When was the last time you made a joke? Would it be funny in other languages? What makes sense of humour specific to a culture? So many questions. Let's figure it out.

The Age of Humans

Episode 2: Sense of Humour

上次发了疫情文学（1）很多朋友不禁捧腹，于是今天出了疫情文学（2）以飨读者：D


1.	于千万人之中遇到你所要遇见的人，于千万年之中，时间无涯的荒野里，没有早一步，没有晚一步。刚好赶上了，那也没有别的话好说，唯有轻轻的问一句：“哦，你也在这里排队做核酸吗？”
2.	“生活总是这么痛苦吗？还是只有疫情的时候才这样？”“总是这样”
3.	我要看的不只是绿码，还有您的48小时核酸检测报告，纳斯塔霞 菲利波夫纳“公爵说。”你是说我？我的48小时核酸检测报告？“”是的，您“，
4.	这是最好的时代，也是最坏的时代；这是一个新冠的年代，这是一个核酸的年代；这是一个封城的时期，这是一个带口罩的时期。
5.	假如你有幸生活在21世纪20年代，那么你此后一生中不论去到哪里，口罩、健康码，核酸检测都与你同在，因为疫情是一席流动的盛宴。


Chilling Chinese 

疫情文学（2）——疫情是一席流动的盛宴

春秋时代，齐国有个人叫毛空，他爱听那些没有根据的传说，然后再把自己听到的津津有味地讲给别人听。

有一次，毛空听到一只鸭和一块肉的事，他觉得非常稀奇，便告诉他的朋友艾子。他说:“有一个人，养了一只特别能生蛋的鸭，那鸭一天能生一百多个蛋。” 他见艾子笑了，又说:“那天，从天上掉下一块肉，那块肉长有三十丈, 宽有十丈。”

艾子笑着问道:“真的吗?有那样长的肉吗?” 毛空急忙说:“噢，那就是长二十丈。”艾子仍不相信。

他又改口:“一定是十丈长了。” 艾子说:“你说的那只鸭是谁家养的?你说的那块肉掉在了什么地方?” 毛空支支吾吾说不出来，只好说:“我是在路上听别人说的。”

后来人们就用“道听途说”这个成语指不可靠的，没有根据的传闻。

举例：

现在网络这么发达，在网上我们可以看到各种各样的信息，有些并非是真的。我们需要有自己的想法，而且要正确地判断那些信息的真实性，不要道听途说，否则就变成散播谣言啦。




In the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a man named Mao Kong in the state of Qi. He liked to listen to those baseless legends, and then told others what he heard with interest.
Once, when Mao Kong heard about a duck and a piece of meat, he felt very strange, so he told his friend Aizi. He said, "There was a man who raised a duck that can lay eggs. That duck can lay more than 100 eggs a day." Seeing AI Zi smiling, he said, "That day, a piece of meat fell from the sky. It was 300 feet long and 100 feet wide."
AI Zi smiled and asked, "Really? Is there REALLY such long meat?" Mao Kong hurriedly said, "Oh, that's twenty feet long, then." AI Zi still doesn't believe it.
He changed his words again: "It must be 200 feet long." AI Zi said, "Who raised the duck you said? Where did the meat you said fall?" Maokong hesitated and couldn't say it, so he had to say, "I listened to others on the road."
Later, people used the idiom "dào tīng tú shuō" to refer to unreliable and groundless rumors.

An example:
Now the Internet is so developed that we get all kinds of information online, some of which are not true. We need to have our own ideas and correctly judge the authenticity of those information. Don't listen to hearsay, otherwise it will become spreading rumors.

HSK6 Vocab Based - Short Story Podcast

02. 成语故事--道听途说 Idiom Story--dào tīng tú shuō

Listen and repeat:

quail, quicksand, Queen Anne’s lace, quiche, quilt, quiver, quesadilla, quarters, quiz, queen, 
queen bee

Flashcards free download: https://supersimple.com/free-printables/captain-seasalt-and-the-abc-pirates-q-flashcards/

Video: https://youtu.be/iDZPCH3CVHA?si=uXHuilEUmdnwUB-B

Book a class with me here: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914

#Trendingwords

Captain Seasalt And The ABC Pirates

Letter Q

Persuasion shouldn't be avoided. It's a good thing. Businesses need to be persuasive.  Whether it's securing a new client, rallying a team, or negotiating a deal, the ability to influence and inspire action is paramount. 

