I talk about the phenomenon of trying to fit in despite how expensive it can be. 

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Keeping Up with the Jones

In this episode of Business English with Ali, we unlock the secrets to acing your next job interview with confidence and flair! Packed with sophisticated vocabulary like "proactive," "streamline," and "value proposition," this 5-minute guide will elevate your communication skills and leave a lasting impression on potential employers. From crafting polished answers to mastering the art of closing an interview, you'll gain the tools to articulate your worth and stand out in a competitive job market. Tune in and take your business English—and your career—to the next level!

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Vocabulary for job interview

In this audio recording I am talkign to you about the process I go through when answering these questions.

This is a process that I teach my students to discover & go through & succeed at speaking because they found themselves be more creative, less stuck and more words 'are becoming available' for them when they are speaking.

Join to try.

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS PART 1 - Tlka about a tree

In this episode, we bring you the delightful tale of The Clever Fox and the Hungry Rabbit. This heartwarming story takes place in a lush green forest where a hungry rabbit struggles to find food. Just when he feels hopeless, he meets a wise and playful fox who teaches him an important lesson about wit and friendship. Join us as we explore this charming tale filled with humor, kindness, and a valuable life lesson!

Türkçe masallar

Akıllı Tilki ve Aç Tavşan (The Clever Fox and the Hungry Rabbit)

Text：
学生：这条丝巾多少钱？
xuésheng：zhè tiáo sī jīn duōshǎo qián？
Student: How much is this silk scarf ?
售货员：380元。
shòuhuò yuán：380 yuán.
Salesperson: 380 yuan.
学生：太贵了！
xuésheng：tài guì le !
Student: It's too expensive !
售货员：这是真丝的，质量非常好。
shòuhuò yuán: zhèshì zhēnsī de，zhìliàng fēicháng hǎo.
Salesperson：This is made of real silk, a very good quality.
学生：能便宜一点儿吗？
xuésheng：néng piágyi yī diǎnr ma？
Student: Could it be cheaper?
售货员：给你打八折吧。
shòuhuò yuán： gěi nǐ dǎ bā zhé ba.
Salesperson: I'll give you a 20% discount.
学生：还是贵，180元，怎么样？
xuésheng：háishì guì，180 yuán， zěnme yàng？
Student: It's still too much, 180 yuan. is it ok?
售货员：不行，最少260元。
shòuhuò yuán:  bù xíng, zuì shǎo 260 yuán.
Salesperson: No, at least 260 yuan.
学生：好吧，我买一条。
xuésheng：hǎo ba, wǒ mǎi yī tiáo.
Student: Alright, I'll buy one.

New words：
贵 guì：expensive
便宜 pián yi：cheap
打折 dǎ zhé：discount（打dǎ+num.+折zhé）
能 néng ：can/be able to
最 zuì：most（最zuì+～：最少zuì shǎo、最多 zuì duō、最快 zuì kuài、最慢 zuì màn...)
还是 hái shì：still、all the same
不行 bù xíng：won't do;be not allowed
丝巾 sī jīn： Silk scarf
质量 zhì liàng：quality
真丝 zhēn sī ：real silk
条 tiáo：measure word for something in the shape of a long strip.

Welcome to visit China ”欢迎来中国!“

L9 购物～Shopping

Here we have a challange because its a total of 4 pages for this chapter. So take your time and listen a couple of times, make sure that you understand what it's about. Write the new words down and make flash cards for example.

Beginner book Dutch A1-A2

Chapter 8 Page 1 - Vondelpark.   extra long chapter 

How to study German in a year. Fremdsprachen lernen mit Erfolg. In dieser Folge sprechen Henry, ein in den USA lebender Kubaner und Fremdsprachenlehrer Thomas sprechen über erfolgreiche Strategien und Methoden, um eine Fremdsprache zu erlernen. Henry ist Kubaner, lebt in den USA und lernt seit zwei Jahren Deutsch, davon ein Jahr mit Teacher Lutz. Nach nur zwei Jahren hat er bereits ein B2 Niveau erreicht und legt nun seine B2 Prüfung ab. Diese Podcastfolge ist für alle Sprachinteressierten, DAZ, DAF-Lerner gedacht. In Zukunft werden weitere Podcasts in Englisch, Spanisch und Deutsch folgen.

