有學生推薦俐媽聽EXO的專輯Don’t Mess up My Tempo，
而且因為俐媽的教學，
他終於懂專輯裡的24/7是什麼意思了！

歌詞中的I think about it twenty-four seven，
即我思考著它24小時一天、一週7天，
也就是我「無時無刻、日以繼夜」地想著它，
所以24/7，
就是「無時無刻、全年無休」囉！

英文還有哪些有趣的「數字相關」片語？
俐媽提供局部補充給大家

完整筆記？課堂上見😉😉

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🌀 俐媽英文教室—數字片語篇：
🔢 by twos and threes 三三兩兩
🔢 at sixes and sevens 亂七八糟
🔢 A stitch in time saves nine. 亡羊補牢猶未遲
🔢 kill two birds with one stone 一石二鳥
🔢 catch-22 兩難(⚠️ 英模班學生應該不陌生吧😉)
🔢 behind the eight balls 處於困境
🔢 take five 休息一會兒
🔢 on cloud nine 樂翻了
🔢 dress to the nines 盛裝打扮
🔢 six of one, half dozen of the other 半斤八兩
🔢 zero hour 關鍵時刻
🔢 in one piece 毫髮無傷
🔢 ten to one 十之八九
🔢 high five 擊掌🖐🏻

其他片語可以看：

https://www.instagram.com/p/CS66V7yJGlV/?utm_medium=copy_link

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說到工作，
俐媽也是work 24/7...

白天編教材錄影+晚上班群/FB/IG解題

而且今天錄影6小時，
又發現有雜音全程蓋住我的全部聲音，
兩包乖乖都鎮不住啦😭😭
要重錄惹⋯⋯

你們不看課程真的很令人桑心⋯⋯

快點截圖發限動告訴我你有看線上課程或網版啦！

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❤️Podcast新單集上架 #唱唱英文歌
一滴雨落在芒果樹上(詞曲by采聿老師)
A Drop Fell on the Mango Tree

這首歌超級適合滴滴答答的下雨天。

大家喜歡上週有關台南玉井芒果園的故事嗎？這一集要教的歌曲算是上集故事的延伸。沒有放在上集是因為怕內容太多，孩子負擔太大。

我很希望「聽故事學英文」Podcast可以時常為小朋友帶來驚喜，展現豐富的面貌。不只是生活故事、有歌曲、有新聞，也可以學習欣賞文學、讀讀詩。培養一點溫柔的氣質～

這首歌詞改編自美國最重要的詩人之一Emily Dickinson的一首詩A Drop Fell on the Apple Tree，描述的就是一場夏日驟雨。我覺得這首詩非常適合這個故事的情境，所以就改編成台灣在地的版本，把場景移到台南玉井的芒果園裡面。

其實芒果園的故事我去年夏天就已經寫好，而且還改編了一首詩，譜成曲，但是歌曲的旋律一直都編得不是很滿意。直到最近，連著好幾天夏日的午後雷陣雨給了我好多靈感，終於把旋律寫好，可以跟大家分享了！

【歌詞】by Sandy
A drop fell on the mango tree,
一滴雨落在芒果樹上
Another on the roof.
另一滴落在屋頂上
A half a dozen kissed the leaves,
幾滴雨親親樹葉
And made the mangoes laugh. Ha ha ha!
幾滴雨搔得芒果哈哈笑
A few went out to help the brook,
一些雨流進小溪
That went to help the sea.
投向大海的懷抱
The breeze brought air so cool,
涼風徐徐
And bathed the faces in glee.
臉上沐浴著笑容
A drop fell on the mango tree.
一滴雨落在芒果樹上

Emily Dickinson的原文請見連結
https://poets.org/poem/drop-fell-apple-tree-794

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【Joshua Wong speaking to the Italian Senate】#意大利國會研討會演說 —— 呼籲世界在大學保衛戰一週年後與香港人站在同一陣線

