Listen to an example of how to successfully return an item at the store with my guest Jerome!

Thanks to Jerome for being such a great guest!!!

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Hey Alexis!

How to Return Products While Shopping

"I am not afraid of the storms, for I am learning how to sail a ship"
Little Women is a delightful movie that follows the life of four sisters and their neighbor in New England during the civil war.

Word Wizardry

Little Women

Beginner Chinese Listening

Greeting People in Chinese

An impromptu speech  refers to a presentation delivered with little to no prior preparation. Often called "speaking off the cuff," it requires the speaker to think on their feet and effectively communicate ideas on a given topic with minimal notice. Impromptu speeches can arise in various situations, including:

Meetings: Brainstorming sessions, project updates, or responding to questions from colleagues can all turn into impromptu speaking opportunities.

Client Interactions: A chance meeting with a potential client or answering unexpected questions during a presentation might necessitate impromptu remarks.

Networking Events: Making a strong first impression often involves conversing and sharing ideas on the spot.
While lacking the polish of a prepared speech, impromptu presentations offer several benefits:

Authenticity: Speaking without a script can project genuine enthusiasm and passion for the topic.

Adaptability: Impromptu speeches allow you to tailor your message to the audience's interests or address emerging issues.

Thinking Skills: They challenge your critical thinking and communication skills on the fly.
Here are some tips for delivering successful impromptu speeches:

Take a Breath: A brief pause allows you to collect your thoughts and formulate a response.

Start with a Strong Opening: Grab attention with a relevant anecdote, statistic, or question.

Focus on Key Points: Organize your thoughts around a central message and a few supporting points.

Use Clear Language: Avoid jargon and speak in a concise and confident manner.

End Gracefully: Summarize your main points and conclude with a call to action or impactful statement.

By honing your impromptu speaking skills, you can become a more effective communicator and build trust with colleagues, clients, and potential partners in the business world.

The Global Professional Podcast

Impromptu Speech Explained - Episode 91

El fin de semana pasado fui a una despedida de soltera, así que aprovecho este el episodio para hablarte de ellas. La despedida de soltera es la fiesta de chicas que tiene una novia antes de la boda.

En el episodio te comento donde fuimos nosotras, qué actividades hicimos y algunas de las pruebas que hizo la novia.

Como siempre, espero que disfrutes el episodio, si lo haces, ¡no te olvides de dejarle una valoración! Y después, deja un comentario o pásate por mi Instagram y dime qué te ha parecido el episodio. También, quiero saber cómo son las despedidas en vuestro país, ¿cuántos días duran?  ¿Qué actividades hacéis? Etc.


Blanca to go 

125 – Las despedidas de soltera 

In this episode you will learn HSK2 lesson six 在健身房

HSK2

HSK2-6

HSK 3-6 passage audios

HSK 3 Lesson 8 Passage 3

Describe a business person you admire.

you should say;
Who the person is
How you know this person
What business they do

And explain why you admire them

Notice how i use the word admire 5 or 6 times while speaking, to really keep myself on topic.

IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a business person you admire - part 2 topic

나는 한국 드라마를 보는 것을 좋아한다. 

내가 처음 본 한국 드라마는 로맨틱 코미디였다. 주인공이 우연히 만나 사랑하게 되는 이야기였다. 드라마를 보면서 나는 웃기도 하고, 가슴이 두근거리기도 했다.
가장 기억에 남는 드라마는 사극이다. 왕과 왕비의 이야기였는데, 한복을 입은 모습이 정말 아름다웠다. 또, 예전에 사람들이 어떻게 살았는지 알 수 있어서 흥미로웠다. 나는 사극을 보고 한국의 역사에 대해 관심이 생겼다.
또한, 나는 친구와 함께 넷플릭스에서 한국 드라마를 본 적이 있다. 그 드라마는 아주 인기 있는 작품이었다. 이야기가 흥미롭고, 배우들의 연기도 훌륭했다. 우리는 드라마의 다음 이야기가 궁금해서 하루 종일 보았다.
한국 드라마를 보면 한국 문화도 배울 수 있다. 예를 들어, 한국 사람들은 식사 전에 “잘 먹겠습니다”라고 말한다. 또, 나이 많은 사람에게 존댓말을 써야 한다. 나는 드라마를 통해 이런 문화를 배웠다.
앞으로도 재미있는 한국 드라마를 많이 보고 싶다. 다음에는 어떤 드라마를 볼지 기대된다.

