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（全英）官宣二胎！为什么二胎以及选择不“三年抱俩”？

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1个月前

（详细文稿请见置顶评论）大纲： 1. The Power of Input: Building Vocabulary in Your Target Language 2. Finding Engaging and Emotional Voices 3. Paying Attention to “Set Phrases and Natural Expressions” 4. The Importance of Output: Talking to Yourself

9分钟

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5个月前

（全英）为什么在不同地方生活、旅行会让你思想开阔

First off, when you live in different places, you're constantly being exposed to new ideas, new cultures, and new ways of doing things. It forces you out of your bubble. Whether you realize it or not, your brain starts making these connections between the familiar and the unfamiliar, and you become moreadaptable as a result. You learn to navigate new systems, new social cues, even new ways of thinking. You’re stretching yourself to feel comfortable in a new place and new situation. And another huge part of living or traveling in a new place? Meeting new people.When you start conversations with people from different backgrounds andcultures, it’s humbling. You realize how vast the world is and how many incredible people there are, each with their own unique life stories and perspectives. It makes you think, "Wow, there's so much I don’tknow." You stop assuming that your way of living or thinking is the only way, or even the best way. You meet people who have overcome challenges, pursued dreams in completely different environments, or simply lived lives that you never would have imagined. And that changes you. Naturally,you just want to learn from them, to soak up their wisdom and experiences,become a better version of yourself. The more you talk to people who have livedin different places, the more you appreciate the diversity of human experience. You also pick up little things along the way, like conversation skills. Livingabroad or in different cities teaches you how to break the ice, how to engagein small talk, and how to genuinely connect with someone new. I’velearned to ask questions like, “What brought you to Canada?” or “Tell me moreabout your story.” These kinds of questions open the door to deeperconversations and connections. And when you’re truly interested in someone’slife, they sense that, and the conversation becomes so much more meaningful. Now let’s talk about people who are obsessed with staying put. Why do people who’venever moved tend to be more stubborn, inflexible, or even self-centered? Well, when you’re surrounded by the same people, the same ideas, and the same routines year after year, it’s easy to believe that your way of life is the best. You start to think, “This is how things should be,” without ever questioningwhether there might be other ways to approach life. In a sense, people who stay in one place too long often stop being curious about the outside world. It’s not that they’re bad people, they just don’t have any reference. For them, the idea that there could be different, maybe even better ways to live, work, or socialize is almost foreign. They become protective of their routines and their belief systems because it’s all they know. And when something challenges that, it’s easier to ignore, dismiss it than to engage with it. Take my husband’s cuadrilla, for example. They’ve lived in Bilbao their whole lives.They have their routines, their inside jokes, and their way of doing things. So,when we talk about Canada, or the differences in culture or lifestyle, it’slike talking about something not part of their world, so why should they care?But here’s the thing, it’s not that they don’t care because they’re rude oruninterested. It’s because they’ve never had to confront the idea that theirway of life isn’t universal. It’s never been challenged, so why would they becurious? Living abroad or moving around gives you something invaluable/ priceless: perspective.It teaches you that the way you were raised, or the way you’ve always done things, is not the only way. You start to see the strengths and weaknesses indifferent cultures, different societies, and different ways of living. And that makes you less judgmental and more understanding of other people. Another thing I would like to mention here, we need to keep in mind that personal growth happens when you’re uncomfortable. When you’re pushed out of your comfort zone and forced to adapt. That’s when you learn the most about yourself and the world around you. If you never leave your comfort zone, you never really have to grow. And here’s the thing, if you don’t have the resources (AKA money) to travel or move to another country right now, it doesn’t mean you can’t experience growth.Getting out of your comfort zone doesn’t always have to be physically changing locations. It can be about pushing yourself out of your bubble. You can start by trying new things, even in your own city or town. Maybe it’s about exploring a different neighborhood, trying a new type of cuisine, or striking up a conversation with someone you wouldn’t normally talk to. You’d be surprised how much just trying something new can change your perspective. It could be as simple as taking up a new hobby, signing up for a class that pushesyou out of your usual interests, or even just reading books or watching films from cultures different from your own.

