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在中国，春节大概是年轻人觉得最有压力的节日，因为往往会被问起关于婚姻的情况，一起来听听这个故事吧！

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3.春节催婚

A New year’s story🎄 written by H. C. Andersen and called “A Little Match Girl”. You can always help people in need, when your heart is moved by this story. 🙏
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!📖


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Девојчица са шибицама (Х. К. Андерсен) – A Little Match Girl (H. C. Andersen) (A New year’s story for B1 and above)

This episode introduces three idioms that use the word book. 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

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Book

In this episode, we’ll explore the subtle but important differences between “均匀” and “平均.” These two seemingly similar words often get confused, but they actually have distinct meanings and usages. Let’s dive into their definitions and how they’re used in everyday Chinese. By the end, you’ll know when to use each one and sound more natural in your conversations!

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Who is average? 均匀 or 平均?

4 tips for you before learning Cantonese so that you can learn more efficiently. Please explore more through this episode. Hope you could keep learning Cantonese with me!

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Bedside Italian #34 - Torno a imparare il turco!

Hi, and welcome back to Everyday English with Teacher Alyse! I’m so happy you’re here. Today, we’re going to talk about a small but powerful change you can make in your daily conversations—replacing the word sorry with thank you.
Many English learners, and even native speakers, use "sorry" too often. While saying sorry is important when you truly make a mistake, overusing it can make you seem less confident and even unnecessary in some situations. Instead, shifting to thank you can make your communication more positive and empowering.
Let’s go through some common situations where you might be tempted to say "sorry" and how to rephrase them in a more confident and appreciative way.
Instead of saying: “I’m sorry I’m late.”
➝ Say: “Thank you for waiting for me.”
→ Why? This shift acknowledges the other person’s patience rather than focusing on your mistake. It creates a more positive tone.
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Why Is It Important to Limit "Sorry"?
Using "sorry" too often can make you seem less confident and even weaken your message. It can also make an issue seem bigger than it actually is. Of course, when you truly make a mistake, a sincere apology is important. But by replacing unnecessary "sorrys" with "thank yous," you turn negative situations into positive interactions.

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