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В этом выпуске подкаста мы поговорим о языке и культуре. Мы обсудим, почему невозможно изучать иностранный язык без знания культуры носителей этого языка и их культурного кода.

Полезная лексика в этом выпуске:
- обычаи = традиции
- многогранный = разносторонний, многообразный
- составляющие = компоненты
- ценность = значимость, важность
- живопись - изобразительное искусство, картины
- роспись = орнамент, иллюстрация, рисунок

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Why The Internet Is Broken and How to Fix It - This the SLOW version of the episode 1

Ever feel like the internet is getting worse? You're not crazy - there's a word for it. 🚨

In this episode of Tiny Topics, we break down the viral concept of "ensh*ttification" - the reason why platforms like Amazon and Facebook go from amazing to awful. Learn why your apps are designed to trick your "fat fingers" and how AI slop is taking over your feed.

But there's hope! Discover the simple solution that keeps some sites honest and what we can do to get a better web.

PLUS: Learn essential vocabulary, so you can sound like a native while complaining like a pro. 

Perfect for English learners who want to understand modern tech culture AND boost their vocabulary! 👍

#LearnEnglish #ESL #Internet #Tech #Podcast #Vocabulary

Tiny Topics! Tiny Talks about Big Topics!

Tiny Topics Podcast - Episode 1 - Slow Version

Let's learn short e vowels. Listen and repeat.
wet, net, jet, pet
Follow me for more phonics.

Phonics Short Vowels

wet net jet pet

大家好，我是潘妮，欢迎来到古典智慧拾贝。在这里，我主要与大家分享中国古代的思想家的智慧。

今天这句话来自老子的《清静经》，是老子道家的智慧。

上士不争，下士好争。意思是有上等智慧的人，是没有争夺的心的，只有最下等最没有智慧的人，才一天到晚与人争夺。

我第一次看到这句话的时候，非常震撼。因为我们现代人，大部分都已经习惯了在各种场合与人争一个高低。不管是争夺有限的物质，还是在意见和他人不一样的时候争强好胜，都是古代圣贤最不会做的事情。老子不愧是圣人，只有不与人争，才能保持清静的心，保持一种自在和自由。这其实是传统中国文化的核心部分。

对此，你是怎么想的呢？谢谢你的收听，我们下次见。

Hello everyone, my name is Penny, welcome to this channel. In this channel, I will share with you wisdoms of Chinese thinkers and philosophers from the past.

Today's phrase comes from Lao Tzu, from the wisdom of Taoism. 

The highly respected men don’t argue and contest, the lowly respected men like to argue and contest. It means that people with superior wisdom do not compete or fight, and only least intelligent people compete with others all the time.

The first time I saw this sentence, it was a shock. Because most of us modern people have been used to competing with people on various occasions. Whether it is competing for limited material resources, or competing to win when opinions differ, these are the last things that ancient sages do. Only by not fighting with others can we maintain a quiet mind and keep our hearts truly free and at ease. This is actually a core part of traditional Chinese wisdom.

What do you think about this? Thanks for your listening and see you next time.

Wisdom From the Past 古典智慧拾贝

古典智慧拾贝 - 上士不争

Hey everyone!In today’s episode, we’re talking about June events.And of course, I’ll be talking about food—what else?!Hope you enjoy it!
みなさまごきげんよう！今日のエピソードは6月のイベントについてだよ。もちろん私は食べ物のことをはなすよ！ぜひ楽しんでね！


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Epi12:6月のイベント梅仕事【Japanese Podcast】

EP.2 中高級intermediate, HSK4 

最近的網路流行語，什麼是內卷(nèi juǎn)?What is Involution? 

  

聽過內卷嗎? 收聽這集來了解，你覺得內卷怎麼樣呢? 

  

你有沒有不小心陷入內卷的情形呢?你聽過甚麼很嚴重的內卷嗎? 

在你的國家、工作地、社會有很多內卷嗎? 

Sherri Chinese

最近的網路流行語,什麼是內卷(nèi juǎn)?What is Involution?

The second story written by Artificial Intelligence. This one is very scary! be warned!

Stories to Stimulate!

AI Stories 2: A Scary Story

Today we're talking about the word "pedantic" and how we can use it to talk about people who are very concerned about the smallest details. I hope you find it useful!

Don't forget that I'm a full time English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. So if you use English as a second language at work and you'd like to improve your professional communication skills then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work!


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Is college worth the time and money? Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost, according to a new survey.

And most said they feel the US higher education system is moving in the "wrong direction."

Overall, only 36% of adults said they have a "great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in higher education, according to a report released by Gallup and the Lumina Foundation. That confidence level has declined steadily from 57% in 2015.

Some of the same opinions have been reflected in declining enrollment numbers as colleges contend with the effects of the student debt crisis, concerns about the high cost of tuition and political debates over how they teach about race and other topics.

"It's so expensive, and I don't think colleges are teaching people what they need to get a job," said Randy Hill, a 59-year-old driver from Connecticut.

He added: "You graduate out of college, you're up to [your] eyeballs in debt, you can't get a job, then you can't pay it off. What's the point?"

The June 2024 survey's overall finding — that 36% of adults feel strong confidence in higher education — is the same as the year before.

But what concerns researchers is that more Americans — 32% — said they have "very little" or no confidence in higher education.

Experts say that fewer college graduates could lead to labor shortages in fields from health care to information technology.

For those who choose not to go to college, it often means lower lifetime earnings — 75% less compared with those who get bachelor's degrees, according to Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce. And during an economic downturn, those without degrees are more likely to lose jobs.

However, others still see the value in higher education. College student Kristen Freeman from California told The Associated Press: "I think higher education can give students the spark to want to change the system."