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Сегодня прочтем отрывок из сказки “Необыкновенные приключения Карика и Вали”, автор Ян Ларри. Это история о том, как один профессор и двое детей (их имена есть в названии - мальчик Карик и девочка Валя) стали очень маленькими и исследовали наш мир с другой стороны, так сказать. Я очень любила эту книжку в детстве.

Слова, которые объясняю в эпизоде: це́лый - весь, полный - whole; забы́ть - перестать помнить - to forget; находи́ться - быть, пребывать, иметься где-нибудь - to be, locate; склони́ться - нагнуться, опуститься - to bow down; ста́рый знако́мый - an old acquaintance; стекло́ - glass; пау́к - spider; сра́зу - немедленно, в тот же момент - at once, right away, straight; рассмотре́ть - всматриваясь, распознать, осмотреть - to descry; ко́нчик его ноги - tip of his foot; ко́готь (или когото́к) - ноготь зверя или птицы - claw; гре́бень - crest, comb; у́зел паути́ны - web node; бык - bull; разгляде́ть - то же самое, что рассмотреть - to make out; че́люсть - jaw; взду́тый - swollen; брю́хо - живот животного - belly, abdomen; охо́титься - заниматься охотой - to hunt.

Все тексты я выложила здесь: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AykLSjPt5-q6JHKDJ39-kVs12Dy8-A2EnEvN4Qc9bc0/edit?usp=sharing

Помните, что чтение по-русски углубляет ваши знания языка! Хороших вам книг, друзья!

Reading Russian

Отрывок из сказки “Необыкновенные приключения Карика и Вали” Ян Ларри

In this podcast you can learn the Roman numerals (i numeri romani).

I Podcast Secondo San Luca

I numeri romani -  Roman numerals - numeri e pronuncia

En este episodio, uno de los personajes buscará razones para hacer daño al otro.

¡Cuéntame!

El gallo y la comadreja

Crea historias con verbos irregulares en 5 tiempos verbales para que aprendas a dominar y memorizar estos verbos más fácil. 
En este episodio te daré como ejemplo una pequeña historia en la que he usado Pasado, Presente, Futuro y Condicional Simple, con el fin que identifiques más fácil los verbos irregulares en sus 5 tiempos.
Al final del episodio te dejaré 3 opciones de verbos irregulares en primera persona para que crees tu historia usando uno de los verbos que te he dejado, ya sea, VENIR, SER O QUERER

 Exact minute where I say the correct use of the verbs in each tense: 4:03 

VERBO VENIR= Yo vengo, venía, vine, vendré, vendría 
VERBO SER= Yo soy, era, fui, seré, sería 
VERBO QUERER= Yo quiero, quería, quise, querré, querría 

Aprendiendo a lo Smart 

Domina verbos IRREGULARES con historias en español

Bonjou / Bonswa , Mwen kontan presante nou premye leson nou ap aprann avèk mwen jodia  nan podcat sa a - Hi, I am happy to present you the first lesson that you are going to earn in today‘s podcast with me

Jodia nou ap aprann kijan salye moun an kreyòl - in Today‘s lesson  you are going learn how to greet people in creole.

Ann kòmanse - Let‘s get started 

Alo ! Nou di Alo  pou salye moun oubyen reponn nan telefòn –  we say ‘’Alo’’  to greet people or to  pick up a phone call  .
Premye egzanp : first example
 Egz: Alo , Mesye.Jean - Hi Mr. Jean   

Dezyèm egzanp lè telefòn ou sonnen ou pran apèl la ou di Alo: Second example when your phone ring and you answer the call.
Pa ekzanp : for example
Alo ! se kiyès : who ‘s this ?

Lòt fason ou salye moun - Other way to greet people 

ou ka di  : you can say 
Bonjou: nou di bonjou nan maten – we say Good morning in the morning.
Pa egzanp : for example
–Egz: Bonjou pwofesè Andy – Good morning teacher Andy


* Kounya nou ap di Bonswa – Now we are going to say Good afternoon

Bonswa: nou di bonswa nan aprèmidi ak nan aswè pou good afternoon ak good evening – we say good afternoon and good evening in the afternoon and at night for good afternoon and good evening 

Pa egzanp: for example 
–Egz: Bonswa madam.Linda – Good afternoon Mrs.Linda

Ann wè kijan pou di yon moun byen dòmi : let‘s see how to say to someone good night.