中文、意大利文演說全文：https://www.patreon.com/posts/44167118

感謝開創未來基金會（Fondazione Farefuturo）邀請，讓我透過視像方式在意大利國會裡舉辦的研討會發言，呼籲世界繼續關注香港，與香港人站在同一陣線。

意大利作為絕無僅有參與一帶一路發展的國家，理應對中共打壓有更全面的理解，如今正值大學保衛戰一週年，以致大搜捕的時刻，當打壓更為嚴峻，香港更需要世界與我們同行。

為了讓各地朋友也能更了解香港狀況，我已在Patreon發佈當天演說的中文、英文和意大利文發言稿，盼望在如此困難的時勢裡，繼續讓世界知道我們未曾心息的反抗意志。

【The Value of Freedom: Burning Questions for Hong Kongers】

Good morning. I have the privilege today to share some of my thoughts and reflections about freedom, after taking part in social activism for eight years in Hong Kong. A movement calling for the withdrawal of the extradition law starting from last year had escalated into a demand for democracy and freedom. This city used to be prestigious for being the world’s most liberal economy, but now the infamous authoritarian government took away our freedom to election, freedom of assembly, freedom of expression and ideas.

Sometimes, we cannot avoid questioning the cause we are fighting for, the value of freedom. Despite a rather bleak prospect, why do we have to continue in this struggle? Why do we have to cherish freedom? What can we do to safeguard freedom at home and stay alert to attacks on freedom? In answering these questions, I hope to walk through three episodes in the previous year.

Turning to 2020, protests are not seen as frequently as they used to be on the media lens, partly because of the pandemic, but more importantly for the authoritarian rule. While the world is busy fighting the pandemic, our government took advantage of the virus to exert a tighter grip over our freedom. Putting the emergency laws in place, public assemblies in Hong Kong were banned. Most recently, a rally to support press freedom organized by journalists was also forbidden. While many people may ask if it is the end of street activism, ahead of us in the fight for freedom is another battleground: the court and the prison.

Freedom Fighters in Courtrooms and in Jail

Part of the huge cost incurred in the fight for freedom and democracy in Hong Kong is the increasing judicial casualties. As of today, more than 10 thousand people have been arrested since the movement broke out, more than a hundred of them are already locked up in prison. Among the 2,300 protestors who are prosecuted, 700 of them may be sentenced up to ten years for rioting charges.

Putting these figures into context, I wish to tell you what life is like, as a youngster in today’s Hong Kong. I was humbled by a lot of younger protestors and students whose exceptional maturity are demonstrated in courtrooms and in prison. What is thought to be normal university life is completely out of the question because very likely the neighbour next door or the roommate who cooked you lunch today will be thrown to jail on the next.

I do prison visits a few times a month to talk to activists who are facing criminal charges or serving sentences for their involvement in the movement. It is not just a routine of my political work, but it becomes my life as an activist. Since the movement, prison visits has also become the daily lives of many families.

But it is always an unpleasant experience passing through the iron gates one after one to enter the visitors’ room, speaking to someone who is deprived of liberty, for a selflessly noble cause. As an activist serving three brief jail terms, I understand that the banality of the four walls is not the most difficult to endure in jail. What is more unbearable is the control of thought and ideas in every single part of our daily routine enforced by the prison system. It will diminish your ability to think critically and the worst of it will persuade you to give up on what you are fighting for, if you have not prepared it well. Three years ago when I wrote on the first page of prison letters, which later turned into a publication called the ‘Unfree Speech’, I was alarmed at the environment of the prison cell. Those letters were written in a state in which freedom was deprived of and in which censorship was obvious. It brings us to question ourselves: other than physical constraints like prison bars, what makes us continue in the fight for freedom and democracy?

Mutual Support to activists behind-the-scene

The support for this movement is undiminished over these 17 months. There are many beautiful parts in the movement that continue to revitalise the ways we contribute to this city, instead of making money on our own in the so-called global financial centre. In particular, it is the fraternity, the mutual assistance among protestors that I cherished the most.

