中英双语播客《跨文化项目实战》，帮海外职场人搞定中文工作场景。每期一个真实痛点：领导发“在吗”怎么回？会议如何反对？邮件怎么写？HSK 3 即可跟上。听完想练？预约我的 italki 一对一实战课，角色扮演+即时反馈。

The Cross-Cultural Project Ops  用中文学项目

When we feel we have had a "setback" in our language learning - we often tell ourselves stories that keep us stuck. In this podcast episode, I will offer some ideas for how we can prevent that from happening, and when it does, how we can start to move forward again.

In summary, what I say is that first we need to assess what has REALLY happened. And we need to look at the STORY we are telling ourselves - about what happened. (We can do this by writing or talking to a coach or a friend or to ourselves using the questions below). 

If we can question the stories we have told ourselves about this setback - it becomes easier to take action to get ourselves moving again. Byron Katie is an author who created 4 questions that are helpful in changing our beliefs. The questions are: 1. Is it true? 2. Can I absolutely know that it’s true? 3. How do I react when I believe that thought? 4. Who would I be without that thought? 

Turning the setback into an opportunity to take action - any action - can help us get moving again. Getting support is also very helpful. 

Writing or speaking exercise (talk into your phone!) -- take 7-10 minutes and see what you discover!:

1. Think of a time when you were trying something new (learning to play a musical instrument, starting a new routine, exercise or diet) - and you had a "perceived setback" - or when you felt you hit a wall/were blocked/"failed." What did you tell yourself at that time? Was that "story" really true? What happened after that? Did you continue doing the thing? 

2. Now think of a skill you have mastered. Maybe it's cooking something or riding a bike or being a professional or an entrepreneur. Did you ever have any "setbacks" along the way? (I am sure you did!) What steps did you take to keep going forward? Did you get support to move past these obstacles - or how did you help yourself to continue? What happened next? 

If you want - save your words and share them with me! I would love to hear what you think!  


Hear and There

3. "Setbacks," the stories we tell ourselves, and getting unstuck

In this episode, you can learn about household chores.
Simple sentences to ask and answer questions about chores around the house.
So sit back, listen and relax!


Say Hi English! With Teacher Duran.

Household chores: cleaning the house 

Tired of getting stuck analyzing everything you're doing wrong in your language learning? 

What if the key to progress wasn't digging into your problems—but systematically finding and repeating what you're already doing right?

In Episode 103 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, we explore the science-backed methods of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Learn how to:

• 🧠 Use the "Miracle Question" to build a neural blueprint for success
• 📊 Become a detective of your own "exceptions"—the moments you're already winning
• ↗️ Apply "Scaling Questions" to hack your brain's reward system and build unstoppable momentum
• 💪 Uncover your hidden resilience with the powerful "Coping Question"

This isn't just positive thinking. It's a data-driven approach to becoming a more effective and confident learner, supported by neuroscience and clinical research.

Ready to build on what's already working?

Episode 103 delves into the robust research behind Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and its application to language learning. This episode moves beyond theory to present the scientific evidence showing how tools like the Miracle Question activate the brain's planning centers, how identifying "exceptions" builds self-efficacy, and how scaling questions leverage the neuroscience of habit formation. Discover a proven, practical framework to stop analyzing problems and start amplifying the solutions that are already working in your learning journey.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 103 - How Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) can help you learn a language

Traditional cuisine with a detailed description of 3 dishes)

ARMENIAthroughMyEyes

Armenian Food

Learn and Speak Malay Job Vocabulary: Can you complete this "worker" sentence?

All about Work and Jobs 

Can you complete this "worker" sentence?

瑞英：阿姨您好！
阿姨：你好，瑞英你好！唉呀，你家几口人呐？
瑞英：我家里有五口人，我老公，还有两个儿子，还有小姑娘，您认识的。
阿姨：儿子大的有多大啦？
瑞英：啊，老大八周岁了。
阿姨：老二呢？
瑞英：老二六周岁。
阿姨：她，小的三四（岁）？
瑞英：小的刚刚三周岁。
阿姨：哇，那个累不累啊？
瑞英：还好，不算太累！
阿姨：三个小孩在我眼里就觉得很辛苦了！
瑞英：还好了，其实习惯了。老大他们都会互相玩儿，他们玩儿得特别好，所以基本上不
需要我怎么照顾。
阿姨：就是小的要陪一下？
瑞英：小的也其实，等到有了，有了哥哥们回来，都在一起玩儿！

Coco 的播客-----听见中国

你家有几口人？

https://drive.google.com/file/d/162sUbnb-b9EEYPrh_VU760KB3c1vwMKR/view?usp=drivesdk

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Channeling Erik (with transcript for study)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qxoum4Y3z5PLfdUfNIOorFKPP2iEN6Dq/view?usp=drivesdk