* Today's phrase is "قول بده " which means " Promise to ...
** Listen to audio file for correct pronunciations and examples to learn how to use it in your conversation
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اصطلاحات و عبارات رایج فارسی / Persian common expressions & phrases 

قول بده

It is just one of my homework, not a real and formal self-introduction.
because it is my homework, my teacher wants a 3-minutes introduction, but I can't finish it, so I make a joke.
But I think some words of introduction are still useful.

内容：
00:00 只是一个作业 just a homework
00:07 介绍名字 about the name
00:19 大学专业 major in university
00:23 工作经历1 work experience01
00:47 硕士专业与硕士经历 master major and experience
01:13 工作经历2 work experience02
01:34 视频博主 streamer experience
02:29 开了一个玩笑 just a joke 


大学专业 dà xué zhuān yè  Bachelor major
硕士专业 shuò shì zhuān yè  master major
研究生 yán jiū shēng  postgraduate student
我在上海中国了一年：s+在+place+v了+time  have been doing xxx
 at xxx （place） for xxxx years
身份 shēn fèn： identity
除了……也…… chū le……yě……： except……：除了老师，我也有别的身份。

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Self introduction| 自我介绍

There are a number of useful phrases you can use when you want to give your views about controversial subjects. Here are some examples:

I strongly believe that...
As far as I am concerned...
I'm strongly against...
I'm strongly in favor of...
I'm convinced that would work because...
I'm not convinced that would work because...
I'm skeptical of the idea that...
I must admit I think...


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Views on controversial subjects

✈️ Diálogo: Planeando un Viaje Soñado🌏🧳  

Clara: ¡Estoy emocionada! Por fin vamos a planear ese viaje del que tanto hemos hablado.  

Luis: ¡Sí! Ya era hora. ¿Tienes alguna idea de a dónde te gustaría ir?  

Clara: Estaba pensando en ir a México. Tiene playas hermosas, historia y una comida increíble.  

Luis: ¡Me encanta la idea! Podemos ir a Cancún o Playa del Carmen para disfrutar del mar.  

Clara: ¡Exacto! Y también podríamos visitar Chichén Itzá. Siempre he querido ver esa maravilla.  

Luis: ¡Buen plan! ¿Cuántos días crees que deberíamos quedarnos?  

Clara: Yo diría una semana, para tener tiempo de disfrutar sin prisas.  

Luis: De acuerdo. Ahora, ¿cómo nos organizamos con el hospedaje?  

Clara: Podemos buscar un hotel cerca de la playa. O quizás un Airbnb para tener más espacio.  

Luis: Me gusta lo del Airbnb. Podríamos incluso cocinar algunos días para ahorrar dinero.  

Clara: ¡Buena idea! Hablando de dinero, ¿cuál crees que debería ser nuestro presupuesto?  

Luis: Si contamos vuelos, hospedaje, comida y actividades, yo diría unos 1.500 dólares por persona.  

Clara: Me parece razonable. ¿Y qué actividades te gustaría hacer allá?  

Luis: Definitivamente, quiero hacer snorkel y probar auténticos tacos mexicanos.  

Clara: ¡Y no podemos olvidar los cenotes! He visto fotos y parecen mágicos.  

Luis: Entonces lo anotamos. Playa, ruinas mayas, cenotes y tacos. ¿Algo más?  

Clara: Quizás una visita a algún pueblo mágico para conocer la cultura local.  

Luis: ¡Perfecto! Ahora solo falta revisar las fechas y comprar los boletos.  

Clara: ¿Te parece bien en julio? Así tenemos tiempo para organizarnos bien.  

Luis: ¡Me parece perfecto! ¡Este viaje va a ser inolvidable!  

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Learn Spanish conversation part 41

In todays episode we discuss how you should go about preparing for Job Interviews in English.

Let's have a chat (Discussions In English) 

Episode 30 : How do you prepare for Job Interviews in English?


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Increased Errors and Mistakes: Insufficient training can result in errors and mistakes that can negatively impact quality, customer satisfaction, and the organization's reputation.

Lower Morale and Engagement: Employees who feel underprepared may experience frustration and decreased job satisfaction, leading to higher turnover rates and lower employee engagement.

Slower Onboarding: New hires may take longer to become productive if they lack adequate training, which can increase costs and reduce efficiency.

Addressing the Training Gap

To mitigate the negative consequences of insufficient training, organizations must prioritize ongoing learning and development initiatives. This includes:

Needs Assessments: Regularly conducting comprehensive assessments to identify training gaps and ensure that training programs are targeted and relevant.
Tailored Training Programs: Developing customized training programs that address specific needs and learning styles, leveraging a variety of delivery methods such as online courses, workshops, and in-person training.
Continuous Learning: Encouraging employees to participate in ongoing learning and development opportunities, such as online courses, conferences, and professional certifications.
Mentorship and Coaching: Pairing employees with experienced mentors or coaches to provide guidance, support, and opportunities for skill development.
Performance Reviews: Using performance reviews to identify training needs, provide feedback, and recognize employee achievements.

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Recycled Human Hair Is Cleaning Belgian Water
Imagine if the hair caught in your drain could actually help to clean it.

That's what's happening in Belgium, where human hair is being recycled to help clean the country's water.

Around the country, hairdressers are taking the hair they cut from their customers' heads and putting it into bags. These bags of hair are then collected by a non-profit organization that runs a project called "Hair Recycle."

The hair collected by Hair Recycle is put through a machine and made into 60-centimeter-wide square mats. These mats can then be put into a drain to absorb oil and other pollution before it gets into a river or stream.

According to the Hair Recycle website, 1 kilogram of hair can absorb up to 8 liters of oil.

To take part in the project, hair salons have to pay a small fee. They then receive bags to collect the hair, and a sticker for their window, so they can show their customers that they are helping the environment.

Salons in Luxembourg and the Netherlands are also taking part in the Hair Recycle project.

Belgium's Hair Recycle is not the only hair recycling project, however. In the UK and Ireland, a company called Green Salon Collective is recycling hair and other waste from salons, including metal, paper, plastic and chemicals.

And a similar company called Green Circle Salons is recycling hair and other salon waste in the US and Canada.

So maybe hair in the drain can be a good thing?

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Recycled Human Hair Is Cleaning Belgian Water

This episode is about the "Miracle" garden, the biggest in the world. 
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