Breaks are vital to productivity. Work smart, not hard!

Short Stories with Rose 

The Story of the Lumberjacks

 Zuótiān shì jǐ yuè jǐ hào? 
A：昨天    是   几  月  几  号？
   Zuótiān shì bā yuè sānshíyī hào, xīnɡqī èr.
B：昨天     是    8   月         31      号，星期   二。
   Mínɡtiān ne?
A：明天     呢？
   Mínɡtiān shì jiǔ yuè èr hào, xīnɡqī sì. 
B：明天       是     9   月   2   号，星期   四。

日常对话 daily conversation

Carina italki ID 8665510

“I really love the great outdoors, so going for long walks is something I enjoy doing on a regular basis. The one walk that really stands out was actually a spur of the moment idea that turned into a much longer walk than I expected.  It was sometime last March, and the weather was absolutely perfect for some outdoor adventure. 




There's a beautiful national park only a stone's throw from where I live, that is very secluded and a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The park is full of tracks and trails that go through the jungle, as well as a small  mountain, which is famous for its wild monkeys and other wildlife.




As it was a spur of the  moment decision I decided to go alone, and set off about 6am, as the route I took was really off the beaten track, and was not going to be a walk in the park. Looking at the distance on google maps, I guessed it would take me about 3 hours to complete, but I hit a few snags along the way. The first track I took was completely overgrown, and slowed me down to a snail's crawl, and it took me almost 2 hours longer than I expected to reach the mountain.By the time I reached the mountain I was already dead tired and I remember I had to spend some time sitting under the shade of the trees to catch my breath, and decided the best thing to do was call it a day, and make my way back. It was also now getting very hot, and i was already covered in sweat, which was going to make the walk back even harder.




Although the walk was totally exhausting, and left me dead on my feet, I did in fact enjoy most of it, especially the beautiful scenery, and the feeling of being at one with nature. However , I think next time I should maybe  plan my route a little better, and be better prepared.




Thank you …”

IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a long walk you had

This podcast you will know some Colombian romantic expressions.

Empecemos por lo básico: cómo le dice un colombiano a alguien que le gusta.

Está bueno(a)

Mamacita o Papacito

Ser pinta

Hembra

¡Aguanta!

Si el gusto es mucho, habrá toda una etapa de conquista y por qué no de algo más…

Echarle flores

Echarle los perros

Caerle a alguien

Levantarse a alguien

Rumbearse con alguien

Tirar / Echarse un polvo

Comerse a alguien

Estar arrecho

Arruncharse

Arrocito en bajo

Estar encarretado

Estar tragado

Cuadrarse con alguien

Machuque o Tinieblo

Si el interés romántico no se sostiene, entonces…

Terminamos

Tusa / Entusado

Remember that I also teach Spanish on italki, in case you want to book a class with me :)


Hembra

Remember that I also teach Spanish on italki, in case you want to book a class with me :)


Colombia

Expresiones colombianas para referimos a nuestros intereses románticos

넌 결혼을 언제 할 생각이야?
你打算什么时候结婚? 

아직 결정 안 했어. 좋은 인연이 나타나면 하고, 아니면 혼자 사는 거지.
还没有决定。要是缘分到了就结婚, 否则我就自己过。
 
난 결혼 할 생각이 없어. 한 사람과 평생 생활해야 하는 건 나랑 맞지 않아.
我不想结婚。跟一个人生活一辈子不太适合我。

넌 정말 독신주의자구나.
你果真是单身主义者呀。

인연 缘分
그렇지 않으면, 아니면 否则
평생, 한 평생 一辈子
독신주의자 单身主义者

[YOON] 1분 한국어

넌 결혼을 언제 할 생각이야? 你打算什么时候结婚? 

What do you know about dogs? Are dogs our friends? Listen and find out.

Key vocabulary: 
firefighter
police officer
guide dog
tail
fur
human
bones

Animal Facts

DOGS

In this episode, we are going to talk about Turkish coffee! 
Listen carefully to answer the questions at the end of this episode :)

Bu bölümde Türk kahvesi hakkında konuşacağız.
Bölümün sonundaki soruları cevaplayabilmek için dikkatlice dinleyin :)

Your Turkish Friend

Bölüm-1/Türk Kahvesi (Turkish Coffee)

What if I told you that thinking is not limited to just living beings? Prepare to delve into a world where computers analyze, chess players strategize, and philosophers ponder. In this captivating exploration, we'll unravel the power of phrasal verbs like "think over," "think through," and "think ahead," unveiling stories of reflection, analysis, and foresight. Brace yourself for tales of decisive career choices, meticulous scientific experiments, and visionary business strategies. Get ready to unlock the secrets of a thought-provoking realm, where minds ignite with possibilities.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Phrasal Verbs- Think

More than half of US adults work while they're on vacation, according to a new survey.

A public relations company called Movchan Agency found that 54% of Americans sometimes or always work while they're on holiday.

There's a name for taking a trip and bringing your work with you: a "workcation."

This is usually something a worker plans, letting them get a break from the office without using up paid days off.

But according to the survey, some people have no choice — their work follows them even when they want to take a break.

So while 34% of people said they work on vacation because they love what they do, 29% do it because they're afraid of losing their job.

And about a quarter of people said their boss even asks them to work when they're on holiday.

Almost half of the people surveyed said they feel guilty if they're not working during their vacation.

The report says its results show that workplace boundaries have been broken, and burnout is on the horizon.

Many people are already feeling burned out by work. Others admitted to arguing with a partner during their holiday because of the work they're doing on vacation, while almost half have canceled an activity on their trip for work reasons.

Business psychologist Roger Hall told Fox Business that we need to use holiday time to rest our minds.

He said: "The human brain needs time for rest and quiet in order to repair itself."

He added that because many of us can work from anywhere, we don't get that rest.

