A Place I Want to Visit
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EN: The phrase 'I want to visit' acts like an adjective to describe the 'place'. In English, we can put a small sentence after a noun to give more details about it.
The book I want to read.
EN: The verb 'allow' is used in the pattern 'allow someone to do something' to mean giving permission or making it possible for someone to do an action.
Reading books allows us to learn about the world.
EN: In English letter writing, 'Dear' is a standard way to start a friendly or formal letter, followed by the recipient's name and a comma.
EN: The phrase 'have been to' is used to talk about life experiences. It means you visited a place and have now returned.
I have been to the USA twice.
EN: The speaker mentions Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, which are popular travel destinations for people living in East Asia due to their proximity and shared cultural influences.
EN: The phrase 'dream of' is followed by a verb ending in '-ing' (gerund) to describe an activity you hope to do in the future.
I dream of living in Japan.
EN: Using 'dream of' followed by a destination is a common way to express a long-held travel wish or bucket-list goal.
EN: Use 'such as' to introduce specific examples that belong to a larger category.
I like fruit, such as apples and bananas.
EN: Sweet and sour pork is a classic dish in Chinese cuisine, known globally for its balance of flavors. In English-speaking countries, it is one of the most recognizable 'takeout' dishes.
EN: The phrase 'would love to' is a polite and enthusiastic way to say 'want to'. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
I'd love to visit China one day.
EN: Traditional architecture in China often refers to structures like temples, pavilions, and the famous Great Wall of China, which reflect thousands of years of history.
EN: Superlative adjectives are used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality. For long words like 'famous', we add 'the most' before the adjective.
This is the most beautiful flower in the garden.
EN: The Great Wall of China is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It symbolizes China's long history and architectural achievement.
EN: The phrase 'It is + adjective + to + verb' is used to describe an action. 'It' is a placeholder for the real subject (to travel).
It's fun to play basketball with friends.
EN: In many cultures, 12 is seen as the beginning of the transition from childhood to the teenage years, where children start wanting more independence but are still limited by age.
EN: The phrase 'come true' is a common expression used when a dream, wish, or hope becomes a reality.
My dream of visiting Japan will come true next year.
EN: The phrase 'keep the dream alive' and 'come true' are common optimistic expressions in English-speaking cultures, reflecting a positive attitude toward future goals.
EN: In English letters, 'Sincerely' is a common closing used before the sender's name. It is followed by a comma, and the name is written on the next line.
Sincerely, John Doe.
EN: 'Sincerely' is a standard formal or semi-formal way to end a letter or email when you know the person you are writing to.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
alone or without help from anyone else
to continue to hope that something will happen
to happen in the way you had hoped
a traditional Chinese dish made with pork, vinegar, and sugar