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* 귀로 듣는 한국어 책 * Korean Audio Book

안녕하세요. 오늘은 고솜이님의 <수요일의 커피하우스>를 읽었습니다. 
내용도 어렵지 않고 책의 분위기가 따뜻해서 제가 정말 좋아하는 책이에요🥰
오늘도 좋은 하루 되세요.

귀로 듣는 한국어 책 Korean Audio Book

<수요일의 커피하우스> Wednesday's Coffee House -1-

To express directions and numbers in Chinese

Basic communication conversations

第七课 数与方向  numbers and directions

In this episode we are going to learn 【Wearing】in Chinese. 
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As a beginner, there're some vocabularies that you didn't learn before, and native speaker's speed seems too fast to understand. But don't worry, let's do it step by step. 
Step 1: listen and catch the words you know already, have a guess about the content.
Step 2: look at the text to check if you guessed it right. 
Step 3: listen one more time, repeat after it.
Step 4: practice until you can speak as the normal speed without looking at the text. 
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他们今天穿得很好看。
tā men jīn tiān chuān de hěn hǎo kàn 。
They are dressed nicely today.
她穿着一条红色的连衣裙和一双黑色的高跟鞋。
tā chuān zhe yì tiáo hóng sè de lián yī qún hé yì shuāng hēi sè de gāo gēn xié 。
She is wearing a red dress and black high heels.
她戴着一个帽子和一条项链。
tā dài zhe yí gè mào zi hé yì tiáo xiàng liàn 。
She is wearing a hat and a necklace.
她手里还拿着一个包。
tā shǒu lǐ hái ná zhe yí gè bāo 。
She also has a bag in her hand.
她的男朋友穿着一件白色的T恤和一条黑色的牛仔裤。
tā de nán péng yǒu chuān zhe yí jiàn bái sè de T xù hé yì tiáo hēi sè de niú zǎi kù 。
Her boyfriend is wearing a white T-shirt and black jeans.
他穿着一双运动鞋。
tā chuān zhe yì shuāng yùn dòng xié 。
He is wearing a pair of sports shoes.
他还戴着一块手表和一个墨镜。
tā hái dài zhe yí kuài shǒu biǎo hé yí gè mò jìng 。
He is also wearing a watch and a pair of sunglasses.

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穿着 Wearing （Beginner）

Ser capaz de ver el lado bueno de la vida. 


Mucho que decir

Pensamiento positivo 🎧

Lesson 1: Build a Study Habit as Solid as the Titanic’s Hull
The Titanic’s hull was state-of-the-art, yet it wasn’t indestructible. Similarly, your study habits need to be strong, but they don’t have to be perfect. Start small—just like the shipbuilders who started with a blueprint. Dedicate 10–15 minutes daily to learning your language. Research shows that consistent practice, even in small increments, leads to long-term success.
Your daily routine is your hull. If it’s solid, you’ll keep floating, even when you hit minor obstacles.
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Lesson 2: Spot the Icebergs Before They Hit
The Titanic didn’t see the iceberg until it was too late. When it comes to studying, your "icebergs" are distractions, unrealistic expectations, and burnout. Be mindful of these obstacles before they derail you. Set realistic goals, like learning five new words a day instead of fifty.
Think of distractions like incoming icebergs on the horizon—acknowledge them, steer clear, and keep your focus steady.
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Lesson 3: Lifeboats Are Non-Negotiable
The Titanic’s lack of lifeboats was its greatest tragedy. In language learning, lifeboats represent backup plans for when life gets overwhelming. Too tired to study grammar? Watch a short video in your target language instead. Feeling stuck on vocabulary? Try a language game instead of a workbook.
Lifeboats are your Plan B—your way to keep moving forward even when your primary routine is disrupted.
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💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 57 - Lessons to be learnt from a sinking ship - the Titanic 

Are you ready to become a powerful presenter? As an educator, my mission is to unlock the presentation skills of my Business English (BE) students. In today's professional world, the ability to deliver captivating talks is a game-changer. In my classroom, I guide students on structuring their presentations, using impactful visuals, delivering engaging speeches, conquering nerves, and acing audience questions. By exploring the secrets of great presentations, we learn how to captivate audiences from the very beginning, organize ideas effectively, and leave a lasting impression. We delve into the art of visual design, creating visually stunning slides that enhance our messages. Through practice and feedback, students develop their unique speaking styles, mastering storytelling, body language, and voice variation. We address the fear of public speaking head-on, equipping students with techniques to manage nerves and build confidence. Additionally, we tackle the art of answering audience questions with poise and precision. With a supportive environment and practical strategies, I empower my students to become confident presenters who leave a lasting impact.

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How to Present and Speak in Business

A toxic workplace is one of the biggest reasons why people leave their jobs.

It might be a place where staff are stressed, managers bully their employees and people don't trust each other.

"Toxic" usually means something that's poisonous, but we can also use it to mean "very unpleasant." The word is often used to describe a workplace that's so bad it's almost poisonous.

If you work in a toxic place, you'll probably know about it. But how can you tell if a workplace is toxic before you even start a new job?

Career coach Beata Staszkow says the way the manager treats you during the interview might give you an idea about how they'll treat you as an employee.

Look out for bosses who don't seem interested in your answers, she adds, or those who make inappropriate jokes.

A manager showing up late for an interview could also be a bad sign, says jobs expert Mita Mallick, writing in Harvard Business Review.

Mallick says to also watch out for things like the interviewer changing the job description after you've started discussing the job, or putting pressure on you to take the job right away.

It's also good to do some research into how many employees are leaving a company and how many new ones are joining. This is known as "employee turnover."

Sometimes there are good reasons for turnover. But it could be a sign of a toxic workplace. You should be able to find out about it by looking on sites like LinkedIn — and you might also be able to contact someone who used to work at the company.

If you're already in a toxic workplace, you'll probably want to get out of it. But you don't want to jump from one toxic workplace into another!