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【跟屁虫】指的是喜欢跟着他人，粘着他人做一样事情的人。　
（对话）：“从那天起，这个叫赵永远的小男孩总是跟着我，我烦死了这个脏兮兮的跟屁虫，心想这辈子都不会理他，但没想到，我们平生第一次对话，竟是我先开口的。”

【gēnpìchóng】 zhǐ de shì xǐhuān gēnzhe tārén, niánzhe tārén zuò yíyàng shìqíng de rén. 
(Lùyīn lǐ de táicí):“Cóng nèi tiān qǐ, zhège jiào zhào yǒngyuǎn de xiǎo nánhái zǒng shì gēnzhe wǒ, wǒ fán sǐle zhège zāng xī xī de gēnpìchóng, xīn xiǎng zhè bèizi dōu bù huì lǐ tā, dàn méi xiǎngdào, wǒmen píngshēng dì yī cì duìhuà, jìng shì wǒ xiān kāikǒu de.”


【Copycat】 refers to people who like to follow others and stick to others to do the same thing. ​​
(dialogue): "From that day on, this little boy named Zhao Yongyou always followed me. I was so annoyed by this dirty follower, I thought I would ignore him for the rest of my life. For the first time in my life, I actually spoke first."

Lily-Buzzwords/Idioms/Slang-【Lily-中国 Italki Id:8877492 Chinese Tutor】

第6集-跟屁虫-with Lily -Chinese slangs

Je te raconte ma journée typique. 

You can learn the vocabulary of everyday activities and also frequency adverbs and how to say time. 

If you don't understand everything, that's ok. I prepared a transcript of everything I say in the audio. You will also find the translation of the text into English and Russian. 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nkxwm8QdK-QYkohvlEv8w4dhb3wdh4H5WKkaWcDFiaU/edit?usp=sharing 

To check your understading I created a True/False exercice at the end of the transcript. 

Et toi, raconte-moi ta journée. 

En français avec Victoria

Ma journée. 

在中国，送礼物有什么禁忌呢？

Learn Chinese with Danny

4.礼物

Welcome to my first podcast! The aim of this episode is to introduce myself briefly and tell you what my podcast series will offer you.
I’m Anikó, a native Hungarian speaker. I’m a certified adult trainer (WIFI-Diploma, Austria) and I’ve been working on Italki as a language tutor since 2018.
I know it is often hard to stay motivated.
My goal is to share useful and straightforward learning aids with you so that you can remain motivated and persistent.
Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GcjGz31nccKhNfIAKONPWu_0XnZKdPprcsNwZZSIIdI/edit?usp=sharing

Hungarian Speaking Practice

How to ask and answer "How are you?" in Hungarian

[Esta es una entrevista que no fue transcrita en su totalidad, es decir que las ultimas 27 preguntas estan sin transcripción a fin de dificultar el nivel de comprensión del alumno.]

Jhon: Bueno, al aceptar la siguiente entrevista, me das los derechos de autor de tu voz para usos educativos y/o personales. ¿Estás de acuerdo?

Sofía: Sí.

Jhon: Súper. Entonces bueno, acércate un poco para que estemos más cerca en el audio. Así que bueno, cuando pienso en vos, yo relaciono la persona que sos vos con el deporte. Entonces, pensando en diferentes temas, se me ocurrió que ahora en Francia vamos a celebrar los Juegos Olímpicos. La primera pregunta que tengo para ti, y puedes hablar un poquito despacio, no tan rápido porque son personas que probablemente no entienden español, es para practicar. ¿Qué viene a tu mente cuando escuchas la palabra o el concepto de los Juegos Olímpicos?

Sofía: Digamos que es como... a ver, el concepto como esperanza porque pues a mi parecer siempre fue como un sueño poder ir al menos a ver, como ver. Y pues también, de pronto en algún momento participar en ellos. Al final, pues en este caso no se pudo, pero siempre ha sido como un sueño y como algo que siempre he tenido como esa esperanza de ver en vivo.

Jhon: Ok, ¿crees tú que eres como una fanática de los Juegos Olímpicos o es algo más casual?

Sofía: No tanto así como una súper fanática porque te mentiría si te dijera que me levanto a las tres de la mañana, porque es en otro lugar del mundo, los horarios son diferentes. O sea, si te dijera que me levanto todos los días a ver las competencias, no. Más que todo me interesa la natación, porque a mí me encanta el deporte, pero específicamente la natación es lo que más me gusta. Entonces, sí me encanta mucho pero con los años ha bajado un poco la emoción, pero igual siempre trato de seguir conectada.

Here is a part of the transcription and due to the 2000 characters limit, I cant put the other part but I hope you guys enjoy it!

Best Wishes!

Talk Time with Jhon!

Una platica sobre las Olimpiadas con Sofia!

Clara, a brilliant data analyst with a mind for numbers, walked into my office looking like a storm cloud. Networking events were her kryptonite. "I freeze up," she confessed, "Small talk? Forget it! I just stand there awkwardly, feeling like a total outsider."

Clara's shyness was hindering her career. Her analytical skills were top-notch, but promotions often went to colleagues who could "schmooze" with decision-makers. I knew I could help.

Our first step was reframing networking. Instead of a dreaded chore, we saw it as an opportunity to connect with people who shared her passion for data. We practiced "elevator pitches" - concise introductions highlighting her expertise. We focused on open-ended questions, like "What's the biggest data challenge you're facing?" to spark engaging conversations.

Next, we tackled the "shy freeze." Role-playing helped Clara practice making eye contact, smiling warmly, and using active listening techniques like nodding and acknowledging what the other person said. We even practiced "exit strategies" - polite ways to excuse herself from a conversation when she felt overwhelmed.

The turning point came when I suggested Clara volunteer at a data analysis conference.  She'd be interacting with people who shared her interests, but in a less intimidating setting.  It worked! Clara's passion for data analysis shone through, and she ended up having stimulating conversations with attendees.

The next networking event was a different story. Armed with her practiced pitch and newfound confidence, Clara actively approached people, discussed data trends, and even shared a few insights herself. She even left with a business card from a potential mentor!

Today, Clara is a networking pro.  She still gets nervous, but she no longer lets shyness hold her back.  Clara's story proves that anyone can become a confident networker with the right tools and a supportive coach.