对牛弹琴[duì niú tán qín]：to;towards/cattle;ox/play/lute
 The idiom means taking to someone and expecting them to care or do something instead the other person just stands there and is not responding to you.
公明仪 gōng míng yí：a person‘s name in Ancient 
出游 chū yóu：Travel; go on a tour
清澈 qīng chè：Limpid; clear
景色 jǐng sè：scenery; view; scene
兴致大发 xìng zhì dà fā：interest ; mood
尽管 jǐn guǎn：although;while;when
动人 dòng rén ：moving；touching


乐读中文 (Lè Dú Zhōngwén) - "Joyful Chinese Stories"

对牛弹琴[duì niú tán qín]

Scott's Podcast

A Walk in the Park

냉장고에 케이크가 있던데 누구 거야?
冰箱里有块蛋糕, 那是谁的?

그거 내 거야. 후배가 나에게 줬어.
那是我的。学弟给我的。

안쪽에 초코 비스킷이 들어있네, 
맛있어 보이는데. 한 입 먹어봐도 될까?
里面有巧克力饼干, 
看起来很好吃。我可以尝一口吗?

당연하지!
那当然！

*어휘
냉장고 冰箱
케이크 蛋糕
남자후배 学弟
초코 비스킷 巧克力饼干

[YOON] 1분 한국어

냉장고에 케이크가 있던데 누구 거야? 冰箱里有块蛋糕, 那是谁的?

Aunque la mayoría de las veces los adjetivos van detrás del nombre en español, hay ciertos adjetivos que podemos usar delante sin que esto cambie su significado. Pero algunas veces este cambio si cambia lo que queremos decir. 

En el episodio de hoy te hablo de los adjetivos en español, su colocación, cuales podemos poner delante y detrás, y cuáles de ellos cambian su significado cuando los ponemos delante del nombre.

Espero que este episodio te resulte útil. Después de escucharlo no te olvides de dejarle una valoración ni de visitarme en mi Instagram para decirme qué te ha parecido. 

Lee toda la información del calendario de adviento: https://blancadelatorre.kartra.com/page/RER253 


Blanca to go 

116 – La colocación de los adjetivos en español.

This is the first short episode in the story where two people meet. See the transcript below to help aid your comprehension.

Welcome English learners! Today we’re going to begin a story that will last for several episodes. You can listen to the story episode by episode and grow your vocabulary and listening skills. Enjoy!

James looked over his shoulder. He saw something running toward him very fast. His heart started beating rapidly. He thought it was a person, but when he turned to face them, he realized that it wasn’t a person. It was a large black dog. The dog was getting closer and closer, but it wasn’t barking at him. In fact, the dog looked happy. Then he saw why the dog was running. There was a tennis ball bouncing and rolling toward him and the dog was chasing it.

James looked up and saw a woman about one hundred yards away from him. She was short and blonde. The dog grabbed the ball with his mouth and started running back toward her.

“Good boy!” she said.

“That’s a beautiful dog you have,” James said to her.

“Thanks! Actually, he’s not my dog. I’m just watching him for a friend this weekend.” she replied.

“Oh, I see,” said James. “Well, how did your friend get you to dog-sit for them?” James asked.

“That’s actually along story,” she answered with a smile.

James liked her smile and he had time to spare. He walked casually toward her and the dog. 

“I’ve got time. What’s the story?” James asked. “My name’s James, by the way.”

“Jennifer. Nice to meet you. Well, it actually started a few months ago when I was hanging out with my friend…” she said.

Well, that’s the end of the story for this episode. Tune in to the next episode to hear more about what happens with Jennifer and James. Be sure to write down any new vocabulary and listen again to improve your comprehension. See you next time!


Stories in English

James Meets Jennifer

If you’ve found the perfect company to work for, you don’t need to land the perfect job…yet. After all, even if you’re in a less-than-perfect position, you can apply for a more suitable job internally as soon as it opens. By then, you will have had the chance to show your quality of work, work ethic, and commitment to the company, making you an ideal candidate.

