从古代开始，中国的文人墨客就擅用同义词的现象写诗、做文章。清朝才子纪晓岚参加宴席的时候，有人让他写一首祝福的诗句，没想到纪晓岚竟然“骂”起人来了，这究竟是怎么一回事儿呢？

Learning Chinese culture with Miss Zhang

汉字小故事-同义转换-《纪晓岚巧用“坏”词说好话》

**"Ghoghaye Setaregan" (Persian: غوغای ستارگان meaning "Turmoil of the Stars"), also known as "Emshab Dar Sar Shoori Daram" (امشب در سر شوری دارم, meaning "Tonight Inside My Head There is a Delight")
**Listen to this song by Mohammad Esfehani , an Iranian Persian pop and traditional singer 
**Hope you enjoy listening to it

موسیقی و ترانه های ایرانی/Persian Music & Songs

 ترانه غوغای ستارگان از محمد اصفهانی / Song " Ghoghaye Setaregan " by Mohammad Esfehani

Let's start from Zero

Challenge your Pinyin skills

Una breve storia dei tortellini per conoscere questo incredibile piatto italiano! 

Italiano espresso

Storia dei tortellini

We delve into the intricate and often humorous interplay between these two neighboring cultures – Norway and Sweden. Much like Newton's laws of thermodynamics, the principles of conversation dynamics between Norwegians and Swedes can be observed and understood through a few key laws:

First Law: The Law of Politeness Conservation
In any conversation between a Norwegian and a Swede, politeness is neither created nor destroyed but merely transferred. Each party carefully navigates the exchange, ensuring that respect and civility remain balanced and intact.

Second Law: The Principle of Understatement Equilibrium
Understatements in Norwegian-Swedish dialogue tend to seek equilibrium. When one party downplays an event or achievement, the other instinctively matches this tone, creating a harmonious balance of modesty and humor.

Third Law: The Entropy of Misunderstandings
As the complexity of conversation increases, so does the potential for misunderstandings. These are often caused by the subtle nuances and cultural references unique to each nation. Yet, this entropy is often countered by the shared history and mutual respect between Norwegians and Swedes, leading to resolution and clarity.

Join us as we explore these dynamics and uncover the fascinating, and often understated, art of Norwegian-Swedish communication.

Everything Zenified 

The Dynamics of Scandinavian Communication – Understatements 

¿Tú montas muchos pollos? ¿O conoces a alguien que lo haga? Probablemente sí...

Expresiones en español

Montar un pollo

Listen to me reading a short news article about the pros and cons of internet dating, as part of my Conversational English course.

Listen to English with Pip

News article: online dating

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最近SNSで話題になっていた「ハローキティーのハッピーセット」について話しました💭

SeikaのPodcast🎧

Ep.68 📝大人気だったハッピーセット🍔🍎

In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer one of the most common questions you’ll hear when eating out in Korea:
👉 “몇 분이세요?” – “How many people are you with?”
We’ll break down what it means, how to respond naturally (and politely), and avoid some common mistakes like saying “세 분이세요” or “삼 명이에요.”
Let’s practice together and speak Korean with confidence!