Discover the haiku, a poetic form that originated in Japan. Learn about the structure and hear an example from Matsuo Basho, who invented haiku in the 17th century! 

The Wandering and Wondering Writers Club

Haiku

“I really love the great outdoors, so going for long walks is something I enjoy doing on a regular basis. The one walk that really stands out was actually a spur of the moment idea that turned into a much longer walk than I expected.  It was sometime last March, and the weather was absolutely perfect for some outdoor adventure. 




There's a beautiful national park only a stone's throw from where I live, that is very secluded and a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The park is full of tracks and trails that go through the jungle, as well as a small  mountain, which is famous for its wild monkeys and other wildlife.




As it was a spur of the  moment decision I decided to go alone, and set off about 6am, as the route I took was really off the beaten track, and was not going to be a walk in the park. Looking at the distance on google maps, I guessed it would take me about 3 hours to complete, but I hit a few snags along the way. The first track I took was completely overgrown, and slowed me down to a snail's crawl, and it took me almost 2 hours longer than I expected to reach the mountain.By the time I reached the mountain I was already dead tired and I remember I had to spend some time sitting under the shade of the trees to catch my breath, and decided the best thing to do was call it a day, and make my way back. It was also now getting very hot, and i was already covered in sweat, which was going to make the walk back even harder.




Although the walk was totally exhausting, and left me dead on my feet, I did in fact enjoy most of it, especially the beautiful scenery, and the feeling of being at one with nature. However , I think next time I should maybe  plan my route a little better, and be better prepared.




Thank you …”

IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a long walk you had

 As we have known that ‘个gè’ the most general measure word; used for people, round objects, abstract things, such as questions / ideas, etc.

‘只zhī’ is for animal and one of certain pair things; piece or item.

We’ll learn more measure words from a song. Before our reading,  let’s familiar with the number counting as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10
And then upgrade to the unit of count to hundred ‘百bǎi’,  then to  thousand ‘千qiān’,  to ten thousand ‘万wàn’, and a hundred million is ‘亿yì’.
                          
    
 Liàng cí gē
  量    词  歌

yì tóu niú ，liǎng pǐ mǎ ，
一  头  牛，    两   匹 马，
One cow, two horses,

sān tiáo xiǎo yú ，sì zhī xiā ，
三    条   小 鱼，   四 只 虾，
Three little fish, four shrimp,

wǔ běn shū ， liù zhī bǐ ，
五   本   书，    六 支 笔，
Five books, six pens,

qī kē guǒ shù ，bā duǒ huā ，
七 棵 果  树，     八  朵 花，
Seven fruit trees, eight flowers,

jiǔ jià fēi jī ，shí liàng chē ，
九 架 飞机， 十 辆  车，
Nine planes, ten cars,

bǎi kuài shí tou ，qiān lì shā ，
百   块   石  头，    千   粒 沙，
A hundred stones, a thousand grains of sand,

wàn piàn shù yè huá lā lā ，
万   片  树  叶 哗 啦 啦，
Thousands of leaves clatter,

yì kē xīng xing màn tiān sǎ 。
亿 颗  星  星  漫   天  撒。
A hundred million stars scattered all over the sky.


Listening & Speaking (Mandarin)

量词歌 Liàng cí gē (A Measure words song)

Listen to me reading an American news article about what parents can do to tackle school bullying, as part of my Conversational English course. 

Listen to English with Pip

News article: how to stop school bullying

With a polished and active LinkedIn profile, you will receive job offers and other opportunities! In episode nine, you learned How to Write a LinkedIn Profile That Stands Out. In this episode, you’ll learn how to find a job using LinkedIn.

Your time is so valuable, so it’s important you always approach your job search well informed and with a strategy.

By using LinkedIn smartly, you can find job opportunities and advance your career. In this episode, you will hear tips on using your LinkedIn profile to get new job offers. 

