Snails are horribly violent in when making love. So how are they connected to the image of romance?

Snail dart photo: By Joris M. Koene and Hinrich Schulenburg - CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4922082

The Social Evolutionary

SNAILS: Romantic, or Dangerous Beasts?

Benvenuti e benvenute nella prima puntata del mio podcast "Un caffè con Chiara"! 
In questa prima puntata, vi spiegherò brevemente perché ho deciso di dare questo titolo al mio podcast. Non esitate a scrivermi in privato e a prenotare una lezione con me nel caso in cui abbiate domande riguardo a qualche espressione! :) 


L'espressione del giorno è: "fare due chiacchiere"

Un caffè con Chiara

Episodio 1: Un caffè con Chiara: perché questo titolo?

Listen to this funny story about a elderly couple who go to restaurant 
hope you enjoy it :)
send me a message if you need any help with the words or phrases  
Thank you for your listening :)

Persian Podcasts / پادکست فارسی 

دندان ها

Bedside Italian

Bedside Italian #24 - L'Italia su Instagram

it's all Greek to me!

Numbers 1-20

                  Kàn ào yùn 
                    看  奥 运 

Mǎlíng ：Dàwèi ，nǐ yǒu kàn ào yùn bǐsài ma ？
马 玲：     大卫，     你  有  看    奥 运    比 赛  吗？
Dàwèi ：Wǒ kàn le jǐ chǎng bǐsài 。
大卫：      我    看 了 几  场     比赛。
Mǎlíng ：Nǐ xǐhuan kàn shénme xiàngmù ？
马玲：     你    喜欢    看      什么       项目？
Dàwèi ：Wǒ duì pīng pāng qiú ，yǔ máo qiú hé tǐcāo tèbié gǎn xìngqù 。
大 卫：    我    对    乒     乓      球，    羽  毛   球  和    体操  特别  感    兴趣。
Mǎlíng ：wǒ zhènghǎo yě tèbié xǐhuan 。
马玲：     我       正 好      也    特别   喜欢。
jīntiān wǎnshang yǒu pīngpāng qiú nánzǐ dān dǎ juésài ， 
今天          晚上       有        乒乓      球    男子   单   打   决赛，
 shì Zhōnguó duì Ruìdiǎn，wǒmen yìqǐ kàn ba 。
  是      中  国    对     瑞典，        我们   一起   看 吧。
Dàwèi : Hǎo ya ! Wǒmen hái kěyǐ yìqǐ hē hē píjiǔ ，chī chī huāshēng,
大卫:        好 呀!      我们      还  可以 一起  喝 喝 啤酒， 吃  吃    花生，
yìqǐ wèi Zhōngguó duì jiāyóu。
   一起  为   中国    队 加油。


cíhuì
词汇
Words:
      àoyùn    ào lín pǐ kè yùn dòng huì
1.	奥运  = 奥 林 匹 克 运  动  会: the Olympic Games
      bǐsài
2.	比赛   : match
     chǎng
3.	场     : measure word for match
     xiàngmù
4.	项目： sports event; item
      duì…… gǎn xìngqù
5.	对…… 感兴趣：  be interested in
       zhènghǎo
6.	正 好： just (in time); coincidentally
    dān dǎ
7.	单打： singles (a sport term, it’s a one-on-one game)
   shuāng dǎ
8.	双打： doubles (a sport term, the competitors are pairs)
          duì
9.	A 对 B:  VS. (versus)
10.	(吃吃chīchī,， 喝喝hēhē)
Monosyllable verb double indicate short time & relaxed
   
 
          Watch the Olympic Games

Ma Ling: David, have you watched the Olympic Games?

David: Yes. I watched a few games.

Ma Ling: What do you like to watch?

David: I'm interested in table tennis, badminton and gymnastics very much. 

Ma Ling: Coincidentally, I like them very much, too. The Men’s Gold Medal match of 
                table tennis will be held tonight. It's China versus Sweden, Let's watch it together.

David:  OK! We can drink beer, eat some peanuts and cheer for the Chinese team together.
 

Listening & Speaking (Mandarin)

看奥运 Kàn ào yùn  (Watch the Olympic Games) HSK3-HSK4

Today we're taking a quick look at the word "upset".

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

This may be a little upsetting

Negotiation and Change Management: Navigating the Corporate Seas

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the ability to negotiate and manage change is akin to navigating treacherous seas. Successful captains of industry understand that these skills are not just necessary; they are the rudder that steers the corporate ship through both calm and stormy waters.

The Art of Negotiation

Negotiation is the subtle art of reaching an agreement that benefits all parties involved. It’s a dance of communication, where each step is carefully calculated to achieve a harmonious outcome. For managers, negotiation skills are indispensable. They are the tools that help forge strong stakeholder relationships, drive business objectives, and resolve conflicts that could otherwise fester into costly disputes.

Change Management: The Compass of Progress

Change management, on the other hand, is the compass that guides a company towards progress. It involves preparing, supporting, and helping individuals, teams, and organizations in making organizational change. Leaders who excel in change management not only anticipate the shifts in their industry but also create the strategies that will enable their teams to adapt swiftly and efficiently.

Combining Forces for Success

When negotiation and change management converge, they create a powerful synergy. Negotiation skills allow managers to involve key stakeholders in the change process, increasing buy-in and reducing resistance. Meanwhile, change management provides the framework for implementing the negotiated agreements, ensuring that the change is not just accepted but embraced.


As we sail into the future, the waters of business will only get more challenging. But with robust negotiation and change management skills, managers can not only weather the storms but also harness the winds of change to propel their organizations to new heights. It’s time to set sail and navigate the corporate seas with confidence and skill.


The Global Professional Podcast

Episode 53

高校生時代の部活動

高校生の頃は、軽音楽（けいおんがく）部に所属した。元々（もともと）ピアノを習っていたが、新しい楽器（がっき）を弾（ひ）けるようになりたかったので、重低音（じゅうていおん）がかっこいいベースギターを選んだ。放課後の部活が楽しくて、当時は部活のためだけに学校に通っていたと言っても過言（かごん）ではない。文化祭（ぶんかさい）や地域（ちいき）のイベントなどで練習した楽曲（がっきょく）を披露（ひろう）したり、大会などにも参加したりした。人前（ひとまえ）で演奏（えんそう）する楽しさや、部員と切磋琢磨（せっさたくま）し合った日々は今も心に残っている。