I lived in Russia for 13 years (2007 to 2020) and taught English to make a living. These are some of the experiences I had.

Living in Russia

How do you speak a language better. I go over some of the things I have noticed about students trying to increase their skills during my 15 years of teaching English.

 Ideas for Learning English

大龙：小咪！你也来学生餐厅吃饭啊？我们一起坐吧？

吴小咪：好啊。对了，还有一个星期就是春节了，这是你们第一次在中国过年，你们有什么打算？

铃美：我还没想好呢。

大龙：我也没什么打算。本来想去旅游，不过我听说有“春运”，人太多了。

吴小咪：没错！对中国人来说，春节是最重要的节日。无论我们在哪，都会赶回家的。既然你们两个没有安排，就去我家吧，怎么样？

铃美：会不会太麻烦你们了？

吴小咪：一点也不麻烦！我的家人都喜欢热闹，人越多，我们越开心。

大龙：我听说中国人过年要吃饺子。

吴小咪：看情况。在北方，大部分人爱吃面食，过年的时候，一家人一起一边包饺子一边聊天。可是在南方，很多人过年的时候不吃饺子。

大龙：原来是这样，我以为所有人都要吃饺子。

吴小咪：每个地方都有自己的习俗，所以年夜饭不太一样。我外婆是广东人，她们过年的时候要吃“盆菜”，就是一盆海鲜。我有个浙江的同学说，她们过年会吃年糕。我的四川朋友，过年之前会准备熏肉和腊肠，好吃得不得了！对了，大部分人都会吃鱼。

铃美：我知道！“鱼”和“余”的读音一样，吃鱼是希望“年年有余”。

吴小咪：是的。

大龙：那你们家过年吃什么？

吴小咪：我们家会做鱼，还有一些海鲜和很多炒菜，也会包饺子。

铃美：你们喝什么？

吴小咪：喝的东西有很多。一般来说，喝白酒比较多，也有的喝红酒，还有的喝果酒或者米酒。不喝酒的人，就喝饮料或者茶。

大龙：我发现不管是哪个国家，节日都和美食有关系。

铃美：这就是节日的重要意义吧！

Yazi Chinese TV Show

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¡Hola a todos y bienvenidos a mi podcast Business in Spanish un espacio de enseñanza en español para negocios! Soy Jennifer, y hoy vamos a hablar sobre un tema fundamental para el éxito empresarial: el networking o, en español, las redes de contactos.
¿Por qué es tan importante el networking en el mundo de los negocios? 
El networking no se trata solo de intercambiar tarjetas de presentación en eventos. Es una herramienta estratégica que puede abrir puertas y crear oportunidades. Al conectarte con otros profesionales, puedes:
1. Generar Oportunidades de Negocio:
   - Conectar con personas afines puede llevar a oportunidades de colaboración, ventas o asociaciones estratégicas.
Afín: parecido, similar, se escribe como una sola palabra y con tilde
Asociación: dos o más elementos que están relacionadas o conectadas
2. Desarrollar Relaciones a Largo Plazo:
   - Construir relaciones sólidas puede resultar en colaboraciones duraderas y de beneficio mutuo.
3. Acceder a Información y Recursos:
   - Una red sólida te permite obtener información valiosa y acceder a recursos que pueden impulsar tu negocio.
Ahora que entendemos la importancia, ¿cómo podemos hacer networking de manera efectiva?
1. Participa en Eventos Relevantes:
   - Asiste a conferencias, ferias y eventos del sector para conocer a profesionales en tu campo.
Relevante: Importante
2. Utiliza Plataformas en Línea:
   - Aprovecha las redes sociales y plataformas profesionales en línea para conectarte con colegas y expertos.
Colegas: compañero en una corporación o profesión
3. Sé Auténtico y Generoso:
   - Piensa en cómo puedes ser de ayuda para los demás. La autenticidad y la generosidad son clave.
Autenticidad: Ser auténtico que a su vez significa como algo verdadero
En conclusión, el networking no solo es útil, es esencial en el mundo de los negocios. Establecer y mantener conexiones sólidas puede ser la clave para el crecimiento de tu empresa y tu desarrollo profesional.

