In this episode of Streetwise English Podcast, I talk about the Chinese Zodiac and new Year of the Rabbit. My teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Vocab words 
What's your sign? 你属什么？
Horoscope  星座
Chinese Zodiac 十二生肖
Red Underwear 红色内裤

Streetwise English

SWE 114  Red Underwear - Happy Chinese New Year of the Rabbit!

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Olá, tudo bem? Eu sou a Georgia, professora de português brasileiro para estrangeiros. A ideia desse podcast é divulgar o português brasileiro falando sobre curiosidades sobre o Brasil, cultura brasileira, música, cinema, folclore e também sobre a língua, gramática, expressões populares, tudo isso em linguagem acessível para alunos de nível intermediário que estejam aprendendo a nossa língua. Esse é o primeiro episódio, minha primeira tentativa, e eu espero que dê certo e você goste!

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Hola Amigos, en este episodio hablamos de las 3 ciudades que me encantan en Europa y que he tenido la oportunidad de visitar.
Sus paisajes, arquitectura, comida y otros detalles describen las cosainteresantes para visitar estas hermosas ciudades.
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here are the five most commonly used ways to say "thank you" in Chinese, along with both the Chinese characters and pinyin for each example sentence,  both when used alone and in sentences:

1. 谢谢 (xièxiè) - This is the most common and general way to say "thank you" in Chinese.
Used alone: 谢谢。 (xièxiè)
Used in a sentence: 谢谢你给我这么好的礼物。 (xièxiè nǐ gěi wǒ zhème hǎo de lǐwù) (Thank you for giving me such a nice gift.)

2. 多谢 (duōxiè) - This phrase means "thank you very much."
Used alone: 多谢。 (duōxiè)
Used in a sentence: 多谢你的帮助，我真的很感激。 (duōxiè nǐ de bāngzhù, wǒ zhēn de hěn gǎnjī) (Thank you very much for your help, I really appreciate it.)

3. 谢谢你 (xièxiè nǐ) - This phrase specifically thanks the person being addressed.
Used alone: 谢谢你。 (xièxiè nǐ)
Used in a sentence: 谢谢你为我做的一切。 (xièxiè nǐ wèi wǒ zuò de yīqiè) (Thank you for everything you have done for me.)

4. 谢谢你的帮助 (xièxiè nǐ de bāngzhù) - This phrase thanks someone for their help.
Used alone: 谢谢你的帮助。 (xièxiè nǐ de bāngzhù)
Used in a sentence: 谢谢你的帮助，我现在学会了。 (xièxiè nǐ de bāngzhù, wǒ xiànzài  xuéhuì le) (Thank you for your help, now I can do it.)

5. 非常感谢 (fēicháng gǎnxiè) - This phrase means "thank you very much."
Used alone: 非常感谢。 (fēicháng gǎnxiè)
Used in a sentence: 非常感谢你给我的那份工作。 (fēicháng gǎnxiè nǐ gěi wǒ de nà fèn gōngzuò) (Thank you very much for the job you gave me.)

Five Ways to Say XXX in Chinese

5 ways to say "thank you" in Chinese

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第八课  我想喝茶
一、听力  第一部分
1. 茶
2. 一个杯子
3. 吃米饭
4. 三个人

第二部分
5. 男：你想吃米饭吗？
女：好。
6. 男：明天你想吃什么？ 
   女：我想吃中国菜。
7. 男：请问，这个杯子多少钱？
女：38块。
8. 女：你朋友家有几口人？
 男：他家有四口人。

第三部分
9. 明天他想去商店买一个杯子。
   问：他想买什么？
10. 我想喝茶。你呢？
   问：他想喝什么？
11. 大卫今天下午去中国朋友家喝茶。
问：大卫今天下午去哪儿？
12. 这个菜38块，那个菜49块。
问：那个菜多少钱？


hsk1  第八课  我想喝茶

「死後離婚」？日本では、夫が死んだらすぐ「離婚」する人が増えているのか？
Divorce after (a spouse's) death? Are people in Japan increasingly divorcing their husbands as soon as they die?
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[Intermediate-Upper level] Interesting Japanese Not Taught In Schools About Japanese business culture, Japanese habits & Osaka

「死後離婚」？日本では、夫が死んだらすぐ「離婚」する人が増えているのか？ Divorce after (a spouse's) death? Are people in Japan increasingly divorcing their hus

In today's fast-paced business world, the pressure to deliver is constant. Emails ping incessantly, meetings fill calendars, and impromptu conversations become the norm.  Yet, amidst this whirlwind, a crucial element often gets sidelined: preparation.  Think about it – wouldn't a perfectly executed presentation or a flawlessly delivered pitch be infinitely more effective than a last-minute scramble?

The truth is, effective communication in business is rarely spontaneous.  It's a carefully crafted strategy, and the cornerstone of that strategy is pre-communication planning.  Just as athletes train before a competition, successful business professionals invest time in readying themselves for critical communication moments.

The Power of Preparation in Action:

Consider the scenario: You have a critical meeting with a potential investor.  By investing time in pre-communication planning, you've:

Researched their investment portfolio: You can tailor your pitch to align with their specific interests.
Developed a clear, concise presentation: You highlight the problem your business solves and the value proposition.
Anticipated potential questions: You have well-rehearsed responses that address any investment concerns.
The result? A confident, compelling presentation that positions your business for success.

Investing in Pre-Communication Planning:

Pre-communication planning isn't just about efficiency; it's about maximizing impact and minimizing missteps.  By dedicating time to prepare, you'll project confidence, inspire trust, and ultimately achieve your communication goals.  Remember, in the business world, first impressions matter – so make yours count with the power of preparation.