Extensive reading can definetely help us gain vocabulary and new expressions. Besides, it is leisure-time activity that most of us enjoy. So, in this episode, I'll recommend three books written by female Latin American authors (commemorating 8M) so that you start reading now!

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Reading books to learn Spanish

大家好，我是潘妮，欢迎来到古典智慧拾贝。在这里，我主要与大家分享中国古代的思想家的智慧。

Hello everyone, my name is Penny, welcome to this channel. In this channel, I will share with you wisdoms of Chinese thinkers and philosophers from the past. 

《黄帝内经》是中国最早的一本医学书籍。这本书中讲到冬天人们该怎么保持健康的时候说，建议大家“早卧晚起，必待日光”。也就是说，要早一点睡觉，晚一点起床，等到天亮了以后，再起床活动。

The Yellow Emperor’s Cannon of Medicine is the earliest book of medicine in ancient China. In this book, it talked about how we can remain healthy in winter. We need to sleep early and wake up late, until the sun rises. 

为什么呢？古代中国人认为，人和天地万物的生长节奏一致的时候，最容易保持健康。冬天整个自然界都是“闭藏”的状态，也就是停止一切不必要的活动，用来休息和养生。

Why? Ancient Chinese believed human has the best health when rhyme with the nature. In winter, the whole nature is reserved and enclosed. So we need to stop any unnecessary activities in order to rest and cultivate better health.

当然，古代中国人讲的是在北半球温带平原的农耕民族。不过，天冷的时候停止活动，休息自己的身心的道理，是适合所有人的。

Certainly, this refers to the farming ethnic in temperate plain area in the old times. However, stopping excessive activities when it’s getting cold is good for health can suit everyone. 

好了，谢谢你的收听，我们下次见。
Thanks for your listening and see you next time.

Wisdom From the Past 古典智慧拾贝

古典智慧拾贝 - 早卧晚起，必待日光

ストレスの度合いを図ることができる物質が発見された話題を取り上げます。
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大阪おおさか大学だいがく　ストレスを測はかることができる物質ぶっしつを見みつける

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Nick and Martina discuss what makes a good student. Do you agree with their opinions?

This could be a question in speaking part 3 or writing part 2 of the IELTS test. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

What makes a good student? 

Māmā: Xiǎomíng, nǐ zěnme le？
（妈妈：小明，你怎么了？）
Xiǎomíng: Wǒ bù shūfu.
（小明：我不舒服。）
Māmā: Nǐ kěnéng shēng bìng le.
（妈妈：你可能生病了。）
Wǒmen qù yīyuàn ba.
（我们去医院吧。）
(zài yīyuàn)
（在医院）
Yīshēng: Nǐ nǎr bù shūfu？
（医生：你哪儿不舒服？）
Xiǎomíng: Wǒ tóu téng, sǎngzi yě téng.
（小明：我头疼，嗓子也疼。）
Yīshēng: Liángliang tǐwēn.
（医生：量量体温。）
Fāshāo le. Nǐ gǎnmào le, chī diǎnr yào ba.
（发烧了。你感冒了，吃点儿药吧。）
Yīshēng: Nǐ xūyào zài jiā xiūxi.
（医生：你需要在家休息。）
Xiǎomíng: Tài hǎo le, jīntiān bù shàng xué le!
（小明：太好了，今天不上学了！）

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Who is Elon Musk? Why is he important? 

Today we're looking at some vocabulary that we can use to talk about meetings that are not official. Meetings that are maybe a little more "laid back", "casual", "informal", or "unofficial. 

If this is the kind of vocabulary that you would find useful then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work! I look forward to meeting you. 

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

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Don't expect crazy results with very little effort