Business in Spanish

Networking

Cuando te pasas tres pueblos, la gente te lo suele decir. ¿Te ha pasado alguna vez?

Expresiones en español

Pasarse tres pueblos

这是李老师的家。他家有五口人：李老师、李老师的妻子、他们的女儿和两个儿子。他们家有一只聪明的狗。李老师的女儿今年七岁，两个儿子一个十岁，一个八岁。

李老师家有很多书和笔。他喜欢在桌子上写作和画画。他们家的桌子上有书、笔、铅笔和蜡笔。李老师的妻子喜欢织毛衣。她为家人织了很多漂亮的毛衣。

李老师的家离大自然很近，他们一家人经常骑自行车去大自然中玩。他们喜欢在大自然中呆着，享受新鲜空气。

最近，李老师问他的女儿：“最近怎么样？” 他的女儿说：“很好，谢谢爸爸！”

问题：

    1.李老师家有几口人？他们是谁？
        A. 四口人：李老师、李老师的妻子、他们的女儿和儿子
        B. 五口人：李老师、李老师的妻子、他们的女儿和两个儿子
        C. 三口人：李老师、李老师的妻子和他们的女儿
        D. 六口人：李老师、李老师的妻子、他们的女儿、两个儿子和李老师的母亲

    2.李老师的女儿今年几岁？
        A. 十岁
        B. 八岁
        C. 七岁
        D. 五岁

    3.李老师的桌子上有什么？
        A. 书、笔、铅笔和蜡笔
        B. 书和铅笔
        C. 书、铅笔和毛衣
        D. 笔、蜡笔和毛衣

    4.李老师的妻子喜欢做什么？
        A. 写作
        B. 画画
        C. 织毛衣
        D. 骑自行车

    5.李老师一家人喜欢去哪里玩？
        A. 公园
        B. 海边
        C. 大自然
        D. 游乐园

开口说汉语    "Chinese Chit-Chat"

李老师的家

In this episode we will learn HSK2-8-Text 1

HSK2

Made Chinese easy!

They say that fortune favors the bold, but I am apt to think that fortune favors those who are hardworking even more. Therefore I have included this quality of diligence for this episode. 

Are you hardworking? Yes, I think you are because you have taken effort to learn Malay online by listening to this Uplifting and Inspirational Podcast Series.

We shall make sentences with the Malay word for hardworking and go through the different sentence variations.  

Joy to Our World

I am hardworking! 

In this latest episode of "Everyday Dialogues," "Talking to the Traffic Police." Whether you're a new driver or looking to improve your communication skills in traffic-related encounters, this episode is a must-listen! 🚗💬

Dialogue Reading: 
👮🏻Officer: License and registration, please.
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: Here’s my license. May I get my registration out of the glove compartment?
👮🏻Officer: Yes. Do you know why I pulled you over?
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: No, I don’t.
👮🏻Officer: You were going 70 miles an hour, Mr. Lee.
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: I thought I was going the speed limit, ma’am.
👮🏻Officer: Do you know what the speed limit is here?
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: I believe it is 65 miles per hour. That is the last sign I saw.
👮🏻Officer: A road crew is painting the lines today. The posted speed limit in the construction zone is 50 miles per hour.
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: I understand, officer.
👮🏻Officer: Are you aware that the fine for speeding in a construction zone is doubled?
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: No, I was not aware of that.
👮🏻Officer: Road signs are posted for your family’s safety. Is everyone buckled up back there?
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: Yes, they are wearing seat belts. I’m sorry they are upset. I have never been pulled over before.
👮🏻Officer: Good. I’m going to write you a ticket for going 10 miles over the speed limit today. Next time you won’t get off so easy. Is that clear, Mr. Lee?
🙎🏼‍♂️Driver: Yes, ma’am.

Remember to subscribe to our podcast channel for engaging episodes and language-learning content. Share this episode with your friends, family, and anyone interested in improving their communication skills in traffic-related situations. 📲🗣️💕

Everyday Dialogues

🚗💬 Talking to the Traffic Police 👮 

Welcome to The Real English Conversations Podcast! Get ready to excel in applying for jobs and winning job interviews in English. In this episode, we'll train you with essential skills to win the job application process with confidence.

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