东施效颦[dōng shī xiào pín]：Dongshi/imitate/frown，to look all the uglier by mimicking the beauty 
越国 yuè guó：A state，In the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history
西施 xī shī ：A famous Chinese beauty woman.
东施 dōng sh ：A ugly woman
皱眉 zhòu méi：knit one's brows;frown
捂着 wǔ zhe：Cover;clutch
心口痛 xīn kǒu tòng：heart pain
左邻右舍 zuǒ lín yòu shè： neighbours
 This idiom came to be used to indicate improper imitation that produces the reverse effect.


乐读中文 (Lè Dú Zhōngwén) - "Joyful Chinese Stories"

东施效颦[dōng shī xiào pín]

A:	Next. Passport, please.

B:	Hello. Here you are.

A:	How long will you stay?

B:	Once again, please.

A:	How long will you stay?

B:	For 2 weeks.

A:	Where will you stay?

B:	At the L Hotel.

A:	What’s the purpose of your stay?

B:	Once again, please. Slowly please.

A:	What’s the purpose of your stay?

B:	I'm here on business, and to sightsee.

A:	Okay. Thank you. Welcome to the United States.

English Conversation/Dialogue

Immigration Check 

秋（あき）のスイーツビュッフェに行（い）ってきた

巷（ちまた）で流行（はや）りの生（なま）絞（しぼ）りモンブランも体験（たいけん）し、「いもくりなんきん」以外（いがい）には葡萄（ぶどう）を使（つか）ったスイーツもあって、葡萄が大好（だいす）きな私（わたし）としては大（だい）満足（まんぞく）のラインナップだった。
食（た）べ放題（ほうだい）だからたくさん食べようと思ったが、やはり「いもくりなんきん」。少し食べただけでお腹（なか）が膨（ふく）らみ、思（おも）っていた以上（いじょう）に食べられなかった・・・。もっと食べたかった気持ち（きも）がある一方（いっぽう）、苦（くる）しくて食べられない状況（じょうきょう）に悔（くや）しさがあったが、秋（あき）の味覚（みかく）を堪能（たんのう）できたことは素直（すなお）に嬉（うれ）しい。でももう当分（とうぶん）、「いもくりなんきん」は要（い）らない！

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秋のスイーツビュッフェに行ってきた２【全２話】

Привет!

В этом выпуске подкаста мы поговорим про зимние праздники. Конечно, это Новый год и Рождество. Мы узнаем, когда отмечаются эти праздники, и какие бывают традиции.

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Выпуск 18. Новый год и Рождество / New Year and Christmas

In that episode i purposely take a woman's voice as i embody the role of a " fille de joie " ( joy girl ) in the old Paris . 

"Je suis comme je suis"

Je suis faite comme ça
Quand j'ai envie de rire
Oui je ris aux éclats
J'aime celui qui m'aime
Est-ce ma faute à moi
Si ce n'est pas le même
Que j'aime à chaque fois
Je suis comme je suis
Je suis faite comme ça
Que voulez-vous de plus
Que voulez-vous de moi
Je suis faite pour plaire
Et n'y puis rien changer
Mes talons sont trop hauts
Ma taille trop cambrée
Mes seins beaucoup trop durs
Et mes yeux trop cernés
Et puis après
Qu'est-ce que ça peut vous faire
Je suis comme je suis
Je plais à qui je plais
Qu'est-ce que ça peut vous faire
Ce qui m'est arrivé
Oui j'ai aimé quelqu'un
Oui quelqu'un m'a aimée
Comme les enfants qui s'aiment
Simplement savent aimer
Aimer aimer...
Pourquoi me questionner
Je suis là pour vous plaire
Et n'y puis rien changer.

"I Am What I Am"

I am what I am
I’m made that way
When I want to laugh
Yes I erupt with laughter
I love the one that loves me
Is it my fault
If it’s not the same one
That I love each time
I am what I am
I’m made that way
What more do you want
What do you want from me
 
I’m made for pleasure
And nothing can change that
My heels are too high
My figure too curved
My breasts way too firm
And my eyes too darkly ringed
And then afterwards
What can you do about it
I am what I am
I please who I please
 
What can you do about it
What happened to me
Yes I loved someone
Yes someone loved me
Like children love each other
Simply knowing how to love
Love love…
Why ask me
I’m here for your pleasure
And nothing can change that.
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Spanish but nerdy

Cannibalism

Two corvesations: 

1- ¿ Quien es maria ?

 2- Las entradas a cine 

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Learn Spanish Conversation

Learn Spanish Conversation parte 19

这是我最喜欢的中文歌 
=zhè shì wǒ zuì xǐ huan de zhōng wén gē
=This is my favourite Chinese song

Song List：
后会无期 (hòu huì wú qī)=Never meet again
传奇（chun qí）=Legend
中国话-（zhong1 guo2 hua4）=Chinese language


Crystal Gao's Chinese Language Journey

9、这是我最喜欢的中文歌=zhè shì wǒ zuì xǐ huan de zhōng wén gē =This is my favourite Chinese song

Building a strong professional network is no longer optional. It's a powerful tool that can open doors to new opportunities, provide valuable insights, and accelerate your career growth. But simply collecting business cards isn't enough. Here are the top 10 best practices for effective professional networking:

1.Develop a compelling elevator pitch (highlight your value).
2.Actively listen and engage in conversations (build genuine connections).
3.Attend industry events and online communities (expand your network).
4.Leverage your network for informational interviews (explore career paths).
5.Provide value to your network (support, referrals, introductions).
6.Follow up with new connections (solidify relationships).
7.Maintain a strong online presence (professional profile and social media activity).
8.Nurture existing relationships (stay in touch and offer support).
9.Be strategic with your networking efforts (focus on relevant connections).
10.Uphold professional etiquette (be respectful, reliable, trustworthy).