        本栏目听众是有一定的中文基础，希望继续提高水平的成人。素材是我本人在最近五年的中文教学中，积累并重新整理和挑选出来的一些常用的话题，加上适时更新的网络文章和贴子。 播客每周一次。Adults， commonly used topics

四季人生（The Four Seasons of Life）

分享自己碰到的新鲜、有趣的事情，在欣赏新鲜事儿中学习中文。Share new and interesting things and learn Chinese by appreciating new things.

新鲜事儿（Anecdote）

Dans cet épisode, tu vas nous écouter, mon meilleur ami et moi, discuter de façon informelle des mots normands! 🐄

Bonne écoute 🎧

Donc voilà, le podcast

Épisode 7 - Discussion entre amis sur des mots normands

In this episode, we dive into four essential concepts for structuring sentences and ideas: Fact, Reason, Result, and Outcome. Plus, we’ll explore how to connect them across Past, Present, and Future tenses. Learn practical tips to organize your thoughts clearly and confidently in English conversations. Whether you’re explaining why something happened, describing the effects, or predicting outcomes, this episode gives you the tools to express yourself effectively. Perfect for improving both writing and speaking skills! Tune in now and start connecting your ideas like a pro!

LEARN BY LISTENING

HOW TO Build Longer Sentences

Lifestyle creep, also called "lifestyle inflation," is when you find yourself with some more money — for example, after getting a new job or paying off a mortgage — but then spend more as a result.

English Vibes

Spend and Save: How to Beat 'Lifestyle Creep'

✔Best + Best = The best of bests!!!
Ⅰ. 드라마 보면서 역사를 배우다. I learned Korean history by watching!
Ⅱ. 영화 같은 드라마 미스터 션샤인. Mr. Sunshine, a half movie.
Ⅲ. 최고의 작가, 감독, 배우들 Best writer, Best Director & Best actors.

If a TV show gives you some fun and tears, It’s a good show. 
But This show gives you not only fun, but you can also learn History from it! 
What could be better than this?
You should watch it right NOW!!😄


‘미스터 션샤인’은 재미가 있을 뿐만 아니라 역사까지 배울 수 있는 참 좋은 드라마입니다.
재미와 감동, 그리고 역사까지 가져가세요! 😍


그거 봤어? Did you watch it?

24. "What is 러브?" Mr. Sunshine ("러브가 무엇이오?" 미스터 션샤인)

حكاية مصرية من الحياة الواقعية

speak like Egyptians

حكاية مصرية

In questa puntata parliamo un po' delle mie esperienze nonché impressioni riguardo alla Spagna e al Sud America

Il dolce far niente

4. Spagna e Sud America

American interviewers want to hear precise, simple, and clear answers. They don’t want to hear rambling or layered communication. Australians, Canadians, and Germans appreciate this communication style too.

On the other hand, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese interviewers are more likely to appreciate sophisticated, nuanced, and layered communication styles. 

In this episode, we dive into communication styles by nationality, and you’ll learn how to prepare for an interview with a hiring manager who expects concise answers.

If you’re accustomed to talking at length and rambling, modifying your communication style will take some effort. But, it’s possible if you follow the seven tips outlined in the episode. 

In this episode, you’ll also hear an example of a concise answer to the interview question, what would you do if you knew your boss was wrong about something? 

Episode originally published on December 24, 2020

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/interview-questions/

Theme music by Lucas Knutter. 

Infographics on Pinterest. 

Express to Impress

How to Answer Interview Questions Without Rambling

In a perfect world, interviewers would give you feedback on the spot and contact you after your interview with their decision and advice. Unfortunately, this is not likely to happen, so it’s up to you to ask for feedback. In this episode, you’ll learn how to ask for feedback in an interview tactfully and effectively. 

People often don't ask for feedback in an interview for many reasons. Perhaps they don't know they can ask for it. Maybe they assume they won't get an honest answer. Or, a candidate might fear it is inappropriate to ask for feedback in an interview. 

Asking for feedback in an interview is not only appropriate, but it is also an excellent growth opportunity and presents a chance to clarify misunderstandings and land a job. 

While we all know that the best talkers do not always make the best employees, organizational psychologist Adam Grant points out, “Job interviews favor candidates who are the best talkers.” So, in this episode, you'll get a list of 11 common communication mistakes in an interview that you can share with your mock interviewer. You'll also get four suggestions on how you can ask for feedback in an interview.

The episode concludes with a list of definitions for idioms and phrases for those who want to build their English vocabulary.

Episode originally published on May 29, 2020.
Infographics for this episode are available at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/. 
The full transcript for this episode is available at https://www.express-to-impress.com/feedback-in-an-interview/. 