집에 전기밥솥이 고장 났어. 가전제품 가게에 가서 하나 사자.
家里的电饭锅坏了, 去家电商场买一个吧。
	
그래. 어떤 브랜드 것으로 사고 싶어?
好的。想买哪个牌子的?	

아직 안 정했어. 먼저 인터넷에서 비교하고 고르는 게 어때?
还没决定, 先在网上比较一下, 然后再选怎么样?	

좋은 생각이야!
好主意!	

*전기밥솥 电饭锅
*가전제품 家电
*브랜드, 상표 牌子 
*고르다, 선택하다 选

[YOON] 1분 한국어

어떤 브랜드 것으로 사고 싶어? 想买哪个牌子的?	

1) A 50-minute video covering every aspect of how to travel on a budget or even for FREE.

2) A 35-slide presentation covering:

*FREE Accommodations: Housesitting, Workaway, and couch surfing.

*Fights: hacks, cheaper methods of travel, credit card/ loyalty points.

*Budget destinations

*Budget activities

Book a 1X1 lesson and I can help you to travel the world. 

Presentation: 
https://www.canva.com/design/DAFlmJfx5mc/3ROjiRiLexq2xh1P-mChbA/edit

Video to match audio:

https://youtu.be/WXe8RS7zjkQ?si=zA2hEtlt40ztO_ez

Digital Nomad 101

Travel The World

Easy Steps to Chinese Grammar⭐

How to say "on the topic of" or "in regards to" in Chinese with "在"？ I will tell you the answer in the episode.

Easy Steps to Chinese Grammar 

4. Idiomatic Phrases with "在 （zài）” 【B1】

In the business world, active listening goes beyond simply hearing information. It's a strategic communication skill that fosters deeper understanding, builds trust, and improves collaboration. It involves giving your full attention to a speaker, both verbally and nonverbally, to grasp the complete message. This includes:

Paying close attention: Minimize distractions, maintain eye contact, and avoid formulating counter-arguments while someone speaks.
Understanding nonverbal cues: Notice body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions to glean underlying emotions or unspoken concerns.
Asking clarifying questions: Don't assume you understand everything. Use open-ended questions to encourage elaboration and ensure you're on the same page.
Paraphrasing and summarizing: Reflect back key points in your own words to confirm comprehension and demonstrate attentiveness.
Empathy and emotional intelligence: Acknowledge the speaker's feelings and tailor your responses to create a safe space for open communication.
Active listening benefits businesses in numerous ways:

Stronger client relationships: By truly understanding client needs, businesses can provide more relevant solutions and build lasting partnerships.
Enhanced negotiation and sales: Active listening allows salespeople to tailor pitches and identify client concerns for successful deal-closing.
Improved team dynamics: Active listening fosters collaboration by ensuring everyone feels heard and valued, leading to better problem-solving and decision-making.
Reduced conflict: By giving speakers their due attention and clarifying positions, misunderstandings and conflicts are minimized.
Increased productivity: Active listening avoids wasted time due to miscommunication and ensures everyone is working towards the same goals.
By actively listening, businesses create a communication culture that fosters trust, collaboration, and ultimately, success. 

The Global Professional Podcast

Active Listening Explained - Episode 81

Poema da Necessidade

É preciso casar João,
é preciso suportar Antônio,
é preciso odiar Melquíades
é preciso substituir nós todos.

É preciso salvar o país,
é preciso crer em Deus,
é preciso pagar as dívidas,
é preciso comprar um rádio,
é preciso esquecer fulana.

É preciso estudar volapuque,
é preciso estar sempre bêbado,
é preciso ler Baudelaire,
é preciso colher as flores
de que rezam velhos autores.

É preciso viver com os homens
é preciso não assassiná-los,
é preciso ter mãos pálidas
e anunciar O FIM DO MUNDO.

PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Poem of Necessity by Carlos Drummond de Andrade (C2 LEVEL)

Ciao! In questo episodio vorrei fare un riassunto delle notizie e degli eventi più importanti di questo fine gennaio 2022 italiano + una notizia interessante per gli studenti di italiano! 
Aspetto i vostri sinceri feedback, consigli, idee... sono "tutta orecchie"! 

L'Italia per tutti

Episodio 1: notizie da gennaio 2022

In this episode we go into depth about Hofstede's first cultural dimension which is POWER DISTANCE, introducing key principles of power distance which are: Organisational Structure, Meritocracy vs Nepotism, Corruption vs Accountability, Centralisation vs Decentralisation, Asymmetry and Respect, Welfare and Family. 

In the second part (exclusively on YouTube) we will analyse three nations regarding the reasons for their perceived levels on the Power Distance Index (PDI)