jūn wèn guī qī wèi yǒu qī ，
君问归期未有期，
bā shān yè yǔ zhàng qiū chí 。
巴山夜雨涨秋池。
hé dāng gòng jiǎn xī chuāng zhú ，
何当共剪西窗烛，
què huà bā shān yè yǔ shí 。
却话巴山夜雨时。

最美古诗词Chinese poetry

夜雨寄北

This is very helpful especially for the introverts who are afraid to speak in public 🧡


✨LEARN ENGLISH TUTOR DEBBIE 🧡

10 Tips to Gain Confidence in Public Speaking 

Five  secrets to looking young
1. Minimize or avoid sun exposure
2. Invest in supplements such as collagen
3. exercise 
4. castor oil
5. build a  routine and of course try out different brands 

"THE BEAUTY PODCAST."

Five  secrets to looking young

Las teorías de aprendizaje de idiomas buscan entender  la habilidad de los seres humanos para adquirir el lenguaje, tanto la lengua materna como un segundo idioma,  en diferentes contextos culturales, sociales y académicos.
(por segundo idioma el libro se refiere a cualquier idioma que se aprende, diferente a la lengua materna)

Existen diferentes hipótesis  y perspectivas  para comprender el aprendizaje de un idioma, y hay un gran número de investigaciones  que buscan sustentar y poner a prueba las diferentes hipótesis, comparando  su efectividad y estableciendo nuevos hallazgos. Aquí vamos a exponer algunas de estas hipótesis que se mencionan en el capítulo 4 del libro “how languages are learned” de Nina Spada y Patsy Lightbown.


El Librero de la Flaska 

Cómo se aprenden los idiomas - How languages are learned

남편, 오늘 저녁은 스파게티 만들어 먹어요.
老公，今晚做意大利面吃吧。

좋지! 우리 해물 스파게티 먹을까?
好! 我们吃海鲜意大利面怎么样? 

좋아요, 마침 어제 새우랑 오징어 샀는데, 냉장고에서 좀 꺼내줄래요?
行, 刚好昨天买了虾和鱿鱼, 可以帮我从冰箱里拿出来吗? 

응. 당신은 앉아서 쉬고 있어. 오늘은 내가 솜씨를 한 번 보여줄게.
好。你坐着歇一会儿。今天我来露一手。 

스파게티 意大利面
해물 海鲜
새우와 오징어 虾和鱿鱼
꺼내다 拿出来
솜씨를 한 번 보이다 露一手

[YOON] 1분 한국어

남편, 오늘 저녁은 스파게티 만들어 먹어요. 老公，今晚做意大利面吃吧。

Vol.59 ロジェさんと出身のバルバドスについて その1With Roje about Barbados 1


出身のバルバドスについてもっと詳しく。(くわしく)

1.天気など詳しく　(くわしく)

観光客　(かんこうきゃく) どんな人たち

宗教(しゅうきょう)

人気があるスポーツ

音楽

名物と名所(めいぶつとめいしょ)

•前に話してくれた洞窟(どうくつ)、バルバドスの
鍾乳洞(しょうにゅうどう)

* は、石灰岩が地表水、地下水などによって侵食（溶食）されてできた洞窟であり、一般的に石灰岩地帯に存在する。

•おいしい食べ物

辛い食べ物(からいたべもの)

お酒など

チェーン店のおいしい食べ物も



With Roger about Barbados

Learn more about his native Barbados.

1. more about the weather, etc.　

Tourists What kind of people

Religion

Popular sports

Music

Sights and places of interest

-The cave you mentioned before, in Barbados
Limestone Caves

* are caves formed by the erosion of limestone by surface and ground water, and are generally found in limestone areas.





