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Posted on: I Like Those Sweet Kind of Things
July 6, 2016 at 3:39 AM

Thanks. A quick look at MDBG suggests that both pronunciations are acceptable for the loanword curry. Let me get back to you. 

Posted on: Using Transition Words For Better Story Telling
July 5, 2016 at 8:02 AM

You're right. Sounds like you might like this fun video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiEXgpp37No

 

Posted on: Using Transition Words For Better Story Telling
July 2, 2016 at 4:29 AM

Thanks for the great and detailed feedback. It's excellent to hear. :)

Posted on: Right Away Your Highness
July 2, 2016 at 4:27 AM

You might find this video that Fiona and Iona made about strange noises that natives make :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FYx0HpqCDk

 

 

Posted on: I Like Those Sweet Kind of Things
June 28, 2016 at 6:22 AM

It's officially two third tones, but in spoken language it sounds like a 2nd/3rd tone. See the tone change rule episodes of Say It Right for more info. :)

Posted on: How to Add a New Keyboard on iOS
June 28, 2016 at 4:06 AM

This lesson didn't seem to auto add, but you can add it easily by bookmarking the lesson and refreshing your RSS feed.  As long as you Self Study feed filter includes bookmarked lessons, it should show up.

You can read more about bookmarking and self-study here:

Posted on: It's Getting Hotter and Hotter!
June 28, 2016 at 3:58 AM

You can read a bit more about me on our "Meet the Team" page of our forum. :)

Posted on: What Are You Doing After Class
June 21, 2016 at 3:18 AM

I'm not sure what you mean exactly. The reason the second guang is a neutral tone is because 2 fourth tones in a row often do this :)

Posted on: Making Handmade Cards
June 21, 2016 at 3:16 AM

Well spotted. It should be before, otherwise you'll have wet eggs!tongue-out

Posted on: NBA: 十八连胜
June 21, 2016 at 2:33 AM

Kobe Bryant: 科比·布莱恩特

Shaq: 沙奎尔·奥尼尔

Source:wikipedia