When was the last time you did absolutely nothing? In this counterintuitive episode, we explore the surprising science behind intentional stillness and why it’s one of the most powerful tools for creativity, clarity, and connection. Spoiler: doing nothing isn’t laziness—it’s a game-changer. Ready to embrace the pause? Click play and transform how you see productivity forever.

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Just STOP:The Power of Doing Nothing

بْلَادْ الشَام هي أَرْبَعَة دُوَلْ, سوريا و الأُرْدُن و فِلِسْطِين ولبنان.
مِن نَاحِية المَسَاحَة سوريا أَكْبَر شِي وبَعْدَين الأُرْدُن وبَعِدْهَا فْلِسْطِينْ وأَصْغَر شِي لِبْنَان.
الأُرْدُن بِالجَنُوب وفِيهَا البَحْر المَيِّت, أَغْلَب سُكَّانْهَا مِن فِلِسْطِين وأَهَلْهَا إِسِمْهُم النَشَامَى.
لِبْنَان بِالغَرْب و جُزْء كْبِير مْنَهَا سَاحِل, وكمان فِيهَا جْبَال وطَبِيعِتْهَا كتير حِلْوِة.
فِلْسِطِين كَمَان بِالغَرْب وأَغْلَب مُدُنْهَا عالسَاحِل. فِيهَا أول القِبْلِتِين (المِسْجِد الأَقْصَى).
سُورْيَا بِالشَمَال وجُزْء صْغِير مِنْهَا عالسَاحِل بس كَمَان بِمِر خِلَالْهَا نَهْر الفُرَات ودِجْلَة. طَبَعًا عَاصْمِتْهَا دِمَشْق أَقْدَم عَاصْمِة بِالتَارِيخ.
على كُلٍّ, بْلَاد الشَام كَانِت أَحْلَى لَمَّا كَانِت بَلَد وَاحِد.

Levantine Dialect (Level 2)

بلاد الشام \ Levantine Countries

Crush Chaos, Own Your Career: 5 Hacks for Women Who Do It All

Oh, that glorious chaos of adulting! Left hand typing reports, right hand folding laundry, one foot meal-prepping, and the other chasing a toddler. “Balance”? More like “survival mode.” But fear not—I’ve cracked the code. As a self-proclaimed “balance wizard,” here’s my cheat sheet:

1️⃣ Daily ‘Mini-Vacation’
Steal 30 minutes every day for pure joy: a book, Netflix, doodling, or staring at trees. Non-negotiable. (Your sanity will thank you.)

2️⃣ People > To-Do Lists
Swap “productivity guilt” for real moments with loved ones. Pro tip: Laughing with friends recharges you faster than 10 coffees.

3️⃣ Perfectionism? Kick It to the Curb
Repeat after me: “Done > Perfect.” Your boss won’t notice the typo. But burnout? Oh, they’ll notice that.

4️⃣ Master the Art of “NOPE”
Not your emergency? Not your problem. Boundaries = freedom. (And fewer 3 AM Slack pings.)

5️⃣ Phone? Gone on Weekends
Activate “ghost mode.” No emails. No doomscrolling. Just living. (Spoiler: The world won’t collapse.)

Your Turn, Balance Warriors!
What’s your secret to surviving the corporate circus? Share below! 🎪✨

P.S. If all else fails… chocolate.

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Crush Chaos, Own Your Career: 5 Hacks for Women Who Do It All

日本語の先生のTinaです！
今日は、「ご機嫌（きげん）」という言葉を紹介します。
Tinaといっしょに日本語の勉強しましょう♪
▼レッスンで待っています :)
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Tina Japa Go!

Episode 48. ご機嫌（きげん）

✨ Do you want to ask questions fluently in Chinese? Mastering the 5W 1H is the key!📖 Here are the 6 most essential question words in Mandarin:
	
🔴 1. Who (谁 - shéi / shuí)
你是谁？(Nǐ shì shéi?)Who are you?
🟠 2. What (什么 - shénme)
这是什么？(Zhè shì shénme?)What is this?
🟡 3. Where (在哪儿 - zài nǎr)
你在哪儿？(Nǐ zài nǎr?)Where are you?
🟢 4. When (什么时候 - shénme shíhou)
你什么时候来？(Nǐ shénme shíhou lái?)When are you coming?
🔵 5. Why (为什么 - wèishénme)
为什么学习中文？(Wèishénme xuéxí Zhōngwén?)Why study Chinese?
🟣 6. How (怎么 - zěnme)
这个字怎么写？(Zhège zì zěnme xiě?)How to write this character?
	
🙌 Master these words, and you can handle most daily communication scenarios!

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Master the "5W 1H" in Chinese

In this mini-lecture, Teacher Jason (JR Public Speaking here on iTalki) explains how to remember the essential parts of the introduction of a presentation using the WISE Method. WISE is a device that helps us to remember the following:  Welcome the audience; Introduce your topic; State what you will be talking about; and Explain why the topic is important to the audience.  Contact JR Public Speaking here on iTalki to move your public speaking skills forward with power and precision!

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Public Speaking Tip: the 'WISE' Method for Starting a Presentation!

Break down
 
"Break down" означает сломаться или перестать работать. Например, когда мы говорим, “моя машина "broke down", это значит “моя машина сломалась или перестала работать.” 

1. My car broke down on the way to work.
Моя машина сломалась по дороге на работу.

2. The washing machine broke down yesterday.
Стиральная машина сломалась вчера.

3. His computer broke down during the game.
Его компьютер сломался во время игры.


Английский для Русскоговорящих _ 50 Самых Распространённых Фразовых Глаголов в Английском Языке

изучение фразового глагола "Break Down"

En este episodio te hablo sobre cual pronombre es mejor usar, ¿Tu o usted?.. Y aunque ya sabemos que Tu esta relacionado con cercanía y Usted con formalidad, creo que para los hablantes nativos es algo cultural. Algunas regiones usan mas uno que otro. 
Cuéntame en los comentarios cual prefieres usar, ¿Tu o usted?

Speaker Maria.E !!!

¿Tu o usted?

In this short dialogue you will learn how to ask for a bread in a bakery! Try to solve the quizzes after listening to the dialogue.
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!
