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Modern Chinese(時代華語)B1- Reading(短文)

Today I want to talk about a particular group of English adjectives.  These adjectives start with the prefix, "a-".  This prefix comes from Middle English.  It attaches to verbs and nouns and it changes them into adjectives.  An example would be "sleep" and "asleep." 

Find a transcript at:  https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/blog/adjectives-that-start-with-a

Difficult English Explained

Adjectives that start with a-

Hi, and welcome back to Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates with Teacher Alyse!
Today, we’re going on an adventure to learn words that start with the letter R. Are you ready? Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own.
Rat, raisins, robin, roses, reindeer, rooster, rabbit, raccoon, raspberries, raven, rhinoceros, rattlesnake.
Great job!  Keep practicing, and if you’d like free flashcards to follow along, send me a message. You can also watch this Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt video on YouTube to learn even more!
See you next time—bye for now!


Captain Sesalt & The ABC Pirates

Letter R

Regras básicas e super importantes

Oxítonas: acentuam-se as oxítonas terminadas em:

Á(s): aliás, Canadá , sofá , maracujá , olá …

É(s)Ê(s): José, rodapé, Português, vocês…

Ó(s)Ô(s): Avós, bisavô, robô, forró, paletó …

Em/Ens: porém, parabéns, ninguém, bebês…

Paroxítonas: acentuam-se as terminadas em:

Ã(s), ÃO(s): ímã, órfão, sótão…

I(s): lápis, tênis, júri…

US: vírus, bônus, Vênus…

UM/UNS: álbuns, fórum…

R: açúcar, repórter, zíper…

X: fênix, cóccix, látex…

PS: bíceps, tríceps, quadríceps…

Palavras terminadas em ditongo (duas vogais na mesma sílaba): água, secretário, régua… Atenção, nenhuma palavra terminada em “mente” ou “zinho” recebe acento…

Proparoxítonas: acentuam-se se todas as proparoxítonas: Fenômeno, síndrome, ângulo, partícula, acadêmico, acústica, análise, antídoto, brócolis, código, círculo, característica, músculo, político…

Monossílabos tônicos: acentuam-se os terminados em:

A(s) – E(s) – O(s) : pá, chá, lá, lê, pé, ré, dó, pôs, nó…

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Brasileiríssimo

Acentuação parte 2

今天几号？Jīntiān jǐ hào?   What's the date today?  今天12号。Jīntiān 12 hào.  Today is the 12th.
明天几号？Míngtiān jǐ hào?   What's the date tomorrow?   明天13号。Míngtiān 13 hào.    
Tomorrow is the 13th.
昨天几号？Zuótiān jǐ hào?  What's the date yesterday?   昨天11号。   Zuótiān 11 hào.   
Yesterday was the 11th.

零基础汉语---zero basic Chinese

第十一课 lesson 11

تبادل اللغات 
مرحب بيكم في بودكاست سودانيات, البودكاست دا موجه لغير الناطقين باللغه السودانية أو اللغه العربية عموما, انا اسمي ميرغني او مورجان ايها اسهل, في كل حلقة انا ححكي قصه من وحي الخيال, فااااا enjoy the ride 

تخيلو معاي … احنا قاعدين في كوفي شوب, في قلب الخرطوم عاصمة السودان و معانا اليكس و اليوم هو حيقابل خالد 
خالد دا طالب في جامعة الخرطوم و عاوز يمارس اللغة الانجليزية و حيقابل اليكس عشان بتكلمو مع بعض و تكون فرصه لي اليكس انو يمارس اكتر اللغه العربية. 
خالد كان سجل في برنامج تبادل لغات و حيقابل اليكس في الكوفي شوب

حوار
خالد: اليكس كيفك؟ 
اليكس: انا تمام الحمدلله, كيفك يا خالد. 
خالد: انا تمام برضو, اليوم عاوزين نتكلم عن اللغات, اللغة العربية و اللغة الانجليزية, انا بحب ادرس اللغة الانجليزية و بحب اتفرج على افلام و مسلسلات انجليزية و انت؟ 
اليكس: انا برضو بحب ادرس اللغة العربية, و في افلام كتيره باللهجة المصرية, لكن برضو في برامج باللهجة السودانية. 
خالد: انت عارف انو في كلمات و حاجات كتيره متشابة بين اللهجة السودانية و اللغة الانجليزية؟ 
اليكس: زي شنو؟ 
خالد : في حروف اللغة العربية الفصحى زي حرق القاف باللهة السودانية بتنطق G زي كلمة Green يعني مثلا كلمة  قرد بنقول gred 
اليكس: واو دي حاجه مثيرة فعلا. 
خالد: عارف كمان في امثال بالانجليزي و بتتقال بالعربي زي 
A blow below the belt. 
بنقول 
"الضربة تحت الحزام"


و 
Actions speak louder than words.
بنقول 
الافعال ابلغ من الاقوال 

"The early bird catches the worm."
بنقول 
الطائر المبكر بيصاد الدودة 

اليكس: دي حاجه حلوة شديد و الله ههههه 

اتمني تكون القصه دي عجبتكم! 
و حاجة تانيه انا اسمي ميرغني او مورجان ايها اسهل, اشوفكم المره الجاية. مع السلامة 






Sudaniyat

The Language Exchange

Understanding Change Management
Change management is an essential discipline for organizations facing the ever-changing business environment. It involves a structured approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from a current state to a desired future state. This can include changes in company culture, internal processes, technology, infrastructure, and corporate hierarchy.

There are two primary types of organizational change:

Adaptive Changes: These are incremental adjustments that organizations make to evolve over time. Examples include hiring new team members or implementing work-from-home policies.
Transformational Changes: These are comprehensive shifts that significantly alter the organization’s operations. Examples include launching new products, entering new markets, or undergoing a company-wide restructuring.

Best Practices

Aligning HR Initiatives
Align HR strategies with the organization’s goals and engage stakeholders to ensure buy-in and facilitate smooth transitions.

Facilitating Open Dialogue
Maintain transparent communication to alleviate uncertainty and build trust among employees.

Sharing the “Why”
Provide the rationale behind changes to help employees understand the necessity of decisions.

Enlisting Sponsors
Secure committed sponsors who actively support the change and can influence its success.

Addressing Employee Concerns
Recognize that employees may resist change for various reasons and provide support to manage this resistance.

Using Storytelling
Employ narratives to convey the organization’s culture, values, and vision, connecting emotionally with employees.

Creating Urgency and Feedback Loops
Communicate the need for change compellingly and establish mechanisms to gather feedback and adjust strategies accordingly.

Securing Leadership Support
Ensure that executives are visibly committed to the change, as their support is crucial for encouraging others to follow.
