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Hi, This is Joanna,  I like to share various kinds of learning Chinese with you. Improve your Listening and Reading comprehension, increase your vocabulary and fluency and learn something new!  

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你好！nǐ hǎo ！Hello！
您好！ nín hǎo ！ Hello！
早上好！zǎoshang hǎo！ Good morning！
晚上好！wǎnshang hǎo！Good evening！
晚安！ wǎn ān ！ Good night！
好久不见,最近怎么样？hǎo jiǔ bù jiàn, zuìjìn zěnme yàng ？
Long time no see, how have you been doing？
最近忙吗？zuìjìn máng ma？Are you busy recently?
最近忙什么呢？zuìjìn máng shénme ne ？What have you been doing recently?
你父母身体好吗？ nǐ fùmǔ shēntǐ hǎo ma ？How are your parents?
代我向他们问好。dài wǒ xiàng tāmen wènhǎo. please give my best wishes to them.

P.S: "您 nín" is use to show respect to elder people or those of higher status.


Say It Now! 想说就说[xiǎng shuō jiù shuō]

1. 问候[wèn hòu] Greetings 

En este episodio Hablaremo sobre  Mérida una ciudad mágica situada en los Andes venezolanos, famosa por sus montañas, su clima frío, su gente amable y su gastronomía única. 

Descubrimos lugares icónicos como el Teleférico Mukumbarí, la Laguna de Mucubají y los páramos; exploramos comidas típicas como la pisca andina y los pastelitos; y aprendimos vocabulario útil, expresiones merideñas y aspectos culturales perfectos para mejorar tu español.

Mérida es naturaleza, tradición y tranquilidad: un destino ideal para conocer y practicar español al mismo tiempo..💛💙❤️ 

Spanish with Nathy

🎙️Mérida — Mountains, Culture, and Andean Magic🎙️💛💙❤️🚟

Hejsan! Välkommen till min podd för dig som lär dig svenska. 

Idag har jag en lista med mina 30 favoritord. Följ med språkresan mot flytande svenska och njut av några av de finaste orden på svenska.  

Svenska är ett vackert språk. Det finns inga tvivel på det. Jag har fortfarande aldrig hört någon som sagt det motsatta. 

Visst finns det fula ljud som schö, -sj ljudet, och andra, men i helhet känns språket vackert, trevligt, lite elegant med alla franska och latinska ord och med sjungande vokaler och dubbla konsonanter som pausar orden och ger dem lyft igen, som en berg- och dalbana, upp och ner. 

Language Level: B2   
















Prata Flytande Svenska/Speak Swedish Fluently  

Mina Favoritord på Svenska

How To Sound Professional During Job Interviews, At Work, Doing Business?

Tip #1: Slow down

Tip #2: Practise your intonation

Tip #3: Avoid filler words and sounds

Let's dive into them one by one in this podcast to prepare you to sound more professional when communicating in English!

For more tips and suggestions - check my podcasts.



Job Interview Preparation | Build Strong Communication Under Pressure

How To Sound Professional During Job Interviews, At Work, Doing Business?

Thoughtful observations on life, connection, and finding clarity in a noisy world. No grand answers, just honest reflections on what matters.

Verry Good C8

Life advice

Full episode on Spotify

Mi camarada Isela N, una chava de Jalisco, me cuenta cómo fue su proceso para adoptar a un hijo.

Mucho que decir

La adopción en México

Office politics refers to the intricate interplay of interpersonal relationships, power dynamics, and organizational culture. While often viewed negatively, understanding and navigating these dynamics can be crucial for career advancement.

Key Strategies:

Build strong relationships: Cultivate genuine connections across departments.

Focus on performance: Deliver exceptional results consistently.

Communicate effectively: Maintain clear and open communication.

Maintain neutrality: Avoid taking sides in conflicts.

Develop a thick skin: Let go of negativity and maintain a positive attitude.

Understand organizational culture: Familiarize yourself with unwritten rules and power structures.

Be mindful of your actions: Avoid engaging in negative behaviors.

Seek mentorship: A mentor can provide guidance and support.

Prioritize well-being: Take care of your mental and emotional health.

Conclusion

Office politics is an inevitable part of the workplace. By understanding its dynamics, building strong relationships, and maintaining a positive attitude, you can navigate these challenges effectively and create a more positive work environment. Remember, while office politics can be a complex issue, your focus should always be on your professional development and achieving your career goals.

The Global Professional Podcast

Office Politics: Navigating the Corporate Landscape - Episode 118

In this episode we will talk about 【味道】, you will learn how to say 【sweet, sour, bitter, salty】 ect. 
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
Step 1: Gist listening. Listen to get the main idea. (more times if necessary)
Step 2: Check the script and learn new words. 
Step 3: Listen and imitate as much as you can then retell the story.
Step 4: Write down what you hear if you want to practise writing.
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大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
今天想和大家聊一聊【味道】。
你知道味道是什么意思吗？在英语中我们有taste和smell，一个是通过嘴巴，一个是通过鼻子，在中文里都叫味道。
东西吃到嘴里，有酸甜苦咸四种味道。有人说辣也是味道，其实辣是痛觉，不是味觉。酸的东西有柠檬、醋；甜的东西有糖、蛋糕；苦的东西有咖啡、苦瓜，咸的东西有盐和酱油。一盘菜很好吃，我们可以说“这盘菜味道很好。”
鼻子可以闻到的味道也有很多，例如，花的香味、饭菜的香味，酒精、汽油的气味，还有夏天出了汗以后身上的臭味。如果一个房间很脏很臭，你可以说“这个房间味道真难闻。”
你可能会听到这样的话“这本书越看越有味道。”这里的味道就不是书的味道了，是说这本书很有意思，很吸引你。我们还可以说“她穿这件裙子很有味道。”意思是说这件裙子很适合她，她穿起来很有女人味。有“女人味”这个说法，自然也有“男人味”。当然，这些都是传统的定义，现在的人更追求个性，而不是女人就该有“女人味”，男人就该有“男人味”。
你最喜欢什么味道？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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通过/tōng guò/through
酸甜苦咸/suān tián kǔ xián/sweet, sour, bitter, salty
辣/là/spicy
痛觉/tòng jué/sense of pain
味觉/wèi jué/sense of taste
醋/cù/vinegar
苦瓜/kǔ guā/bitter gourd
酱油/jiàng yóu/soy sauce
闻/wén/to smell
香味/xiāng wèi/fragrance
酒精/jiǔ jīng/alcohol
汽油/qì yóu/gasoline
气味/qì wèi/smell,odour
出汗/chū hàn/sweating
臭味/chòu wèi/stink
难闻/nán wén/smells bad
吸引/xī yǐn/attract
女人味/nǚ rén wèi/girlish, femininity
男人味/nán rén wèi/manly, masculine
自然/zì rán/naturally
传统/chuán tǒng/traditional
定义/dìng yì/definition
追求个性/zhuī qiú gè xìng/seek individuality