In this episode, we will review the areas you feel confident about when using your language and the areas you feel less confident about so that you can begin to find direction in your language plan. 

Meaningful Language Learning

Evaluating Your Language and Community Vision

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你要不要买他们的新手机呢？
来看看 新浪网的新闻标题：

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发布会 fābù huì
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嘲讽 cháofèng

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News with zhe

#05 苹果召开新品发布会

Listen to a podcast to understand the feelings of your pet.

Russian Library

How to understand your cat?

Today we're talking about a phrase that we can use to discuss hobbies, interests, or background, that we share with our colleagues. This phrase is to have things "in common". We also discuss a common mistake that international English speakers make when using this word. I hope you find it useful!

If you're trying to improve the way that you communicate in English at work then feel free to book some of my time, it would be great to meet you. See you soon!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

Do we have anything in common?

Negotiation is a cornerstone of leadership. From securing contracts to resolving team conflicts, leaders must navigate agreements that benefit all parties. Here's how to excel at this vital skill:

1. Know Your BATNA: Before entering negotiations, determine your Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA). This empowers you to walk away if an offer falls short of your needs. A strong BATNA strengthens your position and gives you room to make concessions.

2. Collaborative Spirit: Aim for win-win solutions. Leaders understand successful negotiation isn't about dominance, but building long-term relationships. Focus on common interests and identify areas where compromise can create mutual benefit.

3. Active Listening: Master the art of active listening. Pay close attention to the other party's needs and concerns. Ask clarifying questions to ensure you fully grasp their position. This fosters trust and allows you to tailor your approach.

4. Clear Communication: Articulate your goals and needs clearly, using strong communication skills.  Back up claims with data and evidence to support your arguments.  Be assertive, yet respectful, avoiding aggressive tactics that can damage relationships.

5. Leverage Body Language: Nonverbal cues speak volumes. Maintain confident eye contact, an upright posture, and avoid fidgeting. Projecting confidence strengthens your position and demonstrates your seriousness.

6. Be Flexible, Not Fixed: While you enter negotiations with clear goals, be prepared to adapt.  Unexpected issues may arise.  Maintain a flexible mindset, willing to consider alternative proposals that achieve your core objectives.

7. Patience is Key: Negotiations rarely happen overnight. Be patient, allowing time for discussion and counter-proposals. Don't rush the process to avoid settling for an unfavorable deal.

By mastering these strategies, leaders can transform negotiations from battles into opportunities for collaboration and mutual success.

The Global Professional Podcast

How do leaders negotiate? - Episode 68

INside you'll find 3 simple tips you can do that will help you to feel at ease.

Which one you'd choose and why?

The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

I don't feel relaxed when speaking in English

In this video, you can join me for a nice walk with a cute dog and learn some vocabulary which you might not learn from the text book. Hope you learn some Chinese in a relaxing way . 
annie

Story learning Chinese with Annie

You can even learn something by walking the dog with me(INTERMEDIATE CHINESE IN CONTEXT)

Chinese simplified version:
老师告诉大家，我们要常常帮助人。
平平想：“我要怎么做呢？”
平平等红绿灯的时候，看见一位老爷爷想过马路。平平牵着老爷爷的手，一起过马路。
平平去市场的时候，看见一位老奶奶买了很多东西。 平平帮老奶奶拿篮子。
平平看到一位小女孩在哭，她找不到妈妈。 平平带她找妈妈。
平平回家了，告诉妈妈今天他做了什么。
妈妈说：“你真棒！ 你帮助了很多人。”
妈妈又说：“现在可以请你帮我倒垃圾吗？”

Traditional Chinese version:
老師告訴大家，我們要常常幫助人。
平平想：“我要怎麼做呢？”
平平等紅綠燈的時候，看見一位老爺爺想過馬路。平平牽著老爺爺的手，一起過馬路。
平平去市場的時候，看見一位老奶奶買了很多東西。平平幫老奶奶拿籃子。
平平看到一位小女孩在哭，她找不到媽媽。平平帶她找媽媽。
平平回家了，告訴媽媽今天他做了什麼。
媽媽說：“你真棒！ 你幫助了很多人。”
媽媽又說：“現在可以請你幫我倒垃圾嗎？”

English translation:
The teacher told everyone that we should often help people.
Ping Ping thought: "What should I do?"
When Pingping was at the traffic light, he saw an old man. He held the grandfather's hand and crossed the road together.
When Ping went to the market, he saw an old woman with lots of things. He helped her to carry some baskets.
Ping saw a girl crying. She couldn’t find her mom. Ping helped her to look for her mom.
Ping went back home and told his mom what he had done today.
Mom said, “You are so nice! You’ve helped a lot of people.”
Mom said, “Now, can you help me throw the carbage?”

Yasmine's Chinese Reading - elementary

帮助别人最快乐 - Helping others is the happiest thing

Ciao a tutti!!! La scorsa domenica si è svolto a Roma dopo due anni di assenza il famoso JLPT, l'esame di competenza linguistica giapponese. In questo episodio vi racconto un po' com'è andata. Buon ascolto!