Tortilla de patatas vs. paella: Spain has spoken, and the omelette wins. A fun episode exploring a national survey on Spanish gastronomy, regional dishes, and the eternal onion debate. Food, culture, and vocabulary to boost your Spanish. 🍳🇪🇸 Level B2.

Desde España

La tortilla de patatas, el plato más español— Nivel B2

Introductions about oneself, others, and places.

Mandarin 900

Introduction

Embark on a solo journey to Cornwall's Eden Project, a haven for plant lovers and artists alike. Our visitor explores the tropical biome and captures its beauty through watercolour paintings. Ideal for English learners at the B1-B2 level and those interested in British travel spots.

Transcript and glossary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1447_3B35upqVnnBZOKirUCW9qP6SRlM9i5672QHEMAA/edit?usp=sharing

Tea, Talk & Textbooks: An ESL Podcast

Eden & Art (B1-B2)

Text：
老师：要去中国旅行，你需要准备什么？yào qù zhōngguó lǚxíng ， nǐ xūyào zhǔnbèi shénme ？
Teacher：What do you need to prepare for a trip to China?

学生：我需要护照、签证、机票、预定酒店。wǒ xūyào hùzhào、qiānzhèng、jīpiào、 yùdìng jiǔdiàn 。
Student：I need a passport, a Visa, an air ticket, and a hotel reservation.

老师：很好，还要带一个行李箱。hěn hǎo, hái yào dài yī gè xínglǐxiāng 。
Teacher：Very good, and don't forget to bring a suitcase.

学生：出发！chū fā！
Student：Let's go!

New words：
1.旅行 (lǚ xíng): Travel
2.需要（xū yào）：Need/require
3.准备 (zhǔn bèi): Prepare
4.护照 (hù zhào): Passport
5.签证 (qiān zhèng): Visa
6.机票 (jī piào): Airfare/Air ticket
7.酒店 (jiǔ diàn): Hotel
8.带dài：Bring/take
9.行李箱 (háng lǐ xiānɡ): Suitcase/trunk

Welcome to visit China ”欢迎来中国!“

L1 旅行准备[lǚ xínɡ zhǔn bèi]～Preparations for a journey

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Hi, everyone, Today I'm going to give you the best and the real life example answer to What are you weaknesses question?
Welcome to "Career Insights," the podcast where we explore essential career advice and strategies to help you succeed in the workplace. I'm your host, Anthony, and today we're diving into a common but tricky interview question: "What are your weaknesses?"

Understanding the Purpose
First, it's important to understand why interviewers ask this question. They want to see if you:
Have self-awareness: Can you identify areas where you need improvement?
Are honest and transparent: Are you willing to acknowledge your imperfections?
Are proactive about personal development: Do you take steps to address your weaknesses?
Choosing the Right Weakness
When selecting a weakness to discuss, consider the following:
Relevance: Choose a weakness that is relevant but not critical to the job you're applying for. For example, if you're applying for a financial analyst position, you might not want to highlight a weakness in attention to detail.
Authenticity: Be genuine. Interviewers can often tell if you're being insincere or giving a cliché answer.
Improvement: Select a weakness that you are actively working on improving. This shows initiative and a growth mindset.


Interview Insights: Mastering Communication for Career Success

Best two answers to What are your weaknesses question?

掩耳盗钟 or 铃[yǎn ěr dào zhōng、 líng]：cover/ear/steal/bell;clock
Plug one's ears while stealing a bell;to deceive oneself as well as others.
贵族 guì zú ：noble;lord
 战败 zhàn bài：be defeated; be vanquished; lose (a battle or war)
逃亡  táo wáng：escape；become a fugitive
一口钟 yī kǒu zhōng：one bell （口：CL for a bell)
砸 zá：break; crush; smash
荒谬 huāng miù：ridiculous; absurd

乐读中文 (Lè Dú Zhōngwén) - "Joyful Chinese Stories"

掩耳盗钟 or 铃[yǎn ěr dào zhōng、líng]

it's all Greek to me!

Numbers 20+

In this special episode, Nick gives you some tips on how to answer IELTS speaking Part 2.