Nou ka  di : we can say 

Bòn nwi !: Nou di bòn nwi avan nou al dòmi – we say goodnight  before you go to sleep.
Pa egzanp : for example
Egz: Bòn nwi Mesye.John  – Goodnight Mr.John

Mèsi , se podkas sa mwen te prepare pou nou jodia . : this is the podcast  I prepared  for you today 
N ap wè nan pwochen podkas nou you,babay! : see you in our next podcast ,bye


Fluent talk

Episode 1

One of the key drivers of workplace anxiety is the fear of the unknown. When faced with a high-stakes negotiation, it's natural to feel apprehensive about the potential outcomes and the consequences of our actions. To combat this, it's important to thoroughly prepare and gather as much information as possible. Research the other party, understand their interests and priorities, and anticipate potential objections or roadblocks. The more informed and prepared you are, the more confident and in control you'll feel during the negotiation process.

Another common source of workplace anxiety is the fear of confrontation or conflict. Many people shy away from negotiations, worried that they'll come across as aggressive or that the interaction will turn adversarial. However, effective negotiation is not about winning at all costs; it's about finding a mutually beneficial solution. Approach the negotiation with a collaborative mindset, focusing on finding common ground and exploring creative options that address the needs of both parties.

Instead of viewing the negotiation as a high-stakes battle, consider it an opportunity to showcase your problem-solving skills and demonstrate your value to the organization. Shift your mindset from "I have to win" to "I have the chance to find a solution that works for everyone." This subtle shift in perspective can help reduce the sense of personal threat and allow you to engage in the negotiation process with greater confidence and composure.

Finally, it's important to remember that workplace anxiety is a natural and common response to high-pressure situations. Rather than trying to eliminate it entirely, focus on developing strategies to manage and channel that energy in a productive way. Engage in stress-reducing activities, such as deep breathing exercises or mindfulness practices, to help you stay grounded and focused during the negotiation process.



The Global Professional Podcast

Anxiety when Negotiating - Episode 58 

白雪的弟弟名叫夏文中，他是2000年出生的，今年22岁。这个星期六是8月6号，是文中的生日。白雪打电话告诉妈妈她会回家。
生日那天早上，白雪爸妈很早去了超市买菜，他们知道儿子和女儿都喜欢吃羊肉和鸡蛋，还买了一个大西瓜！
吃了饭以后，他们开始送礼物了，白雪知道文中喜欢踢足球和打篮球，所以给他买了漂亮的篮球和足球。爸爸给他买了一块新的手表。妈妈送了三本书给他，希望他在大学好好儿学习。
文中的女朋友给他打电话了，文中非常开心。爸爸妈妈听到了，也非常高兴，但是，他们对白雪说：”你看看你的弟弟！你的男朋友在哪儿？你什么时候有男朋友啊？”

这些词语你听明白了吗？
打电话[dǎ diàn huà] call; give sb. a call
超市[chāo shì]supermarket
羊肉[yáng ròu] mutton
鸡蛋[jī dàn]egg
送礼物 [sòng lǐwù] to give a gift
手表[shǒu biǎo]wrist watch
希望[xī wàng]hope; wish

Bai Xue's brother is Xia Wenzhong. He was born in 2000 and is 22 years old this year. This Saturday is August 6, Wenzhong's birthday. Bai Xue called her mother and tells her that she will go home.

On the morning of Wenzhong birthday, Bai Xue's parents went to the supermarket early to buy vegetables. They knew that both her son and daughter like to eat mutton and eggs, and they also bought a big watermelon!

After dinner, they began to give Wenzhong gifts. Bai Xue knew that Wen Zhong likes playing football and basketball, so she bought him beautiful basketball and football. Father bought him a new watch. His mother gives him three books, hoping that he would study well in college.

Wenzhong's girlfriend called him, and Wenzhong was very happy. Mom and Dad were very happy to hear that, but they said to Bai Xue, "Look at your brother! Where is your boyfriend then? When will you have a boyfriend? "

HSK1&2 Vocab Based - Short Story Podcast

03.你的男朋友在哪儿啊？ Nǐ de nán péngyǒu zài nǎ'er a? Where is your boyfriend?

IELTS speaking: true or false?

I am setting the stage by allowing you to choose which 'frame of mind' you will go with before your IELTS speaking test—listen to the mind conditioning ideas to help you ace your state.

Certain states of your mind influence you negatively or positively. You have the keys; you can now use them wisely!

Next we are onto the Part 2 question: Describe something you bought that was difficult to use at first, and I am using it as an example of how you can change your answers and enhance your performance as a result.

Take you, for example. Did you have any ideas of what to talk about when it came to this question?

My student didn't, nor may you, but my goal for you guys is to develop tools and strategies that will help you succeed in the test!

Listen to the podcast and BE JOYOUS OUT OF YOUR SKULLS.

Finally knowing WHAT to say and HOW to say it in any case, and WITH ANY QUESTIONS THAT WILL COME YOUR WAY!!!

Because it may be THAT MAGICAL podcast you needed to change everything for the better! A game changer if you will!

Let me know how useful it was, and come to my 1-1 success activation meetings to improve your IELTS speaking scores and move on with your life's goals!