About Maria

C1 level. Articles about everything: psychology, medicine, lifestyle, culture, family, self-growth, history. I am the one who chooses and reads these articles outloud. Enjoy! 

Reading articles in Russian 

・東北地方全域で使われていると思われる共通の方言「ひじゃかぶ」と「まなぐ」の紹介
・どちらも身体のあるパーツを指す言葉
・標準語よりどちらも長い言葉になっている
・意味と使用例の紹介
・まとめ

Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

「ひじゃかぶ」「まなぐ」かゆい時あるよね？　Learning the Tohoku  dialect.

I talk about the phenomenon of trying to fit in despite how expensive it can be. 

Random Thoughts

Keeping Up with the Jones

Odyssea and her crew meet the Lotus eaters.

Transcript
https://saracasalino-books.weebly.com/blog/the-adventures-of-odyssea-chapter-1-part-2-the-lotus-tree

Learn English with Stories

The Adventures of Odyssea: Chapter 1, part 2: The Lotus Tree

En este podcast hablo acerca de una de las ciudades màs visitadas del mundo, Roma; cual ese encanto que tiene esta ciudad, algunos de los lugares màs emblemàticos, barrios tìpicos y tambièn la comida màs representativa. A nivel gramatical: presente de indicativo, pretèrito indefinido, imperfecto y perfecto. 

Viviendo entre dos lenguas 

Todos los caminos conducen a Roma

The vocabulary of all the parts of the human body in Arabic. 

Aprende árabe con Radia 

The body

In this episode, we’ll dive into the subtle differences between the two commonly used words "适合" (shì hé) and "合适" (hé shì). Join me as we explore how to use these two words more accurately in everyday conversation. Tune in and improve your Chinese skills:

适合（shì hé）
中文意思：动词，符合实际的情况或客观要求。
英文意思：v. fit, suit.

合适（hé shì）
中文意思：形容词，符合实际的情况或客观要求。
英文意思：adj. suitable, appropriate.

随心所欲（suí xīn suǒ yù）
中文意思：形容词，指根据自己的意愿自由地做事，没有拘束。
英文意思：To do whatever one desires, to act according to one's own wishes without restraint.

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

Which One is Suitable? 适合 or 合适？ 

有个闺蜜叫面膜
面膜对于作者来说不仅仅是护肤，更是一种生活态度，是日日伴随，从不离身，就像一个形影不离的闺蜜。
那你呢，面膜对于你意味着什么？

Ruby's  Reading club of  Chinese

优雅是种力量（一）爱美懂穿，女人活出高级感

According to LinkedIn's 2023 Workplace Learning Report, a staggering 94% of employees feel the need to continuously learn and adapt to thrive in their careers. This underscores the critical importance of proactive measures to mitigate job insecurity.

Business coaching is a powerful tool to deal with these challenges and enhance job security. By providing personalized guidance and support, business coaches help individuals develop the needed skills, mindset, and strategies.

A Harvard Business Review study found that employees with access to coaching are 87% more likely to achieve their goals. Coaches can identify skill gaps and create tailored development plans to enhance employability. By acquiring new skills and competencies, individuals become more adaptable and valuable to employers.

A clear career path is essential for job security. Coaches can assist in defining career goals and creating a roadmap to achieve them. 

LinkedIn data reveals that professionals with clear career paths are 30% more likely to be satisfied with their jobs.

Coaches offer mentorship and support, providing guidance on navigating organizational changes, building relationships, and overcoming challenges. 

A recent LinkedIn survey reported that 72% of employees believe mentorship is crucial for career advancement.

Through coaching, individuals can develop resilience, the ability to bounce back from setbacks and adapt to change. 

A study published in the Journal of Management found that resilient employees are less likely to experience job insecurity.

Coaches help individuals understand their strengths, weaknesses, values, and motivations. This self-awareness empowers them to make informed career decisions. 

LinkedIn data shows that employees with strong self-awareness are more likely to secure promotions and higher salaries.


A Gallup study found that engaged employees are 43% less likely to leave their jobs. 

