In this week's episode of English In A Teacup,  we will be revising the third conditional as well as learning about modal perfects.  To help us with these grammar topics, Miss Finesstocrat will be talking about regrets as she reminisces about the last few months, but will the episode have a happy ending for her? Let’s put the kettle on and find out!


ENGLISH IN A TEACUP

ENGLISH IN A TEACUP EP10: REGRETS

Bachelor   / bachelorette  ::   Single and not married  yet 
1 -  He is a bachelor at the age of 32  
2 -  she is a bachelorette  at  the  age of 44  


Engsavvy ( 504 Absolutely Essential Words )

Lesson 1 Word 11 ( Bachelor ) 


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

Bedside Italian

Bedside Italian #34 - Torno a imparare il turco!

Hoy viajaremos a El Calafate, al sur de Argentina; una tierra de naturaleza y aventuras.

Viajando con Facundo

El Calafate: caminando entre glaciares

In this episode we will talk about 【Financial freedom】, you will learn how to say 【retire,labor income,fund, stock】 ect.
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
1st time: listen without looking at the text.
2nd time: look at the text and write down the new words, then look up the dictionary. 
3rd time: listen again without looking at the text.
4th time: shadow reading without looking at the text.
https://www.purpleculture.net/chinese-english-dictionary/
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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【财务自由】的话题。
这几年财务自由这个词非常流行，很多人的生活和工作目标都是实现财务自由。那么，财务自由到底是什么意思呢？很多人觉得财务自由就是有很多钱，想买什么就买什么，想不工作就不工作。我发现，很多人希望财务自由，最主要的原因是他们觉得工作太累了，不想工作了。如果可以实现财务自由，那么就可以不工作，提前退休了。
还有一种人是，他们希望实现财务自由以后，可以去做自己喜欢的工作。现在的工作是为了生存，可能他们并不喜欢，但是至少为他们提供了稳定的收入。他们喜欢的工作赚不了什么钱，如果冲动地辞职，去追求自己的兴趣爱好，生活都是个问题。所以他们选择忍耐，先努力工作、攒钱，希望有一天可以实现财务自由。
财务自由有一个比较专业的定义，指的是“除了劳动所得之外，我们的一些被动性投资收入，可以每年完全覆盖我们日常的全部支出”。这里强调的是被动性投资收入，例如基金、股票等。例如你有五百万的存款买了基金和股票，每年达到10%的收益率，那么即使不工作，你一年也可以有50万的被动收入。如果你一年的支出不超过50万，那被动收入就可以覆盖你的日常支出了。当然，投资有风险，实际情况可能没有这么理想。
对于每个人来说，实现财务自由所需要的存款是不一样的。有的人觉得500万就够了，有的人觉得5000万都不够。这个和每个人的消费习惯和消费水平有关系。中国有句老话叫做“钱不是万能的，但没有钱是万万不能的”。有钱不一定幸福，但是没有钱过基本的生活，也很难幸福。特别是生病的时候，更能体会到钱的重要性。
你觉得拥有多少钱才能实现财务自由呢？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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实现	shí xiàn	accomplish
退休	tuì xiū	retire
生存	shēng cún	survive
冲动	chōng dòng	impulsive
忍耐	rěn nài	endure
定义	dìng yì	definition
劳动所得	    láo dòng suǒ dé	labor income
被动性	bèi dòng xìng	passivity 
覆盖	fù gài	cover
基金	jī jīn	fund
股票	gǔ piào	stock
存款	cún kuǎn	deposit
收益率	shōu yì lǜ	rate of return

Yuli's Chinese Channel

财务自由 Financial freedom （Intermediate and advanced level）

In this episode Emma and Leo become travel buddies.

Adventures Across Borders 

Ticket to Friendship 

Un lapin de glace
Edgar a fait un bon de trop, il a cassé la glace et est tombé à l'eau. Il gigote, patauge, mais ça ne sert à rien, il ne sait pas nager. Pauvre Edgar! Il coule dans l'eau glacée. Jeannot, voyant que son ami tarde à remonter, se met aussitôt à crier.
Bien vite, tous les habitants du petit bois arrivent avec des cordes et des filets. Edgar est repêché, mais il est tout gelé!
Que faire ? Allumer un grand feu, pardi! 
Aussitôt dit, aussitôt fait. Peu à peu, la glace se met à fondre en libérant Edgar d'un sommeil forcé.

Des Milliers D'histoires

Histoire 46 - Un lapin de glace

Hoy hablo de algunas cosas que puedes hacer para crear tu propia experiencia lingüística en español sin salir de casa. En el episodio comento hábitos que pueden ayudarte, algunos son pequeños cambios en tu rutina, y otros requieren un poco más de esfuerzo.

Después de escuchar dime qué te parecen estos consejos:

-¿has probado alguno de ellos?

-¿tienes otras recomendaciones, algo que hagas, que crees que podía ayudar a otros estudiantes?
