Its dual dependence on America’s digital services and Beijing’s critical mineral processing industry leaves it highly vulnerable



Short & Sweet Daily Business English News

Europe is the biggest loser in US-China rare earth wars

En este capitulo leo un fragmento del libro "Que mis palabras te acompañen" de la autora mexicana Emma Godoy. El tema es sobre la importancia de apreciar las experiencias que puede brindar un viaje más allá de la diversión.

Lo bonito en español

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因此，善于用兵打仗的人，不依靠战场厮杀而让敌人的军队降服，不依靠强攻来夺取敌人的城池，能消灭敌国而不必进行旷日持久的征战。他们用“全胜”的策略，既能不使国力、兵力受挫，又能获得全面胜利。这正是以谋略克敌制胜的法则。
 所以，在实际作战中的战术方法是：我方的兵力十倍于敌军时，就实施围歼；我方的兵力五倍于敌军时，便发起猛攻；我方的兵力两倍于敌军时，就要设法将敌军分散，各个击破；敌我双方的兵力相当时，可以与敌军对抗；我方兵力比敌军少时，就要设法摆脱敌军；我方的实力不如敌军时，就要尽量避免与其交战。因为，弱小的一方如果死拼固守，就必然会被实力强大的对方所击败制服。


《孙子兵法》

《孙子兵法》09

 A busy restaurant. A customer is trying to order soup. The waiter gets everything hilariously wrong

Search for phrasal verbs!

Waiter, There’s a Phrasal Verb in My Soup!

Sit Less, Move More, Live Longer, Says Study
As a new year begins, many of us have been making plans for the months ahead — things we want to do, places we want to go, and parts of our lives we want to change.

And one study from 2022 has some simple advice to share that we might be able to use in 2023: sit less, move more.

Okay, so it's not a new message, but the researchers found that the results of their large study provide more evidence that long periods of sitting are bad for our health.

This is true across the world, but especially in lower-income countries, they said.

The researchers followed more than 105,000 adults — aged between 35 and 70 — for an average of around 11 years.

They looked at how much time the participants — who were from 21 different countries — spent sitting down each day.

And they also wanted to know about their health as the years passed. In total, there were more than 6,200 deaths and almost 5,700 cases of serious heart problems during the study.

Using this information, the researchers found that people who said they sat for eight or more hours per day were at a much higher risk of early death or serious heart disease.

These people were increasing their risk by as much as 20%, according to the researchers, but they added that doing exercise could help reduce these risks.

Scott Lear, who was one of the study's authors, said: "It's a global problem that has a remarkably simple fix. Scheduling time to get out of that chair is a great start."

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

 Sit less, Move More

「みんなのにほんご」３かのごいです。
Let's practice the vocabulary of Minna no Nihongo Lesson 1.
Write down the vocabulary you hear.

教室	きょうしつ	classroom
食堂	しょくどう	canteen
事務所	じむしょ　	office
会議室	かいぎしつ　	meeting room
受付	うけつけ	　reception
ロビー	ろびー	lobby
部屋	へや	room
トイレ	といれ	toilet
階段	かいだん　	staircase
エレベーター	　えれべーたー　	elevator
エスカレーター	えすかれーたー	escalator
国	くに	county
会社	かいしゃ　	company
家	　いえ	　house, home
電話	でんわ	　telephone
靴	　くつ	　shoes
ネクタイ	　ねくたい	necktie
ワイン	　わいん　	wine
煙草	　たばこ　	tobacco


ごいのれんしゅう

みんなのにほんご_３か_ごい

In this episode I will introduce myself, where I live and what I do in my everyday life. In this episode the main grammar theme is presence tense: in this episode we will practice the use of present tense in italian.

Pane e Mozzarella

Un po' di me e del Belpaese

Your Digital Nomad Journey

The allure of remote work and constant travel beckons. But trading your cubicle for a co-working space in Bali requires planning. Here's how to embark on your digital nomad adventure:

1. Skill Up & Find Your Niche: Can your talents translate to remote work?  Web developers, writers, and virtual assistants are in high demand. Hone your skills and identify a niche market you can serve virtually.

2.  Embrace Remote Work:  Many traditional jobs now offer remote options.  Discuss flexibility with your employer or explore remote work platforms. If freelancing, build a strong portfolio and secure clients before taking the leap.

3.  Financials: Be Ruthless:  Living on the road can be surprisingly affordable, but research your desired destinations.  Factor in visas, co-living, and travel costs.  Build a healthy savings cushion to cover any hiccups.

4.  Tech is Your Lifeline: Invest in reliable equipment - a sturdy laptop, noise-cancelling headphones, and a universal adapter are crucial.  Don't forget secure cloud storage and a VPN for safe internet access on the go.

5.  Master Time Zones:  Working across continents requires discipline.  Schedule calls considering time zone differences and utilize tools like calendar apps to avoid confusion.

6.  Embrace Community:  Combat loneliness by joining online digital nomad communities and co-working spaces in your destinations.  These connections are invaluable for support and advice.

7.  Be Flexible & Adaptable:  Expect unexpected internet outages, cultural differences, and travel mishaps.  Maintain a positive attitude and problem-solving skills are key for a smooth journey.

Remember, the digital nomad life isn't all sunsets and beaches. It requires hard work, discipline, and a willingness to adapt. But for those seeking freedom and adventure, the rewards are endless.

The Global Professional Podcast

How to Become a Digital Nomad - Episode 79

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こんばんは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今日は、良いお年を！について。

今年もいよいよ終わりますね。
みなさんにとって、どんな1年でしたか？

日本では1年を振り返りながら、年越しそばを食べますね。
年越しそばとは、大晦日に縁起を担いで食べる蕎麦。細くて長いそばは長寿、長生きを願ったものです。日本で年末の風物詩ともなっている食文化ですね。

さっきちょうど奥さんと年越しそばを食べました。


そして、年が明けたら、初詣に行きます。
これは、1月の初めの方に行くことが多いです。
でも若い人や、家の近くに神社がある人は、年が明けた夜中に初詣に行く人がいますね。

僕たちは、ちょうど家の近くに神社があるので、年が明けた0時すぎに行ってみようと思います。

今年はPodcastをはじめました。
ほぼ毎日エピソードを作るのは結構大変なんですけど、聞いてくれる人がいてとても嬉しいです。ありがとうございます。

来年も日本語学習者のみなさんにとって、良い練習になるようなPodcastを作っていこうと思います。ちょっとでも興味を持った方はぜひオンラインレッスンでお話しましょう！

ということで、今年はお世話になりました。
来年よろしくお願いします！

良いお年を！


