In this episode, we’ll explore two very common Chinese words: “原来” and “本来”.
Many Chinese learners feel confused because these two words seem similar and are sometimes translated the same way in English.
Are they really interchangeable? When can you use one but not the other?

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

Can “原来” and “本来” Mean the Same Thing?

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In this exciting episode, we will look at the rich traditions and the diverse cultures of Asia and explore Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (known as AAPI Heritage Month in the US). 🌏✨

Bring your vocabulary to a broader level by learning the Asian and Pacific Islander words and thus expanding your knowledge on this colorful celebration. Be sure to conduct comprehension exercises to check your understanding and get the real meaning of this important event.

🔊 Listen to find out the reasons for the lack of interest among people regarding Asian and Pacific Islander communities and their histories. Do not let this chance to acquire broader cultural knowledge pass you by!

🔗 Check the "Holidays & Events" section of your news feed to follow the new episodes and always have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge. 🎙️ Besides, you must remember to do the quiz to check if you have understood the topic well! 📝

Happy listening! 🎧🌟🌍

Holidays and Event 🌎🎉

Asian Heritage Month 

New words

1. 西红柿  xīhóngshì  n.  tomato
2. 多少  duōshao  pron.  how many, how much
3. 钱  qián  n.  money
4. 姑娘  gūniang  n.  girl, young lady
5. 苹果  píngguǒ  n.  apple
6. 草莓  cǎoméi  n.  strawberry
7. 盒  hé  n.  box, pack
8. 给  gěi  v.  to give
9. 谢谢  xièxie  v.  to thank
10. 姑妈  gūmā  n.  aunt, sister of one's father
11. 为什么  wèishénme  why
12. 叫  jiào  v.  to call
13. 娘  niáng  n.  mother, mom
14. 就  jiù  adv.  exactly, precisely
15. 妈  mā  n.  mother, mom

中文每日一练

每日听汉语

This episode introduces three idioms that use the word bat. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script

Idiom Corner

Un episodio donde hablamos sobre la cultura mexicana. Espero puedan aprender 🤩

Aprende con Emma🤩

Cultura Mexicana 🤩

Welcome to the American English Pronunciation Guide. My name is Trevor Kafka, and I am your host.

There are many different varieties of American English. I was born and raised in New York, which has given me General American English pronunciation. The English that I speak has 15 vowel sounds. 

Please view the transcript for help while listening.

Today, we will talk about the vowel sound number 2 of 15: /eɪ/ grey day. This vowel is what we call a diphthong, meaning that it’s really two vowel sounds smooshed together as one. The mouth begins very open when the sound begins, but then turns into a smile as the teeth come together.

Listen to me saying this sound and repeat: /eɪ/, /eɪ/, /eɪ/

Listen to and repeat the following single-syllable words:
gray
day
pain
whale
waste
straight
tail
wait
shade

Listen to and repeat the following multiple-syllable words:
chamber
embrace
greatest
labor
vacation
translate
Canadian
information

Listen to and repeat the following sentences:
The way you say “gray” makes my day quite okay.
I embrace the shade to stay out of the sun’s rays.
The greatest of Canadian vacations have no space for rain.

I would like to thank Shirley Thompson and Karen Taylor for their work in developing the set of key phrases that I use with each vowel, such as /æ/ black cat, /eɪ/ grey day, etc. 

📢 American English Pronunciation Guide

Episode 2 - Vowels: /eɪ/ gray day (2 of 15)

The region has been at war for several years now. ALL the countries involved have been holding talks for over a year to try and end the fighting. The first attempt at peace was rejected within days, but further talks at reaching an agreement have taken place, and now it seems that the two sides are more determined to achieve a lasting peace.

English Mini Lessons

Peace

野菜　
1.いつ食べる？ 
2.どこの産地が有名？

中国ではどうですか？


野菜1

葉野菜　はやさい

キャベツ

春キャベツ

レタス

サニーレタス

白菜



ねぎ

白ネギ

青ネギ

にら

水菜

サラダ水菜

菊菜




[単語など]

だいこん　大根

こまつな　小松菜

チンゲンサイ

~として

一玉　ひとたま

ひとりぐらし　一人暮らし

はんぶん　半分

いためる　炒める

ちょうりほう　調理法

ホイコーロー　回鍋肉

じっか　実家

きざむ　刻む

なまやさい　生野菜

ようしょく　洋食

しょくざい　食材

きざみねぎ　刻みネギ

しょっかん　食感

シャキシャキ

マーラータン　麻辣湯

どくどく　独特

~という



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Vol.112 セイさんと葉野菜について

New year's resolutions are a must but why do we actually fail at achieving these and what to do differently this time round.