Learning a proverb for a language is much criticized today. Let's find out if they are still useful.

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Saving proverbs 

What do you like to do on a nice day? For today's episode we're going to talk about a fishy story. Also, here are some questions to test your understanding:

- Who is going fishing?
- Where do they fish?
- What do they do while they wait for the fish to bite?
- What kind of bait do they use?
- What did they have for lunch? Why?


Wyn's Way to English

Wyn's Way to English - Listening Practice "Fresh Fish for Lunch"

In this very first episode, I'm explaining how to say Mum and Dad in Hebrew. 

Hebrew Time

Episode 1: how to say Mum and Dad in Hebrew 

常见的家用电器：
电视机 （diàn         shì             jī）
吊扇 ( diào            shàn)
电风扇 (diàn         fēng        shàn)
电冰箱 ( diàn         bīng       xiāng)
电烤箱 ( diàn          kǎo        xiāng )
微波炉 (wēi               bō           lú)
洗衣机 (xǐ              yī              jī  )
吸尘机 (xī            chén           jī)
电饭锅 (diàn         fàn           guō)
抽油烟机 ( chōu    yóu     yān        jī)
吹风机 (chuī        fēng           jī )

中文小课堂

家用电器

Learing Chinese through movie 'Monkey King: Hero Is Back'

Listen to story, learn Chinese.

Watch Movies, Learn Chinese

míng bù xū chuán

传出的名声不是虚假的。指实在很好，不是空有虚名。

Chinese idioms (中国成语)

名不虚传

Continuamos con el tema de los gauchos. En este episodio de Porteña les contaré sobre este poema, su trasfondo sociopolítico y leeré algunos de sus famosos versos. 

Porteña

El Martin Fierro

一、Listen and fill blanks
        很多女孩子（  1  ）浪漫的爱情。那什么是浪漫呢？年轻人说：浪漫是她想要（  2  ）时，你不会给她星星；中年人说：浪漫是（  3   ）晚上加班到零点，到家时，自己家里也还亮着灯；老年人说：浪漫（   4 ）就像歌中唱的那样，“我能想到最浪漫的事，就是和你一起慢慢变老。”其实，让我们（   5 ）的，就是生活中简单的爱情。有时候，简单就是最大的（   6  ）。

二、Listen and repeat.
       很多（              ）。那什么是（     ）呢？年轻人说：（          ）。中年人说：（              ）；老年人说：（          ）。其实（       ，           。）有时候，（             ）。

Ruby's Listening Studio

幸福是什么？

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.