As more protestors are arrested, people offer help and assistance wholeheartedly -- we sit in court hearings even if we don’t know each other, and do frequent prison visits and write letters to protesters in detention. In major festivals and holidays, people gathered outside the prison to chant slogans so that they won’t feel alone and disconnected. This is the most touching part to me for I also experienced life in jail.

The cohesion, the connection and bonding among protestors are the cornerstone to the movement. At the same time, these virtues gave so much empowerment to the mass public who might not be able to fight bravely in the escalating protests. These scenes are not able to be captured by cameras, but I’m sure it is some of the most important parts of Hong Kong’s movement that I hope the world will remember.

I believe this mutual support transcends nationality or territory because the value of freedom does not alter in different places. More recently, Twelve Hongkong activists, all involved in the movement last year, were kidnapped by China’s coastal guard when fleeing to Taiwan for political refugee in late-August. All of them are now detained secretly in China, with the youngest aged only 16. We suspect they are under torture during detention and we call for help on the international level, putting up #SAVE12 campaign on twitter. In fact, how surprising it is to see people all over the world standing with the dozen detained protestors for the same cause. I’m moved by activists in Italy, who barely knew these Hong Kong activists, even took part in a hunger strike last month calling for immediate release of them. This form of interconnectivity keeps us in spirit and to continue our struggle to freedom and democracy.

Understanding Value of freedom in the university battle
A year ago on this day, Hong Kong was embroiled in burning clashes as the police besieged the Polytechnic University. It was a day we will not forget and this wound is still bleeding in the hearts of many Hong Kongers. A journalist stationed in the university at that time once told me that being at the scene could only remind him of the Tiananmen Square Massacre 31 years ago in Beijing. There was basically no exit except going for the dangerous sewage drains.

That day, thousands of people, old or young, flocked to districts close to the university before dawn, trying to rescue protestors trapped inside the campus. The reinforcements faced grave danger too, for police raided every corner of the small streets and alleys, arresting a lot of them. Among the 800+ arrested on a single day, 213 people were charged with rioting. For sure these people know there will be repercussions. It is the conscience driving them to take to the streets regardless of the danger, the conscience that we should stand up to brutality and authoritarianism, and ultimately to fight for freedoms that are guaranteed in our constitution. As my dear friend, Brian Leung once said, ‘’Hong Kong Belongs to Everyone Who Shares Its Pain’’. I believe the value of freedom is exemplified through our compassion to whom we love, so much that we are willing to sacrifice the freedom of our own.

Defending freedom behind the bars

No doubt there is a terrible price to pay in standing up to the Beijing and Hong Kong government. But after serving a few brief jail sentences and facing the continuing threat of harassment, I learnt to cherish the freedom I have for now, and I shall devote every bit what I have to strive for the freedom of those who have been ruthlessly denied.

The three episodes I shared with you today -- the courtroom, visiting prisoners and the battle of university continue to remind me of the fact that the fight for freedom has not ended yet. In the coming months, I will be facing a maximum of 5 years in jail for unauthorized assembly and up to one ridiculous year for wearing a mask in protest. But prison bars would never stop me from activism and thinking critically.

I only wish that during my absence, you can continue to stand with the people of Hong Kong, by following closely to the development, no matter the ill-fated election, the large-scale arrest under National Security Law or the twelve activists in China. To defy the greatest human rights abusers is the essential way to restore democracy of our generation, and the generation following us.

