Affirmation: There is a Place for me in the Learning Community

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Tutti i nomi in italiano appartengono ad un genere grammaticale: maschile o femminile. 
Come si fa a sapere se un nome è maschile o femminile? In questa puntata alcune semplice regole per scoprirlo.

ITALIANO 360°

Puntata 4. MASCHILE O FEMMINILE?

好聽的中文故事 | 好听的中文故事✨

老鼠市長最後讓誰娶了女兒呢？聽完故事你就知道啦！
老鼠市长最后让谁娶了女儿呢？听完故事你就知道啦！


好听的中文故事 | 好聽的中文故事 | Great Chinese Stories

老鼠娶新娘 | 老鼠娶新娘

Today’s tip is a melodious and enjoyable approach to your language learning—you will use music to enhance your language skills. 
Singing along to songs in your target language can make learning fun and effective. 
Let’s explore how this method can boost your fluency.

111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 35 – Sing a song to Language Fluency

New Year (正月, shōgatsu) is the most important holiday in Japan. Most businesses shut down from January 1 to January 3, and families typically gather to spend the days together.

Years are traditionally viewed as completely separate, with each new year providing a fresh start. Consequently, all duties are supposed to be completed by the end of the year, while bonenkai parties ("year forgetting parties") are held with the purpose of leaving the old year's worries and troubles behind.

Homes and entrance gates are decorated with ornaments made of pine, bamboo and plum trees, and clothes and houses are cleaned.

On New Year's eve, toshikoshi soba (buckwheat noodles), symbolizing longevity, are served. A more recent custom is watching the music show "kohaku uta gassen", a highly popular television program featuring many of Japan's most famous J-pop and enka singers in spectacular performances.

Akari Talks Japan

How people in Japan prepare for the new year お正月準備

Listen and repeat:

dragonfly, dandelions, duck, dolphin, dirt, dog biscuits, donkey, dalmation, dock, dice, drum

Flashcards free download: https://supersimple.com/free-printables/captain-seasalt-and-the-abc-pirates-d-flashcards/

Video: https://youtu.be/r-DSgFfQoXo?si=bcrR5ExwK5Qn5WuH

Captain Seasalt And The ABC Pirates

Letter D

5 Innovative Persuasion Tactics Revolutionizing Business Strategies

Persuasion is the cornerstone of success. Whether you're negotiating a deal, pitching a product, or rallying your team, your ability to influence others can make or break your endeavors. While traditional persuasion tactics have their merits, innovative approaches are emerging, reshaping the way businesses engage and persuade. Let's delve into five of these groundbreaking tactics that are revolutionizing the business landscape.

In conclusion, as the business landscape evolves, so do the tactics and strategies for persuasion. From personalized approaches that cater to individual preferences to collaborative efforts that empower stakeholders, businesses are embracing innovation to drive influence and impact. By leveraging these five innovative persuasion tactics, businesses can not only win over customers and stakeholders but also foster deeper connections and drive sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

The Global Professional Podcast

5 Innovative Persuasion Tactics - Episode 61

In this episode we are going to learn a Real Chinese Conversation【Buy fruits 】. 
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Step 1: Listen and catch the words you know already, have a guess about the content.
Step 2: Check the script to learn one by one. 
Step 3: Listen and repeat after it.
Step 4: Practice until you can perform the dialogue. 
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顾客（gùkè, customer）: 老板，苹果怎么卖？
lǎo bǎn ， píng guǒ zěn me mài ？
Boss (of the shop), how do you sell the apples/how much are the apples?
老板(lǎo bǎn, shop owner): 左边的一斤8块钱，右边的一斤9块半。
zuǒ bian de yì jīn 8 kuài qián ， yòu bian de yì jīn 9 kuài bàn 。
The one on the left is 8 yuan per Jin(=0.5kg), and the one on the right is 9.5 yuan per Jin.
顾客: 哪个更甜？
nǎ ge gèng tián ？
Which one is sweeter?
老板: 右边的更甜。
yòu bian de gèng tián 。
The one on the right is sweeter.
顾客: 那来八个吧，大点儿的。
nà lái bā gè ba ， dà diǎn er de 。
Then give me eight, the bigger ones.
老板: 好的，四斤半，收你四十就好。还要别的吗？
hǎo de ， sì jīn bàn ， shōu nǐ sì shí jiù hǎo 。 hái yào bié de ma ？
Okay, 4.5 Jin, I'll just charge you 40 yuan. Do you want anything else?
顾客: 有什么推荐的吗？
yǒu shén me tuī jiàn de ma ？
Any recommendations?
老板: 草莓现在当季，又红又甜。
cǎo méi xiàn zài dāng jì ， yòu hóng yòu tián 。
Strawberries are in season now, red and sweet.
顾客: 一斤多少钱？
yì jīn duō shǎo qián ？
How much is one Jin?
老板: 一斤九块。你试试看。
yì jīn jiǔ kuài 。 nǐ shì shì kàn 。
9 yuan per Jin. Have a try.
顾客: 真的很甜！来两斤吧。
zhēn de hěn tián ！ lái liǎng jīn ba 。
It's really sweet! Give me two Jin.
老板: 一共六十块。
yí gòng liù shí kuài 。
A total of 60 yuan.
顾客: 可以微信付吗？
kě yǐ wēi xìn fù ma ？
Can I pay with WeChat?
老板: 可以，扫这里。
kě yǐ ， sǎo zhè lǐ 。
Yes, scan here.
顾客: 付了。
fù le 。
Paid.
老板: 谢谢。好吃再来啊。
xiè xie 。 hǎo chī zài lái a 。
Thank you. Come again (if) they are delicious.

Fruit vocabulary: https://www.italki.com/zh-cn/vocabulary/476767 

Yuli's Chinese Channel

买水果 Buy fruits （Beginner）

We will go through everything you need to know, in order to improve your presentation skills in a business setting