Today we're looking at some vocabulary that we can use to talk about meetings that are not official. Meetings that are maybe a little more "laid back", "casual", "informal", or "unofficial. 

If this is the kind of vocabulary that you would find useful then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work! I look forward to meeting you. 

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

How laid back is your office?

You've conquered the grammar, built an impressive vocabulary, and can express complex ideas with ease. So why does your accent still give you away? If you've ever felt stuck in your pronunciation patterns, wondering why you can't seem to break through to that native British sound, you've hit what I call the pronunciation plateau. It's incredibly common for advanced learners, and it's frustrating precisely because you've come so far. This is about understanding why pronunciation work is so challenging, why it's actually about retraining muscle memory rather than learning new information, and how to move beyond "foreign-sounding" English to make British pronunciation an integral part of how you express yourself.

British Pronunciation Tips 

The Pronunciation Plateau - Why Don't I Sound Native Yet?

In this episode, I’ll introduce you to a popular Chinese New Year tradition that takes place on the fifth day of the festival—welcoming the God of Wealth! Learn about the customs, beliefs, and practices surrounding this day to attract prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. Plus, pick up some useful Chinese vocabulary along the way：

财源滚滚 (cái yuán gǔn gǔn)
中文解释：形容财富不断涌入，财运亨通。常用来祝愿他人财运旺盛、收入不断。
英文解释：Describes the continuous flow of wealth and prosperity. Often used to wish others abundant wealth and good fortune.

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

正月初五：Welcoming the God of Wealth

مُوسَى عليه السلام

وُلد موسى عليه السلام في زمنٍ كان فيه فرعون يقتل أبناء بني إسرائيل، خوفًا على ملكه.
فخافت أمّه عليه،
فأوحى الله إليها أن تضعه في صندوق، وتلقيه في النهر.

قال تعالى:
(وَأَوْحَيْنَا إِلَىٰ أُمِّ مُوسَىٰ أَنْ أَرْضِعِيهِ)

ثم وعدها:
أن الله سيعيده إليها.
حملته، وقلبها ممتلئ بالخوف،
ثم ألقته في الماء… ثقةً بالله.
وصل الصندوق إلى قصر فرعون،
فأخذه، وأحبّته زوجته،
وقالت:
كما قال تعالى في القرآن
(قُرَّةُ عَيْنٍ لِّي وَلَكَ)

فنشأ موسى في بيت عدوه،
لكن بعناية الله.
ورفض أن يرضع من أي امرأة،
حتى عادت إليه أمّه،
فأرضعته،
وعاش قريبًا منها مرة أخرى.


رحلة مع الأنبياء - A journey with prophets 

من النهر إلى القصر - From the river to the castle

The Little Prince in Cantonese - Chapter 4
Book: https://www.cantonese.com.hk/lepetitprince/text-jyutping/ch4/

RealLife Cantonese with Grace(细菌)

The Little Prince in Cantonese - Chapter 4

Learn the Korean word for “school.”
Understand how to describe places where people study and learn.

Key expressions:

학교에 가요.
(I go to school)
학교에서 공부해요.
(I study at school)

Korean Places in Real Life

EP.10 — School in Korea (학교)

Listen - Sikiza
Choose - Chagua
Boil - Chemsha
Look - Tazama
Play - Cheza
Talk - Ongea
Wash - Osha
Clean - Safisha
Wipe - Panguza
Shave - Nyoa
Walk - Tembea
Eat - Kula
Love - Penda
Stand - Simama
Jump - Ruka
Sit - Keti
Come - Kuja
Write - Andika

Austine Sikuku

Verbs - Vitenzi

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