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6个月前

（全英）幼女被关公厕事件。论当前“厌童文化”的背后原因

The video blew up on social media and went viral. Netizen were divided, many people were furious, outraged, like me. And many people, especially young people in their 20s were rooting for the two evil women, saying that the little girl needed to be educated. To be honest, I’m not surprised to see the division, and that’s actually the topic that I would like dig deeper and talk about today. It's interesting to see this growing "anti-child" culture in our society.It seems like more and more people are openly expressing their dislike or even hatred of children, and it feels almost socially acceptable. And I’ve been thinking, why? Why do people hate kids. In some ways, I think this culture is the by-product of the One-Child Policy in China. Growing up under that policy, many of us were raised as the only child in the family. We didn’t have siblings to compete with orcare for, and that shaped our attitudes toward young children. We are more used to getting our own way, having our personal space, and not having to make compromises. And that’s when we started developing this expectation, that the world would cater to us, not the other way around. As a result, I think many of us have developed a very low tolerance for anything that disrupts our comfort and convenience. And children,especially toddlers, by nature, they're loud, they're messy, they're unpredictable. They need constant attention. And guess what, it’s not their fault. They’re wired in this way so that they can get the attention, love and care from their caregivers, so that they can survive. And guess what, you and Iand everybody, we’ve been like that when we were little. So, for people who grew up without siblings, who maybe never learned what it is like to share space or deal with constant noise, this can be overwhelming. I get it. But,please, think twice before you start giving a nasty look to their parents, before you shush the kid. How can you expect a young child behave like a decent adult? Think about how old they are, are they still a toddler? Are their parents already trying their best to calm them down? For me, the key factors I will take into consideration are, how old is the child and their parent’s attitude. I draw the age line at around 3, 4 years old, because before that,toddlers can’t even rationalize their own emotions and feelings, they can’t put their feelings into words, let alone regulate their emotions. And also, for me,if the parents are trying their best to guide and model their children, I will just suck it up. What else can you do, grab the kid and beat them up? Like thet wo evil women in the video? That’s abuse, that’s illegal. And here’s the thing: in a society that increasingly values individualism and personal freedom, people start to feel entitled to their dislike of children. It’s almost as if some people see their aversion to kids as something cool and applaudable. It becomes easy to justify this dislike because children are vulnerable, easy targets. Imagine, if it was an adult male who made a scene in public and disturbed these two women, would they still have the courage to drag the man to the side and start threatening him? I’m the sure they wouldn’t. Because they are bullies. They only dare to pick on a young child and an old lady. In the comments, you can even see some highly educated individuals, people who have spent years studying, thinking critically, and supposedly broadening their understanding of the world, still failed to see through this anti-child sentiment. Many of them proudly announced their dislike of children, perhaps thinking that it makes them appear more edgy, cool or modern. But in reality, this mindset is wrong, is toxic, and it overlooks things like, what it means to live in a community and contribute to the greater good of the society. Education should be about more than just acquiring knowledge; it should be about developing empathy and understanding different groups of people and societal structures. And yet, even those with the highest levels of education can’t see the consequences of their attitudes toward children. They may see their aversion to kids as a personal choice, but the truth is, it’s a reflection of deeper cultural biases. It’s sad because sometimes, the smallest gestures can make a huge difference. A simple smile or a kind word can go a long way in helping parents who are struggling to manage their children in public spaces. Parents often feel overwhelmed and isolated, and just knowing that someone else seesthem and understands can help them navigate those difficult moments. We’re all part of this larger community, and children aren’t just their parents’responsibility; they’re the future of our society. Even if you decide not to have children ever in your life,still, we need to support each other, to understand each other. Because at the end of the day, we all need people.

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7个月前

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