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The English Toolbox

In this vocabulary episode we learn about the very common phrase "Llevarse bien/mal con alguien" (to get along with someone).
Transcript + Exercises → https://espanolparati.notion.site/Llevarse-bien-mal-con-3abceca347f74b00b8d2617578200dd6
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Español Para Ti (Spanish For You!)

Llevarse bien/mal con alguien (+ Transcript 📄) - B1 / Español intermedio

Episode 17 | La Page Blanche
Se retrouver bloquée face à une page blanche, envie d'écrire ou de créer mais aucune idées ni motivation... Quand la créativité nous échappe et qu'on doit s'octroyer une pause. Avez-vous déjà vécu ça ?

Cher Journal

Episode 17 - La Page Blanche

Enjoy in this short story called TRI DRUGA, or in English THREE FRIENDS, that tells what a real friendship is! After listening to this beautiful story, try to solve the quizzes.
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!


SERBIAN TO GO

Три дуга – Tri druga (A short story for B1 level)

七夕节 qī xī jié：Qixi Festival
乞巧节 qī qiǎo jié: Qiqiao Festival
情人节 qíng rén jié: Valentine's Day
汉朝 hàn cháo: the Han Dynasty of China
浪漫 làng màn：Romantic
源于 yuán yú：Originating from
古代 gǔ dài：Ancient；ancient times
传说 chuán shuō：Legend
牛郎织女 niú láng zhī nǚ：the Cowherd and the Weaving Maid ; a metaphor for a couple
鹊桥 què qiáo：the Magpie bridge
相会 xiāng huì：Meeting
编织 biān zhī：Weaving
刺绣 cì xiù：Needle work
比赛 bǐ sài：Competition
祈福 qí fú： Pray for blessings
相亲相爱 xiāng qīn xiāng ài：be kind to each other and love each other

“龙”年中国话（“ lóng ” nián zhōng guó huà）

The Qixi Festival-七夕节[qī xī jié]

CHISTES MEXICANOS

DOS CHISTES MEXICANOS.

"Communication is king, but cultural context is its queen." -  This emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural nuances to unlock effective communication across borders.

"Listen twice, speak once, and bridge the global gap." -  Highlights the value of active listening in building cross-cultural bridges.

"Your world may end at your doorstep, but a global mindset opens doors worldwide." -  Positions a global mindset as a key to unlocking opportunities in the international arena.

"Don't assume, understand. Embrace differences, build bridges with communication." -  Encourages curiosity and empathy in cross-cultural interactions.

"Global success hinges on clear communication, not just clear words." -  Reminds us that effective communication goes beyond language barriers.

"Think globally, smile locally. A global mindset with a touch of cultural warmth goes a long way." - Encourages adaptability and cultural sensitivity in communication.

"The world is your oyster, but you need the right tool to pry it open. A global mindset is your key." -  Positions a global mindset as an essential tool for navigating the international marketplace.

"Break down the silos, break down the borders. A global mindset unlocks collaboration across the world." -  Highlights the importance of a global mindset in fostering international collaboration.

"Don't be afraid of the unfamiliar. Embrace cultural differences, communication is your translator." -  Encourages a mindset of openness and utilizing communication as a bridge across cultures.

"Global success whispers, not shouts. A global mindset lets you hear the opportunities in every language." -   Reminds us that success in the global arena requires attentiveness and cultural sensitivity.

The Global Professional Podcast

Quotes for a Global Mindset - EP 23

小时候你喜欢做作业吗？听一听妈妈和孩子的对话listen to the conversation between a mom and her kid. Leave the message if you want the text.

Learn fun Chinese with Tracy  有用中文轻松学

做事do things—have fun with the story

In this episode we are going to learn how to 【Introduce my Chinese teacher】. 
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As a beginner, there're some vocabularies that you didn't learn before, and native speaker's speed seems too fast to understand. But don't worry, let's do it step by step. 
1st time: listen and catch the words you know alreay, have a guess about the content.
2nd time: look at the text to check if you guessed it right. 
3rd time: listen one more time, repeat after it.
4th time: practise until you can speak as the normal speed without looking at the text. 
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我的中文老师叫Yuli。
wǒ de zhōng wén lǎo shī jiào Yuli。
My Chinese teacher is called Yuli.
她是广东人。
tā shì guǎng dōng rén 。
She is from Guangdong.
广东省在中国的南方。
guǎng dōng shěng zài zhōng guó de nán fāng 。
Guangdong Province is in the south of China.
她会说中文、英语和日语。
tā huì shuō zhōng wén 、 yīng yǔ hé rì yǔ 。
She speaks Chinese, English and Japanese.
她也会说广东话和潮汕话。
tā yě huì shuō guǎng dōng huà hé cháo shàn huà 。
She also speaks Cantonese and Chaoshanese.
潮汕话是她老家的方言。
cháo shàn huà shì tā lǎo jiā de fāng yán 。
Chaoshanese is the dialect of her hometown.
她很喜欢学外语。
tā hěn xǐ huan xué wài yǔ 。
She likes learning foreign languages very much.
现在她在泰国学习泰语。
xiàn zài tā zài tài guó xué xí tài yǔ 。
Now she is studying Thai in Thailand.
她也喜欢运动。
tā yě xǐ huan yùn dòng 。
She also likes sports.
她经常去公园练瑜伽。
tā jīng cháng qù gōng yuán liàn yú jiā 。
She often goes to the park to practice yoga.
她在学泰拳，每个星期上两次课。
tā zài xué tài quán ， měi gè xīng qī shàng liǎng cì kè 。
She is learning Muay Thai and takes classes twice a week.
她很喜欢美食，中国菜和泰国菜她都喜欢吃。
tā hěn xǐ huan měi shí ， zhōng guó cài hé tài guó cài tā dōu xǐ huan chī 。
She loves food, she likes both Chinese and Thai food.
她很友好，也很有耐心，我很喜欢和她上课。
tā hěn yǒu hǎo ， yě hěn yǒu nài xīn ， wǒ hěn xǐ huan hé tā shàng kè 。
She is very friendly and patient and I enjoy taking lessons with her.