Yes or No?

1 If something is constant, it happens from time to time......
2 Equality is about how good or bad something is.....
3 A lack of something is when you haven't got enough of something.....
4 Statistics give you information through numbers.....
s When couples separate, they stay together....
6 If things vary, they don't change....

English Mini Lessons

Divorce

这集主要介绍" 爱听不听；那一套；考砸了" 在汉语口语习惯用语中的意思及用法。

A Course in Chinese Colloquial Idioms

How To Use" 爱听不听；那一套；考砸了" in Chinese colloquial idioms

常见的家用电器：
电视机 （diàn         shì             jī）
吊扇 ( diào            shàn)
电风扇 (diàn         fēng        shàn)
电冰箱 ( diàn         bīng       xiāng)
电烤箱 ( diàn          kǎo        xiāng )
微波炉 (wēi               bō           lú)
洗衣机 (xǐ              yī              jī  )
吸尘机 (xī            chén           jī)
电饭锅 (diàn         fàn           guō)
抽油烟机 ( chōu    yóu     yān        jī)
吹风机 (chuī        fēng           jī )

中文小课堂

家用电器

Pour les amateurs de longs podcasts , voici la version sans coupures de l'épisode sur les festivals de musique en France. Enjoy ! 

Douce France

#5 Les festivals de musique en France (version longue)

🍝È vero che la pasta fa ingrassare? 

🔤LESSICO UTILE

- ingrassare 
- pasta cruda, cotta, al dente, scotta
- carboidrati
- indice glicemico
- porzioni 
- condimenti
- pasti 

🎧Buon ascolto! 

Fatemi sapere se già conoscevate la risposta!

Puro Parlare

11. Ma la pasta fa ingrassare?

[Conversation 1]

앤디 : 안녕하세요? 앤디예요. 이름이 뭐예요?
소라 : 소라예요.
앤디 : 소라 씨, 한국 사람이에요?
소라 : 네, 한국 사람이에요.
앤디 : 저는 미국 사람이에요.
소라 : 아, 그래요? 반갑습니다.

[Conversation 1]

Andy : Hello. I am Andy. What is your name?
Sora : I am Sora.
Andy : Sora, are you Korean?
Sora : Yes, I am.
Andy : I am American.
Sora : Oh, really? It is nice to meet you.

[Conversation 2]

앤디 : 소라 씨, 이분이 누구예요?
소라 : 미나 씨예요.
앤디 : 안녕하세요? 미나 씨. 앤디예요.
미나 : 안녕하세요? 앤디 씨.
앤디 : 회사원이에요?
미나 : 아니요, 학생이에요.

[Conversation 2]

Andy : Sora, who is this person?
Sora : This is Mina.
Andy : Hi, Mina. I am Andy.
Mina : Hi, Andy.
Andy : Are you an office worker?
Mina : No, I am a student.

[Grammar]

이다 :  attaches to the end of a noun to make it the predicate of the sentence.
이다 is used to express that the subject and predicate are the same thing.
The corresponding informal forms, 예요/이에요, are the same for both the descriptive 
and interrogative forms, with the interrogative form rising in intonation as it is pronounced:예요?이에요?
이에요/예요

[Vocabulary]

Korean : 한국 사람
American : 미국 사람
office worker : 회사원
student : 학생
name : 이름

Reading Korea.

Self-introduction

Konnichiwa! Welcome to Slow Japanese! Do you like traveling? What is your best memory of it?

Usage of Slow Japanese:
STEP 1. Listen to the episode without seeing scripts.
STEP 2. Go to mochifika.com/podcast/ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", listen again to the episode while seeing the list.
STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

Scripts and key vocabularies of this episode are here:
https://mochifika.com/podcast-script/slow-japanese-episode-10-my-best-trip/

Slow Japanese

Episode #10 - Memory of my best trip

"Communication is king, but cultural context is its queen." -  This emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural nuances to unlock effective communication across borders.

"Listen twice, speak once, and bridge the global gap." -  Highlights the value of active listening in building cross-cultural bridges.

"Your world may end at your doorstep, but a global mindset opens doors worldwide." -  Positions a global mindset as a key to unlocking opportunities in the international arena.

"Don't assume, understand. Embrace differences, build bridges with communication." -  Encourages curiosity and empathy in cross-cultural interactions.

"Global success hinges on clear communication, not just clear words." -  Reminds us that effective communication goes beyond language barriers.

"Think globally, smile locally. A global mindset with a touch of cultural warmth goes a long way." - Encourages adaptability and cultural sensitivity in communication.

"The world is your oyster, but you need the right tool to pry it open. A global mindset is your key." -  Positions a global mindset as an essential tool for navigating the international marketplace.

"Break down the silos, break down the borders. A global mindset unlocks collaboration across the world." -  Highlights the importance of a global mindset in fostering international collaboration.

"Don't be afraid of the unfamiliar. Embrace cultural differences, communication is your translator." -  Encourages a mindset of openness and utilizing communication as a bridge across cultures.

"Global success whispers, not shouts. A global mindset lets you hear the opportunities in every language." -   Reminds us that success in the global arena requires attentiveness and cultural sensitivity.

The Global Professional Podcast

Quotes for a Global Mindset - EP 23

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UVYHupHye-xb-94QbyBXbTs-jJC8oqND/view?usp=drivesdk