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ENGLISH IN A TEACUP

【电灯泡】
这个词有两个意思，一个是指灯，另一个是指在不合适的时间出现的人。

比如：
Lisa:  嗨，Lily,今晚我男朋友约我一起出去吃饭，你和我一起去吧。

 Lily:  额...还是算了吧，我就不要去当电灯泡了。你们两人去就好了，路上注意安全。

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【diàn dēng pào 】
zhè gè cí yǒu liǎng gè yì si，yí gè shì zhǐ dēng ，lìng yí gè shì zhǐ zài bú hé shì de shí jiān chū xiàn de rén 。
bǐ rú ：
Lisa:  hi ，Lily,jīn wǎn wǒ nán péng you yuē wǒ yì qǐ chū qù chī fàn ，nǐ hé wǒ yì qǐ qù ba 。
 Lily:  ē ...hái shì suàn le ba ，wǒ jiù bú yào qù dāng diàn dēng pào le。nǐ men liǎng rén qù jiù hǎo le ，lù shàng zhù yì ān quán 。

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[electric bulb]

The word has two meanings. One refers to a lamp and the other refers to a person who appears at an inappropriate time.

For example:
Lisa: Hi, lily, my boyfriend asked me out to dinner tonight. Come with me.
Lily: Well Forget it. I'm not going to be a third wheel. You two just go. Be safe on the way.

Lily-Buzzwords/Idioms/Slang-【Lily-中国 Italki Id:8877492 Chinese Tutor】

第2集-电灯泡【Third wheel】-with Lily -Chinese internet buzzword

La vita a Torino della signora Lucia


La signora Lucia vive nel centro di Torino nel quartiere del quadrilatero romano. Lavora da casa come traduttrice dal cinese all’italiano e ama molto cucinare. Proprio per questo motivo ogni giorno va al mercato di Porta Palazzo a fare la spesa. Lei ama passeggiare tra le bancarelle che vendono tanti prodotti alimentari differenti: adesso che è Gennaio lei compra della verdura di stagione come broccoli, cavolo nero, carciofi, finocchi, zucca, porri, rape e cavolfiori. Uno dei suoi piatti preferiti è un tortino di cavolfiore con uvetta, besciamella e noce moscata. Dopo aver fatto un giro nel reparto della frutta e verdura, la signora Lucia va nella zona del mercato coperto dove si trovano le pescherie e le macellerie. Dal pescivendolo compra delle cozze, delle vongole e qualche gamberetto, per preparare al marito Gilberto uno spaghetto allo scoglio. Poi in macelleria compra della carne macinata di vitello e di maiale, per preparare delle polpette di carne che ama tanto suo figlio Alberto. Alberto studia a Torino all’università del Politecnico, ma ogni domenica a pranzo preferisce tornare a casa dei suoi genitori per pranzare con tutta la famiglia. Lucia poi dal suo pizzicagnolo preferito, acquista della ricotta fresca di pecora, del parmigiano grattugiato, del pepe macinato e del pane grattato oltre a delle uova biologiche allevate a terra, ingredienti che andranno a essere la base di una torta salata di ricotta e spinaci che preparerà per sua figlia Maria. Maria è una studentessa del quinto anno di scuole superiori ed è vegetariana quindi la madre prepara per lei piatti buoni e senza carne.



Italiano espresso

lettura italiano livello A2/B1: La vita a Torino della signora Lucia

📩 Aprende una palabra coloquial al día: https://acortar.link/d8H9at

Español coloquial

Ayer me pegué una leche

🍟Do you frequently eat fast food? Do you know the name McDonald in Taiwanese? Do you want to understand the terms "globalization" and "localization" in Mandarin? Don't miss out on this episode's discussion.

🍟你常吃速食吗？你知道台湾人怎么叫「Mcdonald」吗？想知道中文怎么说「globalization」「localization」吗？ 不要错过今天的节目讨论喔！

来源：
https://news.google.com/articles/CAIiEPLStqc0cktNSJ4hKIxMLAAqGQgEKhAIACoHCAowk7j0CjCY4qIDMMKL4gY?uo=CAUiPWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmNoaW5hdGltZXMuY29tL3JlYWx0aW1lbmV3cy8yMDIyMTExMDAwMjE0OS0yNjA0MDXSAQA&hl=zh-TW&gl=TW&ceid=TW%3Azh-Hant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGW2gD3DjOA&t=41s

News with zhe

#34 麦当劳纸袋印「麦当当」3字

В цьому епізоді Ви:
•вивчите дні тижня, 
•вивчите частини дня,
•познайомитесь з прийменниками часу,
•вивчите прямий та непрямий порядок слів в німецькій мові.


In dieser Episode lernen Sie:
•Wochentage,
•Tageszeiten,
•temporale Präpositionen,
•Wortfolge im einfachen Aussagesatz.


Фрази з епізоду / Phrasen aus der Episode:
-Ich mache am Samstag eine Party. Hast du Zeit?
-Am Samstag? Ich spiele von 5 bis 6 Basketball. 🏀 Da habe ich keine Zeit. Wann fängt die Party denn an? 
-Um 8 Uhr. 🕗 
-Das passt gut. 👍 Ich komme gern. 


anfangen - починати
ich fange an
du fängst an
er/sie/es fängt an
wir fangen an
ihr fangt an 
Sie/sie fangen an


•Wochentage дні тижня:
Montag понеділок 
Dienstag вівторок 
Mittwoch середа 
Donnerstag четвер 
Freitag пʼятниця
Samstag/Sonnabend🇦🇹 субота 
Sonntag неділя 
Samstag+Sonntag=Wochenende вихідні


•Tageszeiten частини дня:
am Morgen вранці 
am Vormittag до обіду 
am Mittag на обід
am Nachmittag після обіду
am Abend ввечері 
in der Nacht вночі 


um вживаємо з годинами: um 8 Uhr
am вживаємо з днями/частинами дня: am Dienstag, am Abend 


Wortfolge порядок слів:
 1    2                    3
Ich schlafe in der Nacht.
            1             2         3
In der Nacht schlafe ich.


Додаткові завдання / zusätzliche Aufgaben:
https://wordwall.net/play/15903/800/948


Deutsch mit Zhanna

17. Дні тижня/Порядок слів у реченні/Wochentage/Wortfolge im Aussagesatz/Німецька для початківців А1.1

3. ルカさんとポッドキャスト　日本の夏の旅行3

•新潟のこと

•雪を使っていること、
•イタリアと関係があること

•鎌倉　かまくら

•江ノ島　えのしま 
•たくさんの人が写真と撮っていて混雑していた


[単語など]


にいがた　新潟

そば　蕎麦

でんとうてきな　伝統的な

おおきいじしん　大きい地震

ゆき　雪

たまっている　貯まっている

ためる　貯める

かざん　火山

はっけんがあった　発見があった

しぜん　自然

きにいります　気に入ります

あたみ　熱海
かまくら　鎌倉
えのしま　江ノ島

あたみじょう　熱海城　

スラムダンク

おきにいり　お気に入り

げんきんだけ　現金だけ

かんとうちほう　関東地方

あっというま　あっという間　




SAMURAI BROADCAST　侍放送

Vol.87 ルカさんと夏の日本旅行3

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.