The dreams I had today involved dreams within dreams, flying over the sea, trying to set up a business deal,  being unable to drive a car, and listening to a beautiful tune.

Vocabulary:
CPAP: a machine that sends air pressure into a person's nose
sleep apnea: when a person stops breathing during sleep
loop: something that repeats over and over
a dream within a dream: when you wake up from a dream only to wake up again
swerve: to turn aside from the path

Learn English with Stories

My Dream Adventures

"The Mouse and the Snake" is a short story by David Sedaris that explores themes of fear, vulnerability, and the unexpected connections between strangers. In the story, Sedaris recounts an incident from his childhood when he found a dead mouse in his family's pool. Initially repulsed, he decides to dispose of it by throwing it over the fence into a neighbor's yard. However, when he goes to retrieve it later, he discovers that a snake has coiled itself around the mouse, preparing to eat it.

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk and other stories from David Sedaris ( Adult 18+) 

The Mouse and the Snake 

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听众朋友你们好，欢迎来到茶时话中文，我是Penny。这是一个纯中文话题节目，我来和你用中文聊聊生活中有意思的话题，同时学习一些汉语词汇。让我们一边喝茶一边聊起来吧。

最近，中国的互联网上悄悄掀起了一股热潮，那就是逃离一线城市，回到家乡创业。一些创业成功的年轻人把他们的故事拍成视频放到网上，引发很多人的关注。这是怎么回事呢？

中国的一线城市，也就是北京、上海、广州和深圳的工作和生活的压力非常大，这是众所周知的事实。这几年，随着中国城市化过程接近尾声，大城市的年轻人也开始悄悄掀起了一小波回乡潮。他们不仅是厌倦了大城市的种种弊病，也向往着乡村生活的归园田居、诗和远方。很多大学生毕业后回到家乡进行农业生产，带领家乡的人们致富。但是也有年轻人回乡不仅仅是种植农作物，还开发了更多的有趣内容。

春天一家是疫情开始的时候从上海回到乡村的。疫情三年，他们几乎没有带过口罩，每天生活在蓝天白云、绿树河流的美景中。仅仅是这一点，就让所有人心生羡慕。三年来，他们改造羊圈建成房屋，院子种满鲜花，还在地里种菜，建乡村图书馆，到后来的设计研学项目，邀请城里的孩子来乡村体验生活。他们的视频不仅获得几十万人的观看，还被中国的中央电视台多次采访、录节目。看着他们用双手辛勤劳动，创造美好生活，在大城市打拼的同龄人纷纷留下羡慕的评语。

他们用自己的智慧，创造了充满希望的和可能性的生活。同时，获得了国家“乡村振兴“政策的扶持和广泛的赞誉。我相信，未来中国的农村是一片创业和生活的广阔天地，更多年轻有为的回乡人将把乡村建设得更美好。让我们拭目以待！

好了，希望你喜欢今天的内容，这里是茶时话中文，我是Penny，我们下次见。

掀起热潮xiān qǐ rè cháo set off a wave
创业 chuàng yè start a business
尾声 wěi shēng epilogue
弊病 bì bìng malady
归园田居 guī yuán tián jū return home of the countryside
诗和远方 shī hé yuǎn fāng poetry and far-off field; ideal life
疫情 yì qíng Covid Pandamic
羡慕 xiàn mù envy
研学 yán xué study tour
乡村振兴xiāng cūn zhèn xīng Rural Revitalization (Policy)
赞誉 zàn yù praise
拭目以待 shì mù yǐ dài wait and see

茶时话中文 Tea Time Chinese

茶时话中文 - 逃离大城市，回乡创业

As employee needs evolve, companies are introducing on-site therapy services to corporate offices, making mental health support more accessible and breaking down barriers to care.

Lisa's Podcast

On-Site Therapy: A New Employee Benefit Transforming Mental Health Support in the Workplace

Want to use more natural expressions when you speak English? Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn English sayings for everyday conversations. Specifically, you’ll learn six idioms, phrases, adjectives, and adverbs. 

This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, Less is More: Tips for Effective International Business Communication.

When you use these English sayings in everyday conversations, you’ll connect better with native English speakers. 

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Episode originally published April 22, 2022

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/english-sayings/

Join the Express to Impress community on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/express-to-impress/.

Learn how to use the Shadowing Technique at https://www.express-to-impress.com/english-learning/

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter

Express to Impress

English Sayings for Everyday Conversations

Employers increasingly seek candidates with strong upskilling capabilities, particularly in the realm of impromptu speaking.  This refers to the ability to deliver well-structured, persuasive messages with little to no preparation.  This skillset can be a significant differentiator in interviews, meetings, and networking events.

Let's look into the upskilling process for impromptu speaking. Firstly, fostering a strong foundation in business acumen is crucial.  A comprehensive understanding of industry trends, financial literacy, and marketing principles allows you to speak with authority on relevant topics during impromptu exchanges.  Furthermore, honing critical thinking and problem-solving skills equips you to analyze situations quickly and formulate concise, impactful responses.

Secondly, active listening is essential.  Pay close attention to verbal and nonverbal cues from your audience during impromptu interactions. This enables you to tailor your message accordingly, fostering deeper connections and demonstrating genuine interest in their perspectives.

Thirdly, practice is key.  While formal presentations require meticulous planning, impromptu speaking thrives on consistent exercise.  Engage in discussions with colleagues, participate in mock interviews, or join public speaking clubs.  Record yourself delivering impromptu presentations on various business topics and analyze the recordings to identify areas for improvement.

Finally, cultivate a growth mindset.  Embrace challenges and view every unexpected speaking opportunity as a learning experience.  Focus on clear and concise communication, avoiding jargon and filler words.  Organize your thoughts using frameworks like the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to deliver impactful narratives.

By upskilling in impromptu speaking, you equip yourself with a valuable asset in the professional arena.

The Global Professional Podcast

Upskilling for Enhanced Impromptu Speaking in the Professional Sphere - Episode 94

lesson on italki 
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今回はスクリプトなしのPodcastです。

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Written in the Stars (with transcript)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fCZOy076YUABWcImlcoJ0Q0HVedWSpSf/view?usp=drivesdk