Welcome back to the second season of English In A Teacup!

Today we will be learning about the five senses as well as idiomatic expressions that use them. To help us with the topic, Miss Finesstocrat will be telling us of her first day at her new job working as a tea quality control inspector. How did she get on? Let's put the kettle on and find out!

ENGLISH IN A TEACUP

ENGLISH IN A TEACUP EP11: THE FIVE SENSES

主要介绍1.当回事儿2.想得开3.得了吧的意思及用法

A Course in Chinese Colloquial Idioms

How To Use1.当回事儿2.想得开3.得了吧 in Chinese Colloquial Idioms

Vocabulary Words

1 . Comfortable
Definition: Feeling relaxed or at ease; free from worry or discomfort.
Example Sentence: It’s important to feel comfortable when introducing yourself to new people in a networking event.

2 . Authentic
Definition: Genuine, real, or true; not fake or copied.
Example Sentence: People appreciate authentic conversations rather than those filled with insincere attempts to impress.

3 . Impression
Definition: An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, usually formed after a brief encounter.
Example Sentence: Your first impression can make a big difference in how someone perceives you.

4 . Referral
Definition: The act of directing someone to a person or place for assistance or information.
Example Sentence: A strong referral can help you get a job interview at your dream company.

5 . Opportunity
Definition: A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; a chance for success or advancement.
Example Sentence: Networking can open up new opportunities in your career.

Discussion Questions

1 . When do you feel most comfortable meeting new people?

2 . Why is it important to be authentic when networking?

3 . How can you make a strong first impression when introducing yourself?

4 . Have you ever received a referral that helped you in your career?

5 . What is one opportunity that you wish you had taken in the past?

Business English Podcast

Ep #1 - Networking Strategies

Suitable for Upper elementary and intermediate listeners!

Dangsu's Podcast Series

گپ خودمونیFriendly chat

*  Below are basic phrases to introduce oneself in Moroccan Arabic. These 
phrases are useful to break the ice, and get to know more about the new 
people you meet in Morocco.

1)- What’s your name?
– Ashno smiytek? (f.s/m.s)
أشنو سميتك؟
2)- My name is…
– Smiyti…
سميتي ...
3)- How old are you?
– Sh7âl f 3emrek? (f.s/m.s)
شحال ف عمرك؟
4)- I am … years old.
– 3endi … 3âm.
عندي... عام
5)- Where are you from?
– Mnîn nta? (m.s)
منين نتا؟
– Mnîn ntî? (f.s)
منين نتي؟
6)- I am from America/ Morocco/ France/ Egypt…
– Anâ men amrika/ lmghrib / fransa / misr…
أنا من أمريكا/ المغرب/ فرنسا/ مصر
7)- Do you work or study?
– Khddâm wla katqrâ? (m.s)
خدام وال كتقرا؟
– Khddâma wla katqrây? (f.s)
خدامة وال كتقراي؟
8)- Where do you work?
– Fîn khddâm? (m.s)
فين خدام؟
– Fîn khddâma? (f.s)
فين خدامة؟
9)- What do you study?
– Ash katqrâ? (m.s)
أش كتقرا؟
– Ash katqrây? (f.s)
أش كتقراي؟
10)- What’s your job?
– Fâsh khddâm? (m.s)
فاش خدام؟
– Fâsh khddâma? (f.s)
فاش خدامة؟
11)- I am a lawyer/ teacher/ director…
– Anâ mo7âmî/ ostâd/ modîr…
أنا محامي/ أستاد/ مدير
– Anâ mo7âmiya/ ostâda/ modîra…
أنا محامية/ أستادة/ مديرة
12)- Are you married?
– Mjewwej? (m.s)
مجوج؟
– Mjewwja? (f.s)
مجوجة؟
13)- Yes, I am married.
– Ah, anâ mjewwej (m.s)
آه، أنا مجوج
– Ah, anâ mjewwja (f.s)
آه، أنا مجوجة
14)- No, I am not married.
– Llâ, anâ mâ mjewwejsh (m.s)
ال، أنا ما مجوجش
– Llâ, anâ mâ mjewwejâsh (f.s)
ال، أنا ما مجوجاش
15)- Nice to meet you!
– Metsherrfîn (f.s/m.s)
متشرفين

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Introduction Phrases

こんにちは、あかりです。8月(はちがつ)の最初(さいしょ)のエピソードです！

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Slow Japanese

Episode #37 - How do you spend your summer?

All of us are guilty of pondering on the past, wondering what could, would or should have happened.... In different areas of our life, some more than others.

Do you have similar regrets to the ones mentioned in this episode? Or perhaps completely different ones? DO comment and let me know!

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