Today we're talking about two informal phrases that we can use, usually in negative sentences, to say that something is not particularly difficult. I hope you find them useful! If you want to improve your professional communication skills then don't forget that I'm a full time, professional, business English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. Feel free to book some of my time and I look forward to meeting you.

In this episode, we’ll explore the difference between "效果" (effect) and "效率" (efficiency). These two words are often used interchangeably, but they actually have distinct meanings. We’ll break down each term and look at how they are used in different situations.Tune in to learn more and pick up some useful vocabulary along the way: 效果 (xiào guǒ) 中文解释：指某事物或某行为所产生的结果或影响。 英文解释：Refers to the result or impact produced by something or an action. 效率 (xiào lǜ) 中文解释：指单位时间内完成任务的程度。 英文解释：Refers to the degree of completing a task within a unit of time. 有效果 (yǒu xiào guǒ) 中文解释：表示某种方法、措施或行为产生了预期的结果。 英文解释：Indicates that a method, measure, or action has produced the expected result. 有效率 (yǒu xiào lǜ) 中文解释：表示某种方法、措施或行为在单位时间内的效果高。 英文解释：Indicates that a method, measure, or action is highly effective within a unit of time. 结果 (jié guǒ) 中文解释：某种行为、过程或事件的最终状态或收获。 英文解释：The final outcome or harvest of an action, process, or event. 单位时间 (dān wèi shí jiān) 中文解释：指一定时间内，通常用于衡量效率的标准。 英文解释：Refers to a specific period of time, usually used as a standard for measuring efficiency. 进步 (jìn bù) 中文解释：指事物在发展、提高过程中的改善或提升。 英文解释：Refers to the improvement or advancement in the development or progress of something. 目标 (mù biāo) 中文解释：希望达到的预定目的或方向。 英文解释：A desired outcome or direction to be achieved. 速度 (sù dù) 中文解释：指物体运动的快慢，或是某种过程的进展速度。 英文解释：Refers to the speed of an object's motion or the rate of progress of a process. 名词 (míng cí) 中文解释：表示人、事物、地点、概念等的词语。 英文解释：A word that represents a person, thing, place, concept, etc. 形容词 (xíng róng cí) 中文解释：用来描述名词的特征、状态或性质的词语。 英文解释：A word used to describe the characteristics, state, or nature of a noun.

Today we're talking about why you perhaps shouldn't use "difficult" at work, and why you might want to use "challenging" instead. I hope you find it useful! If you want to improve your professional communication skills then don't forget that I'm a full time, professional, business English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. Feel free to book some of my time and I look forward to meeting you.

In this episode, I’ll discuss different situations to help you figure out who will pay for a meal when dining out with friends in China. Enjoy! Plus, you'll learn some useful vocabulary along the way: AA制 (AA zhì) 中文解释：一种支付方式，每个人平均分担费用。 英文解释：A payment system where everyone shares the cost equally. 平摊 (píng tán) 中文解释：指将费用或责任平均分担。 英文解释：To divide costs or responsibilities equally among participants. 请客 (qǐng kè) 中文解释：邀请别人吃饭，并且由邀请方承担所有费用。 英文解释：To treat someone to a meal, with the host covering the entire cost. 邀请 (yāo qǐng) 中文解释：向某人发出请求，邀请对方参与活动。 英文解释：To extend an invitation, asking someone to join an event or activity. 接风 (jiē fēng) 中文解释：为欢迎远道而来的客人而举行的宴请。 英文解释：A welcoming meal for guests, often held to greet someone arriving from afar. 庆祝 (qìng zhù) 中文解释：为了纪念某件特别的事情而举行的活动，通常伴有聚餐。 英文解释：To celebrate an event or achievement, often accompanied by a meal or party.

Today we're talking about a great adjective for when you want to include a lot of details or be very detailed in what you're saying or writing. Today's word is "granular". I hope you find it useful! If you want to improve your professional communication skills then don't forget that I'm a full time, professional, business English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. Feel free to book some of my time and I look forward to meeting you.

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In this episode, I’ll talk about the difference between 意见 and 建议. They may sound similar, but using them incorrectly can lead to misunderstandings. So, let’s break down the difference and make it clear! Along the way, you’ll also learn some fun new vocabulary: 建议 (jiàn yì) 中文解释：做动词时，意思是指向别人提出自己的想法主张，做名词时，意思是向别人提出的主张。 英文解释：As a verb, it means to present one's suggestion, recommendation, or proposal to others; as a noun, it refers to the suggestion, recommendation, or proposal made to others. 意见 (yì jiàn) 中文解释：第一个意思是对事情一定的看法或想法。第二个意思是，对人或者对事情不满意的想法。 英文解释：The first meaning is a view or idea about something; the second meaning refers to an unsatisfied opinion about a person or thing. 发音 (fā yīn) 中文解释：指说话时，语言的语音输出方式。 英文解释：Pronunciation; the way in which words or sounds are spoken. 颠倒 (diān dǎo) 中文解释：把事物的顺序或位置弄反。 英文解释：To invert, reverse, or turn something upside down. 截然不同 (jié rán bù tóng) 中文解释：完全不同，差异很大。 英文解释：Completely different, with a significant contrast. 微妙 (wēi miào) 中文解释：事物或变化很细致、难以察觉。 英文解释：Subtle; delicate, difficult to perceive or notice. 动词 (dòng cí) 中文解释：表示动作或状态的词类。 英文解释：Verb; a word that expresses an action or a state of being. 名词 (míng cí) 中文解释：表示人、事物、地点、抽象概念等的词类。 英文解释：Noun; a word that represents a person, thing, place, or abstract concept. 主张 (zhǔ zhāng) 中文解释：坚持某种看法或观点，提出意见。 英文解释：To advocate or assert a point of view; to suggest or support an idea. 联合国 (lián hé guó) 中文解释：世界上最大的国际组织，致力于维护国际和平与安全。 英文解释：The United Nations; the largest international organization, dedicated to maintaining international peace and security. 满意 (mǎn yì) 中文解释：对某事感到满意或符合期望。 英文解释：Satisfied; to feel content or pleased with something. 留心 (liú xīn) 中文解释：注意、留意。 英文解释：To pay attention to, to be careful about. 误会 (wù huì) 中文解释：由于理解错误或沟通不清，产生的错乱或不准确的理解。 英文解释：Misunderstanding; a wrong or incorrect interpretation caused by miscommunication or misunderstanding.

“Learn English” - Rethinking Your Objectives (Episode 398) What’s on your mental radar? Perhaps it’s passing the IELTS exam, perfecting your job interview performance, or sharpening your communication for career advancement. But what lies beyond that immediate goal? What other significant outcomes will follow once you achieve your primary objective? Often, these secondary, less obvious goals are actually more meaningful. Yet, because they aren’t in our conscious awareness, we miss the opportunity to pursue them directly. This is why I incorporate coaching into my method. It enables my students to clarify these secondary objectives, clear any roadblocks, and conquer them along the way. In this paradigm, the original goal becomes less of a mountain to climb and more of a stepping stone, because you approach it with a ‘I care, but not that much’ attitude. This mindset shift makes it so much easier to achieve, and from there it’s easy sailing! Come for my unique training and expand your horizons to 'see a new land' filled with opportunities that were hidden before!