日本とヨーロッパの春(はる)は、なにが同(おな)じですか？なにが違(ちが)いますか？

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Slow Japanese

Episode #74 - Spring is coming! Common & Different points

In this episode, you will listen to a dialog in the clothing store and learn how to make a simple conversation. Enjoy your podcast! 
<<< Don't forget to solve the quiz related to the podcast.

Turkish Conversations From ZERO to HERO

Episode 5: In The Clothing Store - Giyim Mağazasından Giysi Alıyorum..

Hari ini aku mau cerita sedikit tentang satu budaya di Indonesia, yaitu uang rokok. Mungkin kamu sudah pernah dengar ya? Uang rokok itu sebenarnya seperti tip kecil, tanda terima kasih untuk orang yang sudah membantu kita.
Misalnya, kalau ada tukang AC yang datang memperbaiki AC di rumah, kadang kita kasih sedikit uang tambahan. Nggak banyak, tapi cukup untuk bilang, “makasih ya, sudah bantu.” Dan lucunya, meskipun namanya “uang rokok”, bukan berarti harus dipakai untuk beli rokok.
Tapi ada hal menarik juga. Uang rokok ini bisa bikin suasana berubah. Contohnya, ada seorang kurir yang setiap bulan mengantar paket ke rumah yang sama. Suatu hari, pemilik rumah kasih dia uang rokok sebagai ucapan terima kasih karena selalu datang tepat waktu. Setelah itu, kurirnya jadi makin rajin senyum dan lebih semangat setiap kali datang. Tapi suatu hari, waktu pemilik rumah lupa kasih uang rokok, si kurir tetap sopan dan ramah sih, hanya saja auranya berubah sedikit, dari yang biasanya “100 watt” jadi “50 watt.” 😆
Jadi, memang uang rokok bisa memengaruhi suasana hati atau semangat kerja seseorang. Kadang pelayanan juga bisa terasa beda, tergantung besar atau kecilnya tip yang diterima.
Menurutku, uang rokok itu boleh banget jadi bentuk terima kasih. Tapi idealnya, orang harus tetap bekerja dengan baik karena itu adalah tanggung jawabnya, bukan karena mengharapkan tipnya.
Menurut kamu gimana? Kamu tim kasih uang rokok atau tim nggak kasih?

Terima kasih sudah mendengarkan, sampai jumpa di episode selanjutnya! 😊


Akhir minggu

Uang rokok, jadi semangat atau jadi berharap?

Are you “ticking the boxes” in your OET Speaking test but still stuck at a borderline score? In this episode, Kevin Dean (IELTS & OET teacher at theenglishnative.com
) breaks down the biggest OET Speaking mistake — failing to respond to the patient — and shows you exactly how to fix it.

Learn how to:

Identify and respond to patient cues (B1, B2, A4, E4)

Show empathy and gather more information naturally

Rotate your phrases to sound more like a real clinician

Avoid the “task checklist trap” that keeps candidates at C grade

This episode is packed with real examples from official OET role-plays, practical language you can use in your next test, and tips to sound like the kind of doctor or nurse patients want to visit.

Feel free to book a lesson or message me any time!

Kev's English Podcast

KEP 40: OET Speaking: The #1 Mistake That Costs Candidates Marks (And How to Fix It)

In this episode, I talk about interviewing in a second language. Speaking in a second language is tough; interviewing is tough. Doing both of them at the same time? Well, it can feel like walking into the lion’s den. It’s not for the faint of heart. And yet, there are a lot of brave souls out there who are willing to do what it takes to land a job in their second language.

You will hear a story about when I interviewed in Spanish, which is my second language, and get my top five tips for how you can succeed in an interview in your second language. Then you'll learn the definitions for the English idioms and phrases I used in the episode. 

Originally published on April 10, 2020
Transcript available at https://www.express-to-impress.com/ep2-interview-in-english/.
Infographics from podcast episodes available at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/.

