I watched a TV show called "Catch the World Top News" on NHK. They talked about small bookstores in New York. These stores are becoming more popular. They do fun things like: Book club meetings Serving drinks and snacks Language quiz parties

中国語には、単語毎に一つ一つイントネーションがある。中国語ではイントネーションとは言わず四声（しせい）と呼ぶ。四声とは「4種類のイントネーションの型」。中国語の単語は、四声のどれか一つを持つのだ。例えば「マー」。日本語だと、どう言おうが「マー」は「マー」で同じ「マー」。

Many people say singing songs is a great way to learn a new language like English. But did you know for some languages, like Chinese, singing songs doesn't really help you learn?I'll explain why Chinese songs aren't useful for beginners.