If there is one harsh reality that I learned during the past two years is that, "LOOKS MATTER."
Humans are visual creatures and that how we present ourselves to the world affects our value.

"THE BEAUTY PODCAST."

To that one soul listening, welcome to "FLO TALKS." A podcast that will help you improve your listening skills, knowledge and learn something about life.
It's the podcast that will help you level up.

FLO TALKS 

En este minipodcast diario te traigo una palabra en español explicada de forma clara, divertida y práctica. Cada episodio incluye ejemplos reales, un texto para practicar pronunciación y un mini-reto para que pongas en acción lo aprendido. ¡Escucha, repite y aprende conmigo!

Usos del verbo ‘faltar’

1. 🧍‍♂️ No estar presente
Se usa cuando algo o alguien no está en el lugar donde debería estar.

Falta un estudiante en la clase.
En la receta falta sal.

2. 💧 Necesidad / Carencia
Expresa que algo es necesario o que se necesita para completar una situación.

Hace falta más agua.
Me falta motivación para estudiar hoy.

3. ⏳ Tiempo restante
Indica que aún queda tiempo para que algo ocurra.

Faltan dos días para mis vacaciones.
Todavía falta mucho para que empiece la película.

Palabras para Llevar

Palabra del día: faltar

Master the Art of Conversation: Active Listening Best Practices
In today's fast-paced world, truly being heard can feel like a luxury. Active listening, however, goes beyond simply hearing words. It's a powerful communication skill that fosters deeper understanding, builds trust, and strengthens relationships. Here are some best practices to elevate your active listening game:

Be Present: Put away distractions like phones and silence internal chatter. Focus solely on the speaker, conveying attentiveness through eye contact and open body language.

Listen Verbally and Nonverbally: Pay attention not just to words, but also to tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. These nonverbal cues can reveal underlying emotions or unspoken concerns.

Embrace Silence: Don't feel pressured to fill every pause. Comfortable silence allows the speaker to gather their thoughts and express themselves fully.

Ask Clarifying Questions: Don't assume you understand everything. Use open-ended questions to encourage elaboration and ensure you're on the same page.

Paraphrase and Summarize: Reflect back key points in your own words to confirm comprehension and demonstrate attentiveness. This also helps identify any misunderstandings early on.

Acknowledge Emotions: Validate the speaker's feelings with empathy. Show you understand their perspective, even if you don't agree.

Minimize Interruptions: Allow the speaker to finish their thoughts before responding. Interrupting hinders their flow and can come across as dismissive.

By incorporating these practices, you become a more engaged and supportive listener. This strengthens relationships in all areas of life, from building trust with clients to fostering deeper connections with loved ones. Remember, active listening is a continuous journey. With practice, you'll become a master of communication, fostering a world where everyone feels heard and understood.

The Global Professional Podcast

Active Listening Best Practices - Episode 83

In this episode we will talk about 【Food delivery in China】, you will learn how to say 【software,category,fast food,deliver】 ect. 
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
Step 1: Gist listening. Listen to get the main idea. (more times if necessary)
Step 2: Check the script and learn new words. 
Step 3: Listen and imitate as much as you can then retell the story.
Step 4: Write down what you hear if you want to practise writing.
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大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
今天想和大家聊一聊【外卖】的话题。
网上有一个采访外国人的视频，问他们最想把中国的什么东西带回自己的国家。有的人说中国的食物，有的人说中国的快递，有的人说微信，有的人说外卖。我现在生活在国外，我也很想念中国的外卖。其他国家也有外卖，我觉得中国外卖最大的特点是又多又快又便宜。
首先，中国外卖选择多。我们有两个点外卖的软件，一个是黄色的美团外卖，一个是蓝色的饿了么。打开软件，你可以看到二十多个分类，例如粉面、烧烤、快餐、咖啡奶茶、汉堡薯条等等。点开每一个分类，都有无数的商家可以选择，每个商家里面都有很多菜可以选择。你还可以选择自己的口味，例如辣度，微辣、少辣、中辣还是重辣。
第二，中国外卖很快。我在广州的时候，大部分外卖半个小时内都可以送到，有时候十五分钟就能收到。你点外卖的时候就可以看到大概需要等多少分钟，一般用餐高峰会慢一点儿。如果你很着急，你可以选择派送时间更短的店。
第三，中国外卖很便宜。很多的店都有特价菜，而且派送费只要一块钱左右甚至免派送费。如果你是会员，你还可以用红包抵扣。例如20块钱的外卖，你可以用5块钱的红包，那就只需要付15块钱就可以吃到一份饭。有的店还有一些优惠活动，例如买一送一，或者第二份半价。
不过随着中国的物价上涨，外卖也是越来越贵了，而且点外卖的时候你还需要付打包费。如果你在家里吃，可以选择不要餐具，这样可以减少一次性筷子勺子的使用哦。
你经常点外卖吗？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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采访	/	cǎi fǎng	/	Interview
快递	/	kuài dì	/	Express delivery
特点	/	tè diǎn	/	Features
软件	/	ruǎn jiàn	/	Software
分类	/	fēn lèi	/	Category
粉面	/	fěn miàn	/	Noodles
烧烤	/	shāo kǎo	/	Barbecue
快餐	/	kuài cān	/	Fast food
汉堡	/	hàn bǎo	/	Hamburgers
薯条	/	shǔ tiáo	/	French fries
无数	/	wú shù	/	Countless
商家	/	shāng jiā	/	Merchants
辣度	/	là dù	/	Spiciness
高峰	/	gāo fēng	/	Peaks
派送	/	pài sòng	/	Deliver
红包	/	hóng bāo	/	Red envelopes/coupon
抵扣	/	dǐ kòu	/	Deduct
优惠活动	/	yōu huì huó dòng	/	Promotions
随着物价上涨	/	suí zhe wù jià shàng zhǎng	/	With the rise in prices
打包费	/	dǎ bāo fèi	/	Packaging fees
餐具	/	cān jù	/	Tableware
一次性	/	yí cì xìng	/	Disposable

Yuli's Chinese Channel

中国外卖 Food delivery in China（Intermediate level）

Mucha gente piensa que meditar es dejar la mente en blanco, que es supremamente difícil y que inevitablemente va a terminar durmiéndose. Pues, te cuento que son falacias, hoy conoceremos qué es la meditación, características de esta y qué impacto tiene en el cerebro a nivel estructural, anatómico y comportamental. Al final ¿Meditar cambia nuestro cerebro?

Parece un episodio muy complejo, pero no te equivoques, aprenderás mucho.

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¿Meditar cambia nuestro cerebro?

Il leone cattura un topo, sta quasi per mangiarlo ma il piccolo animale lo implora di non ucciderlo: in cambio della sua vita, gli darà la sua amicizia che sicuramente in futuro gli sarà utile. Il leone è scettico ma decide di lasciare andare il topo. Quest'ultimo, un po' di tempo dopo, gli salverà la vita.