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- Lucas: Welcome back to the mic. I’m Lucas. Luna: And I’m Luna. We are so glad you’re here with us again. Lucas: This is Learn Cantonese with Fexingo. We are picking up right where we left off. Luna: Last time we were talking about museums. Asking where things are. Lucas: Exactly. We learned how to find the entrance. Now let’s go inside. Luna: I want to look at the art. But I don’t know the words yet. Lucas: Don’t worry. We will take it slow. One step at a time. Luna: Okay. Where do we start? Lucas: We start with the first thing you say when you enter. Luna: The first phrase? Lucas: Yes. It is: 我想睇展. Luna: 我想睇展. Lucas: Good. It means: I want to see the exhibition. Luna: I want to see the exhibition. That is clear. Lucas: Let’s try it again. Slowly. Luna: 我想睇展. Lucas: Perfect. You said it perfectly. Luna: So now I am inside. I see a painting. It is beautiful. Lucas: Yes. And you want to tell someone that. Luna: How do I say that? Lucas: You say: 呢幅畫好靚. Luna: 呢幅畫好靚. Lucas: Very good. It means: This painting is very pretty. Luna: This painting is very pretty. Oh, I love that one too. Lucas: Let’s practice it together. Again. Luna: 呢幅畫好靚. Lucas: Nailed it. There it is. Luna: I feel confident. Can I take a photo of it? Lucas: That is a very common question. In many places, yes. Luna: So how do I ask? Lucas: You ask: 可以影相嗎? Luna: 可以影相嗎? Lucas: It means: Can I take a picture? Luna: Can I take a picture? That is useful. Lucas: Let’s say it one more time. For the listener. Luna: 可以影相嗎? Lucas: Exactly. Simple and polite. Luna: I am having fun looking around. But my feet hurt. Lucas: Museums are big. You might get tired. Luna: When does it end? I need to check the time. Lucas: Right. You can ask: 展覽幾時結束? Luna: 展覽幾時結束? Lucas: It means: When does the exhibition end? Luna: When does the exhibition end? Okay, I wrote that down. Lucas: Let’s review it slowly. Luna: 展覽幾時結束? Lucas: Spot on. You are learning fast. Luna: I almost forgot one thing. The bathroom. Lucas: Of course. Always important. Luna: Where is it? How do I ask? Lucas: Remember our last episode? We used this phrase. Luna: Oh right. 請係邊度. Lucas: Yes. Please, where is it? Luna: 請係邊度. Thank goodness I remembered that. Lucas: Let’s say it together one last time. Luna: 請係邊度. Lucas: Perfect. You have five great phrases now. Luna: I feel ready for a museum trip. Lucas: Before we go, I want to mention something small. Luna: Sure. What is it? Lucas: If these episodes help you feel more confident... Luna: Yeah. If it feels worth a coffee. Lucas: Then there is a link to buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: It helps keep the show going. Ad-free and steady. Lucas: No pressure at all. Just if you want to support. Luna: Thanks for listening. Now let’s finish the museum tour. Lucas: Back to the art. Look at this statue. Luna: Wow. It is old. Can I say it is pretty? Lucas: Yes. Use our phrase. 呢幅畫好靚. Luna: Wait, this is a statue. Not a painting. Lucas: True. But the grammar works. Pretty is pretty. Luna: Okay. 呢幅畫好靚. It sounds nice anyway. Lucas: It does. Let’s try the photo question again. Luna: 可以影相嗎? Lucas: Yes. You can take a photo. Go ahead. Luna: Great. I took three pictures already. Lucas: I bet you did. What time is it? Luna: Let me ask. 展覽幾時結束? Lucas: They say it ends at six. We have time. Luna: Good. I still want to see the next room. Lucas: Go for it. Say you want to see the exhibition. Luna: 我想睇展. I really do. Lucas: That is the spirit. Keep exploring. Luna: I am looking at the map. Where is the exit? Lucas: Ask the guard. 請係邊度? Luna: 請係邊度? He pointed to the door. Lucas: See? You used it correctly. Luna: It was so easy. I didn’t even think. Lucas: That is how language works. It becomes automatic. Luna: I am leaving now. Bye everyone. Lucas: Goodbye. Practice these phrases today. Luna: See you next time. Or later. Lucas: Keep learning with Fexingo. We’ll be here.