Welcome to Business English with David Alexander! In this lesson, we'll be talking about an app that tells you where you are exactly using three words. It's an interesting lesson about technology, location services, and apps.

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Learn English: Where exactly are you? (apps, technology, location services)

聊中西文化，也聊很多东西！ 第十九期，我们聊了很多有些难的话题，适合高级水平的汉语学习者，你喜欢看书和写作吗？你对法国的印象怎么样？

聊聊东西 - Talk to Me in Chinese

019. Book club, writing and impression of France从管理读书会，聊到文学创作和法国印象 - ttmiChinese

Sara needed a new laptop for university.
She found two options online.
The first laptop cost $900 and had average reviews.
The second laptop cost $650, had better reviews, and came with a free bag.
She showed both options to her brother.
He looked at the screen and said, “The second one is cheaper and better? That’s a no-brainer!”
Sara smiled and ordered it immediately.

Ali had two job offers.
The first job paid$1,500 per month and was far from his house.
The second job paid $2,500 and was only 10 minutes away.
His friend asked, “Which one will you choose?”
Ali laughed and said, “The second one! It’s a no-brainer!”
Idiom: No-brainer
✅ Meaning
A no-brainer is a decision that is very easy to make because the answer is obvious.
👉 It doesn’t require much thinking.
🔹 Simple Explanation 
If something is a no-brainer, you don’t need to think hard about it. The choice is clear and easy.
🔹 Structure
It’s a no-brainer.
That’s a no-brainer.
It was a no-brainer to + verb
🔹 Examples
The job offers more money and fewer hours. It’s a no-brainer!
This phone is cheaper and better. That’s a no-brainer.
It was a no-brainer to accept the scholarship.
If the course is free, it’s a no-brainer to join.


What would be a no-brainer decision for you?
Is it a no-brainer to exercise regularly? Why?
If someone gives you a free vacation ticket, what would you say?
Is studying English a no-brainer for your future?
🔹 Useful Similar Expressions
It’s obvious.
It’s an easy choice.
That’s a clear decision.
Of course!
Without a doubt.


English Mini Lessons

No brainer

A window to the world is how I describe the Syrian series we used to watch when we were children in our warm houses trying to discover the world through the lens of these series. 
I hope you enjoy it and you can always get the full episode with the book by clicking on these links:
The book on Kindle:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3DBW2JH
The book's audio:
https://speakrealarabic.com/course/The-Syrian-Encounters

Beyond Borders: Immersing in Syrian Culture

Famous Syrian Series

이번 주 주말에 마라탕 먹으러 가는 거 어때?
这周末去吃麻辣烫怎么样? 

난 어제 이미 친구랑 먹었지. 근데 또 먹을 수 있어.
我昨天已经跟朋友吃过了。不过我可以再吃一次。

맛있지? 완전히 우리가 중국에서 먹던 그 맛이지?
好吃吧? 完全就是我们在中国吃过的味道吧? 

응, 주말에 꼭 가자!
嗯, 周末必须去! 

마라탕  麻辣烫
완전히 完全
맛 味道
반드시, 꼭 必须

[YOON] 1분 한국어

이번 주 주말에 마라탕 먹으러 가는 거 어때? 这周末去吃麻辣烫怎么样? 

『新完全マスター語彙　日本語能力試験N2』（2011年、スリーエーネットワーク） 教科書を1課ずつ読んでいきます。 N2、N1に必要な語彙です。 今日は、第７章３課です。

N2合格

N2　語彙　第7章3課

¿Quieres aprender español de forma rápida y natural? Entonces copia a los mejores maestros: los niños. Ellos no tienen miedo, no buscan perfección… simplemente juegan.

En este episodio descubrirás cómo imitar sus métodos para aprender español sin presión: con imitación, juegos, música y diversión. Te llevarás estrategias prácticas y un reto inmediato para empezar hoy mismo.

👉 Aprende español jugando, sin estrés y con confianza.


Español No Excuses: Level-Up Your Mind, Speak Out Loud

El truco de los niños: aprende español jugando

➡️ Vi ricordate un episodio della vostra vita in cui avete preso coraggio? 
➡️ Avete mai pulito una spiaggia? 
➡️ Quando viaggiate vi comportate più da turisti o da viaggiatori? 

📖 In questo episodio potrete ascoltare riflessioni e citazioni al romanzo "Come una notte a Bali", 
      di Gianluca Gotto. 

💭 Rifletteremo insieme sui concetti come il coraggio, il senso civico e la differenza tra turista e 
      viaggiatore. Condividerò alcune mie esperienze di vita legate a questi concetti, rispondendo io 
      per prima alle domande sopra riportate. 

🎧 Buon ascolto!  


Puro Parlare

9. Come una notte a Bali

WTO总干事表示，当前全球经济前景黯淡，同时也充满不确定性，但今年全球贸易增长可能比预期更快。但同时预计今年全球货物贸易将仅增长1%，较2022年3.5%的增幅大幅放缓。未来出现其他结果也是有可能的，这取决于俄乌冲突的进展、中国的重新开放，以及各大央行收紧货币政策的力度。WTO警告称，不要只与盟友进行贸易，这将阻碍全球经济的增长。这样做的代价将很严重。
阻碍：hinder
区域性贸易：regionalized trade
沉重的代价/代价沉重：heavy price
盟友：ally
全球经济前景暗淡：Gloomy outlook for the global economy