 you will learn lots of vocabulary with this joke. enjoy it 

Story learning Chinese with Annie

funny chinese stories -----joke no.2  -----是我戒酒了

    Xièxie nǐ
A：谢谢  你！
    Bú kèqi
B：不客气！


HSK Standard Course Level 1 Audio of the textbook

Lesson 2 text 2

Modern Chinese(時代華語)B1- Reading(短文)

Master the Art of Conversation: Active Listening Best Practices
In today's fast-paced world, truly being heard can feel like a luxury. Active listening, however, goes beyond simply hearing words. It's a powerful communication skill that fosters deeper understanding, builds trust, and strengthens relationships. Here are some best practices to elevate your active listening game:

Be Present: Put away distractions like phones and silence internal chatter. Focus solely on the speaker, conveying attentiveness through eye contact and open body language.

Listen Verbally and Nonverbally: Pay attention not just to words, but also to tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. These nonverbal cues can reveal underlying emotions or unspoken concerns.

Embrace Silence: Don't feel pressured to fill every pause. Comfortable silence allows the speaker to gather their thoughts and express themselves fully.

Ask Clarifying Questions: Don't assume you understand everything. Use open-ended questions to encourage elaboration and ensure you're on the same page.

Paraphrase and Summarize: Reflect back key points in your own words to confirm comprehension and demonstrate attentiveness. This also helps identify any misunderstandings early on.

Acknowledge Emotions: Validate the speaker's feelings with empathy. Show you understand their perspective, even if you don't agree.

Minimize Interruptions: Allow the speaker to finish their thoughts before responding. Interrupting hinders their flow and can come across as dismissive.

By incorporating these practices, you become a more engaged and supportive listener. This strengthens relationships in all areas of life, from building trust with clients to fostering deeper connections with loved ones. Remember, active listening is a continuous journey. With practice, you'll become a master of communication, fostering a world where everyone feels heard and understood.

The Global Professional Podcast

Active Listening Best Practices - Episode 83

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#129〉10月28日金曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/13℃ 

むかわ町
・シシャモ漁が今月1日に解禁　
・4日間で打ち切り
・例年は一ヶ月くらい続く
・今年の夏が暑すぎて、稚魚が生きられなかった。
・来年のため

［単語］
シシャモ/ししゃも…魚の名前。小さい魚。
漁/りょう…海や湖で魚をとる
解禁/かいきん…自由になること
打ち切り/うちきり…終わること
例年/れいねん…いつもの年
稚魚/ちぎょ…魚の赤ちゃん

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#129〉10月28日金曜日　魚がとれない！

Xôi cốm là một món ăn của tuổi thơ. Mùi cốm thơm thơm kết hợp với vị bùi bùi, ngọt nhẹ của dừa nạo. Cốm được làm từ nếp non. Dừa nạo thì bạn có thể tìm mua dễ dàng tại bất cứ chợ nào ở Việt Nam. 
Nếu bạn thích món ăn vừa ngon miệng nhưng lại không quá ngọt, không quá béo thì món xôi cốm sẽ rất thích hợp cho bạn thưởng thức đó.


Chi - italki Vietnamese

Bạn đã thử xôi cốm chưa?

Une bière : cerveja, beer
Une chope : cerveja (500 ml), beer (500ml)
Un whisky
Un cognac : conhaque
Une eau-de-vie : cachaça, brandy
Un panaché : cerveja com limonada, shandy
Un coktail 
un pastis / un ricard : bebida do sul da França com sabor de anis
Un martini blanc
Un martini rouge 
Un porto
Une coupe de champagne: uma taça de champanhe, glass of champagne
Un sirop : xarope, squash, cordial
Une eau plate : água sem gás, still water
Une eau gazeuse : água com gás, sparkling water
Une bouteille d’eau : garrafa de água, bottle of water
Une demi-bouteille d’eau : meia garrafa de água, half-bottle of water
Un jus de raisin : suco de uva, grape juice
Un jus de pomme : suco de maçã, apple juice
Un jus d’orange : suco de laranja, orange juice
Un grand café : café grande, large coffee
Un jus de fruit : suco de fruta, fruit juice
un thé : chá, tea
Un petit café (ou: espresso) : cafezinho, espresso
Un verre de vin : taça de vinho, glass os wine
Un vin blanc : vinho branco, white wine
Un vin rouge : vinho tinto, red wine
Un coca : coca, coke
Une carafe d’eau : jarro de água, jug of water
Un glaçon : gelo, ice cube


Professeur Maxime

Les boissons

In this Chillchat you will become a “water connoisseur” (not really) and learn how to talk about different kinds of water in Chinese. E.g. ice water, room temperature water, sparkling water, etc.