Extensive reading can definetely help us gain vocabulary and new expressions. Besides, it is leisure-time activity that most of us enjoy. So, in this episode, I'll recommend three books written by female Latin American authors (commemorating 8M) so that you start reading now!

Your Spanish Journey

Reading books to learn Spanish

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These expressions of happiness and contentment span a spectrum of formality and tone. In everyday conversation, one might simply say they are "happy," "content," or even use the term "pleased" to express satisfaction. When the feeling is particularly strong, phrases like "I am genuinely happy" and "I am overjoyed" convey the depth of joy. In informal settings, a more relaxed approach may be taken with expressions like "on cloud nine" or "over the moon," indicating extreme happiness. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I am pleased to inform you" or "I am delighted to announce," emphasizing the importance of the news. Politeness tempers the happiness in expressions such as "I'm really happy for you" or "That's wonderful news," demonstrating a genuine celebration of someone else's success. A touch of wit adds a layer of playfulness to the joy, as seen in expressions like "doing the happy dance" or "grinning from ear to ear." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their contentment with statements like "I'm quite content" or "I find myself in high spirits," maintaining an air of sophistication. For royalty, joy is conveyed with grace and dignity, as in "It brings me great joy" or "I am genuinely pleased," 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 happy in various registers of English

你知道通过和经过怎么用吗？一起来看看吧。
通过和经过的区别？
相同点：把人或事物作为某种手段（方法、本领）而达到某种目的。（有一个结果）
例：通过/经过娜佳的介绍，我认识了夏雨荷。
        通过/经过认真考虑，小王答应了她男朋友的求婚。
不同点	
通过+方法/手段 ---- 结果/目的
例：公司通过福利吸引了很多人来公司工作。	
经过+过程----结果/变化
例：经过3个月的学习，娜佳终于可以流利的说汉语了。
通过：表示从某地“穿过”到另一端
例：这里正在修路，我们无法通过。	
经过：表示途径某地（附近、旁边）
例：我这次出差正好经过深圳，就来和你聚一聚了。
通过不能作为名词使用。
经过作为名词使用：表示事情发展的过程
例：老师把孩子吵架的经过告诉了家长。
通过在时间上，既可以用于过去，也可以用于未来。
例：通过打折活动，一定能吸引很多人来消费。	
经过在时间上，只能用于过去。
例：经过再三思考，她还是决定来中国生活。

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喵喵说汉语---HSK 4

通过和经过的区别

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