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On March 27 at 10:30 PM by 993343166

I like the way you explain abstract concepts. Thank you for this lesson. Read more

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On March 27 at 10:17 PM by 993343166

这节课真有趣！我也是一个资深电影迷，我每个月会到电影院看大约10部电影呢！ Read more

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On March 27 at 9:23 PM by Engelchen Lili

I find the content of the lesson very interesting but I personally would have liked a better break down of what the "news commentator" said. Otherwise... Read more

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On March 27 at 8:27 PM by Engelchen Lili

Can you explain/do you know why Chinese idioms only have 4 characters? Read more

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On March 27 at 7:08 PM by yingyue

I see, thanks! Read more

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Posted on: The 5 "W" Questions
On March 27 at 6:36 PM by 713396414

oh i see. Thank you! Read more

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On March 27 at 6:11 PM by 839870613

I have not heard enough Singaporeans speak English, but probably like that too!  Read more

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On March 27 at 5:51 PM by mattvanroosmalen

Indeed. I've noticed it a lot in -i endings like "shi'r". Loving the Canadian analogy! Edit: Or maybe it's more nuanced like Singaporeans saying "lah"... Read more

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On March 27 at 5:28 PM by 839870613

My understanding is that people from Beijing in particular like to say things with "er" in the end, such as zhe er, na er, much like the Canadians say... Read more

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On March 27 at 5:11 PM by mattvanroosmalen

According to my tutor (who is from the south) it's fairly interchangeable but the "zhe er" is more often used as a stronger emphasis in the north, as... Read more