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Learn Spanish Conversation

This channel is focused on improving your pronunciation, listening and reading comprehension.
In each episode you will find a quiz with questions based on reading.


Spanish Reading Comprehesion

General topics of Colombia about culture, customs and among other things

Colombia

A : Bonjour, madame, je voudrais un beau morceau de cantal, s'il vous plaît.
B : Voilá, monsieur, et avec ceci ?
A : Mettez-moi aussi un petit pot de crème fraîche.
B : Voilà. Ce sera tout ?
A : Oui, merci.

Vocabulaire :
un fromager, une fromagère : queijeiro(a), cheesemaker
une fromagerie : queijaria, cheese monger
un fromage : queijo, cheese
un beau morceau = un morceau généreux
500 grammes de : 500 gramas de, 500 grams of
mettez-moi : coloque pra mim, give me
aussi : também, also
et avec ceci ? : mais alguma coisa?, anything else?
ce sera tout ? : só isso?, is that all?
une tranche de : fatia de, slice of

Professeur Maxime : dialogues

Chez le fromager

Uyghurche Learning FM/ئۇيغۇرچە تىل ئۆگىنىش

Chapter 1, Exercise 16

    Xièxie nǐ
A：谢谢  你！
    Bú kèqi
B：不客气！


HSK Standard Course Level 1 Audio of the textbook

Lesson 2 text 2

En esta lección 'express' de español vamos a aprender 7 alternativas para “yo creo que”. Los estudiantes de español suelen repetir excesivamente esta fórmula. Con estas alternativas, tu español sonará más fresco y natural. Recomendado para estudiantes de nivel intermedio.

CocoLoco Spanish

7 alternativas para "Yo creo que..."

Fao nos cuenta cómo llega justo a la revolución turca del Gezi park, se enamora de la belleza de Istanbul, conoce los paisajes lunares de Capadoccia, hace un viaje al interior del sufismo en Konia y aprende complejos ritmos con su maestro de darbuka. 

Ritmos del mundo

#8 Viaje a Turquía I

Master the Art of Conversation: Active Listening Best Practices
In today's fast-paced world, truly being heard can feel like a luxury. Active listening, however, goes beyond simply hearing words. It's a powerful communication skill that fosters deeper understanding, builds trust, and strengthens relationships. Here are some best practices to elevate your active listening game:

Be Present: Put away distractions like phones and silence internal chatter. Focus solely on the speaker, conveying attentiveness through eye contact and open body language.

Listen Verbally and Nonverbally: Pay attention not just to words, but also to tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. These nonverbal cues can reveal underlying emotions or unspoken concerns.

Embrace Silence: Don't feel pressured to fill every pause. Comfortable silence allows the speaker to gather their thoughts and express themselves fully.

Ask Clarifying Questions: Don't assume you understand everything. Use open-ended questions to encourage elaboration and ensure you're on the same page.

Paraphrase and Summarize: Reflect back key points in your own words to confirm comprehension and demonstrate attentiveness. This also helps identify any misunderstandings early on.

Acknowledge Emotions: Validate the speaker's feelings with empathy. Show you understand their perspective, even if you don't agree.

Minimize Interruptions: Allow the speaker to finish their thoughts before responding. Interrupting hinders their flow and can come across as dismissive.

By incorporating these practices, you become a more engaged and supportive listener. This strengthens relationships in all areas of life, from building trust with clients to fostering deeper connections with loved ones. Remember, active listening is a continuous journey. With practice, you'll become a master of communication, fostering a world where everyone feels heard and understood.