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How to say different birds animals in Chinese? Duck, pigeon, goose, parrot…… Let's learn it today!

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Different Bird Animals in Chinese

I like (to) eat laksa at (the) beach.

Saya suka makan laksa di pantai.

Note:
1) Laksa is one of the local food here.
2) In general, we don't have articles such as "a, an, the, etc" in Malay


Cakap Bahasa Melayu

Total Beginner: Malay Sentence Structure #1

DOCTOR: What seems to be the problem?
CATHY: Well, I have a bad cough and a sore throat. I also have 
a headache.
DOCTOR: How long have you had these symptoms?
CATHY: About three days now. And I’m really tired, too.
DOCTOR: Hmm. It sounds like you’ve got the flu. Take aspirin
every four hours and get plenty of rest. Make sure you 
drink lots of fluids. Call me if you’re still sick next week.
CATHY: OK, thanks

LANGUAGE NOTES 
• What seems to be the problem? means “What is the problem?” Notice that the intonation 
falls at the end of the question. The doctor wants information, not a “yes/no” answer.
• Well is used as an introductory word. Notice how the vowel is drawn out, to sound like 
“Weeeeeell …” This can be used as a way to “buy time” while you think about what you 
want to say next.
• A bad cough … a sore throat … a headache: Notice the article “a” before each symptom.
• About is used to mean “more or less.” It’s used here to give an estimate of time.
• Take aspirin … get rest … Make sure … Call me: Notice the doctor uses the simple tense 
here to give instructions. This is the imperative form of the verb.
• Still sick means “continue to be sick.”

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 11: At the doctor's office

开进晴朗

在连山隧道行车，人也在明暗里交替，开进黑暗，又驶入光明。天气越是晴朗，就越衬得这暗深黑如漆。

开进黑暗，是突然的，一点准备也没有。驶入光明，却是缓慢的，尽头的那点光亮，先如丸如豆，再如灯如月，直至天光大开。

人在寒冷里，意味着寒冷正在过去。人在黑暗中，意味着黑暗也正在逝去。光亮，让我们看见一切；黑暗，却让我们看见光亮。


正式说法：
1.入-进：入口，进入，入学通知，加入一个组织
2.晴朗-晴：天气晴朗，晴朗的天空
3.漆黑-黑：漆黑的夜晚
4.行-驶-开车：行车-雨天行车注意安全。驾驶，驾驶证，疲劳驾驶，酒后驾车-酒驾
5.缓慢-慢：老人缓慢地在路边行走。这座小城市发展的速度比较缓慢。
6.寒冷-冷：天气寒冷。我没想到在这么寒冷的季节能看到这么美的花儿。
7.逝去-过去：（过去，消失）逝去的时间，逝去的青春

边听边说 More than Chinese Listening

第十集  开进晴朗

HSK 3-6 passage audios

HSK 3 Lesson 5 Passage 1

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - The Internet and it's impact. Q3.

How has the internet changed social behaviour?

Linking words: Besides, however, finally, in addition

Relevant vocabulary: Use of the internet, attitude, society, strengthen, social relationship, for example, via the internet, connects friends, common platform, internet users, glued, long hours, depression, isolating, casual conversation, false IDs, surfing.

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In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis interviews Nathan Lige, a game designer, writer, and co-creator of the hit storytelling game Mythwind at Open Owl Studios.

Nathan shares how his love of writing and community storytelling led him to leave the tech world and create games that bring people together. His purpose-driven journey is filled with lessons about creativity, risk-taking, and finding work that matters.

They explore:

How storytelling skills can strengthen your communication and leadership

What it takes to transition careers with intention and passion

The role of language, empathy, and collaboration in creative work

Why following your purpose builds confidence in life, and English

Whether you're learning English, dreaming of a career change, or curious about how creativity fuels connection, this episode will inspire your next step.
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Real English Conversations Podcast

🎙️ Purpose-Driven Careers, Creativity & Communication | Curtis Interviews Game Designer Nathan Lige of Mythwind

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“What’s the best book to read?”
“What show should I watch?”
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You don’t get fluent by reading.
You don’t get confident by watching.
You grow by giving: writing, speaking, creating, sharing.

If you're serious about improving, stop collecting resources — start becoming a resource.
Write essays. Speak up. Bring your ideas to your lessons.

Let’s talk about what real learning looks like — and why giving is the missing step in your progress.

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