Thai language and culture for Thai learners and those who are interested in the culture and/or language.

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Bonjour ma vie

Et vous mes désespoirs.
Me revoici aux fossés
Où naquit ma misère !
Toi mon vieux guignon,
Je te rapporte un peu de cœur
Bonjour, bonjour à tous
Bonjour mes vieux copains ;
Je vous reviens avec ma gueule
De paladin solitaire,
Et je sais que ce soir
Monteront des chants infernaux…
Voici le coin de boue
Où dormait mon front fier,
Aux hurlements des vents,
Par les cris de Décembre ;
Voici ma vie à moi,
Rassemblée en poussière…
Bonjour, toutes mes choses,
J’ai suivi l’oiseau des tropiques
Aux randonnées sublimes
Et me voici sanglant
Avec des meurtrissures
Dans mon cœur en rictus !…
Bonjour mes horizons lourds,
Mes vieilles vaches de chimères :
Ainsi fleurit l’espoir
Et mon jardin pourri !
- Ridicule tortue,
J’ai ouvert le bec
Pour tomber sur des ronces
Bonjour mes poèmes sans raison…

KATEB Yacine

Learn French through literature ☕

Bonjour ma vie! "Good Morning my Life!" poem by Kateb Yacine (Algerian author and man of letters) 

It is almost impossible to learn a language without knowing the culture and customs. Today we talk about the famous Soviet filmmaker, Sergei Eisenstein.

RUSSIAN BRIDGE PODCAST

Culture Vultures. Советское кино: имена и фильмы... (B1+ B2)

I this episode we cover the right pronunciation of French numbers from 0 to 100, I recommend repeating the list once everyday for 2 weeks to memorise them well. 

En français courant

All you need to know ( FRENCH NUMBERS from 0 to 100 ) 

In questo episodio vi parlo delle monetine che per tradizione vengono lanciate nella famosa Fontana di Trevi a Roma. Se siete stati a Roma o avete pianificato un viaggio nella capitale italiana o semplicemente siete qui per curiosità questo episodio farà al caso vostro. Ascoltate questo episodio fino alla fine e commentate. 

Il grillo parlante - podcast italiano 

Dove vanno a finire le monete della Fontana di Trevi?

JOHN: Hi, Alice, it’s John. How are you? 
ALICE: Oh, hi, John! I was just thinking about you.
JOHN: That’s nice. I was wondering if you’d like to go to a 
movie tonight.
ALICE: Sure, I’d love to! What’s playing?
JOHN: I was thinking about that new comedy Lights Out. What do
you think?
ALICE: Sounds great!
JOHN: OK, I’ll pick you up around 7:30. The movie starts at 8:00.
ALICE: See you then. Bye!



LANGUAGE NOTES
• Hi, Alice, it’s John: Hi, ____, it’s ____ is a casual and friendly way to say hello on the 
phone. Although “it’s” means “it is,” it is used to mean “I am” here.
• Oh, hi, John! Notice the rising intonation here. Alice is excited to hear from John and is 
very pleased that he called her.
• I was wondering if you’d like to ... This is a polite and indirect way of asking “Do you 
want to …?” John is nervous and does not want to appear too direct or bold. Notice 
how the question goes up at the end, which shows that he is not overly confident.
• Sure! I’d love to means “Yes, I would love to.” Notice that Alice is very enthusiastic 
and friendly. She wants John to feel comfortable about asking her out on a date.
• I was thinking about … / What do you think? Again, John does not want to appear 
too bold. He wants to give Alice a chance to suggest a movie.
• Sounds great! Is an informal way of saying “That is a good plan.”
• I’ll pick you up is an informal way of saying “I’ll come to your house so that we can 
go together.”

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 6: A Telephone Call

What is the importance of hiring mentors?

FLO TALKS 

Have you wondered what is important in a job interview?


How should you speak to HR people? What skills do you illustrate best?


What if you start speaking of a wrong thing that will ‘demotivate’ an employer from hiring you?


Have you had these thoughts when preparing for a job interview?


Most people forget they have value, they stand for something, and they have a character that (if positioned properly, and I help my private students to do that), if positioned properly, you can communicate ‘in a matching’ manner.


The job interview process is a science; it takes meticulous research into the ‘unobvious traits that need to be brought up', such as pulling out your beliefs and attitudes as a'sales point’ that can potentially be the defining factor in being hired.

In today’s recording, I’ll have you sold on some ideas my CEO students, C-level managers, and vice presidents of companies told me to share with you! J Since I have direct access to these people,.

You don’t want to miss this podcast.

Apply for my 1-on-1 private job interview training now and be fully prepared for a new chapter of your life.



Job Interview Preparation | CEO Interview Strategies From Diverse Business Sectors!

Soft skills VS Hard skills in a Job Interview.

Muchas personas piensan que los españoles somos muy religiosos. Y aunque la mayoría de nuestras fiestas están relacionadas con el catolicismo, las cosas han cambiado un poco en los últimos 50 años. En este episodio comento como han cambiado la perspectiva y la actitud de los españoles hacia la Iglesia y la religión en los últimos años. 

Sé que este tema es un poco diferente y puede ser un poco polémico, pero espero que te parezca interesante. Después de escuchar el episodio, como siempre, espero tu opinión. Visita mi Instagram y dime qué te ha parecido.

Calendario de adviento: https://blancadelatorre.kartra.com/page/1r3267 