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#巴塞隆拿 #巴塞隆納 #Barcelona #西班牙菜 #Spanishcuisine
#spanishcuisinerecipes #海鮮燉飯Paella #巴塞隆納美食 #jamoniberico #cochinilloasado #番紅花

Hello大家好, 今日為大家介紹是西班牙菜, 這裏一餐就已經試了十多道西班牙菜式, 大家看完影片, 下次到西班牙餐廳, 就會知道如何點菜, 香港開了很多西班牙餐廳越來越多, 當中有貴價的fine dining, 但是平民價錢的西班牙餐廳亦不少, 最重要是你要對西班牙菜色有一定認識,
在你落order的時候, 就會信心十足, 下次約人去Chill, 可以去西班牙餐廳試試, 當然最chill, 是親身來到西班牙吃當地的餐廳吧, 因為一定會較便宜, 如果你暫時未能夠嚟到旅行, 這條影片就是睇咗當去咗, 眼睛去旅行,歡迎你陪我一起來到這裏, 西班牙巴塞隆拿, 一間地道親民的餐廳, Raco De La Vila, 和我一起品嚐十多道傳統地道的西班牙菜式,Are u ready?

請用片右下角調4K睇片。
http://yt1.piee.pw/HC2SV

Hello everyone. I am introducing Spanish cuisine today. We have tried more than ten Spanish dishes at a meal here. After watching this video, for your next visit to a Spanish restaurant. Sure u will know how to order. Hong Kong has opened a lot of Spanish restaurants. There are expensive fine dining, but there are many Spanish restaurants with lower price. More importantly is that you have a certain understanding of Spanish dishes.U will be more confident when u order.

Next time you go to Chill, you can try a Spanish restaurant.
Of course, the most chill thing is to come to Spain n eat in local restaurants. Because it will be cheaper. But if you are not able to travel for a while This video is to serve u for eyes travel
Welcome to join me here, Barcelona of ​​Spain. Raco De La Vila A very authentic Spanish restaurant,Are u ready? Taste a dozen of traditional Spanish dishes with me.

First of all, Spain is located in the south of Europe, surrounded by the sea on three sides. Seafood has a wide variety of dishes and is one of the key dietary features in the Mediterranean. When you enter the restaurant, the waiter will ask you what you want to drink
It must be Sangria without hesitation, which is the famous fruit wine in Spain.U can make it easily at home. I can show u next time.
Here a big Jar is only 16 Euro. We ordered two big Jar, very delicious.Then we order Tapas. A tapa is an appetizer or snack in Spanish cuisine. Salad is a must.The salad we ordered, with tomatoes, green peppers, eggs, asparagus, lettuce, onions, salmon. For seasonings are olive oil and vinegar, very appetizing.

Olive and tomato toast on the table are free, n tomato toast is a feature of Spanish cuisine.另外一個出名的Tapas, 是西班牙烤章魚, Another famous Tapas is the Spanish grilled octopus.加尼西亞是西班牙一個海產豐富的地方, 來自加利西亞的章魚特別出名軟q中帶點彈牙感 Gallega is a sea-rich place in Spain.
Cook in just a little herbs would be very delicious. Order a bucket of mussels in Europe is the most common and worth eating.

西班牙香煎魷魚, 一定要配西班牙獨有的Aioli醬汁, Spanish fried squid must eat with the unique Aioli sauce in Spain.

Aioli是由生蒜和美乃滋、少少鹽, 調製而成 Aioli is made from garlic and mayonnaise, with little salt.This combination creates a wonderfully complex and refreshing taste......

西班牙伊比利火腿 Spanish Jamon Iberian is so rooted into Spanish culture

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The first main course, of course, is the most familiar Spanish Paella.
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U can actually using other ingredients than the seafood such as mushroom.這道菜的主角, 就是全球最貴的香料, 番紅花! The main ingredient for cooking Paella is actually most expensive herb in world named Saffron....

西班牙油封鴨腿, 鴨腿必須先用香料和鹽醃過入味 Spanish oil duck leg, duck leg must first be spiced and salted hgh

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所以亞洲人都有用羊肚菌嚟煲花膠雞湯,

西班牙油封鴨腿, 鴨腿必須先用香料和鹽醃過入味 Spanish oil duck leg, duck leg must first be spiced and salted

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西班牙牛扒切片後, 再以鹽調味, 灑上一塊燒熱的鐵板上 After the Spanish sirloin is sliced, season with salt and sprinkle with a hot iron plate.