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Vol.59 ロジェさんと出身のバルバドスについて その1With Roje about Barbados 1

As a communication coach, I witness the transformative power of preparation in business communication.  Winging it might work occasionally, but for consistent success, pre-communication planning is your secret weapon.  Here are my top 6  tips to ensure you dominate your next meeting, presentation, or email exchange:

1. Know Your Audience:  This isn't a cliche; it's the foundation.  Research your audience's background, interests, and pain points.  Tailor your language and message to resonate with them.  Imagine explaining your idea to a friend – that level of clarity and connection is what you're aiming for.

2. Define Your Purpose:  What is the single most important takeaway you want your audience to have?  Is it to inform, persuade, or simply update?  Having a clear purpose keeps your message focused and avoids information overload.

3. Craft a Compelling Message:  Less is more.  Eliminate jargon and redundancy.  Structure your message with a clear beginning, middle, and end.  Practice your delivery beforehand, paying attention to pacing, tone, and body language.

4. Anticipate Roadblocks:  Forewarned is forearmed.  Think of potential objections or questions your audience might have.  Prepare clear, concise responses that address these concerns head-on.  This demonstrates confidence and proactive problem-solving.

5. Choose Your Weapon Wisely:  Not all communication channels are created equal.  Consider the purpose and audience when selecting your method.  A complex proposal might be best delivered as a written document, while a team update could thrive on a video call.

6. Embrace Technology:  Utilize presentation tools effectively.  Visuals can significantly enhance understanding and retention of your message.  However, avoid information overload –  keep slides clean and focused on supporting your core points.


The Global Professional Podcast

TOP 6 Best Practices for Business Communication Preparation - EP 26

Some animals have been known to use tools such as sticks, rocks and even bait to hunt for food. And humpback whales have been found using their own unique tool to hunt — bubbles.

A study published in Royal Society Open Science in August observed the hunting behaviors of more than 70 humpback whales in Stephens Passage in southeast Alaska, documenting how the whales blow bubbles to catch more prey.

Humpback whales hunt for krill — small, shrimp-like creatures that are around the same size as a paperclip, and which swim in swarms.

Whales can take in large amounts of krill in one mouthful. And to make this easier, humpback whales trap swarms of krill in "bubble nets" before feeding on them.

The whales create these "nets" by releasing air from their blowhole as they swim in circles below the surface of the water. The bubbles rise in a spiral pattern, which, from above the water's surface, looks more like artwork than a tool for hunting.

The rising bubbles create "curtains" of air around the krill that they are reluctant to swim through, although researchers aren't yet sure why this is. The whales then swim up through the "net" with an open mouth to eat the trapped krill.

The study data showed that as a whale swam in tighter circles and the "net" got smaller, the krill caught inside became, on average, more than seven times denser. This allowed the whales to catch more krill in a single mouthful.

A whale doesn't have to move very fast to create a net or eat trapped krill, allowing it to get more food without using any more energy.

While not many other animals create their own tools to catch prey like the humpback whale, there are examples of animals using other tools to hunt.

For example, chimpanzees have been observed using sticks to dig for bugs, while sea otters use rocks to open mussels. Certain species of heron have even been found to use food as bait to attract fish.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Humpback Whales Use Bubbles to Hunt

Today's topic is, how to be more confident when speaking in meetings.

Some of you might know this already but my full time job is working with non native English speakers one to one on video calls to improve their’s confidence and ability when using English at work. And the number one thing that people tell me they need to improve is their confidence in meetings. How can I become more confident in meetings, how can I express my ideas better, how can I make my meetings easier. This is what we’re going to discuss today. 

For non-native English speakers, speaking in meetings can be a challenging and daunting task. Whether you’re presenting in front of a large group or just participating in a small discussion, it can be difficult to feel confident in your ability to express yourself. However, with a few simple tips, you can start speaking more confidently in meetings sooner rather than later.

At the same time, we’re going to look at some useful vocabulary and sentence structures that we can use to do this. So if you want to grab a pen to take some notes, feel free, and let’s get started.

Oh, and right at the end we’ll review a couple of the more interesting pieces of vocabulary I’ve included in today’s podcast.