving into the fascinating world of "Ghost Words"! In linguistics, a ghost word is a word that entered a dictionary or became established in a language purely by accident—usually due to a typographical error, a misreading, or a printing mistake. They are literal linguistic phantoms!

Today, I started to feel much better, so I went for a walk. It felt nice to get some fresh air after not feeling well. During summer vacation, I want to go back to my hometown and spend a lot of time with my friends. I am excited to see them again because it has been a long time. I want to do many fun things together and make great memories. Summer vacation is almost here, so I want to keep doing my best for just a little longer.

🌍 Translation Challenge! How do you say "Good luck!" in French? 🇫🇷 👇 Type your answer in the comments!

Libraries are wonderful community hubs that offer much more than just a place to borrow books, making them highly valuable resources. First, they provide free access to a massive collection of novels, magazines, newspapers, and even digital audiobooks, which can help you learn new skills or languages without spending any money. Second, libraries offer a quiet, comfortable environment equipped with free Wi-Fi and computers, creating the perfect space for students and remote workers to focus deeply without any distractions. Finally, they host many free public events, including book clubs, language exchange classes, and interesting cultural workshops where you can easily meet new people. Visiting your local library regularly is a fantastic way to enrich your daily life, so go get your library card today!

I have a part-time job starting this afternoon. I don’t have anything planned for tomorrow, so I’m going to work on my assignments, hit the gym, and if I have time, I’ll go to the sauna. I’ve been really tired this week, so I think going to the sauna now would feel really good. I don’t have much money until payday, so I’m going to try to save some.