Modern Chinese(時代華語)B1- Reading(短文)

静夜思( Jìnɡ yè sī)

唐 李白( Tánɡ  Lǐ Bái)

床前明月光，( chuánɡ qián mínɡ yuè ɡuānɡ ，)
疑是地上霜。( yí shì dì shànɡ shuānɡ 。)
举头望明月，( jǔ tóu wànɡ mínɡ yuè ，)
低头思故乡。( dī tóu sī ɡù xiānɡ 。)

边听边说 More than Chinese Listening

第八集  古诗 静夜思

A brand new short story by Roald Dahl. This one has some high level vocabulary and is recommended for upper intermediate - advanced learners. 

Stories to Stimulate!

Will and Mary part 1

Global professionals often grapple with complex communication challenges exacerbated by cultural differences, time zone disparities, and virtual collaboration. A business communication coach can be a valuable asset in navigating these complexities and mitigating workplace overwhelm.

A skilled coach can help you refine your communication style, improve your ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely, and enhance your intercultural competence. By developing effective communication strategies, you can reduce misunderstandings, build stronger relationships, and streamline decision-making processes.

A coach can also provide valuable guidance on managing difficult conversations, such as delivering critical feedback or negotiating complex deals. By learning how to handle these situations with confidence and diplomacy, you can reduce stress and build trust.

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5 Action Items 
Self-Assessment: Identify your primary communication challenges, such as virtual presentations, cross-cultural negotiations, or written communication.

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The Global Professional Podcast

Your Ally Against Workplace Overwhelm: Episode 115

For the next 6+ episodes we're going to be going into details about Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions. This research changed my life when I first learned about it over 10 years ago, giving me a true sense of what culture is, and what the subtle differences in culture are between countries at the fundamental level. More than just knowing that one country or culture does something 'this' way and another does it 'that' way, learning about Hofstede's dimensions can help you to truly understand the WHY.

More Than English Podcast

Introduction to HOFSTEDE'S CULTURAL DIMENSIONS | More than English Podcast #009

        在前面我们介绍的二十四节气中，现在处于立夏和小满之间，就是农谚所说的：“立夏之后是小满”。 立夏表示春天结束、夏天开始了。这个时节气温将明显增高，雷雨增多，庄稼进入生长旺期。民间有很多应节的活动。

四季人生（The Four Seasons of Life）

立夏之后是小满Grain Buds comes after The Start of Summer

That even my buried Ashes such a snare
Of Vintage shall fling up into the Air
As not a True-believer passing by
But shall be overtaken unaware.

Persian Poetry

چندان بخورم شراب 

Let's practice Japanese pronunciation with 日本語初歩. You can get it with the following link. Today's lesson is Chapter 1, P10/428.