I read a book called Breathing in Colour, written by British author Clare Jay. In this book, a woman named Alida travels to India to find her missing daughter, Mia. The book also mentions synesthesia and lucid dreaming. I also talk about my experience with synesthesia.

Vocabulary:
synesthesia: when the senses are blended together
in my mind's eye: in my thoughts
lucid dreaming: when you realize it's a dream while you're dreaming
amnesia: when a person loses their memory
to get off on the wrong foot: to dislike each other at first

Learn English with Stories

Book: Breathing in Colour

In this episode of "Arabic Roots Unveiled," host Ismail takes you on a brief yet enlightening journey into the Arabic root "K-T-B" (ك-ت-ب), which centers around the concept of writing. Discover how this versatile root forms the basis of many common words such as "kitāb" (book), "kātib" (writer), "maktab" (office), and "maktūb" (written). Join us to learn about the rich tapestry of meanings and applications stemming from "K-T-B" and gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the Arabic language.








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Arabic Roots Unveiled

国庆节 guó qìng jié：National Day
中华人民共和国 zhōng huá rén mín gòng hé guó：The People's Republic of China
成立 chéng lì：found;establish（The People's Republic of China，which was founded in1949.）
周年 zhōu nián：anniversary
团聚 tuán jù：reunite
出行 chū xíng：travel
丰富多彩 fēng fù duō cǎi：rich and colorful
沉浸 chén jìn：immerse
欢乐 huān lè：happy; sunshine
喜悦 xǐ yuè： delightful ; joyful


p.s：BGM"大中国“quoted from QQMusic

“龙”年中国话（“ lóng ” nián zhōng guó huà）

The 75th Anniversary National Day-国庆节[ɡuó qìnɡ jié]

EP 16 Asking for Phone Number in Chinese (Ultimate Guide) - Day 16  What is Your Phone Number 

Who says Chinese is hard？ 谁说中文很难

I believe that many people, especially geek ones (like developers , statistician, etc ), sometimes need to deliver message to non-technical ones who are in different field. They may struggle communicating to each other.

Most people might understand that Public Speaking is talking on stage towards 100 or 1000 audiences. I, however, argue that it is formal, face-to-face talking of a single person to a group of ones. Though, I will, in this blog, focus on presentation.

There are two main types of communication, which are:

Verbal Communication such as controlling Tone of Voice
and
Non Verbal Communication like Body Language

Speakers, who can control their tones of voice, could manipulate listeners’ feelings and emotion. Most human do not know what type of their voices is, its nature and how can it be exploit. 

It is a good opportunity to share my knowledge and you may adapt it, listen your own voice, and adapt it for the sake of better communication.

Listen to the data on how you can improve your influence and incorporate that in your next meeting!

If you want to be fearless English communicator - knowing yourself and being confident speaking it - schedule a class with me now!


Job Interview Preparation | CEO Interview Strategies From Diverse Business Sectors!

Job Preparation. Tip 8. How to be more persuasive in meetings, job interviews etc.?

¿Quién no ha aprendido el estribillo de una canción en otro idioma sin saber lo que quería decir? Es mágico ¿verdad? Me recuerdo aprendiendo melodías de artistas que cantaban en inglés cuando yo no tenía ni la menor idea de lo que querían decir. ¿Y tú, no?

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

El Idioma Universal - La Música

It is almost impossible to learn a language without knowing the culture and customs. Today we talk about the famous Soviet filmmaker, Sergei Eisenstein.

RUSSIAN BRIDGE PODCAST

Culture Vultures. Советское кино: имена и фильмы... (B1+ B2)

With both a European and Asian side, Istanbul really is where East and West meet. Here are some of the city's top tourist attractions.

Sultanahmet
Many of Istanbul's most famous buildings are in Sultanahmet on the European side. Tourists can enjoy the beautiful Blue Mosque, built by Sultan Ahmet I in the 17th century. Or they can take a trip to the city's past in the Hagia Sophia — which has been both a Christian church and a mosque before being made into a museum.


Collage of two images showing the Hagia Sophia and the area around it.
Spice Bazaar
While the Grand Bazaar is the most famous Istanbul market, the Spice Bazaar offers a more fun and colorful shopping experience. Almost any spice can be found in the Spice Bazaar, as well as Turkish candies — and the shops will let you try a little bit of everything!



Kadiköy
The Kadiköy neighborhood on Istanbul's Asian side is popular with young people for its pubs, cafes and music venues. Chat with artists and writers in the tea garden of the Nâzım Hikmet Cultural Center, which celebrates the life of one of Turkey's most famous poets. After that, shop for antiques on Tellalzade Street.



The Bosphorus
The Bosphorus is between Istanbul's two sides. There are many Bosphorus boat tours to choose from, including ones with meals and entertainment. For the best price, take one of the city's public boats — tickets cost less than $1, and they offer the same sights.



Food
Istanbul is famous for its food. Enjoy some meze — many small plates of food — with fish and the local spirit, raki. Or buy a simit — a round bread covered in seeds — from the street sellers. Don't forget to try a cup of Turkish coffee or a glass of black tea with lots of sugar.




Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

East Meets West: Istanbul's Top Attractions

I'll be sharing my own story of how to become the greatest in what you do using the secret which I mentioned in the past 2 audios. This can be applied in any field ( work or studies ) it works in the same way! Enjoy the learning experience and see you in the 4th episode.