qí hǔ nán xià

意思是骑在老虎背上不能下来，比喻做一件事情进行下去有困难，但情况又不允许中途停止，陷于进退两难的境地。‌

Chinese idioms (中国成语)

骑虎难下

Today's new word is about 「Time」 
きょうのあたらしい　ことばは　じかん　について　です。

 ①　「ゆうべ（夕べ）」 last night
　　夕べ　は　あつくて、　よく　ねむれませんでした.

 ②　「あす（明日）」 tomorrow
　　明日は　きょう　よりも　あたたかく　なるそうです。

 ③「しゅうまつ（しゅうまつ）」 weekend
　週末に　らいしゅうの　しょくりょうひん　を　かって　おきます


Japanese teacher Noriko’s room

Vocabulary for JLPT N4 "About Time (２)

Don't keep saying a task is difficult! Diversify your vocabulary with the help of this podcast episode! You can always book a lesson with me on my profile. ^^ - Your teacher Kadir

All About English and How You Learn It!

Talk about 'formidable tasks' and use multiple other adjectives too!

In questo episodio vi parlerò brevemente di Anna Magnani, grande attrice italiana, vincitrice di un Oscar per il film "La Rosa Tatuata". 

Italiano Chiaro - Cultura e Tradizioni 

Anna Magnani

Words containing the letter ë /ئې ھەرىپىنى ئۆز ئىچىگە ئالغان سۆزلەر

Uyghurche Learning FM/ئۇيغۇرچە تىل ئۆگىنىش

Chapter 1, Exercise 10

When you attend a business meeting, you might want: 
•	to make a suggestion
•	to ask if people agree with your suggestion
•	to make alternative suggestions
•	to brainstorm ideas
•	to agree and politely disagree with other people’s ideas
•	to know how to politely interrupt someone, to correct something they have said, (if you think they are wrong)
•	to know how to ask for clarification (if you don’t understand what someone has said)
•	to offer your advice
•	to report back to the meeting (on what you have done since the last meeting) 

This podcast contains some very simple, useful phrases for each of these areas.  There are many more phrases, in my PDF course. Contact me through italki if you want more details.  

Podcast transcript :  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zDAVXRHTG2lU8TlRv_Ti1qAvAH3f3KYa&usp=drive_fs 


English for Business

Attending a business meeting

Confident language in business communication projects assuredness, authority, and credibility. It instills trust in colleagues, clients, and investors. By using confident language one can reduce confusion, miscommunication, and save time. Here are key elements:
•	Strong Verbs: Replace weak verbs like "maybe" or "could" with active verbs like "will" and "can." This conveys ownership and decisiveness.
•	Precise Language: Avoid vague terms like "a lot" or "kind of." Use specific data, metrics, and examples to substantiate claims.
•	Direct Address: Speak directly to your audience. Avoid hedging phrases like "I think" or "in my opinion" unless emphasizing your perspective.
•	Positive Framing: Focus on the strengths of your ideas and solutions. Downplay limitations with workarounds or future improvements. 
EXAMPLE>
Negative: "We might not meet the original deadline, but we'll try our best."
Positive: "We're on track to deliver a high-quality project by the extended deadline. This allows for final refinements to ensure a successful outcome."

By mastering confident language, you can express your ideas with clarity, influence decision-making, and achieve your business goals. 


The Global Professional Podcast

Confident Language: Business Dictionary EP - 29

New year's resolutions are a must but why do we actually fail at achieving these and what to do differently this time round.

British English with Maria

Will you finally reach your goals?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18JtU2IVFUjeZFsrfjFx4REXeUTMecfzp/view?usp=drivesdk