The sad story of how one ambitious, but reckless, young executive brought down one of the most respected and oldest merchant banks in the City of London. 

The Bumper Book of Great English Stories

Great business stories 2: Barings Bank and Nick Leeson

你好！我叫安东。我28岁了。  
Nǐ hǎo! Wǒ jiào Āndōng. Wǒ èrshíbā suì le.  
我喜欢学汉语。  
Wǒ xǐhuān xué Hànyǔ.  
我的西班牙语和英语说得都很好。  
Wǒ de Xībānyáyǔ hé Yīngyǔ shuō de dōu hěn hǎo.  
以前我学了意大利语，但现在都不记得了。  
Yǐqián wǒ xuéle Yìdàlìyǔ, dàn xiànzài dōu bú jìde le.  
我喜欢旅行。我很快就去北京了。  
Wǒ xǐhuān lǚxíng. Wǒ hěn kuài jiù qù Běijīng le.  
我要在天安门广场拍照，说汉语，坐地铁。  
Wǒ yào zài Tiān’ānmén Guǎngchǎng pāizhào, shuō Hànyǔ, zuò dìtiě.  
我什么时候去北京？我希望很快就能去。  
Wǒ shénme shíhou qù Běijīng? Wǒ xīwàng hěn kuài jiù néng qù.  

问题：  
1、安东多大了？  
Āndōng duōdà le?  
2、他现在学什么语言？  
Tā xiànzài xué shénme yǔyán?  
3、他在北京要做什么？  
Tā zài Běijīng yào zuò shénme?  

1、记得​​ (jìde) - remember
2、旅行​​ (lǚxíng) - travel
3、地铁​​ (dìtiě) - subway
4、希望​​ (xīwàng) - hope
5、拍照​​ (pāizhào) - take photos
6、天安门广场​​ (Tiān'ānmén Guǎngchǎng) - Tiananmen Square (proper noun)

7、时间副词「就...了」​​
Structure: Subj. + 就 + V. + 了
Function: Expressing immediate future (e.g., "I will go soon")
Example: 我很快就去北京了。

8、「要」表计划​​
Structure: Subj. + 要 + V.
Function: Indicating future plans/intentions
Example: 我要拍照。

9、程度补语「V.得+很+Adj.」​​
Structure: Subj. + V. + O. + V. + 得 + 很 + Adj.
Function: Describing degree of action (e.g., "speak very well")
Example: 我说汉语说得很好。

Beginner Chinese Listening

A1 Chinese Listening - 01 Meet Anton

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.

The Global Professional Podcast

Preparation For Business Communication - EP 24

You will learn the 8 levels of adjective placement in the English language so you can correctly use and place adjectives to describe nouns in sentences. Remember the more adjectives that you use, the more descriptive your sentences are BUT they must be used in the RIGHT order!

🖊️ You will want to take notes so get out a pen!

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Stairway to English: Short easy to understand episodes to improve your English grammar and fluency

Correctly use adjectives in sentences by learning the 8 levels!

Vidéo avec sous-titres et images: 
https://youtu.be/Vfjhfmg7ifo?si=sq4V31fWl4RoqMAh

French Stories For All

Blabla Pêche & Mangas

・登場人物
英語: Character
スペイン語: Personaje
タイ語: ตัวละคร

・心情
英語: Emotions, Feelings
スペイン語: Emociones, Sentimientos
タイ語: ความรู้สึก 

・描写
英語: Depiction, Description
スペイン語: Descripción, Representación
タイ語: การพรรณนา

・懐かしい
英語: Nostalgic
スペイン語: Nostálgico
タイ語: คิดถึง

・悩み
英語: Worry, Trouble
スペイン語: Preocupación
タイ語: ความกังวล





最近見たアニメ

日本語の勉強をし始めたきっかけとしてアニメや漫画をあげる生徒がとても多いです。私は子供の時はアニメを見て育ったんですが、大人になるにつれてアニメを見なくなっていました。最近はジブリの宮崎駿監督の最新作が出ればちょっと興味が湧くくらいでほとんどアニメを見ることはなかったのですが、生徒さんにアニメ好きが多いので日本語講師としてある程度は知っておくべきだと思い、見るようにしています。

今回は最近見たアニメでみなさんにオススメのアニメを紹介したいと思います。『泣きたい私は猫をかぶる』というタイトルのアニメです。ネタバレになってしまうので詳しくは書きませんが、学生時代の悩みや恋愛などのシーンを見て懐かしい気持ちになる素敵な映画でした。また、登場人物の心情描写も素晴らしかったです。ネットフリックスで見ることができるので、日本のアニメを見たいけどどれを見たらいいか分からない、という人にオススメです。見終わった後、暖かい気持ちになれる映画です。


Jurisensei1217

Business English with Tannia

How to Introduce Yourself Before a Presentation

Procrastination.

Transcript:- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YLNU8nW24-l8_fYKpMT9tUznBA1gCBtS/view?usp=drivesdk