Sweden has launched a new law that allows grandparents to get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren for up to three months of a child's first year.



English Vibes

Sweden Pays Grandparents to Care for Grandkids

Neste episódio vamos falar de anglicismos na língua portuguesa. Descubra tudo ouvindo o Podcast. 


Language Coach by Edite

Anglicismos na Língua Portuguesa

Primero, hablemos del verbo "ir". "Ir" significa "to go" en inglés y es un verbo irregular, así que cambia en sus conjugaciones. Por ejemplo:
- Yo voy al mercado. 🛒
- Tú vas a la playa. 🏖️
- Él/ella va al parque. 🌳

En Ecuador, puedes usar este verbo para describir tus planes. Por ejemplo:
- Voy a visitar el Malecón 2000 en Guayaquil. 🌆
- Vamos a las Islas Galápagos el próximo mes. 🏝️

Ahora, el verbo "hacer", que significa "to do" o "to make". También es irregular:
- Yo hago la tarea. 📚
- Tú haces deporte. 🏃‍♂️
- Nosotros hacemos un pastel. 🎂

En Ecuador, puedes usar "hacer" en muchas situaciones cotidianas. Por ejemplo:
- Hago una excursión al Cotopaxi. 🗻
- Hacemos una fiesta en la Amazonía. 🎉

Otro verbo importante es "tener", que significa "to have". Es irregular y muy útil:
- Yo tengo una idea. 💡
- Tú tienes un libro. 📖
- Ellos tienen una casa. 🏠

En Ecuador, puedes decir:
- Tengo un viaje a Quito. ✈️
- Tienes que probar el ceviche. 🥘

Por último, el verbo "ser", que significa "to be". Es esencial y también irregular:
- Yo soy de Ecuador. 🇪🇨
- Tú eres estudiante. 🎓
- Nosotros somos amigos. 🤝

En Ecuador, puedes usar "ser" para describir lugares y personas:
- Soy de Cuenca. 🏞️
- Eres muy amable. 😊

No tengas miedo de hablar español

Verbos difíciles e irregulares 

Is it hard to learn Cantonese?  Not really! In my opinion, saying in correct Cantonese tones is the most important thing. 
Follow me, take it easty to learn about tones of Cantonese. (HK Jyutping) 

 si1       si2           si3       si4        si5            si6
 诗         史            试        时          市            事
 poem   history   try     time     market    matter
  
ji1        ji2       ji3         ji4          ji5             ji6  
 姨       椅        意          移         已              易
aunt   chair   mean   move   already     easy

 fu1            fu2       fu3        fu4            fu5            fu6
 夫              虎          富         扶               妇              父
husband   tiger     rich     support     woman    father

Remember, just practise it like singing a song , you will say them smothly  :)


Easy  Cantonese 

Take easy to learn about tones of Cantonese  (1)

在繁忙的城市生活中，有人总是忙于工作，有的人忙于其他事情而牺牲了自己的时间和健康。你的生活中有没有错过什么呢？

有没有办法来补救呢？

雪花读美文

生活中你错过了什么？

In this episode we talk about the HUngarian gastronomy, eating and drinking habits with Martin. 
https://teach.italki.com/user/5211013



Beyond the language 

Hungarian gastronomy

Join me in this insightful podcast episode as we delve into the world of negotiation and explore the power of persuasive phrases. Negotiation is not just about making deals; it's about influencing outcomes, building relationships, and creating win-win situations. In this episode, we unravel the secrets behind effective negotiation by examining the strategic use of persuasive phrases.

Discover how phrases like acknowledging the other party's position or expressing gratitude for concessions made can foster goodwill and encourage collaboration. Learn how highlighting scarcity and leveraging authority can create urgency and bolster credibility, tipping the scales in your favor. Explore the concept of social proof and how it can influence perceptions and attitudes, making it easier to align with your proposals.

Whether you're a seasoned negotiator or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your negotiation skills.  Master the art of persuasion and take your negotiation game to the next level.

The Global Professional Podcast

Mastering the Art of Persuasion in Negotiation - Episode 63

1. One second
2. It depends
3. Really?
4. Ok, then
5. Over there
6. Got you 
7. Forget it / Never mind
8. You ok?
9. Sorry?
10. Sounds good
11. Sure
12.  We’ll see
Please tell me in the comments if you’ve passed this challenge or not

chinesewithserana

Can you translate these everyday English phrases into Chinese?

In this podcast, I will be sharing some things I learned about preparing for retirement.
I hope that you will find value in this podcast.