任由客人將牛扒放上鐵板幾多秒, 來決定喜歡幾多成熟 Let the guests put the steak on the iron plate for a few seconds to decide how u like your beef
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成晚唯一敗筆, 要數這隻烤乳豬, 我們吃慣香港的燒豬 The only failure in the night is to count this roast suckling pig. I am so used to the HK style.
Let me taste the other suckling pig in Barcelona.

烤乳豬一般用未夠兩星期大的小豬, 小豬屠宰後 Roast suckling pigs generally use piglets that are not big enough for two weeks. After slaughtering piglets

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#AntoniGaudíarchitect #SagradaFamília #安東尼高第 #西班牙建築師 #西班牙菜 #spanishcuisinedishes #聖家堂 #米拉之家
#casamila #巴塞隆拿自由行攻略 #Barcelona #巴塞隆納

眼睛去旅行, 睇咗當去咗!

巴塞隆拿具有悠久歷史，且沿海擁有迷人的地中海海岸線(La Isla Bonita)，在近代亦曾出現了高第（Gaudi）、多明尼克等多位建築天才，是一個「很有個性」的城市。造訪巴塞隆拿第一樣你要知道的並不是匯率、也不是那裹可以大血拼，而是被譽為「上帝的建築師」——高第。提到巴塞隆拿景點，高第設計的建築作品必定要列入巴塞隆拿行程中，當中共有七項被列為世界遺產，例如：在他去逝後到現在超過90年都還未建成的聖家堂（Sagrada Família），是每個遊客必定會驚嘆不已的作品。

高第的建築作品必定要參觀欣賞，像米拉之家（Casa Milà）和巴特婁之家 （Casa Batlló）也是巴塞隆拿必去景點之一。

一次過嘗盡十幾個西班牙名菜, 將會不日放映, 講解一下西班牙的飲食文化。

請用片右下角調4K睇片。
http://yt1.piee.pw/KBY3Z

La Boqueria Market 是巴塞隆拿必去市場, 咁豐富嘅內容, 一定不容錯過!

Barcelona has a long history and has a charming Mediterranean coastline (La Isla Bonita). In modern times, there have been many architectural geniuses such as Gaudi and Dominic. It is a “very individual” city. . The first thing you need to know when visiting Barcelona is not the exchange rate, nor the shopping spots, but the "architect of God" - Gaudí. Referring to the attractions of Barcelona, ​​Gaudí’s architectural works must be included in the Barcelona tour, and seven of them are listed as World Heritage sites, for example, they have not been built since the death of him for more than 90 years. Sagrada Família is a work that every visitor will surely marvel at.

The architectural works of Gaudí must be visited, like Casa Milà and Casa Batlló, one of the must-see attractions in Barcelona.

After a taste of more than a dozen Spanish dishes, it will be shown in my coming videos to explain the Spanish food culture.

La Boqueria Market is a must-see for the market in Barcelona, ​​so you don't want to miss it! Don't u!!!

Live performance on Sept 22 @ Red Idea Cafe
Sorry for the poor sound quality!! Thats the grill sound from the open kitchen :P
Thanks to my pianist, Clifton~

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Alicia Keys- If I Ain't Got You

Some people live for the fortune
Some people live just for the fame
Some people live for the power yeah
Some people live just to play the game
Some people think that the physical things
Define what's within, I've been there before
But that life's a bore, So full of the superficial

*Some people want it all, But I don't want nothing at all
If it ain't you baby, If I ain't got you baby
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing, If I ain't got you*

Some people search for a fountain
The promises forever young
Some people need three dozen roses
And that's the only way to prove you love them

Hand me the world on a silver platter
And what good would it be
No one to share, no one who truly cares for me

Repeat * *

If I ain't got you with me baby