Le Renard invite la Cigogne à dîner, mais il lui sert un bouillon très liquide dans une assiette plate. Avec son long bec, la Cigogne ne peut rien attraper, tandis que le Renard lape tout en un instant. Pour se venger poliment, la Cigogne invite à son tour le Renard. Elle sert la nourriture dans une fiole à col étroit et long : son bec y entre facilement, mais le museau du Renard reste bloqué. Le Renard repart la faim au ventre, pris à son propre piège.

Voici le lien pour retrouver le texte original afin de suivre la lecture pas à pas, ainsi qu'une fiche de vocabulaire adaptée aux apprenants de FLE (niveaux B1-B2) pour faciliter la compréhension du texte.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/161gTvBplAuCPULCBSejar1dXI2HAtCusocCOEngZ_3Q/edit?usp=sharing

Bonne écoute !

Les Fables en Douceur — Le français pas à pas

Épisode 6 : Le Renard et la Cigogne — Jean de La Fontaine

JAKE: Where should we take a vacation this year? Let’s 
decide soon.
MELISSA: Well, I’d like to go somewhere warm. How about
the beach? Or we could rent a cabin on the lake.
JAKE: You want to go to the beach, again? I want to ski 
this winter. How about a compromise? What about 
traveling to the Alps in Europe next April? We can 
find a ski resort on a lake.
MELISSA: Oh, we’ve never been to Europe before! But I don’t 
know if it will be sunny and warm then. I need to 
do some research first. That will help me make up
my mind.



LANGUAGE NOTES
• Decide is a useful verb to express choice. The idiom “to make up my mind” also 
means “to decide”: “There are so many choices in this menu. It’s going to take awhile 
to make up my mind/decide.” You can finish this sentence with either the idiom or the 
verb “decide.”
• How about This phrase presents an alternative. This phrase can be followed by a 
subject plus a conjugated verb or by a noun: How about we go swimming? / How about 
a movie tonight?
• Many verbs express opinions: to think / to believe / to suppose / to assume, etc. They 
are not all synonymous. For example, “to suppose” and “to assume” express that the 
speaker has a preconceived idea: He came back late from work, so I assumed that traffic 
was bad. /I suppose that may not have been the case, and that he might just have had a 
lot of work.

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 27: Giving your opinion

Forget bullet points and dry statistics. Capturing attention and sparking action requires a different approach: storytelling.  Effective communication transforms you from an information provider into a captivating storyteller, weaving a narrative that resonates with your audience.

Why Stories?

Humans are wired for stories. They tap into emotions, create a sense of connection, and make information more memorable.  A well-crafted story in a business presentation can:

Illustrate complex concepts: Imagine explaining a new marketing strategy. By weaving a story about a customer's journey, you make the strategy relatable and engaging.
Highlight challenges and solutions: Business is full of obstacles. Share a story about overcoming a past hurdle, showcasing your problem-solving expertise.
Inspire and motivate: The most powerful stories evoke emotions and ignite action. Use a story of a customer's success to inspire others to do the same.

Identify the Hero: Every story needs a hero. In a business context, the hero could be your customer, your team, or even your company itself.
Define the Obstacle: What challenges does the hero face? This could be a market disruption, a competitor's strategy, or an internal obstacle to overcome.
Showcase the Journey: How does the hero overcome the obstacles? This is where you highlight your product, service, or strategy in action.
Deliver a Satisfying Resolution: What is the positive outcome of the story? Did the hero achieve their goal? Leave your audience with a sense of accomplishment and hope.
Storytelling in Action:

Imagine pitching your innovative new software to potential investors. Instead of a dry presentation full of technical jargon, weave a story about a struggling small business frustrated with outdated software.  Highlight how your product transformed their operations, leading to increased efficiency and growth.  This narrative approach connects on an emotional level, making your pitch more memorable and impactful.



The Global Professional Podcast

Storytelling in Business Communication  EP 28

第四个行星是一个实业家的星球。
The fourth planet belonged to a businessman.
这个人忙得不可开交，小王子到来的时候，他甚至连头都没有抬一下。
This man was so much occupiedthat he did not even raise his head at the little prince's arrival.
小王子对他说：“您好。您的烟卷灭了。”
"Good morning," the little prince said to him. "Your cigarette has gone out."
三加二等于五。五加七等于十二。十二加三等于十五。
Three and two make Five. Five and seven make twelve. Twelve and three make Fifteen.
你好。十五加七，二十二。二十二加六，二十八。
Good morning. Fifteen and seven make twenty-two.Twenty-twoand six make twenty-eight.
没有时间去再点着它。
I haven't time to light it again.
二十六加五，三十一。
Twenty-six and Five make thirty-one.
哎哟！一共是五亿一百六十二万二千七百三十一。
Phew! Then that makes Five-hundred-and-one-million,six-hundred-twenty-two-thousand, seven-hundred-thirty-one.
“五亿什么呀？”小王子问。
"Five hundred million what?" asked the little prince.
嗯？你还待在这儿那？
Eh? Are you still there?
五亿一百万，我也不知道是什么了。我的工作很多!

