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Acing a job interview goes beyond showcasing your skills and experience. It's about persuasion – convincing the interviewer you're the perfect fit. Here are three key techniques to transform your interview from good to great:

1. The Power of Storytelling: Facts and figures are important, but stories resonate. Weave a compelling narrative about a time you faced a challenge in a previous role.  Describe your thought process, actions taken, and the positive outcome. This not only highlights your skills but also demonstrates your problem-solving abilities and impact.

2. The "Why" Factor:  Don't just explain what you can do; connect it to the company's mission. Research the company's values and goals. During your interview, explain why their vision aligns with your own aspirations. This showcases your genuine interest and how you'd contribute to their success.

3. Anticipation is Key:  Prepare for their questions, but also anticipate potential objections about your experience or qualifications.  For example, if you lack direct experience in a specific area, highlight transferable skills or relevant coursework.  Have data or references ready to back up your claims, demonstrating your initiative and preparedness.

By mastering these techniques, you'll move from simply answering questions to shaping the narrative of the interview. You'll showcase your passion, problem-solving skills, and alignment with the company, ultimately persuading them that you're the ideal candidate for the job. Remember, a successful interview is a two-way street. Let your enthusiasm and persuasive communication shine through, and you'll be well on your way to landing your dream job.

The Global Professional Podcast

3 Persuasive Techniques to Win in a Job Interview - Episode 99

In this episode we will talk about 【What do Chinese young people like to play?】, you will learn how to say 【Board Games,Socializing,Recreation】 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中国的年轻人有空的时候喜欢玩什么？
年轻人喜欢的玩法多种多样，主要包括户外运动、电子游戏、桌游和社交活动等。
第一、户外运动。近年来，越来越多的年轻人热衷于参加户外运动。比如跑步、骑行、徒步旅行和攀岩等，这些活动不仅能够锻炼身体，也有助于放松心情。此外，这些运动通常都需要团队合作，能够增进友谊，加强社交。很多年轻人还会通过参与这些户外活动，探索新的地方，体验不同的文化。
第二、电子游戏。电子游戏也是年轻人娱乐的重要方式之一。例如王者荣耀、和平精英、英雄联盟等网络游戏深受年轻人喜爱。这些游戏不仅具有竞技性，需要玩家之间的配合和竞争，还有社交功能，让玩家能够和朋友一起享受游戏的乐趣。
第三、桌游。桌游如狼人杀、三国杀等也是年轻人聚会的常见活动。这些游戏通常需要多人参与，有助于增强团队凝聚力和友谊。在轻松的氛围中，大家可以一起思考，享受游戏的乐趣。
第四、社交活动。年轻人还热衷于参加各类社交活动，如音乐节、艺术展、电影院、酒吧聚会等。这些活动不仅能够放松身心，也能够交新朋友。年轻人通过这些活动，可以了解最新的文化趋势，体验不同的生活方式。
总的来说，年轻人喜欢的玩法多种多样，包括了户外、电子、桌游和社交等多个方面。这些活动不仅有助于他们的娱乐和放松，也有助于他们的社交和身心发展。
在你的国家年轻人喜欢玩什么呢？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
(王者荣耀、和平精英、英雄联盟:Arena Of Valor,Game for peace, League of Legend
狼人杀、三国杀: The Werewolves of Miller's Hollow, Killers of the Three Kingdoms)
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包括/bāo kuò/including
户外/hù wài/Outdoor
桌游/zhuō yóu/Board Games
社交/shè jiāo/Socializing
热衷于/rè zhōng yú/Passionate about
徒步/tú bù/Hiking
攀岩/pān yán/Climbing
团队/tuán duì/Teams
增进/zēng jìn/Enhance
探索/tàn suǒ/Explore
娱乐/yú lè/Recreation
深受···喜爱/shēn shòu ··· xǐ ài/be well loved by
竞技性/jìng jì xìng/competitiveness
玩家/wán jiā/Players
配合/pèi hé/cooperation
竞争/jìng zhēng/Competetion
享受/xiǎng shòu/Enjoy
增强/zēng qiáng/Enhance
凝聚力/níng jù lì/Cohesion
氛围/fēn wéi/Atmosphere
艺术展/yì shù zhǎn/Art Exhibition
趋势/qū shì/Trends

Yuli's Chinese Channel

中国年轻人喜欢玩什么？（Intermediate level）

Aprenda a descrever a sua aventura de campismo

Portuguese Audios for Intermediate Advance B2 -Áudios em Português para Intermédios Avançados B2

O Acampamento

建议同学们先听一遍，不懂的地方再看文本！

对话内容：
男:	获得了今年的科技进步奖，您现在最想说的是什么？
女:	感谢大家对我的肯定和鼓励，没有大家的支持与帮助，我是无法取得这样的成绩的。
男:	请问您最想感谢的人是谁？
女:	最想感谢我的先生，我30岁结婚，今年是我们结婚十周年，我非常感谢他对我们家庭的无私付出。
问：女人今年多大了？
A. 30岁           B.  10岁     
C. 20岁            D.  40岁


Merry's voice (HSK五）

HSK 五   获奖感言

Covered with pins and adornments, Vivianne Robinson is hard to miss in the streets of Paris.

The Olympics superfan has attended seven Summer Games over 40 years. But this trip to Paris came at a cost of $10,000.

Robinson, 66 and from Los Angeles, maxed out her credit cards and worked two jobs to afford the trip and the 38 event tickets she bought. And she has to work two more years to make up the money she spent.

"It was hard to save up and it's a big budget, but it's a thousand times worth it," she says.

Robinson's fascination with the Olympics started when her mother worked as a translator for athletes during the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Her mother would come home after work with pins from athletes that she gave to her daughter.

Her hobby of collecting pins led her to Atlanta 1996, where she made rice necklaces for athletes in exchange for their pins.

"I got all the pins and I got to meet all the athletes. And in those days, it wasn't high security like now," she said. "Now you can't even get near the athletes' village."

From there: Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, London 2012 and Rio 2016. She got a visa for Beijing 2008, but couldn't afford the trip. It was similar for Tokyo: she bought tickets, but got refunded as COVID-19 soared and the Games were held without spectators.

Robinson's outfits started simply but have become more complex over time. She spent a year working on her Paris outfit, which has hundreds of adornments. People often stop her in the street, asking for a photo.

As soon as these Olympics end, she will start working on the next Summer Games — which will be in her hometown in Los Angeles.

"I'm going to do it forever," she said. "I'm going to save all my money and just concentrate on Olympics."

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

'Worth It': Olympics Superfan Spent $10,000 to Get to Paris

“what time is it?” In Casual Japanese 


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Super Casual Japanese with Teppei

Season 1 : Episode 6 : “What time is it?” In Casual Japanese (1-minute episodes)

みんなは田舎と都会、どっちが好き？
おれはねぇ、けっこうどっちも好きなんだけど、どっちかっていうと田舎の方が好きなんだよなぁ。
なんか小さい頃は田舎って正直つまんないなぁって思ってたんだけど、大人になってからは都会で人が多すぎるとちょっとストレスになっちゃうからあんまり都会は好きじゃなくなっちゃったわ。
まぁいま住んでるとこみたいに田舎過ぎても、そんなに好きじゃないんだけどね。
でも、どっちかっていうと田舎の方が好きだな。
今日も聞いてくれてありがとう！
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