EP.02 Korean Holiday - 설날, New Year's DAY (Intermediate)

Korean stories with Donggyu

最好吃的水果。
我来北京学习汉语已经三个星期了。在这里，我有很多有意思的事情。
上星期，我生病了，向老师请假去医院看医生。所以，上午没去上课。中午十二点，我回宿舍了，同学告诉我老师要来。老师为什么来呢?他不相信我生病了吗 ?我很不高兴，我想去别的宿舍。可是，还没出去，老师就来了。我问老师:“老师，你不相信我生病了吗?”老师听了，笑起来”:“不，我来看看你怎么样了。现在你发烧吗？吃药了吗？看，我还去商店给你买了水果呢!”
这是我吃过的最好吃的水果。要是我去了别的宿舍，就不能吃水果了。

Zuì hǎochī de shuǐguǒ 。
Wǒ lái Běijīng xuéxí Hànyǔ yǐjīng sān gè Xīngqī le 。 Zài zhèlǐ ， wǒ yǒu hěnduō yǒuyìsi de shìqíng 。 
Shàng xīngqī ， wǒ shēngbìng le ， xiàng Lǎoshī qǐngjià qù Yīyuàn kànYīsheng 。 Suǒyǐ ， Shàngwǔ méi qù shàngkè 。 
Zhōngwǔ Shíèrdiǎn ， wǒ huí sùshè le ， Tóngxué gàosu wǒ Lǎoshī yào lái 。 Lǎoshī wèishénme lái ne ? Tā bù xiāngxìn wǒ shēngbìng le ma  ? wǒ hěn bù gāoxìng 。 Wǒ xiǎng qù biéde sùshè 。 Kěshì ， hái méi chūqu ， Lǎoshī jiù lái le 。 Wǒ wèn Lǎoshī :" Lǎoshī ， nǐ bù xiāngxìn wǒ shēngbìng le ma ?" Lǎoshī tīng le ， xiào qǐlái ":" bù， wǒ lái kànkan nǐ zěnmeyàng le . Xiànzài nǐ Fāshāo ma ？ Chī yào le ma ？ Kàn ， wǒ hái qù Shāngdiàn gěi nǐ mǎi le shuǐguǒ ne!"
Zhè shì wǒ chī guò de zuì hǎochī de shuǐguǒ 。 yàoshì wǒ qù le biéde sùshè ， jiù bùnéng chī shuǐguǒ le 。


Learn Chinese through stories - HSK2  （more podcast：https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_Q-vfEdpBJCRJviEEY0KQ）

HSK2 - My favorite fruit

 Portuguese Audios for Intermediate B1 -Áudios em Português para Intermédios B1

Apresentando pessoas 

Hello everyone, today’s episode is based on the article titled:” YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou sparks investigation in Japan for 'dodging train fares and stealing food'” published on the Dailymail.

I’ll briefly mention the context and give my two cents on the matter. As usual, don’t hesitate to give me your feedback if you wish. Enjoy.

Useful Vocabulary:
To claim to do something
To be controlled
A controller
To get caught
To issue an apology
To be obnoxious
To be infuriated
Non-confrontational nature
To be thrilled
The etiquette
An ambassador


Let's check out the news

A youtuber tries to apologize for his behavior in Japan

In this episode, we talk about the pleasure we get from hearing stories, and I share with you a beautiful tale about the joy that comes from helping others. Listen now, and then read the (shortened) transcript below to check your understanding.

This story takes place in a hospital, many years ago. And there was a room where there were two men, both seriously ill. One of those men was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour a day to drain the fluids from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend of all his time lying flat on his back. He couldn’t see anything, except the ceiling.

The men talked for hours on end. They spoke about their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, where they’d been on vacation, and the things they’d learned in their lives. And every afternoon, when the man in the bed next to the window, could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the wonderful things he could see outside the window.

The man in the other bed would live for those one-hour periods when his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and the colour of the outside world. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake, the man had said. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Lovers walked arm in arm amid flowers of every colour of the rainbow. Grand old trees graced the landscape, and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described all of this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene.......... 

If you'd like to read the rest of the transcript, send me a message on italki and I will gladly send you a copy. Or better still, book a lesson with me now, so that I can help you on your English learning journey. 

Learn English with Cambridge David

The one about storytelling

"I am in the right place at the right time, doing the right thing."


A 30-day positive affirmation journey with Rose

Day 1

春に3段階（だんかい step）あるって、知ってた？「光の春」「音の春」そして「気温（きおん temparature ）の春」。今、日本は「音の春」あたりです。鳥の声がよく聞こえます。「ききみみずきん」がなくて、残念です。それに今年は「においの春」も楽しみです。3月13日から日本もついに、基本「マスクなし」の国になるからです。桜（さくら）のかおりを胸（むね）いっぱい、すいたいです。
スクリプトと文法や言葉のリストはこちら。
https://www.notion.so/52-3-318f5a0455b940eca214e061b93c8f39?pvs=4
楽しみ方はこちらを見てください。
https://www.notion.so/116c436c16ed4055a68ddb2c4624cd96?pvs=4

さて、週刊ジャンプと同じく、この「ききみみ」も1年52話でシーズン１を終えます。4月からのシーズン２では、ゲストと2人で話すスタイルをとるつもりです。中上級以上のレベル（more than upper intermediate level）になると思います。しかしながら、シーズン1についても、第1話にもどって、これから問題をアップしていく予定です。また、言葉と文法のリストも整理（せいり）し直しますので、引き続き、お楽しみください。日本語は、いつもあなたのそばにあります。
じゅあ、またね！バイバイ！

すずまりの日本語「ききみみ」ずきん

第52話　さよなら3月、また今度

In this episode, we’ll dive into three important types of Chinese words—褒义词 (positive words), 贬义词 (negative words), and 中性词 (neutral words). Understanding these can help you avoid awkward situations and express yourself more naturally in Chinese. I’ll share useful examples like 努力, 自私, and 吃饭, and show you how connotation really matters in Chinese communication. Let’s learn and have fun together!

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

Pay Attention to 褒义词, 贬义词, and 中性词 Before Using Chinese Words!

Why is it important to live below your means?