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Confusing words  (A2 - Elementary)

With 26 letters, (but 44 different sounds), and not many rules, English pronunciation is sometimes difficult.
Sometimes, reading a word, does not help you to say it.  Here is some help.


Pronunciation 

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English for Business

Do you know the difference between these words? 
Answer these questions and find out. 
Please look at the PDFs for the transcript.

Confusing words - intermediate 

A2 - B1  
Conversation Class Preparation.
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English with Angela -  conversation 

To avoid getting rusty, and to keep up your skills, you should hear and speak English every day.  This can be expensive.  Here are some free ways to keep up your English skills between classes. 

How to keep up your English level 

Jag gjorde henna i Cypern! Det blev dåligt. OCH det blev bra. Lyssna på när jag berättar om the big scam! Sneaky people 👀

'Lätt' är en enklare variant av samma avsnitt.
'Easy' is an easier version of the same episode.

Easy Swedish with Viktoria

Ep. #13 - Henna (lätt)

The character "鼻" is a compound ideogram consisting of the radical "自" (self) on top and "畀-bì" (to give) at the bottom. It resembles the shape of a nose.

it is consisting of the radical "自" (self) on top and "畀-bì" (to give) at the bottom. It resembles the shape of a nose.

Meaning (字义)
The character "鼻" primarily means "nose." It can also relate to smelling and breathing.

Usage (用法)
"鼻" is commonly used in words and phrases related to the nose and its functions. 

Example Words (例词)

1.鼻子 (bí zi) - nose
他的鼻子很大。 (Tā de bí zi hěn dà.)
His nose is very big.

2.鼻涕 (bí tì) - nasal mucus
孩子流了鼻涕。 (Háizi liú le bí tì.)
The child has a runny nose.

3.鼻孔 (bí kǒng) - nostril
我的鼻孔痒痒的。 (Wǒ de bí kǒng yǎng yǎng de.)
My nostrils are itchy.

Example Sentences (例句)

1.他用鼻子闻花香。 (Tā yòng bí zi wén huā xiāng.)
He smells the flowers with his nose.

2.她的鼻子很好看。 (Tā de bí zi hěn hǎo kàn.) 
Her nose is very pretty.

3.不要用手指挖鼻孔。 (Bù yào yòng shǒuzhǐ wā bí kǒng.)
Don't pick your nose with your fingers.

Idiom (四字成语)
成语: 鼻青脸肿 (bí qīng liǎn zhǒng)

Meaning (意义)
"鼻青脸肿" literally means "nose bruised and face swollen." It describes someone who has been beaten up, with a bruised nose and swollen face.

Example Sentence (例句)
他刚打完了一架，鼻青脸肿。 (Tā gāng dǎ wán le yí jià , bí qīng liǎn zhǒng.)
He came back from a fight, looking bruised and swollen.


Summary
The character "鼻" is related to the nose and its functions. Its usage is common in everyday language. The idiom "鼻青脸肿" describes someone who looks bruised and swollen, often after a fight or accident.

每日一字

They say that fortune favors the bold, but I am apt to think that fortune favors those who are hardworking even more. Therefore I have included this quality of diligence for this episode. 

Are you hardworking? Yes, I think you are because you have taken effort to learn Malay online by listening to this Uplifting and Inspirational Podcast Series.

We shall make sentences with the Malay word for hardworking and go through the different sentence variations.  

Joy to Our World

I am hardworking! 

Um casal farto da música Last Christmas quer que a música seja eliminada

Aprenda Português Com Notícias Insólitas e Malucas -Learn Portuguese With Crazy Isoteric News 

Casal está a angariar dinheiro para "Last Christmas" NUNCA MAIS ser ouvida

Learn German with Stories at https://www.german-stories.com
Explain a situation, give advice, make it up with somebody & irregular verbs: sprechen/essen/treffen, modal particles ‚denn‘ and ‚ja‘.
Tim arrives at the restaurant, and it turns out that Paul wasn't invited to his sister's wedding because he doesn't really know her anyway. Tim must have behaved embarrassingly at the wedding. But Anna is apparently no longer angry. Paul talks about his online date Laura. Anna and Meili propose a housewarming party and Paul should invite her. Can Paul convince Laura of himself?

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Common mistakes made by English Language Learners Part 5: Countable and Uncountable Nouns

こんにちは、あかりです。「本音(ほんね)」と「建前(たてまえ)」について、聞(き)いたことがありますか？

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Episode #70 - What is “Honne” and “Tatemae”?

Welcome to a special episode of our podcast series dedicated to business English learners! Today, we delve into the exhilarating world of the digital nomad lifestyle. Whether you're an entrepreneur, freelancer, or remote worker, embracing this lifestyle offers a unique blend of freedom and opportunity. In this episode, we'll explore the essential skills and strategies for thriving as a digital nomad in the global business landscape. From effective communication and remote collaboration to time management and productivity hacks, we've got you covered. Join us as we share practical tips, real-life experiences, and valuable insights to help you navigate the challenges and reap the rewards of the digital nomad lifestyle. 