* Today's phrase is " اگه جای تو بودم" which means " If I were you ...
** Listen to audio file for correct pronunciations and examples to learn how to use it in your conversation
***Feel free to text me if you have any questions

اصطلاحات و عبارات رایج فارسی / Persian common expressions & phrases 

اگه جای تو بودم

这里是one minute Chinese, 中文一分钟，每天都不同！ 我们一起听一分钟，想一分钟，说一分钟，今天的话题，中国人的开门七件事。
在中国，有句俗话说：开门七件事，柴米油盐酱醋茶（chai2 mi3 you2 yan2 jiang4 cu4 cha2, lit. Firewood,rice,oil,salt,vinegar,soy and tea）。柴是柴火，有了他就可以生火取暖，做饭。米就是大米这些粮食(liang2shi, grain)，油和盐，都是为了做饭可以更香，酱和醋呢，是中国人发明的调料(tiao2liao4,flavouring)，他们发现细菌(xi4jun1,germ)和粮食在一起，发酵(fa1jiao4,ferment)后，会变成各种好吃的东西。有了他们，中国菜才会那么好吃。 最后一样，茶，过去，这可是只有客人来了才能拿出来的东西，不便宜的。回头一看，中国人早上起床打开门最重要的七件事，全部都和吃有关系，看来吃是中国非常重要的文化了。 

One minute Chinese

The first 7 things of Chinese people. 中国人开门七件事。

你是哪国人？  我是中国人
nǐ shì nǎ guó rén ？ wǒ shì zhōng guó rén
 
你来自哪个国家？   我来自国家
nǐ lái zì nǎ gè guó jiā ？ wǒ lái zì guó jiā

日常中文（Daily Chinese）

Which country are you from ?

¿Alguna vez te han invitado a una boda española? Si te preguntas cómo son las bodas en España en este episodio te cuento todas nuestras tradiciones. Si necesitas las notas del podcast envíame un mensaje.

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Building Rapport

Ask Open-Ended Questions:  Ditch the "yes or no" questions.  Instead, ask questions that prompt elaboration and showcase your genuine interest in the other person's work and experiences. Examples include: "What are you currently working on that excites you the most?" or "What challenges are you facing in your industry?"

Actively Listen and Respond:  Pay close attention to their answers.  Nod, use verbal affirmations like "interesting" or "I see," and ask follow-up questions that demonstrate you're truly engaged.

Find Common Ground:  Look for shared interests, experiences, or industry knowledge. This creates a sense of connection and makes conversation flow more naturally. Mention a mutual colleague, a recent industry trend, or a shared alma mater (if appropriate).

Be a Giver, Not Just a Taker:  Networking is a two-way street. Offer your own insights, share relevant resources, or connect them with someone in your network who might be of value.

Remember Names and Details:  People appreciate being remembered.  Make a conscious effort to memorize names and revisit key points mentioned during the conversation.

Embrace Storytelling:  Weave relatable anecdotes or personal experiences into your conversation to illustrate your points and create a more memorable interaction.

Be Authentic and Positive:   People connect with genuine personalities.   Be yourself, showcase your enthusiasm, and maintain a positive outlook

Follow Up:  Don't let the connection fade. Send a personalized email within 24 hours thanking them for the conversation and mentioning a specific detail you discussed.

Nurture the Relationship:  Stay connected on LinkedIn, send them relevant articles, or offer congratulations on their achievements. This demonstrates your continued interest and builds a stronger bond.



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国庆节 guó qìng jié：National Day
中华人民共和国 zhōng huá rén mín gòng hé guó：The People's Republic of China
成立 chéng lì：found;establish（The People's Republic of China，which was founded in1949.）
周年 zhōu nián：anniversary
团聚 tuán jù：reunite
出行 chū xíng：travel
丰富多彩 fēng fù duō cǎi：rich and colorful
沉浸 chén jìn：immerse
欢乐 huān lè：happy; sunshine
喜悦 xǐ yuè： delightful ; joyful


p.s：BGM"大中国“quoted from QQMusic

“龙”年中国话（“ lóng ” nián zhōng guó huà）

The 75th Anniversary National Day-国庆节[ɡuó qìnɡ jié]

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#120〉9月25日月曜日　天気/くもり　気温/19℃ 

札幌市/さっぽろし
・北海道新幹線の札幌延伸のため、札幌駅で工事がある。
・しばらく店は休止
・その前に、多くのお客さんが店に来た。
・来年2月上旬にオープン予定

［単語］
・新幹線/しんかんせん…とても速い乗り物
・延伸/えんしん…長くする
・工事/こうじ…家など大きな物を作ったり、直したりする仕事
・休止/きゅうし…休む
・上旬/じょうじゅん…10日〜19日
・オープン/おーぷん…開く


〈美和Miwa〉
日本語の先生
Podcast「どこでも.JAPANESE」も放送中！

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#120〉9月25日月曜日　新幹線の工事のため駅の店が休む

Today, in the “Serbian to go” podcast, you will hear 3 WAYS of how to say THANK YOU in Serbian.🤗 Let’s start!😎
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!📚
See you in class!👋
