This is the first episode in a new series. It is a wonderful short story by the amazing British writer, Roald Dahl. Learn new vocabulary and enjoy a very entertaining story.

Stories to Stimulate!

The Landlady Part 1

欧盟European Union13日召开能源部长会议，虽然“会议超时数小时”，但是各成员国the member states未能就天然气限价方案达成共识。
欧盟成员国此前一直在设置天然气价格上限方面存在分歧。德国、奥地利和荷兰等国对相关方案有异议，认为限价price caps会导致欧洲急需much-needed的天然气向其他市场转移divert to，扰乱能源市场的运作。但希腊、比利时、意大利和波兰等国提出相反的意见，要求设定价格上限，以保护其经济免受高能源价格的影响。


财经早咖啡【财经新闻】【Business News】

欧盟13日召开能源部长会议；The European Union will hold a meeting of energy ministers on the 13th

Muchas personas dicen que 10.000, otras que 6.000, pero, en realidad a la luz de la ciencia, ¿cuantos pasos son? En este podcast compartimos una reciente investigación que nos aclarará todas nuestras dudas.

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03: Cuantos pasos debe dar una persona para vivir más tiempo?

黄香温席讲述黄香是怎么孝顺父亲的，是值得我们学习的。

中文故事

黄香温席

В этом подкасте я рассказываю о том, что люди в России делают на Пасху.

Привет, это Наташа!

Эпизод 30. Пасха в России.

It is a story about a Chinese teacher whose application was refused.

Story Chinese

Miss Liu is sad. 刘老师很难过

There are some key differences between negotiating in person versus doing so virtually. When meeting face-to-face, it is easier to build rapport and trust with the other party. Seeing someone's facial expressions and body language helps both sides understand the other's perspective. It is also simpler to have informal side conversations that can move the negotiation forward in a more fluid, organic way. However, in-person negotiations require more planning, travel time and costs associated with getting everyone together physically.

Virtual negotiations conducted via videoconference or phone eliminate the need for travel but make establishing rapport more challenging. Without in-person cues it is harder to read another party's reactions and know when to push further on an issue or concede a point. Technical difficulties can also potentially hamper the flow of virtual discussions. However, virtual formats have increased flexibility as negotiators can connect from anywhere at any time based on their schedules. Exchanging revised offers and documents is also simpler digitally.

While building trust is tougher online, maintaining detailed notes and finding ways to personalize virtual interactions such as using video can help overcome some of the impersonal aspects. With practice and the right strategies, negotiators can develop their virtual skills just as effectively as doing deals in a traditional face-to-face setting. Both in-person and virtual negotiations have pros and cons, so understanding these differences can optimize outcomes regardless of format.

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Negotiating in Person Versus Virtual Negotiations - EP 38

⚡️🚗The person and the topic which we are going to talk today are very sensitive and controversial. They are Elon Musk and the Cross-Strait Relationship problem.
For those who want to comprehend the Chinese government system and have a look on what Musk said, and who want to have a conversation about Chinese politics, welcome to listen to this episode.
Welcome to contact me if you want to listen and read the transcription at the same time!

⚡️🚗今天我们要讨论的人和事，都非常敏感、有争议。就是伊隆马斯克跟两岸问题！
想要了解中国政府或看看马斯克说了什么言论，想要跟朋友聊聊中国政治，欢迎收听这一集播客。
如果你想边听边看逐字稿，可以DM我哦～Learn with Zhe

[00:00] introduction
[02:30] explanation
[08:57] discusion

生词：
設立/设立 set up, establish
其 his, her, its, their
不當/不当 improper
妄議/妄议 presumptuous comment
两岸/两岸both shores /cross-strait /Taiwan and mainland
来源：https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/ch/news/4680891


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# 18马斯克建议设立台湾特别行政区

This lesson covers the basics of Bitcoin. We'll cover all the language surrounding this revolutionary technology so that you can feel comfortable speaking about digitalization, blockchain, decentralized finance, and P2P transactions.
Best for upper-intermediate, advanced, and proficient (B2/C1/C2) business English students.
Book a lesson with me to discuss this and other great topics.
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