Sophie has a new kitten and does not want to take a nap.

Yasmine's English Reading

Sophie's Nap

Learn Three Sentences a Day: DAY9
S25-S27

Master Mandarin Daily : Learn Three Sentences a Day!

Learn Three Sentences a Day: DAY9

Friendships come in all shapes and sizes...Please do share your views and experiences in the comments

British English with Maria

Friendships

The boardroom shimmered with anticipation. It was our moment – the chance to present our green energy solution to a potential billion-dollar partner.  Months of research and development hung in the balance.  As CEO, I knew the presentation had to be flawless.

Flashback six weeks.  We'd made the initial contact with them, but our initial proposal was met with a lukewarm response.  Their feedback – "unclear goals" and "lack of data-driven evidence."  It was a harsh lesson.  We'd underestimated the importance of clear communication.

This time, we went all in on preparation.  We drilled down on their specific needs, tailoring our presentation to address their environmental goals and cost-saving projections.  Data became our mantra.  Charts, graphs, and case studies were meticulously crafted to showcase the impact of our technology.

Anticipating questions was paramount.  Our team planned every scenario, rehearsing responses until they were clear, concise, and confident.  Even the presentation slides – clean, visually appealing, and focused on the message – became a communication tool.

Fast forward to the meeting.  My opening statement resonated.  It wasn't just about our technology; it was about a shared vision for a sustainable future.  The data painted a compelling picture, each statistic linked back to the investor's needs.  When questions arose, our team delivered prepared, impactful responses.

The atmosphere shifted.  Their executives leaned forward, engaged.  The follow-up discussions were lively, brimming with possibilities.  We left that day with a handshake and a renewed sense of optimism.

Weeks later, they signed the partnership agreement.  Looking back, it wasn't just our technology that won them over.  It was the preparation, the clear communication, and the confidence we exuded. In business, effective communication is the bridge between good ideas and successful partnerships.  And that bridge is built on preparation.

The Global Professional Podcast

Preparation is Key - A Business Story - EP 25

Transcripción del episodio: 
https://acortar.link/SXmkPa

En este episodio conocerás:
- El lugar al que buscaba viajar Tita cuando olía el relleno de las Tortas de Navidad mientras este reposaba.  
- Una de las tradiciones culinarias en el Rancho de Mamá Elena que era “todo un ritual”.
- Porque a Tita le estaba prohibido casarse. 

Te invito a crecer como hablante de español:
https://www.italki.com/es/teacher/9508879


Español un viaje a América Latina 

Episodio 4: Libro Como Agua para Chocolate de Laura Esquivel.

Escucha este breve audio y diferencia las palabras con los fonemas de ش  y ج, fáciles de confundir en árabe. 

Aprende árabe con Radia 

Diferencias entre  ج  y ش

En este podcast podrás encontrar diferentes historias y cuentos con los cuales podrás practicar tu comprensión auditiva. Si eres estudiante activo conmigo recuerda escribirme al final de escucharlo para enviarte el test de compresión. Buena suerte. 
In this podcast you can find different stories and stories with which you can practice your listening comprehension. If you are an active student with me, remember to write to me at the end of listening to it so I can send you the compression test. Good luck.

Auditive comprehension (Comprensión Auditiva) 

La mañana de navidad 

The measure of a man is what he does with Power '

       -Plato 

Baffling Lingo

Plato #3

Estamos en verano, una época donde muchas personas viajamos. Por esa razón creo que es un buen tiempo para hablar de turismo sostenible, qué es y que podemos hacer como turistas para ayudar a que el entorno sufra lo menos posible con nuestros viajes. Y no solo que está en nuestras manos, también te cuento que están haciendo las empresas del sector para adaptarse a este tipo de turismo.

Espero que disfrutes del episodio. Si te gusta, no te olvides de dejarle una valoración. 

Y después de escucharlo, ya sabes que te espero en mi Instagram, visítame y dime:

¿Qué opinas tú? ¿Piensas que un turismo sostenible es posible? ¿Consideras que los negocios hacen todo lo que pueden para ayudar a conseguirlo? ¿Y cómo eres tú como turista? ¿Estarías dispuesto a pagar un poco más si sabes que va a ayudar al entorno?

Artículo en el que me he basado: https://elpais.com/economia/negocios/2023-06-10/existe-el-turismo-sostenible-asi-se-replantea-la-industria-su-modelo-de-negocio.html 
   
