#chinesewords

[ngocngadotnet]

🌸😢📅 Will April still be kind to me? It started off by lying to me on the very first day. // 四月还会对我好吗？它第一天就在骗我。 Sì yuè hái huì duì wǒ hǎo ma? Tā dì yī tiān jiù zài piàn wǒ.

Check out Vietnamese and Chinese versions: https://ngocnga.net/april-feels/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=quote

[tinyeyescomics]

Since many of you enjoyed the illustrated Chinese words that end with the character 心(heart), I decided to draw another one! If you missed the first one, you can go back to the post in June. Happy weekend everyone 🤗 周末开心 #learnchinese #chinesevocabulary #chineseculture #studychinese #knowyourheart #chinesecharacters #chinesewords #学习汉语 #sliceoflife #tinyeyescomics https://www.instagram.com/p/CGNEWyVDCzN/?igshid=1tdiy4bqmphfq

[innovativelanguagelearning]

Benefits (& risks) of dating in a foreign language! + tips to make it work

Being able to speak freely with native speakers is an amazing ability in itself, but being able to speak freely to a whole new group of people opens you up to possible new relationships. 

Most people don’t realize that spending the time to build relationships in a foreign language can actually help you improve your language skills dramatically.

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1. Benefits of dating in a foreign language

First, It’s motivational

One of the greatest struggles for anyone learning a second language is motivation. Nine times out of ten, learners start out their language learning journey with loads of enthusiasm; only to see it gradually wane over time. Try as they may it’s difficult to maintain the spark they once shared with their new language.

So why not borrow energy from a different part of your life?

When you make relationships with people in your target language all the excitement of a new relationship carries directly over into your learning.

Second, It makes language learning practical

Studying vocabulary and grammar is a vital part of language learning whether you use a podcast, textbook, app, or find yourself in a classroom. However, as great as studying is, a language really only starts to come alive once you start using it in everyday life.

Building relationships with native speakers will give you the chance to talk in your target language often. Furthermore it will be in a way that feels natural. You’ll learn words in the context, which is hugely important.

Third, It's fun.

One of the greatest benefits is that it allows you practice without having it feel like practice.

Often times you’ll find yourself so wrapped up in the conversation that you forget you’re using a foreign language. This takes a lot of the pressure off, and helps you focus on communication over trying to speak absolutely perfectly.

You also get to learn about a whole new culture from your partner or friends so you are not only learning language skills but also about the cultures that surround your target language.

2. The risks of dating in a foreign language

First, It’s easy to miscommunicate

When it comes to relationships, people can easily misunderstand each other. So it can be hard when building relationships in your target language when you or your partner's lack of ability in each other’s respective native tongue can lead to miscommunications that would otherwise be avoidable.

Second, Your language skills could suffer if your relationships don't work out

If all your language practice is wrapped in one person, and your relationship with that person doesn’t work out, then your language learning could take a huge hit. So it's best not to put all your hopes for language growth on one area, relationship or otherwise. You don't want to risk losing motivation, so try to find it in many different areas.

3. An idea for building relationships in a foreign language

Make Games out of getting to know one another

Sometimes opening up in any relationship can be hard. Add in the added struggle of a new language and it can feel impossible to share your true feelings with others.

So instead of trying to take first interactions so seriously and talking about the usual things like the weather or work, try to ask new interesting questions.

Try to figure out what the other person's hobbies are without asking directly. Or what kind of job they have. This will give you a chance to stretch your language skills in a new way and you will probably get some funny answers out of it too. Being comfortable being silly or making language mistakes is a great way to bond with someone even if you have just met.

Relationships in a foreign language have a lot more benefits to offer than it does drawbacks. Don't be scared to open up to people and make mistakes.

And for even more help to build relationships in your target language, check out our complete language learning program. Sign up for your free lifetime account by clicking on the links above.

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[thatsmandarin]

What do you know about lions? 

 狮子喜欢吃柿子 

Shīzi xǐhuan chī shìzi 

Lions like to eat persimmons 

 The words 狮子 shīzi (lion) and 柿子 shìzi (persimmon) sound very-very similar. Read the sentence out loud to practice - and pay attention to the tone difference! 

Do lions really like persimmons? Can you now try saying "Lions like to eat meat, people like to eat persimmons"?

[easydailychinese]

咖啡 (kā fēi) - coffee

The word ‘咖啡’ is borrowed from the West, and that’s why it has similar pronunciation with ‘coffee’.

Fun fact: ‘coffee’ originally comes from the greek work ‘Kaweh’. (Correct me if I’m wrong, hehe I’m not a coffee pro)

29 July 2019

[wolf1980taka]

ついに#ボポモフォ ㄅㄆㄇ（#注音符號 ）に手を出す私。 改めてみて難易度高い…(^^; . 今天，我初次#學習 注音符號。併音不同，我三十八歲。太辛苦了。。。 . #study #japan #kyoto #bopomofo #chinesewords #word #team_jp_ #ig_japan #ig_thisworld #ig_taiwan #表 #台語 #台湾語 #臺灣 #中国語勉強中 #中国語 #中文 #ぼにすま #カメラ散歩倶楽部 #ファインダー越しの私の世界 #写真好きな人と繋がりたい #台湾好きな人と繋がりたい (Kyoto, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzzuRF4AmAN/?igshid=1312v4pxzejq1

[chineseclass101]

Useful Chinese phrases for beginners!

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