While interviewing for an internal position is a wonderful opportunity, it includes unique challenges. One of the biggest mistakes people make when interviewing internally is failing to prepare adequately. They may believe the interview is simply a formality, and they have the job in the bag. Their interviewer may be familiar with their work, so they may not arrive prepared to talk about the specifics of their contributions. And finally, they may have a friendly relationship with the interviewer and treat the interview too casually. 

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to get my tips to prepare for an internal job interview and get the job you want!

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Episode originally published February 4, 2022

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

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

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Express to Impress

How to Prepare for an Internal Job Interview

My name is John - Jina langu ni Yohana
I'm 30 years old - Nina umri wa miaka thelatini
I'm from Kenya - Mimi ninatoka Kenya
One of my hobbies is reading - Moja ya kozi yangu ni kusoma
I've been learning Swahili for a year - Nimekuwa nikijifunza kiswahili kwa mwaka mmoja

Austine Sikuku

How to Introduce Yourself in Swahili

You may sometimes notice people at airports wearing a green lanyard with sunflowers on it. This is usually worn by people who have a hidden disability — disabilities that can't always be seen from the outside, such as learning difficulties or autism.

But soon, you might start noticing the Sunflower lanyard somewhere new: Lego pieces.

The toy company announced on December 3 — International Day of Persons with Disabilities — that it has partnered with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, the UK company that first created the lanyards in 2016.

Lego is releasing three sets featuring the lanyard: one for its Duplo toys, which are for kids under the age of 8; an airport set for older children; and a set with over 3,000 pieces for adults. The sets will go on sale between January and June 2025.

People will also be able to add the Sunflower lanyard when customizing their own Lego pieces at official Lego stores in parts of Europe and North America.

The Lego Group said it's proud to have created what it calls "the world's first toys to feature the official Sunflower lanyard," and hopes the sets will promote inclusion for people of different ages and with different disabilities.

On Lego's website, Martin Moxness, an adult Sunflower lanyard user, said seeing the lanyard on Lego pieces will help normalize hidden disabilities.

"As a child, this would have been life-changing and would have made me feel seen and accepted," he added.

According to the World Health Organization, one in six people around the world lives with some form of disability, many of them hidden. Disability inclusion is an important part of achieving health for all, it said.

Over 280 airports around the world now recognize the Sunflower lanyard, Hidden Disabilities said.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Lego Announces New Toys with 'Hidden Disability' Lanyards

YUCATAN es uno de los estados con mayor índice de conformidad respecto a sus servicios públicos, es decir, que sus habitantes están satisfechos con el trato y la calidad que reciben.

Además, en los últimos años Yucatán se ha caracterizado por ser pionero en propuestas como la eliminación del uso de plásticos y unicel para combatir el cambio climático. Desde grandes tiendas nacionales e internacionales, hasta pequeños comercios y puestos de comida, la conciencia por el cuidado del ambiente es una política que se ha ido colando en la vida diaria de los ciudadanos.

Al mismo tiempo, Yucatán se ha preocupado por establecer acuerdos que hagan de su capital, Mérida la mejor ciudad para vivir en México.

Por ejemplo, actualmente Mérida se convertirá en una de las primeras ciudades inteligentes en México, ya que pronto contará con tecnología  para mejorar el tráfico y la contaminación sonora, así como para hacerla aún más segura.

Yucatán es un estado que se caracteriza por su amplia gama cultural. Desde las edificaciones que habitan sus comunidades hasta las celebraciones y los ritos que las acompañan. Todo esto en conjunto ha creado una curiosidad a nivel internacional, en especial gracias a la presencia de la cultura Maya y su fuerte influencia en el estado.

Y como ya sabrás, la seguridad es una de las cartas más fuertes de presentación del estado y de la ciudad, ya que Yucatán es el estado más seguro de México.

Es por eso que Yucatán y Mérida resultan tan atractivas. Uno puede caminar por las calles de la ciudad tranquilamente para disfrutar de la arquitectura, encontrar cafés y restaurantes con platillos típicos o explorar bellezas naturales como los cenotes.

