Teacher Amanda shares about how she became an English as a Second Language teacher and the experiences she has had in the past seven years as a teacher. 

Behind the Lessons: Get to Know Your Child's ESL Teacher

My ESL Teaching Experience

我在中国
去年，我在中国的一所学校工作，才过了一个月，就很想家了。因为想家，我很难过，总是哭。学生们常常问我：“老师，你怎么了？生病了吗”。我告诉他们“我想爸爸妈妈，也想男朋友了。”
几个月后，我认识了一个中国女孩儿。我们一起在学校门口租房子。她的朋友都对我很热情。我们常常一起逛街、看电影、散步、去很多地方旅游。和她们在一起，我能练习中文，学习做中国菜。
有一天，爸爸妈妈给我打电话。他们问我“你现在怎么样？还是很想家吗？还会每天哭吗？”“不，我喜欢这个城市；我喜欢我的朋友；我喜欢我的中国生活”。

Wǒ zài Zhōngguó 
Qùnián ， wǒ zài Zhōngguó de yì suǒ xuéxiào gōngzuò 。 cái guò le yí gè yuè ， jiù hěn xiǎng jiā le 。 Yīnwèi xiǎng jiā ， wǒ hěn nánguò ， zǒngshì kū 。 Xuésheng men chángcháng wèn wǒ ： " Lǎoshī ， nǐ zěnme le ？ Shēngbìng le ma " 。 Wǒ gàosu tāmen " Wǒ xiǎng Bàba、Māma ， yě xiǎng nánpéngyou le。 "
jǐ gè yuè hòu ， wǒ rènshí le yí gè Zhōngguó nǚháir 。 Wǒmen yìqǐ zài xuéxiào ménkǒu zū fángzi 。 Tā de péngyou dōu duì wǒ hěn rèqíng 。 Wǒmen chángcháng yìqǐ guàngjiē 、 kàndiànyǐng 、 sànbù 、 qù hěnduō dìfang lǚyóu 。 Hé tāmen zài yìqǐ ， wǒ néng liànxí Zhōngwén ， xuéxí zuò Zhōngguó cài 。 
Yǒuyìtiān ， Bàba、Māma gěi wǒ dǎdiànhuà 。 Tāmen wèn wǒ " Nǐ xiànzài zěnmeyàng ？ Háishì hěn xiǎng jiā ma ？ Hái huì měitiān kū ma ？ "" bù ， wǒ xǐhuan zhège chéngshì ； wǒ xǐhuan wǒ de péngyou ； wǒ xǐhuan wǒ de zhōngguó shēnghuó " 。


Learn Chinese through stories - HSK2  （more podcast：https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_Q-vfEdpBJCRJviEEY0KQ）

My life in China

Love is the most precious gift in the world.

Short Stories with Rose 

Box Full of Kisses (Love)

Title: Decoding Common Leadership Phrases: A Guide to Effective Business Communication

Leaders often rely on certain phrases to convey messages, inspire action, and foster collaboration. These phrases, though seemingly simple, carry significant weight and can make or break a leader's effectiveness. Understanding the nuances behind these common leadership phrases is essential for fostering positive relationships and driving success in various business scenarios.

1. "Let's touch base"

2. "Think outside the box"

3. "We're in this together": Building a sense of unity and camaraderie among team members is crucial for achieving common goals. This phrase emphasizes collective responsibility and fosters a supportive work culture. Authenticity is key here; leaders must demonstrate their commitment to teamwork through their actions.

4. "Lead by example"

5. "It's a learning opportunity"

6. "Stay laser-focused"

7. "Let's brainstorm"

8. "Own your mistakes"

9. "Communicate with clarity"

10. "Celebrate our successes"


In conclusion, mastering common leadership phrases is essential for effective business communication. By understanding the nuances behind these phrases and employing them strategically, leaders can inspire their teams, foster collaboration, and drive success in various business scenarios. However, authenticity, clarity, and consistency are paramount in ensuring these phrases resonate with employees and contribute to a positive work culture.

The Global Professional Podcast

Episode 66

In this episode, we discuss when to use the verb "Ser" in Spanish. 

Manuel is the creator of The Fluency Podcast, a Spanish podcast designed to help you improve your Spanish skills through natural discussions between online Spanish tutors.

The Fluency Podcast

Learn when to use "Ser" in Spanish

Tops, bottoms, shoes, formal wear and pajamas, we cover it all in this episode! Let’s get learnin’! 


Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

(Intermediate) 聊聊衣服 Let's chat about clothes!

A social media ban for children under 16 has passed the Australian Senate and will soon become a world-first law.

The law will make social media platforms — TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram — liable for fines of up to $33 million for failures to prevent children younger than 16 from holding accounts.

The platforms will have one year to work out how they could implement the ban before penalties come into effect.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the ban is necessary, having previously argued that there is a "clear, causal link" between social media and the harm done to the mental health of young Australians.

Opposition Senator Maria Kovacic shared similar views.

"The core focus of this legislation is simple: It demands that social media companies take reasonable steps to identify and remove underage users from their platforms," she told the Senate.

"This is a responsibility these companies should have been fulfilling long ago, but for too long they have shirked these responsibilities in favor of profit," she added.

But while many support the ban, some argue the legislation could cause more harm than it prevents.

Senator David Shoebridge, from the Greens party, said mental health experts agreed that the ban could dangerously isolate many children who used social media to find support.

"This policy will hurt vulnerable young people the most, especially in regional communities and especially the LGBTQI community, by cutting them off," Shoebridge told the Senate.

Opponents also argue the ban would isolate children, deprive them of the positive aspects of social media, drive them to the dark web, discourage children too young for social media to report harm and reduce incentives for platforms to improve online safety.

While the law is the first of its kind worldwide, other countries have discussed similar measures.

