Today I had an interesting conversation about work, language learning, and cultural differences between China and the UK. We first discussed online payment methods and the limits on sending money internationally. We talked about platforms such as Stripe and PayPal and how government regulations can affect international transactions. Then we moved on to a legal article about workers' rights during hot weather in the UK. We compared workplace benefits in China and the UK, including transportation allowances, mobile phone subsidies, and employee benefits provided by schools. Later, the conversation turned to learning Mandarin. We also discussed effective ways to learn a language. We agreed that using beginner textbooks with pinyin, listening to audio recordings, and studying vocabulary by topic can be very helpful. Listening practice is especially important for Mandarin learners because pronunciation and tones can be challenging. Toward the end of our discussion, we shared some amusing experiences about language misunderstandings in international business.

“Yoroshiku onegaishimasu” is such a useful Japanese phrase, and it's a bummer that I can't say it in English. It covers everything from please to let’s s have a good relationship. Is there anything even close to it in English?

30-day grammar challenge #day18

After my classes, I went swimming today. Then, I got a lash lift. I will go to the hair salon on Sunday. I don’t have much money now.

I had a headache, so I went to home early.

In a class, I learned that Ryunosuke Akutagawa suffered from mental illness. It seems that great figures are bound to face hardships.

I started hair removal. It's so painful I want to stop.

I had a lunch now because I have part-time job from 1p.m. I'm resting now.

I had an English class today. English is not my strong subject, but I want to do my best.