诗意中国
第三部分：
其实，从劳动者脸上的一颗汗珠里
你就可以感受到中国的诗意
因为它更像一颗沉甸甸的种子
因为无数颗汗珠一但播洒
就会生根、发芽
就会稻花飘香、麦浪滚滚
就会有郁郁葱葱的森林绿海
就会有果实累累的大厦天堂


听优美短文，提升中文阅读和写作

诗意中国

Modern Chinese(時代華語)B1- Reading(短文)

A：你喜欢踢足球吗？
B：非常喜欢。
A: 你是什么时候开始踢足球的？
B：我十一岁开始踢足球，已经踢了十年了。

日常对话 daily conversation

在运动场

Today we're talking about a piece of vocabulary that we can use to talk about simple solutions to complicated problems. I hope you find it useful!

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DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

This solves everything!

Negotiations are a dance – a balance between collaboration and advocating for your position. Confidence is, of course, key, and the language you use plays a crucial role in conveying it. 

Here's how to harness the power of words in three key areas:

1. Framing & Highlighting Value:

Start Strong: Open with a positive, confident statement that positions your value. Instead of "We're happy to discuss this opportunity," try "Our solution has a proven track record of increasing sales by X%."

Focus on Benefits: Shift the conversation from features to the benefits your offer brings. Don't just say "Our software is user-friendly," explain how it "streamlines workflows and saves your team time."

2. Concession Language with Strength:

Conditional Agreements: Acknowledge their points without conceding defeat. Use phrases like "That's a valid concern. To address it, we can offer..." This shows you're listening while steering the discussion.

"We Can" vs. "We Might": Use strong verbs that project confidence. "We can offer a discount for a bulk order" sounds more assured than "We might be able to consider a discount."

3. Closing the Deal with Clarity:

Active Voice & Ownership: Phrases like "We propose a contract with..." sound stronger than "Perhaps we could have a contract."

Summarize & Confirm: Recap key points and confirm next steps. End with "By finalizing the contract today, we can begin implementation next week"

Confident language isn't about aggression; it's about clear, persuasive communication. By strategically using these tips, you'll project confidence, effectively advocate for your value, and navigate negotiations with power and professionalism.

The Global Professional Podcast

Using Confident Language in Business Negotiations - Episode 33

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In Episode 73 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, we explore the intersection between emotional regulation and conversational fluency through the lens of the sacral chakra. Drawing from both neuroscience and yogic philosophy, this episode demonstrates how breathwork, pelvic awareness, and emotional expression activate the vagus nerve, reducing amygdala hyperactivity and supporting hippocampal memory consolidation—crucial for vocabulary retrieval and confident speaking (Porges, 2011; Lupien et al., 2009). By cultivating awareness of the emotional body through the sacral region, language learners can overcome anxiety, improve expression, and foster greater ease and authenticity in communication.

111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 73 - How to activate the sacral chakra for language learning

Spanish México

LA HISTORIA DE UN SNAK MEXICANO.

みなさんはどこにでも住めるとしたら、どこに住みたいですか？