Teacher Lutz unterrichtet seit 2016 Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Er arbeitet als Englisch und Deutschlehrer an einer Schule für Erwachsene und spricht darüber hinaus fließend Spanisch.

Henry ist Kubaner, lebt in den USA und lernt seit zwei Jahren Deutsch und spricht diese Sprache mittlerweile sehr fließend. In ein paar Tagen legt er seine B2 Prüfung in Deutsch ab. Respekt!

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Deutsch lernen mit Teacher Lutz - Strategien und Methoden Fremdsprachen zu lernen

Quiet Nights: Relaxing Bedtime Stories... 

Listen to this story from a little explorer while you increase your vocabulary and practice your listening

Hablar por hablar (Listening)

Noches Tranquilas: Cuentos Relajantes para dormir 

ɡēnɡ léi shì ɡǔ shí hòu wèi ɡuó yǒu mínɡ de shè jiàn nénɡ shǒu。  
更羸是古时候魏国有名的射箭能手。
yǒu yì tiān，ɡēnɡ léi ɡēn wèi wánɡ dào jiāo wài dǎ liè。 
有一天，更羸跟魏王到郊外打猎。
yì zhī dà yàn cónɡ yuǎn chù màn màn de fēi lái， 
一只大雁从远处慢慢地飞来，
biān fēi biān mínɡ。 
边飞边鸣。
ɡēnɡ léi zǐ xì kàn le kàn， 
更羸仔细看了看，
zhǐ zhe dà yàn duì wèi wánɡ shuō： 
指着大雁对魏王说：
“dà wánɡ，wǒ bú yònɡ jiàn， 
“大王，我不用箭，
zhǐ yào lā yí xià ɡōnɡ， 
只要拉一下弓，
zhè zhī dà yàn jiù nénɡ diào xià lái。” 
这只大雁就能掉下来。” 
wèi wánɡ bù xiānɡ xìn。 
魏王不相信。
ɡēnɡ léi shuō：“qǐnɡ rànɡ wǒ shì yí xià。” 
更羸说：“请让我试一下。”
ɡēnɡ léi bìnɡ bù qǔ jiàn， 
更羸并不取箭，
tā zuǒ shǒu ná ɡōnɡ，yòu shǒu lā xián， 
他左手拿弓，右手拉弦，
zhǐ tīnɡ dé“bēnɡ”de yì shēnɡ xiǎnɡ， 
只听得“嘣”的一声响，
nà zhī dà yàn zhǐ wǎnɡ shànɡ fēi， 
那只大雁只往上飞，
pāi le liǎnɡ xià chì bǎnɡ， 
拍了两下翅膀，
hū rán cónɡ bàn kōnɡ lǐ zhí diào xià lái。
忽然从半空里直掉下来。  
wèi wánɡ kàn le，dà chī yì jīnɡ。 
魏王看了，大吃一惊。  
ɡēnɡ léi jiě shì shuō：“zhè zhǐ niǎo fēi dé màn， 
更羸解释说：“这只鸟飞得慢，
jiào de shēnɡ yīn hěn bēi cǎn。 
叫的声音很悲惨。
fēi dé màn，yīn wéi tā shòu ɡuò jiàn shānɡ，shānɡ kǒu méi yǒu hǎo； 
飞得慢，因为它受过箭伤，伤口没有好；
jiào de bēi cǎn，yīn wéi tā lí kāi tónɡ bàn，dé bú dào bānɡ zhù。 
叫得悲惨，因为它离开同伴，得不到帮助。
tā yì tīnɡ dào xián xiǎnɡ，xīn lǐ hěn hài pà， 
它一听到弦响，心里很害怕，
jiù pīn mìnɡ wǎnɡ ɡāo chù fēi。 
就拼命往高处飞。
tā yì shǐ jìn，shānɡ kǒu yòu liè kāi le，jiù diào xià lái le。”
它一使劲，伤口又裂开了，就掉下来了。”