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You'll improve your listening skills while learning or reviewing some grammar, phrasal verbs or topic vocabulary.

Katie's English Podcast

第14课  她买了不少衣服
一、听力  第一部分
1.开车
2.喝茶
3.买衣服
4.商店
5.苹果

第二部分
6. 男：昨天上午你去哪儿了？
女：我去学校学汉语了。
7. 男：你去商店买苹果了吗？
   女：没有，我买了不少菜。
8. 男：你看见张先生了吗？
女：看见了，他开车去医院了。
9. 女：这些是谁的衣服？
 男：丽丽的，她昨天买了不少衣服。
10.女：喂，请问，王小姐回来了吗？
男：没有，她一个小时后回来。

第三部分
11.我上午买了不少菜，中午做饭。
   问：她上午做什么了？
12.这些衣服很漂亮，都是张小姐的。
   问：这些衣服都是谁的？
13.王老师去学校了，她三点后能回来。
问：王老师什么时候能回来？
14.下午我和大卫去学开车了。
问：下午大卫做什么了？
15.我不爱喝水，不爱吃水果。
问：他不爱吃什么？

HSK1 第14课  她买了不少衣服

Hey everyone! Here is the second instalment. Today, we'll look at the following vocab: 

TO MOOCH
CRESTFALLEN
BRAWNY 
KITCHEN-SINK DRAMA 
and TO VIE 

Feel free to do the quizzes attached and message me if you have any questions! 

Happy listening! 

English Gym for Word Nerds

EPISODE 2 (Boost your vocab to C2)

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日本語のあいさつ
「いただきます」や「ごちそうさまでした」などは英語にはない表現です。日本に旅行に来た時など、簡単に使えるとてもいい言葉だと思うので、使えるようになりましょう。

Japanese greetings
There aren't same meaning English words as "Itadakimasu" and "gochisousamadeshita" . When you visit Japan, these are beautiful words you can use easily, let's try ti speak and master it.

まいにち日本語 Daily Japanese Phrases

あいさつ greetings

Read the podcast here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x3W3hSM-cgHTJbAI5J_F8jHlQTPHoQW7/view?usp=sharing

Lisa's Podcast

Fat and Sugar Powered Planes

As a communication coach, I witness the transformative power of preparation in business communication.  Winging it might work occasionally, but for consistent success, pre-communication planning is your secret weapon.  Here are my top 6  tips to ensure you dominate your next meeting, presentation, or email exchange:

1. Know Your Audience:  This isn't a cliche; it's the foundation.  Research your audience's background, interests, and pain points.  Tailor your language and message to resonate with them.  Imagine explaining your idea to a friend – that level of clarity and connection is what you're aiming for.

2. Define Your Purpose:  What is the single most important takeaway you want your audience to have?  Is it to inform, persuade, or simply update?  Having a clear purpose keeps your message focused and avoids information overload.

3. Craft a Compelling Message:  Less is more.  Eliminate jargon and redundancy.  Structure your message with a clear beginning, middle, and end.  Practice your delivery beforehand, paying attention to pacing, tone, and body language.

4. Anticipate Roadblocks:  Forewarned is forearmed.  Think of potential objections or questions your audience might have.  Prepare clear, concise responses that address these concerns head-on.  This demonstrates confidence and proactive problem-solving.

5. Choose Your Weapon Wisely:  Not all communication channels are created equal.  Consider the purpose and audience when selecting your method.  A complex proposal might be best delivered as a written document, while a team update could thrive on a video call.

6. Embrace Technology:  Utilize presentation tools effectively.  Visuals can significantly enhance understanding and retention of your message.  However, avoid information overload –  keep slides clean and focused on supporting your core points.
