Il cadavere del Generale Arnolfi viene trovato nel parco. Chi può essere stato? Un biglietto trovato vicino al corpo fornirà l'indizio decisivo per smascherare il colpevole. Come sempre, scrivete nei commenti chi è il colpevole e perchè.

Se io fossi Sherlock Holmes

Morte di un generale

聊中西文化，也聊很多东西！
第四十六期，一年一度的年度总结来啦！我也没想到一个人说了半个小时，哈哈，感谢大家又一年的支持。新年快乐：）
00:00 - 00:48 问候
00:48 - 04:15 2022年播客数据、情况总结
04:15 - 06:35  我抑郁了吗？
06:35 - 11:11 2022年从学生那里学到的东西
11:11 - 14:38 2022年的看书总结
14:38 - 18:09 2022年我想推荐的书
18:09 - 25:53 2022年语言学习情况总结
25:53 2022年和2021年心态的转变

聊聊东西 - Talk to Me in Chinese

046. 2022, were you happy? 2022年，你幸福吗？

私は東北地方に住んでいます。東北の方言についてまだよく知らない人が多いかもしれませんが、私が紹介する東北弁をぜひ楽しんでほしいです。いつか皆さんが東北地方に来た時に、地元の人と東北弁を交えて一緒に会話をできるかもしれないです。「はい」「うん」を東北弁で紹介します。その言葉は「んだ」。ぜひ、使ってみてください！！
I'm living in Tohoku area of Japan. Here is the place to share about the Tohoku dialect. So if you can speak Japanese, but the dialect is still not so known for overseas.
I'd love to tell you about my location Tohoku area with interesting dialect.
This is absolutely amazing place to visit. You will speak the Tohoku dialect with local people future when you come to here. It would be a great experience for you!!



Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

Are you interested in the Tohoku dialect?　方言に関心はある？

Perdiéndose en la ciudad - Cómo pedir y dar direcciones en español"
En este episodio, aprenderás a pedir y dar direcciones en una ciudad hispanohablante. Acompaña a Pedro, un turista perdido, mientras solicita ayuda para encontrar el museo de arte. Practicarás frases clave como "Disculpa, ¿puedes ayudarme?" y "Sigue recto dos calles". Un episodio ideal para quienes quieren mejorar su vocabulario y confianza al moverse en un entorno urbano. 

Easy Spanish 

Preguntar por una dirección / ask for directions

En este episodio les contaré sobre esta famosa librería. 

Porteña

Librería El Ateneo Grand Splendid

Forget bullet points and dry statistics. Capturing attention and sparking action requires a different approach: storytelling.  Effective communication transforms you from an information provider into a captivating storyteller, weaving a narrative that resonates with your audience.

Why Stories?

Humans are wired for stories. They tap into emotions, create a sense of connection, and make information more memorable.  A well-crafted story in a business presentation can:

Illustrate complex concepts: Imagine explaining a new marketing strategy. By weaving a story about a customer's journey, you make the strategy relatable and engaging.
Highlight challenges and solutions: Business is full of obstacles. Share a story about overcoming a past hurdle, showcasing your problem-solving expertise.
Inspire and motivate: The most powerful stories evoke emotions and ignite action. Use a story of a customer's success to inspire others to do the same.

Identify the Hero: Every story needs a hero. In a business context, the hero could be your customer, your team, or even your company itself.
Define the Obstacle: What challenges does the hero face? This could be a market disruption, a competitor's strategy, or an internal obstacle to overcome.
Showcase the Journey: How does the hero overcome the obstacles? This is where you highlight your product, service, or strategy in action.
Deliver a Satisfying Resolution: What is the positive outcome of the story? Did the hero achieve their goal? Leave your audience with a sense of accomplishment and hope.
Storytelling in Action:

Imagine pitching your innovative new software to potential investors. Instead of a dry presentation full of technical jargon, weave a story about a struggling small business frustrated with outdated software.  Highlight how your product transformed their operations, leading to increased efficiency and growth.  This narrative approach connects on an emotional level, making your pitch more memorable and impactful.



The Global Professional Podcast

Storytelling in Business Communication  EP 28

This is a short audio about the historical victory of Novak Đoković, a Serbian tennis player.
For: B1 and above
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!😎
If you liked this podcast, please contact me for the transcript.🤗
See you in class!👩‍🏫


SERBIAN TO GO

ВЕСТИ: ОИ 2024. - СРБИЈА ИМА ШАМПИОНА У ТЕНИСУ, НОВАК ЂОКОВИЋ ЈЕ НАЈБОЉИ (B1 and above)

Textile waste is an urgent global problem, with only 12% recycled worldwide, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a fashion sustainability nonprofit.

Nowhere is the problem greater than in China, the world's largest textile producer and consumer, where more than 26 million tons of clothes are thrown away each year, according to government statistics. Most of it ends up in landfills.

The country's clothing industry is dominated by "fast fashion" — cheap clothes made from unrecyclable synthetics. And Chinese e-commerce brands Shein and Temu make the country one of the world's largest producers of cheap fashion, selling in more than 150 countries.

Currently, only about 20% of China's textiles are recycled, according to the Chinese government. And many Chinese consumers are unwilling to buy used items anyway.

Still, among younger Chinese, there is a growing awareness of sustainability and some "remade" clothing businesses have emerged.

Designer Zhang Na's fashion label, Reclothing Bank, sells clothes, bags and other accessories made from materials such as plastic bottles, fishing nets and flour sacks.

The items' labels have QR codes that show their composition, how they were made and the source of the materials.

Reclothing Bank began in 2010 to give "new life to old things," Zhang said of her store in Shanghai. A large used clothes deposit box sits outside the entrance.

Zhang said she has seen sustainability consciousness grow since she opened her store, with core customers in their 20s and 30s.

But recycled garments sold at stores like Reclothing Bank cost much more than fast-fashion brands due to their production methods.

And that's the real problem, said Sheng Lu, professor of fashion and apparel studies at the University of Delaware.

"Studies repeatedly show consumers are not willing to pay higher for clothing made from recycled materials" he said.




Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

26 Million Tons of Clothes Discarded in China Each Year

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b0MyTksSolCqjVFn1pCVRsukNAwBzw0l/view?usp=drivesdk