Express to Impress

5 Tips for Interviewing In English

Discover the secrets to effortless connections with 'The Art of Small Talk.' Enhance your social skills and learn to engage in captivating conversations that leave a lasting impression. Unlock the power of small talk and elevate your communication prowess today.

English Learner's Boost

The Art of Small Talk: Building Social Skills for Engaging Conversations

In dieser Episode von "Vietnam: Fakten und persönliche Erfahrungen" erfährst du mehr über die Transport- und Fortbewegungsmöglichkeiten in Vietnam, sowie von deren Vor- und Nachteilen.
Bereite dich mit mir auf deine Vietnam-Reise vor und verbessere dabei deine Deutschkenntnisse!

Vietnam: Fakten und persönliche Erfahrungen 

Episode 4: Transport- und Fortbewegung in Vietnam

En el episodio de hoy aprenderás tres expresiones con el verbo coloquial "petar" en español. 🚀¡Consigue fluidez y confianza hablando español! 🎯Reserva una clase conmigo y te acompañaré en el proceso.
📩 Apúntate a mi boletín de noticias para aprender una palabra coloquial al día:
https://acortar.link/d8H9at

Español coloquial

¿Estás petado?

In this episode we are going to learn a Real Chinese Conversation【Buy fruits 】. 
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Step 1: Listen and catch the words you know already, have a guess about the content.
Step 2: Check the script to learn one by one. 
Step 3: Listen and repeat after it.
Step 4: Practice until you can perform the dialogue. 
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顾客（gùkè, customer）: 老板，苹果怎么卖？
lǎo bǎn ， píng guǒ zěn me mài ？
Boss (of the shop), how do you sell the apples/how much are the apples?
老板(lǎo bǎn, shop owner): 左边的一斤8块钱，右边的一斤9块半。
zuǒ bian de yì jīn 8 kuài qián ， yòu bian de yì jīn 9 kuài bàn 。
The one on the left is 8 yuan per Jin(=0.5kg), and the one on the right is 9.5 yuan per Jin.
顾客: 哪个更甜？
nǎ ge gèng tián ？
Which one is sweeter?
老板: 右边的更甜。
yòu bian de gèng tián 。
The one on the right is sweeter.
顾客: 那来八个吧，大点儿的。
nà lái bā gè ba ， dà diǎn er de 。
Then give me eight, the bigger ones.
老板: 好的，四斤半，收你四十就好。还要别的吗？
hǎo de ， sì jīn bàn ， shōu nǐ sì shí jiù hǎo 。 hái yào bié de ma ？
Okay, 4.5 Jin, I'll just charge you 40 yuan. Do you want anything else?
顾客: 有什么推荐的吗？
yǒu shén me tuī jiàn de ma ？
Any recommendations?
老板: 草莓现在当季，又红又甜。
cǎo méi xiàn zài dāng jì ， yòu hóng yòu tián 。
Strawberries are in season now, red and sweet.
顾客: 一斤多少钱？
yì jīn duō shǎo qián ？
How much is one Jin?
老板: 一斤九块。你试试看。
yì jīn jiǔ kuài 。 nǐ shì shì kàn 。
9 yuan per Jin. Have a try.
顾客: 真的很甜！来两斤吧。
zhēn de hěn tián ！ lái liǎng jīn ba 。
It's really sweet! Give me two Jin.
老板: 一共六十块。
yí gòng liù shí kuài 。
A total of 60 yuan.
顾客: 可以微信付吗？
kě yǐ wēi xìn fù ma ？
Can I pay with WeChat?
老板: 可以，扫这里。
kě yǐ ， sǎo zhè lǐ 。
Yes, scan here.
顾客: 付了。
fù le 。
Paid.
老板: 谢谢。好吃再来啊。
xiè xie 。 hǎo chī zài lái a 。
Thank you. Come again (if) they are delicious.

Fruit vocabulary: https://www.italki.com/zh-cn/vocabulary/476767 