Five-hundred-and-one million, I can't stop, I have so much to do!
我是很严肃的。
I am concerned with matters of consequence.
我可是从来也没有功夫去闲聊！二加五得七…
I don't amusemyself with balderdash. Two and Five make seven...
“五亿一百万什么呀？”小王子重复问道。
"Five-hundred-and-one million what?" repeated the little prince,
一旦他提出了一个问题，是从来也不会放弃的。
who neverin his life had let go of a question once he had asked it.
这位实业家抬起头说。
The businessman raised his head.
我住在这个星球上五十四年以来，只被打搅过三次。
During the Fifty-four years that I have inhabited this planet, I have been disturbed only three times.
第一次是二十二年前，不知从哪里跑来了一只金龟子来打搅我。
The First time was twenty-two years ago, when some giddy goose fell from goodness knows where.
它发出一种可怕的噪音，
He made the most frightful noise that resounded all over the place,
使我在一笔帐目中出了四个差错。
and I made four mistakes in my addition.
第二次，在十一年前，是风湿病发作，
因为我缺乏锻炼所致。
我没有功夫闲逛。我可是个严肃的人。
现在…这是第三次！
我计算的结果是五亿一百万…

几百万什么？
这位实业家知道要想安宁是无望的了，就说道：

几百万个小东西，这些小东西有时出现在天空中。

苍蝇吗？
Flies?
不是，是些闪闪发亮的小东西。
Oh, no. Little glittering objects.
是蜜蜂吗？
Bees?
不是，是金黄色的小东西，这些小东西叫那些懒汉们胡思乱想

我是个严肃的人。我没有时间胡思乱想。


小王子-The Little Prince-Read in Chinese

小王子第29章：很严肃的人

What does this deal mean for potential peace in the region?

The Short And Sweet English Learning Podcast

Episode 2, US and Ukraine Mineral Deal Reached

Good and evil exist within each of us. It’s our responsibility to own that reality and do whatever we can to nurture the good.

Short Stories with Rose 

The Two Wolves

Benvenuti a un nuovo episodio di "Italiano Chiaro," il podcast dedicato alla bellezza e alla ricchezza della lingua e della cultura italiane. Oggi ci immergeremo in un mondo di cinema, arte e bellezza senza tempo mentre esploriamo il Festival del Cinema di Venezia, uno degli eventi cinematografici più prestigiosi al mondo.

In questo episodio, ci addentreremo nelle profonde radici storiche di questo festival, scoprendo come ha iniziato la sua straordinaria avventura nel 1932 e come è diventato il festival cinematografico più antico al mondo. Esploreremo l'atmosfera unica di Venezia che si trasforma durante la "Settimana del Cinema" alla fine di agosto e all'inizio di settembre, quando il festival raggiunge il suo apice.

Italiano Chiaro - Cultura e Tradizioni 

Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica di Venezia

Halo, apa kabar semua? Kembali lagi di podcast saya.
Bagaimana akhir minggu kalian? 

Besok, tanggal 14 Februari adalah hari Valentine, atau disebut juga hari kasih sayang. Biasanya apa yang kalian lakukan di hari itu? Euforia hari Valentine ini sudah terlihat di supermarket, mal yang penuh dengan dekorasi berbentuk hati, berwarna merah, merah muda, dan lainnya. 
Banyak orang yang habiskan waktu bersama dengan orang-orang tercinta di hari kasih sayang ini, memberi hadiah, coklat, bunga atau juga mengirim kartu valentine. Mereka melakukan semua ini sebagai rasa terima kasih seribu untuk orang-orang tersayang. "Terima kasih seribu(1000)" artinya adalah "sangat terima kasih". Di Bahasa Inggris, "a thousand thanks", dan di Bahasa Jepang artinya " 本当にありがとうございます". Terima kasih seribu kepada kalian ya, karena selalu mendengarkan podcast saya! :) 

Apa kalian sudah punya rencana untuk besok? 
Selamat menikmati hari kasih sayang dengan keluarga, teman baik dan orang-orang yang kalian cintai ya! Selamat hari Valentine! 





Akhir minggu

Terima kasih seribu

The vocabulary of the Kerala road, the sentences that actually get you off at the right stop, and one piece of advice about asking directions that will save you more time than everything else here.

I am Dr. Reshmi R. Nair, an applied linguist from Kerala. I have taught hundreds of learners to speak Malayalam as it is actually spoken.

THE ROAD
റോഡ് - road; വഴി - vazhi - way, path, route
കവല / ജംഗ്ഷൻ - kavala / junction - in Kerala the junction is the basic unit of geography. Places are identified by their junctions and you will be told to get off at one.
ബസ് സ്റ്റാൻഡ് - bus stand; പാലം - paalam - bridge; വളവ് - valavu - a bend
കയറ്റം / ഇറക്കം - kayattam / irakkam - uphill / downhill
കുഴി - kuzhi - pothole; ബ്ലോക്ക് - block - a traffic jam (ട്രാഫിക് ബ്ലോക്ക് ആണ് - there is a jam)

THE VERBS
കയറുക - kayaruka - to board (literally to climb up)
ഇറങ്ങുക - iranguka - to get down, to alight
നിർത്തുക - nirthuka - to stop something
തിരിയുക - thiriyuka - to turn

THE BUS
The state corporation buses are affectionately called ആനവണ്ടി (aanavandi), the elephant vehicle, for their size and unhurried dignity. The കണ്ടക്ടർ (conductor) sells tickets from a seat near the door; you pay after boarding and the fare is calculated by stage.

THE SENTENCES
ഈ ബസ് എവിടേക്കാണ്? - ee bus evidekkaanu? - where does this bus go?
ഒരു ടിക്കറ്റ് തരണം - oru ticket tharanam - give me one ticket
എത്ര രൂപയായി? - ethra roopayaayi? - how much has it come to?
അടുത്ത സ്റ്റോപ്പിൽ ഇറങ്ങണം - adutha stoppil iranganam - I need to get off at the next stop
എനിക്ക് ഇറങ്ങണം - enikku iranganam - I need to get down. Say this one clearly: it is the sentence that stops you ending up in the next district.

The boards on the front of a bus are very often in Malayalam script only. A learner who can read കോഴിക്കോട് on the front of a moving bus has just converted study into freedom.

Which junction do you get off at? Comment below.

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