You’ll hear a story about Amelia, who started using LinkedIn to tell people about the things she was learning in online courses and books. She gained new followers on LinkedIn, and landed a new job within a few months!

You’ll also learn how to grow your LinkedIn Network, search for jobs, use the open to work feature, get meetings with important people, and more!

Episode originally published on October 9, 2020.
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/find-a-job-linkedin/

Express to Impress

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"Communication is king, but cultural context is its queen." -  This emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural nuances to unlock effective communication across borders.

"Listen twice, speak once, and bridge the global gap." -  Highlights the value of active listening in building cross-cultural bridges.

"Your world may end at your doorstep, but a global mindset opens doors worldwide." -  Positions a global mindset as a key to unlocking opportunities in the international arena.

"Don't assume, understand. Embrace differences, build bridges with communication." -  Encourages curiosity and empathy in cross-cultural interactions.

"Global success hinges on clear communication, not just clear words." -  Reminds us that effective communication goes beyond language barriers.

"Think globally, smile locally. A global mindset with a touch of cultural warmth goes a long way." - Encourages adaptability and cultural sensitivity in communication.

"The world is your oyster, but you need the right tool to pry it open. A global mindset is your key." -  Positions a global mindset as an essential tool for navigating the international marketplace.

"Break down the silos, break down the borders. A global mindset unlocks collaboration across the world." -  Highlights the importance of a global mindset in fostering international collaboration.

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"Global success whispers, not shouts. A global mindset lets you hear the opportunities in every language." -   Reminds us that success in the global arena requires attentiveness and cultural sensitivity.

The Global Professional Podcast

Quotes for a Global Mindset - EP 23

Nivel A2/ B1. Tema Vocabulario.
En este episodio hablamos de dos bonitas palabras, en mi opinión, Felicidades y Felicitaciones. Vamos a ver las sutiles diferencias entre ellas y como usarlas en contexto. Es un tema que me encanta, especialmente porque es una pregunta recurrente en clase.
Gracias por estar aquí, y por tu participación y comentarios.
Ah, si deseas el PDF con la transcripción, solo tienes que enviar un mensaje.
Chao chao.

Rocío en Español Podcast

3. ¿Felicidades o Felicitaciones?, ¿hay diferencia?

пару раз - a couple of times

Я пару раз пробовала фисташковое мороженое. 

праздники - holidays

Мне нравятся зимние праздники. 

на праздниках - on the holidays

На праздниках я всегда устаю потому что весь вечер мою посуду. 

веселиться - to have fun

Я серьёзный человек и мне сложно веселиться даже на праздниках. 

наверное - probably

Наверное, я пойду спать пораньше. Я очень устала. 

в кругу семьи - within the family circle

Мне нравится проводить время в кругу семьи на Новый год. 

собираться - to gather

На Новый год мы собираемся за большим столом. 

садиться - to sit down

Я самая первая сажусь за стол и ем. 

спрашивать - to ask

Я спрашиваю всех, что случилось. 

переживать - to worry

В школе я очень переживала за мои оценки. 

улыбаться - to smile

Дедушка всегда говорил мне больше улыбаться. 

довольно сложно - quite difficult

В маленьком городе довольно сложно найти хорошую работу. 

выглядеть - to appear

Она выглядит очень молодо для своего возраста. 

ошибаться - to make a mistake

Все люди ошибаются. Не ругайте себя за ошибки!

передача - broadcast

Раньше я смотрела разные передачи с моей бабушкой. 

дольше - longer

Я думал, что ехать до Москвы намного дольше. 

смеяться - to laugh

Если мне расскажут хорошую шутку, я буту смеяться. 



 Russian stories with Elena Русские истории с Еленой

Practice words with my examples from my previous podcast "Почему русские люди такие серьёзные?"

In session 1 we are going to learn how to use 1 type of +ing structure: participle clauses. We will also learn 8 advanced headwords to use when talking about the media.