The good news? Persuasion isn't about manipulation. It's about understanding your audience and crafting messages that resonate with their needs and goals. Here's how to hone your persuasive communication skills:

Tailor your message to resonate with the specific interests and motivations of your audience. Research their background, challenges, and communication style. 

People care about how something improves their situation.  Instead of listing features, explain how your product or service solves a specific problem or fulfills a desired outcome. 

Back up your claims with credible statistics, case studies, and testimonials. Data adds weight to your arguments and builds trust. 

Weave compelling narratives that illustrate your points and connect with your audience on an emotional level. Stories are memorable and foster empathy. 

Persuasion is a two-way street. Pay close attention to your audience's concerns and questions. Address them directly and demonstrate your willingness to understand their perspective.

Avoid jargon and technical terms. Use strong verbs, active voice, and concise language to ensure your message is easily understood. 

Speak with conviction and enthusiasm. Projecting confidence makes your arguments more believable and inspires trust. 

Your body language and tone of voice play a significant role in persuasion. Make eye contact, maintain good posture, and speak with a clear, steady voice. 

Clearly articulate the action you desire from your audience. Do you want them to sign a contract, invest in a project, or simply consider your point of view? 


The Global Professional Podcast

Persuasion and Business Communication Explained - Episode 59

Lyssna om rättegången mellan vår favoritpirat och skurken Amber Heard!

🍷 <-- En mega pint till Johnny ✌️

Länk till den roliga videon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHfz1Qn-50s

'Lätt' är en enklare variant av samma avsnitt.
'Easy' is an easier version of the same episode.

Easy Swedish with Viktoria

Ep. #10 - Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard Trial - Del 1 (lätt)

建议同学们先听一遍，不懂的地方再看文本！

对话内容：
男:	获得了今年的科技进步奖，您现在最想说的是什么？
女:	感谢大家对我的肯定和鼓励，没有大家的支持与帮助，我是无法取得这样的成绩的。
男:	请问您最想感谢的人是谁？
女:	最想感谢我的先生，我30岁结婚，今年是我们结婚十周年，我非常感谢他对我们家庭的无私付出。
问：女人今年多大了？
A. 30岁           B.  10岁     
C. 20岁            D.  40岁


Merry's voice (HSK五）

HSK 五   获奖感言

LECTURA COMPRENSIVA.


ESTE CUENTO NOS HABLA DE CLARA Y SUS PADRES QUE VIVEN EN UNA CASA.


Antes de comenzar la lectura.

1. ¿tu casa es pequeña o grande?

2. ¿Que cosas hay en tu casa?

Presta atención a la lectura de tu profesor.


Era una casa con su huerta y su jardín.

En la casa vivían Clara y sus padres.

En la huerta de Clara, su papá cultivaba muchas
verduras. Gordas coles de hojas verdes, largas
zanahorias de color naranja, unos grandes tomates
que primero eran verdes y después se ponían
colorados, y en verano, unas grandes sandías que al
abrirlas parecían un tapiz rojo, lleno de pepitas negras.

En la granja de Clara había también un corral
hecho de madera, que su papá pintaba de blanco y
azul todos los años.

En el corral había una vaca de color caramelo
derretido que daba muy buena leche y que movía el
rabo.

¡Cuántas cosas había en la casa de Clara!

Spanish Reading Comprehesion

Clara's house

“This movie is like 비빔밥(Bibimbap)!”
If you are a fan of thriller and looking for something fresh, 
this movie can take you to a whole new world! 

When his abducted brother returns seemingly a different man with no memory of the past 19 days, Jin-seok chases after the truth behind the kidnapping. It all began that tragic night. Sounds only he hears. Nightmares that seem too real. Doubts about his own memories.

전혀 새로운 스토리로 관객들을 사로잡았던 영화
“기억의 밤”입니다!