In this episode I’ll comment on an article titled: “Climate activists take hammers to famous painting in London Museum” published of the website of FoxNews. Don’t hesitate to participate in the discussion, just be respectful about it. Enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
climate activists
an artwork
a collective
to make a claim
to fail someone
a societal problem
a debate
to remain rational
a suitable solution
scientific innovation
a rational mind
to cover the demand
a nuclear / gas-fired / coal fired power plant


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Climate activists attack another artwork

In this episode, we’ll dive into the Chinese character “末” and explore its many meanings and uses. From indicating the end of a period (like the end of the month or year) to describing the final stages of a process, "末" is a surprisingly versatile word. I’ll walk you through its different contexts and share some useful examples to help you understand its role in everyday Chinese. Tune in to learn how to use this essential character like a pro:

周末 (zhōu mò)
中文解释：一周的最后两天，通常是指星期六和星期天。
英文解释: The last two days of the week, usually referring to Saturday and Sunday.

月末 (yuè mò)
中文解释：指一个月的末尾，通常是指月的最后几天。
英文解释: The end of the month, usually referring to the last few days of a month.

年末 (nián mò)
中文解释：指一年中的最后几天，通常指12月的最后几天。
英文解释: The end of the year, usually referring to the last few days of December.

期末 (qī mò)
中文解释：指学期的最后阶段或最后考试。
英文解释: The end of a term, typically referring to the last phase of a school term or final exams.

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Such a Useful “End”: 末

ちょっと… (Chotto...)
Meaning "a little," but when said with a pause, it usually implies "It’s a bit difficult" or "I’m not really up for it."

Example:
A: "週末に映画を見に行かない？" (Shūmatsu ni eiga o mi ni ikanai? / Shall we go see a movie this weekend?)
B: "ちょっと..." (Chotto... / [Subtle 'no'])

考えておきます (Kangaete okimasu)
This phrase translates to "I’ll think about it," but it often means "I’m not sure" or "probably not." It’s a polite way of dodging the question without rejecting it outright.

難しいですね (Muzukashii desu ne)
Literally means "It’s difficult," but it’s commonly used as a soft "no." Instead of saying they can’t do something, people will say it’s difficult, implying they can’t or won’t.

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El dinero es un tema universal, está en todos los lugares. Por eso he pensado que un episodio sobre vocabulario y expresiones relacionadas con el dinero podría ser útil. En este episodio vas a aprender algunas formas coloquiales de llamar al dinero y algunas expresiones para referirse a personas que tienen (mucho, no mucho) dinero.

Espero que, como siempre, disfrutes el episodio. Cuando lo hayas escuchado no te olvides de dejar un comentario o pasarte por mi Instagram y decirme:

-si conocías estas formas coloquiales para dinero y

-si en tu idioma también tienes expresiones similares a las que menciono en el episodio.


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51 – hablamos de dinero

EL MUSEO FRIDA KAHLO EN LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO.

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Today we're talking about the noun, incentive, and the verb, to incentivise. I hope you find them useful!

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In Chapters 4 and 5, we learn more about Mr. Krupp and why George and Harold are scared of him. He is mean, very strict, and always watching the boys to catch them doing something wrong. Mr. Krupp warns George and Harold that if they do not behave, something bad will happen very soon. This makes the boys feel nervous and lets the reader know that a big problem is coming next.

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